The upheaval in the City Lord's Mansion was very sudden. No one could have imagined that the entire City Lord's Mansion would be razed to the ground in an instant. Not only were all the divine guards killed, even City Lord Baum was not spared. He was destroyed along with the City Lord's Mansion.
Han Shuo's demon general who had been keeping an eye on the City Lord's Mansion was accidentally caught in the shockwave and exploded to death in the violent spacetime undulations. If even a demon general in his intangible state could not escape death, there was no doubt that other living beings would not be spared.
The upheaval in the City Lord's Mansion plunged everyone into panic. When they discovered that the City Lord's Mansion was razed to the ground, they did not know if they should continue staying in Ethereal City.
Just like Han Shuo, members of a few lesser family clans who lived close to the City Lord's Mansion had witnessed the destruction of the City Lord's Mansion. News of Baum's dying scream quickly spread across the entire Ethereal City. Everyone knew that the destruction of the City Lord's Mansion was caused by the Overgod of Space. Every single person in Ethereal City kept quiet out of fear and wondered how Baum had neglected the Overgod of Space.
For a time, everyone in Ethereal City felt insecure. Many shops were temporarily closed. Those lesser family clans and those from other Divine Dominions who had just arrived in Ethereal City did not dare to stay any longer after hearing the news. They made up excuses and left the City.
All the gods in Ethereal City were terrified of the Overgod's wrath!
It turned out that the few divine guards of Ethereal City were still maintaining order in the City. However, they were all trembling in fear. They did not know if they would suffer the same fate that befell the City Lord's Mansion. However, they did not dare to flee. They knew that they could not withstand the might of an Overgod, especially when the attacker was the Overgod of Space!
They knew that if the Overgod wanted them dead, they would not be able to survive no matter where they hid. Therefore, it was better for them to stay in Ethereal City and await the Overgod's judgment.
No one in the city knew what was going on. Only Han Shuo had a vague guess that McKinley must have gone to the Shrine to meet the Overgod of Space, which was why the situation was like this. However, Han Shuo did not know what McKinley had said to the Overgod of Space. He did not know how McKinley had convinced the Overgod of Space to kill Baum so decisively.
Naturally, Han Shuo did not leave Ethereal City. On the contrary, the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy was one of the few shops in Ethereal City that were still open for business as though nothing had happened. Han Shuo urged his pharmacists to refine some commonly used medicines in order to maintain the supply of medicines that were in short supply.
Han Shuo believed that McKinley who had gone to meet the Overgod of Space would return to Ethereal City soon..
As expected, five days later, McKinley suddenly entered Ethereal City in a high-profile manner.
Many years ago, McKinley was quite famous in Ethereal City. This time, when the people were in a state of panic, McKinley came on behalf of the Overgod with a divine talisman bestowed by the Space Overgod. The talisman could prove that McKinley was the new City Lord of Ethereal City.
At this moment, everyone was trembling in fear. They didn't know who the God of Space and Time would vent his anger on next. Although McKinley's arrival surprised many, more people gradually calmed down. The few remaining divine guard corps leaders did not raise any objections after seeing the divine talisman in McKinley's hand. They unanimously acknowledged McKinley's identity.
McKinley's arrival was like a dose of tranquilizer injected into the chaotic Ethereal City. When McKinley, representing the Overgod of Space, announced that Baum had colluded with godhunters and other crimes, and that all the divine guards in the City Lord's mansion had betrayed the integrity of Ethereal City and should be punished accordingly, Baum's death was justified.
Soon after, McKinley announced that Ethereal City would remain as it was and that the Overgod of Space had no intention of interfering with the trifling matters of the City and would not pursue the crimes of others.
Without the slightest hindrance, McKinley, who had the Overgod's divine talisman in hand, became the new City Lord of Ethereal City. All the divine guards in Ethereal City immediately pledged their loyalty to him and accused Baum of all the crimes.
McKinley had been busy with the affairs of Ethereal City and had not visited Han Shuo. It was only after he had gained full control of Ethereal City, designated Baum's private manor as the new City Lord's mansion, met with the patriarchs of all major family clans and merchant associations in the City, and finally returned peace and stability to Ethereal City that he came to Celestial Pearl Pharmacy.
Han Shuo wasn't quite used to McKinley's arrival. Compared to before, McKinley's realm seemed to have improved yet again. He seemed to have swept away the haze and misfortune of the past. He seemed to be in high spirits and radiating a different kind of vitality.
After observing for a moment, Han Shuo discovered that McKinley was even more powerful than Baum. It appeared that McKinley had reaped great benefits in the Temple of Space. He must have received the blessings of the Overgod. Otherwise, there was no way his strength could have improved by so much.
"McKinley, did you have a fortuitous encounter in the Temple?" asked Han Shuo smilingly after sizing him up.
McKinley smiled but did not answer. He wore a complacent face as he strolled around the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy. After a while, he said, "Baum sure is generous with his capital. I was planning to look for a new shop for you but it seems that I won't be needing it. The one Baum chose for you is already very good."
The two chatted and laughed. After they entered the shop, McKinley turned to Han Shuo and said apologetically, "It's not convenient for me to talk about the Temple. Have you heard about what happened in the City Lord's mansion a few days ago?"
"Recently, everyone in Ethereal City has been talking about the destruction of the City Lord's mansion. Of course I have heard about it. I did not expect you to be so capable. You did not even need to lift a finger to kill Baum!" said Han Shuo smilingly.
Not only had McKinley regained a new life, he had also become the City Lord of Ethereal City. He appeared to be very happy. He said, "That's because Baum deserved to die. Moreover, the position of City Lord should have been mine in the first place. I'm just taking back what belongs to me. Haha, Brian, I promised you that I would help you make a few space divine devices. Have you thought about what kind of space divine device you need? "
"I don't need offensive ones. I just need something that can allow us to meet from a distance. For example, something like a magical mirror. Also, if possible, help me make an interplanar transportation matrix. I need these things. " Han Shuo thought for a moment before he answered. He himself knew how to refine space divine devices, and they were all of the offensive kind. He only did not know how to make interplanar transportation devices. Therefore, he needed McKinley's help.
"Don't worry, no problem at all!" McKinley agreed without hesitation. He sincerely urged Han Shuo to stay in Ethereal City, hoping that Han Shuo could continue to live in the city.
Having learned his lesson from what happened to Wallace in the City of Shadows, Han Shuo didn't dare to casually agree to Wallace's request. Although he appeared to be on good terms with McKinley and had once saved his life, it was hard to say if McKinley would still treat Han Shuo the way he did in the past if there was a conflict of interest.
Most importantly, the Space Dominion, like the Darkness Dominion, was governed by two Overgods. Even though McKinley was the City Lord of Ethereal City, he had to obey the Overgod of Space's orders. As Han Shuo did not cultivate in the edict of space, there was no way he could become the City Lord of Ethereal City. If the Overgod of Space found him an eyesore, there was nothing Han Shuo could do about it.
Ever since Han Shuo witnessed Baum's fate through the demon generals, he had developed a deep fear of the Overgods. He knew that for the time being, he would not be a match for any of the Overgods. Before he gained sufficient strength, it would be best for him not to provoke any of them.
"You really don't want to stay in Ethereal City?" McKinley seemed to be very disappointed. He sighed and said, "Ethereal City is in need of manpower. Given your strength, if you stay in Ethereal City, it will become the most powerful city in the Space Dominion. I'm willing to govern Ethereal City with you. Given our friendship, nothing like what happened to you in the City of Shadows will happen again. After all, you are the one who gave me my life! "
McKinley seemed to be very sincere in his words. It seemed that he was very willing to let Han Shuo stay in Ethereal City.
Unfortunately, although he was the City Lord of Ethereal City, the Overgod of Space was the one in charge. Besides, Han Shuo had his own plans. Therefore, he politely declined McKinley's invitation and said, "I really don't want to stay in Ethereal City. But don't worry, I will visit you often. Haha, I will be counting on you to take care of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy in Ethereal City."
"Don't worry, nothing will happen to the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy in Ethereal City," McKinley guaranteed.
"What special materials do you need to refine a space divine weapon? Tell me and I will gather them for you. " With the Goldstone Enterprise, Han Shuo could get his hands on a lot of special materials. Now that McKinley had agreed to refine a divine weapon for him, Han Shuo naturally had to do the same.
"You don't have to worry about that. As it turns out, I already have my own special material warehouse in Ethereal City. After Baum's death, I discovered that Baum had opened up a small dimension in the sky above the City Lord's mansion. There, you will have no problem gathering materials. Give me a year and I will make you all kinds of special space divine weapons," McKinley put on a faint smile. He continued, "However, I will need you to choose a special area to use the interplanar transportation matrix. I believe you don't have any good locations for now. You can wait."
"Then I will thank you in advance. I will come to Ethereal City in a year's time," replied Han Shuo.
"Brian, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Why don't you stay a little longer? "McKinley sounded a little sad when he heard from Han Shuo that Han Shuo was about to leave.
"My son is slightly injured. I need to find someone to settle a debt with!" Han Shuo's face turned dark. When he recalled that Metal Elite Zombie was nearly killed by someone, he had the urge to skin that person alive. Now that the Five Elite Zombies had arrived and McKinley's matter had been perfectly resolved, Han Shuo had no intention of wasting any more time. He was ready to depart for the Fringe!
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