Upon realizing the situation was turning against them, the attackers immediately turned and retreated.
This allowed others to see that a transparent protective barrier, like a glass bottle, surrounded the man with the axe, absorbing all the attacks for him.
No one knows where this transparent shield came from, but it's clear they can no longer attack this person.
The group of people who launched the attack according to instructions were not only not malicious, but also fearful. Without the city lord's order, they did not want to go forward at all, and would not trigger the item in Zhong Mu's heart. This is why Zhong Mu was very nervous.
But the moment he was surrounded by protective gear, he immediately felt relieved and glanced back at Mu He.
Occasionally forgetting that the doctor is also a strange character, he can not only protect himself but also protect him.
Mu He smiled. He couldn't see Zhong Mu and was afraid that the crowd would become chaotic and the scene would be difficult to control so he couldn't find Zhong Mu. So he kept holding onto Zhong Mu's clothes. After feeling the comfort in his heart, he also smiled gently.
Since she promised Zhong Mu to protect her, she also had to protect what belonged to her.
The two stood there, one seemingly incredibly aggressive, the other appearing harmless yet not simple at all. A group of people around them couldn't break through their defenses; those who tried to approach them would be hacked at. Despite their large numbers, no one could do anything to them.
"Lord of the city... there's nothing we can do, we can't get close." Finally, someone spoke up helplessly, expressing their frustration to the anxious lord.
The crowd was dumbfounded. They thought these were just two ordinary people who had been so arrogant and threatening them before. Now, they all lowered their heads and dared not utter a sound, praying that the two had forgotten their previous attitude.
"A bunch of useless trash, can't even handle two people?" The city lord gritted his teeth in anger. He was not only annoyed with Zhong Mu, but also desperately wanted Mu He's limbs. He would never be able to swallow his anger if these two people were just allowed to leave.
He was the city lord of the City of Destiny, yet someone had hacked him to pieces with an axe and stolen the limbs he had worked so hard to obtain. Now he had to tolerate them in front of so many people. It was simply unacceptable of him.
"No matter what! Go up there and try again! You must capture these two people no matter what, even if they die or are injured!"
The city lord's cursing was very loud. Even though he knew that the people around him were unwilling to go forward, he still forced them to go forward.
Seeing Zhong Mu holding the axe very cautiously, and Mu He behind him, the divine messengers hesitated, but could only step forward amidst the city lord's curses.
Zhong Mu frowned, looking at the crowd that had stepped forward without any hostility. He then turned his gaze to the city lord and slowly began to probe, "I promise you, I will tell you how to summon the god, and I will not kill you."
"If the true god returns, you will no longer need to sacrifice your lives for anyone, and there will be no reason for you to continue serving him now, right?"
He was testing the hearts of the people around him. The people of Fallen City were all selfish. Who would be willing to offer their lives for a ruler who only knew how to curse and didn't care about their lives? Their fear and reluctance to step forward, yet their forced deference to him, was the best proof of that.
If Zhong Mu were to offer his terms at this moment, which would be the best outcome for them, they would definitely be tempted.
Knowing the way to summon God back, they would definitely choose God. God is selfless, God will not command them, and the days when God returns will be a hundred times happier than now, and they won't have to listen to someone cursing here.
Moreover, we should not go forward again, nor should we confront him head-on, as it would be life-threatening.
Why would they choose a path that completely avoids danger and leads to a bright future, instead of choosing that fool who only curses them and tells them to go to their deaths? That's impossible.
For a moment, the divine messengers surrounding Zhong Mu fell silent. They silently lowered their weapons and slowly took a step back, as if silently accepting Zhong Mu's conditions.
Upon seeing this, the city lord clenched his fists and angrily berated the people around him for being ungrateful. He said that if it weren't for him managing the main city, Mingyun City would have been gone long ago. But the people were already used to his cursing and all kept their heads down, completely ignoring him.
Amidst the shouts and curses, Zhong Mu immediately pushed through the crowd of divine messengers who had made way for him, strode up to the city lord, and placed an axe against his neck.
The blade came straight at him, and the city lord fell silent instantly, only glaring angrily at Zhong Mu.
"This time, no one should be able to help you find your limbs, right?" Zhong Mu stared at him slowly. "This time, scattered throughout the city, you're really dead."
The city lord's face turned ashen. "You're not from this city. Who are you? What's your purpose?"
"I told you, I'm here to help you summon back your god." Zhong Mu turned to the people beside him slowly. "The god of Twin Cities has returned. Why does your City of Destiny continue to be without a god? The way to summon back your god is very simple."
"First, the high priest needs to be present to preside over the summoning ceremony. Second…" Zhong Mu slowly smiled and looked at the city lord, "a person's flesh and blood are needed as an offering to the god in order to summon it. Moreover, the more people know this person, the better. Ideally, it should be the person who has stayed in the place closest to the god the longest, besides the high priest."
His implication was quite clear, and the surrounding residents also turned their attention to the city lord.
People from the City of Destiny will become decisive and ruthless when faced with matters that affect their own interests, and will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.
"Is the High Priest still here?" Zhong Mu turned to look at the divine messengers beside him.
The divine messengers glanced at the city lord, then nodded silently. "He's still here, imprisoned by the city lord."
"Alright, then if we want to summon the god, we must invite the high priest. As for the offerings…" Zhong Mu grabbed the city lord by the collar and pushed him toward the crowd below, whose eyes gleamed with a dangerous light. "You can decide for yourselves."
"If you dare touch me, I'll make sure you never have a limb to use again!" The city lord realized what was happening and began to shout in terror, trying to threaten them.
But at this point, the more you threaten, the more counterproductive it will be. If you think that this person might not give them any limbs in the future, then it's better to kill him and summon the god back!
A group of people drew their weapons and slowly approached the city lord for their own benefit.
"You bunch of lunatics! I should never have raised you! I should have just let you all die!"
"Get out of my way! I am the city lord! I am the city lord of the City of Destiny's Demise! The person who holds the highest authority after the god's passing! What right do you have to touch me!"
"You guys—ah—!!!"
Accompanied by the city lord's terrified and heart-wrenching screams, the crazed crowd engulfed his figure.
They had long disliked the city lord, opening an exhibition hall in the city to display their collected artifacts while refusing to distribute physical objects to the city's residents.
He was arrogant and disdainful of everyone; they had long wanted to get rid of him.
Amidst screams, Zhong Mu turned to the assembled divine messengers and instructed them to retrieve the two items he had brought from the main city.
Hands, and the high priest.