Chapter 1681 A little punishment

The dense procession slowly crawled on the narrow and slippery mountain road. Red-robed lamas with shaved heads, ascetics in orange-red and dark green robes, and a group of mountain people at the foot of the mountain moved in the night. OK, chase the light that keeps climbing up on the snowy peaks. After the afterglow faded from the snowy peaks mixed with black rocks, they were dyed orange-red by countless torches and supernatural light. Sharp gravels covered the entire mountain road. The mules and horses carrying heavy gifts were covered with rough blankets and breathing heavily. , worn hoofnails, following the same tired pilgrims, exhaling white breath, skin rubbing and bleeding under the rough fabric.

As the center of this ceremony, the emperor did not pay too much attention to the procession on the mountainside. The ceremony and the banquet after the ceremony were not grand. The only sanctuary of Kama Taj has always been known for its simplicity. The sisterhood stationed here can coordinate all the details. , and do it better than everyone else. They also purchased expensive ceramics, glass and gold and silver tableware used by the emperor in the manor, and flew in a large amount of ingredients and several unlucky Michelin chefs who signed confidentiality agreements. Mortals do not need the Praetorian Order to care too much, but the emperor does not want anyone to die because of this stupid and completely unnecessary ritual.

He has sent the imperial guards who were originally responsible for guarding the dungeon as envoys to protect the safety of mortals. Next, he only needs to wait for the ceremony to end in this magnificent sanctuary on the top of the mountain, and sign a few ancient contracts to become the real Kamatai Lord Ji. Including the guardians of the three temples and the deacon of the only sanctuary, Master Hamil, Master Wu Guiyue, Master Daniel and almost all the mystics who have the right to speak in Kama Taj gathered around him. In addition to this was Wanda Maximoff, who also participated in the conversation as the Emperor's representative of the psychic forces outside of Karma Taj. This was not a preference, she did hold a position in the psionic department of the Immortal City.

The emperor nodded, indicating that it was absolutely safe here, and neither the material world nor the non-material world could spy on this conversation. The topics discussed by the representatives of the mystics are far more important than the rituals. It can even be said to represent the future direction of Kama Taj and the entire human world. Everyone knows that the new Lord of Kama Taj will bring about the same differences as the previous Supreme. The Master has a completely different governing philosophy. Judging from the emperor's consistent behavior, Kamal Taj may participate in secular activities in the future and abandon the monastic tradition of escapism.

While the Supreme Mage was still alive, the Emperor had already invested part of Karma Taj's power in the construction of the psychic department of the Eternal City. During the hunt for Quetzalcoatl, the Emperor held meetings with secret sects around the world, and also gathered people from all over the earth. Most of the caster resources, with Kama Taj as the core, formed the only legal psychic system on the earth, and multiple armed forces cooperated to eliminate the fallen sects on the earth. Including arrangements such as letting the Praetorian Order guard the dungeon, placing defense robots in the library and sacristy, etc., the emperor's power is also constantly seeping into Karma Taj, and all of this is tacitly approved by the Supreme Mage. No one is better than the Supreme. The mage would rather the emperor take over Kama Taj.

Even though the emperor was nostalgic for Kamal Taj, the administrative orders adopted based on practical needs still moved forward unswervingly, gradually crushing the system left by the Supreme Master, and building a more efficient, simpler and more concise system.

The Psychic Department of the Immortal City is responsible for killing, and the Psychic Academy of Karma Taj is responsible for research.

Segmented and efficient, there is no longer the leisurely leisurely leisurely walks and snow-capped mountains in the distance. The smell of steel and war permeates the air. The anti-aircraft missile and ballistic missile launch bases erected around Kama Taj all illustrate this fact. The world needs Use tougher and more realistic means to maintain it. Protecting humanity is not an empty talk. Any mystic who has received a complete education will accept this concept. Even if not everyone can accept the emperor's method of establishing a country in the secular world, however, faced with such a mystic, the emperor did not Interpretation interest.

"I won't talk about more distant goals. There is a more important issue that we need to solve now." The emperor calmly mentioned a less important issue in comparison, as if he deliberately did so to appear legitimate and just. "We need to bring an end to that armed conflict and put an end to the bloodshed that was shed forever. To do this we must impose punishment and appropriate tolerance. Trouble must be punished and loyalty rewarded."

His use of the word "armed conflict" rather than "rebellion" was apparently generous enough to suggest that the emperor did not wish to undermine the unity of Qamataj. Every faction within Kamal Taj is relieved and willing to make concessions. As a concession, Kamal Taj's senior officials also agreed to the emperor's plan to punish all mystics who participated in armed conflicts, because those mystics had lost their most basic vigilance and were unable to detect the danger encountered by the previous supreme mage and refused to report the situation. Inform the emperor, so that when the emperor finds out, he has to use the last resort.

Master Hamil certainly knew that the inside story of the "curse" suffered by the Supreme Mage was not that simple, and the same was true for other senior officials of Kama Taj. Otherwise, the emperor would not have had to deal so covertly with the mystics who were against him. No one knows what kind of damage the Supreme Mage who has been traveling around the galaxy suffered during those few years, so much so that he had to seal off the inside and outside as soon as he returned to Kama Taj. This matter must be related to the conspiracy between the Supreme Mage and the Emperor, but no one knows what they are planning.

He believed that even if the Supreme Mage encountered a "curse", he would not have no time to arrange the affairs of Kama Taj. In addition, the Eye of Agamotto, a magical weapon of all previous Supreme Mages, and the ancient pair of time and space of the Supreme Mage His understanding is unprecedented, and the Supreme Mage will definitely be able to solve the so-called "curse". But this was not the case. At that time, the Supreme Mage who was registered on Earth could not even notify the Emperor in advance. He could only completely seal himself off to prevent the spread of polluting spiritual energy. Later, he issued contradictory instructions and refused any form of help and contact, indicating that The dark power displayed by the Supreme Mage in the last stage of his life is not an unsolvable "curse", but a more serious root problem.

The Sorcerer Supreme cannot be at fault, but someone must be held accountable, even if only symbolically.

Master Hamil glanced at Master Wu Guiyue, the guardian of the Hong Kong Temple, who nodded.

They had discussed this issue a long time ago and came to a ridiculous conclusion. The emperor's attitude now shows that the possibility of this shame is not low - the emperor did not stay at Kama Taj after that incident. , but left many matters to them to handle. As talented spellcasters themselves, they have full time to discuss the latest truth together - no wonder the emperor refused to talk about any of his experiences before killing the former Supreme Mage. Not entirely because of the pain of parricide, but more to protect the reputation of the Supreme Mage. Master Hamil suspected that during this period of time, the emperor was probably cleaning up evidence while running around.

No one else can know about this.

Master Hamil, Master Wu Guiyue and several other senior officials of Kama Taj instantly reached a consensus. No instructions or hints from the emperor were needed. Kama Taj would block all information from the outside world. Any records recording the Supreme Mage's period would be destroyed, and any slander would be destroyed. The Mage Supreme's voice is severely punished. Master Hamil originally wanted to discuss Modu's treatment plan with the emperor, but now it seems that it is completely unnecessary. The emperor has his own ideas, and he believes that Modu will not be severely punished.

Perhaps cleaning the training ground would help the stubborn and arrogant mystic to calm down his mind.

The emperor looked into the mystic's eyes and saw the answer he wanted.

"Very good, then we have other work to complete. You know my next trip, Neptune, and the destination of that spaceship is the Earth. After the Lord enters eternity, there will be more and more temptations like this. I must Stop it there, even if it's a trap."

"I know that dissuasion is useless." Master Wu Guiyue said. Mystics have long detected the psychic fog near Neptune, and many are not optimistic about the Emperor's plan to use a spacecraft to break through the fog. Except for Master Wu Guiyue, she can be said to be the most partial to the emperor. "What do you need us to do?"

"Carter Sly, Johnny Blaze, Robbie Reyes. I believe everyone here has read the origin records of Ghost Rider, but I can guarantee that the words written on those parchments are not entirely correct. ” The Emperor showed the ring to the other mystics. Summoning, transfer, order, seal, these are the powers that the seal on the ring can exercise. "Ghost Riders have another name in a world that does not exist. They are derivatives of unborn things, obeying the drive of the Empty Throne, and walking in the world burning with the pure fire of revenge. Don't worry about stealing the Ghost Riders. Little thief, Mephisto is just an experimental subject that is out of control, and it has no power to fight against me. So I can give you the seal to make the Ghost Rider be driven by Karma Taj."

Carter Sly is dying of old age, Johnny Blaze is still wandering Europe, and Robbie Reyes is still wandering around Los Angeles, looking for sin to feed himself. The emperor did not mention the personal wishes of the three Ghost Rider carriers. This was not important to him. The host's soul had been burned away long ago, and what allowed them to retain their self-awareness was just the neural pathways in their brains. Although the effect of the seal seal is only temporary, a powerful spirit that can be controlled can still do anything in the hands of the mystics, and it can protect the lives of the mystics in today's increasingly severe security situation. This is very important. The total number of mystics is not enough to deal with the psychic threats that are constantly increasing in the world. Otherwise, the emperor would not have the need to establish the psychic department of the Immortal City and use the most bloody methods to recruit spellcasters around the world. school.

However, the three temple guardians still noticed a very informative detail, that is, the emperor can control the Ghost Rider, and what drives the spirit is not the spell but the emperor's own coat of arms. The Emperor has never before revealed to anyone except the Sorcerer Supreme that he is able to control Ghost Rider, for Ghost Rider himself is not a known descendant of a great being who exists in a place where time and space do not exist, as is engraved on Ancient records written on slates and papyrus do not indicate where the Ghost Rider came from.

But in this century, the Ghost Rider used the souls of the adherents as sacrifices, tore apart the barrier and came to the real world and existed stably. This phenomenon shows that the outer dimension continuously supplies energy to the Ghost Rider. At this time, the Emperor revealed his relationship with the Ghost Rider, which showed that he was not that simple. The top management of Kama Taj did not fully understand him. At this moment, the mystics had to wonder whether the Emperor had any relationship with the Evil Rider. The knight's master made a deal, or the emperor gained complete control of the Ghost Rider through some unknown means.

This is too difficult for them to understand.

Even though they are both disciples of the Supreme Mage, the relationship between the Emperor and the Supreme Mage is obviously closer than others. This is entirely because the Supreme Mage and his talent are so amazing that other arcane mages simply cannot keep up with the Supreme Master and the Emperor. Even the old mystic mage who has lived for nearly two hundred years is confused by the academic discussion. While others are still standing still, the Supreme Mage and the Emperor have already put their minds deep into the realm of outer dimensions to dig into the mysteries before the beginning of time. This is a field that other mystics cannot imagine and is beyond the ability of human intelligence to deduce. This sense of loneliness also puts other mystics at a distance from the Supreme Mage.

Master Hamil looked at the emperor he had grown up with with a complicated expression, using the most skillful means to launch a political offensive. The only thing that made him feel better was the plan proposed by the emperor. Even if this punishment was only symbolic, it could be regarded as safeguarding the reputation of the Supreme Mage. At the same time, it also allowed them to see that the emperor still regarded the Supreme Master as his teacher and family member. From a certain perspective, only the Supreme Mage and the Emperor are of the same kind in Kama Taj.

If Merlin knew what Master Hamil was thinking, he would definitely give a thumbs up to express praise, even if Master Hamil's idea was not correct. The Supreme Mage and the Emperor are indeed of the same kind, but this is not entirely due to talent, but because all sources of birth have received external interference. It can even be said that the Supreme Mage and the Emperor themselves are not natural persons according to the legal definition. Their spiritual talents are not what natural persons should possess. They are more like souls that are closely integrated with the physical body of the material world.

The Supreme Mage knows that the talent of the Emperor, who is also not a natural person, far exceeds his own. He is destined to change the world. But if he changes the world not to protect human rights but to satisfy his personal desires, then whether it is for human beings or other people in the universe, he will change the world. For intelligent species, it will be an irresistible disaster. Karma Taj could not restrain him, so it was necessary to impose titles and responsibilities on him and give him the most noble mission. This was the most brilliant means of containment. The emperor knew the intentions of the Supreme Mage, but he was willing to bow his head and put restraints on himself.

He needs this mission to explain three questions in philosophy.

Who am I, where do I come from, where do I go.

"Let us end this ceremony as soon as possible." The emperor looked around. At this moment, these mystics were no longer his friends, but his subordinates. He knew he had to treat them the same way the Sorcerer Supreme once treated them. He must remain impartial, indifferent, and detach himself from power, lest he be transformed into a monster by power. "I still have a lot of work to do."