I upgraded and added points in the Holy Inquisition

The three people sitting by the pool all looked lifelike, wearing gorgeous and precious ancient costumes, without a single stain on them, appearing holy and noble; they also wore all kinds of glittering jewels, shining brightly, appearing luxurious and elegant.

However, they all sat there with their eyes gently closed, without any movement, and showed no reaction to the intrusion of the uninvited guests, as if they were immersed in a sweet dream.

Instead, it was the small pool of water in the middle that welcomed Lloyd and the other man. The sticky black blood inside began to become restless like boiling asphalt, and from time to time, it produced a few bubbles of varying sizes, as if it was sizing up the two intruders with its eyes open.

Seeing this sacred and noble yet slightly weird scene, Lloyd didn't know how to comment for a moment. Instead, the former dean took the initiative to ask:

"Well...was I pretty handsome when I was young?"

At this moment, you are still telling me this?

Lloyd complained in his heart, and then heard the former dean continue:

"But then again, they were able to restore this appearance using only a part of my body, which is almost exactly the same as when I was young. It seems that some of them are my old friends? And they are impressed by me?"

Lloyd caught a message in these words and asked quickly:

"Hmm? You mean, this body is not your real body?"

"Of course, this is just how I looked when I was young, and it's also how I presented myself to others later. As for my true self... Alas, there's nothing I can do. For the sake of academics, I've made too many sacrifices..."

The former dean explained.

Hearing him say this, Lloyd couldn't help but think of his girlfriend who didn't like to wear shoes, and Dean Hazlade, who also never showed their true colors.

This is probably some kind of inheritance?

But now is obviously not the time to think about these things, Lloyd continued to ask:

"So... they found part of your remains and restored you... or repaired you to this state? And then put it here? What's the purpose of doing this? Do they want to revive you?"

"I can't really explain it... But one thing is certain, it's definitely not for the purpose of resurrecting us, nor is it the crazy and naive 'ascension to godhood' plan I mentioned to you. It's more like... well, come closer, let me take a look."

Lloyd followed the former dean's instructions and took a few steps closer. Then he boldly released his inspiration and examined the former dean's body.

As expected, he found something inconsistent in it.

Although the body was restored very realistically and with great attention to detail, not only was a vivid texture created, but even the subtle details such as the skin texture and pores were impeccable. Even the internal organs were not neglected and were all restored in accordance with the conditions of a normal person.

Anyway, it looks more complete and detailed than the human body structure model at the medical school.

The only difference is that there is no blood flowing in it, and there are three other organs that are a little different from those in humans.

They are distributed in the heart, liver, and lungs respectively, showing very obvious alienated characteristics. They are definitely not normal human organs. Instead, they are somewhat similar to the monster organs that Lloyd has handled the most.

But it was much more dangerous. As soon as Lloyd's inspiration approached, he heard the sound of gongs and drums in his mind. He could only hold on, took a rough look, and quickly moved the inspiration elsewhere, not daring to take any more risks.

As for the materials that make up these human bodies and organs, they look like normal flesh and tissue to the naked eye. Only by using inspiration to examine them can we find that they are actually some kind of strange substance, somewhat similar to the gel on Earth, but in inspiration they present a cold metallic texture.

This strange texture immediately reminded Lloyd of the Karma Demon...

Those weirdos dug out the remains of [Brilliant Gold], and then used structures similar to those of the Karma Demon to restore their images when they were alive?

What exactly do they want to do?

And the pool in the middle filled with the [Blood of the Most High]...

The blood inside already has a considerable degree of vitality, just like some kind of independent living organism.

And with a deeper inspection of inspiration, it can be found that this pool is actually very deep, like a deep well, but under the black blood, it is not ordinary water, but filled with a pool of liquid metal similar to mercury, and mixed with some debris -

Humans and monster skeletons...

It has been piled up so densely that it is almost filling up this deep well.

These skeletons are even relatively complete, having only undergone preliminary decomposition, and can basically restore their general shape.

Most of the skeletons belonging to monsters were demons, and Lloyd could identify several different levels of danger.

As for the human bones...

Judging from the size of the bones, there are men, women, young and old. The smallest and most complete skeleton is only the size of a baby...

And there is more than one...

Seeing this scene, Lloyd couldn't help but clench his fists and clench his teeth.

It wasn't until the former dean spoke again that he forced himself to calm down.

"This guy over here is also an old friend of mine. He is an outstanding artist, scholar, and warrior. It is said that his fighting spirit can even shatter the stars in the night sky."

Following the words of the former dean, Lloyd glanced to the left, where sat a middle-aged man who looked very artistic. He had long hair and a plain face, not as ordinary as the former dean. His figure and limbs also fitted an artist's style.

In any case, he is definitely not one of those bald and muscular mages, and his figure is even thinner and more slender than Lloyd.

From this we can see that the so-called "fighting spirit" of that era was really not the same as described in online novels on Earth. Apart from the same name, they were completely different things.

Some of the artist's internal organs also appear quite 'incongruous', including a few ribs and vertebrae.

As for the last person, the former dean did not recognize him. He just looked older and haggard, like an old man who was about to die. Therefore, the former dean speculated that he was a hermit who did not know how to enjoy life, or an ascetic monk.

The most incongruous thing about him was his hands, which were hidden under his wide sleeves. They had transformed into a structure like the suction cups of a starfish, and in the palms of his hands there was a mouth covered with fine lines.

After Lloyd led the former dean around the bodies of the three [Brilliant Gold], he heard him continue to speculate:

"Although we can't be completely sure, it's clear that they are planning to use our remains and blood to breed something. Perhaps a god?"

Then, he changed his tone to a slightly self-deprecating one, and added:

"Haha~ I used to laugh at the 'God Ascension' plan as crazy and naive. Only your so-called cheap uncle was willing to believe it. But now it seems that it is quite pragmatic."

Obviously, the so-called "god" and the strange scene in front of him are completely different things. Even though Lloyd didn't know much about the two plans, he could still feel the obvious difference between them.

One is to select a human being and gradually train him into a powerful god.

One is to use some strange rituals and bizarre means to create an unknown god...

The problem with the previous plan was that it was impossible to confirm whether humans could really reach that step, whether it would suddenly die halfway, and whether the god-ascending being would still stand on the side of humans when that day really came.

Then there are so many problems and flaws with the latter plan that it’s hard to list them all…

Putting aside the unclear process, even if it succeeds in the end, who knows what kind of valuable item will be produced through this ceremony?

So even though Lloyd hadn't returned to the academy to ask Dean Hazlade, he roughly knew why this group of humanoid monsters were enemies rather than compatriots.

Even in Mitzkatokri, there are minority groups like Dr. Maomao, Director Zaza, and the beautiful girl with pointy ears, but they are completely different from this group of extremely crazy humanoid monsters.

So Lloyd asked again:

“What should we do?”

"Smash this disguised body and take out the contents. Also, take away all the black blood."

The former dean replied.

Lloyd nodded and asked one more question:

"What about these two?"

"It's best not to move, because I'm not sure what state they are in right now."

"Understood!"

Lloyd was about to call on his [Projection] to destroy this fake former dean first.

As a result, the former dean saw this and quickly stopped it:

"Don't! Use your [Distortion] to finish it."

"Uh... I thought you were planning to change your body..."

"Why should I change? I'm in good shape now, and girls like me a lot. This is something I didn't even enjoy when I was young."

It seems like you've gotten so used to being a fish head with chopped peppers that you don't even want to be a human anymore...

Lloyd muttered in his mind again, and then, following his suggestion, activated the physical distortion effect of [Realm of Distortion], crushing the fake body and revealing the three real remains that had been mutated inside.

Thanks to the evolution and expansion of the [Distorted Realm] at a subtle level, as well as Lloyd's accumulated anatomical skills, the entire process was not only smooth and fast, but also did not damage the original body at all.

This made the former dean marvel:

"I didn't expect that your control over power has reached such a delicate and subtle level? I didn't expect that you are also quite accomplished in anatomy?"

"Well... Actually, when I first became an executioner, I never imagined that I would one day perform such a special autopsy..."

Lloyd responded with a helpless smile.

Who would dare to think of dissecting a [Brilliant Gold]?

After the real remains were stripped out, what happened next was just like what happened before. The former dean blew a strange "whistle", and the remains automatically floated up and flew into the high-grade sealed lead box that Lloyd had prepared long ago.

However, even the highest grade lead box could not completely block out the unique and strange spirituality emanating from the remains within.

That spirituality not only made Lloyd's head beat like a gong, but also made him aware of something unique and wonderful, but he was temporarily unable to understand what it was.

The former dean happened to notice the change in his expression and took the initiative to explain:

"That is the remaining [Miracle], and it is also the main reason why I hope you can come to excavate my remains. Although it has been highly alienated, it should still be able to help you master the Supreme Realm as soon as possible...

Well... or rather, this state is better. I still hope that you will not just follow my old path, and while mastering those [miracles] of the past, you can also have your own supreme domain. So this state and timing are just right...

However, these auras are still likely to bring some danger to you now. I will teach you a set of rituals when I return, and you can use them to further seal it."

"I see."

Lloyd nodded vigorously.

At this moment, he suddenly noticed some strange fluctuations in the space and said quickly:

"Those monsters outside seem to be trying to break the space loop I left behind."

"How long can I hold on?"

"I'm afraid it won't take too long. The space loop I deployed is not very complicated."

"Then hurry up!"

The former dean said this, signaling Lloyd to quickly take out a larger container, and then he did the same thing again, using a whistle to call out the black blood in the pool.

The blood was not as obedient as the blood mixed in the previous sculptures. Instead, it behaved more rebelliously. Although it was still floating in the air, it showed obvious struggle and refused to enter the container on its own.

"Use your twist!"

The former dean quickly reminded.

Lloyd quickly used the [Distorted Realm] to cover it up.

The blood that was still struggling couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, then stopped resisting and obediently flowed into a sealed lead box that was large enough.

"Although I don't know the specific operation mode of their ritual, this blood must be a very important component, so much so that they specially nurtured it. Now that we are extracting it, it should be able to greatly delay their crazy idea."

The former dean said, and then reminded:

"If you don't mind being disgusted, then you'd better take the liquid metal below. This thing is a rare and precious thing even in the most affluent times. It is called [Tears of the Stars]."

Lloyd was really disgusted by this at first, but after hearing this, he quickly nodded.

"It's okay. I've already made up my mind to sacrifice for the future of mankind. This little difficulty is nothing. But...how can I extract them?"