The Purpose of Founding the Cult

Dam only saw a black shadow flash past and raised a hand to block it.

Barnett, Primo, and Philip saw Dam suddenly raise his hand and immediately came to a sharp stop as well.

"What are you trying to do?"

Dam stood in front of his three brothers, staring warily at the silver-haired man before him.

From the speed the other man had displayed, Dam knew that if a fight broke out, the four of them would be no match for him. They could only negotiate verbally and avoid a conflict.

Renoli saw that the apparent leader of the four had actually caught a trace of his movements. He knew that even if this man was not particularly powerful, he was very likely a superpowered individual.

"Don’t be nervous. I mean no harm."

"My name is Renoli, a Tier 2 Bounty Hunter. My companions and I came here to pay a visit to God of the Void Kassadin."

"Did you also see the message spread by God of the Void Kassadin and come here seeking power?"

"If so, perhaps we can talk."

"Who knows? We might even become companions in the future."

Thus, Renoli’s attitude was extremely friendly. He spread his hands and took two steps back.

When Dam heard Renoli say that he had come seeking power, his eyes flickered. He had originally wanted to say that he had already received the great Void blessing.

"My name is Dam. I’m from Xandar City’s urban guard unit."

"We did indeed come here seeking power."

However, Dam recalled Lord Kassadin’s warning at the time and spoke accordingly.

He kept every word Lord Kassadin had said firmly in mind. Only by speaking human words to humans and ghost words to ghosts could one get by in the world.

Moreover, after having to conceal his strength for more than a month, Dam had become more cautious.

Barnett, Primo, and Philip regarded Dam as their leader. Hearing this, they obediently remained silent.

"Then that makes things easy. We arrived this morning and were just about to catch some fish for food."

"Why don’t you wait for us? We can exchange some insights afterward."

Renoli spoke after hearing Dam’s words.

Although these people claimed to be from Xandar City’s urban guard unit, that did not mean it was their true identity.

Lacey was alone at the temple right now. If they went over and encountered her, something unpleasant might happen.

Even superpowered people with relatively weak abilities were vastly different from ordinary people.

It was not that Renoli was being overly cynical. On this remote, enormous primitive island, many things could be done without word ever reaching the outside world.

"Sure. We can exchange some insights later."

Dam heard that they wanted to catch fish for food. Since his side was off duty and had plenty of time, he did not refuse.

Although he was wary of Renoli, he was not particularly afraid, because he believed Lord Kassadin was surely watching over them.

"What’s going on, Renoli?"

Kyle came over to Renoli’s side and asked.

"Lacey is alone at the temple right now. I don’t feel comfortable letting them go over there directly."

Renoli replied in a low voice.

"You’re worrying too much. No matter what, this island is under Kassadin’s control."

"As visitors hoping to join the Void Cult, even if we fail to join, Kassadin probably wouldn’t deliberately stand by and watch Lacey, an ordinary person, come to harm at the temple, would he?"

"This is his territory."

Kyle was not particularly worried after hearing that.

"What if Kassadin doesn’t care about such things? Better safe than sorry."

Renoli replied quietly.

Although Lacey was famous at the Bounty Bar for making money with her body, doing so willingly and being forced into it were entirely different matters.

Since Lacey had come with them, whether she succeeded or failed, he had to ensure her safety before he left this place.

Dam could now easily hear the faintest sound of wind within a hundred meters, so he naturally heard Renoli’s deliberately lowered voice.

After hearing this, he temporarily let down his guard.

"Let’s catch fish together. How about we see who catches more?"

A smile appeared on Dam’s face as he spoke.

"Sure. How about the loser buys the winner a drink?"

Renoli’s competitive spirit was roused, and he proposed a small wager.

"Fine."

Dam agreed readily.

Renoli hoped to join the Void Cult. If he succeeded, they would have plenty of time to interact in the future.

Even if Renoli failed to join, Dam would continue growing stronger. In the future, he would not have to fear differences in strength or status preventing them from becoming friends.

With that agreement made, they stripped down to their pants and went straight into the sea to catch fish.

Inside the villa, Harvey was eating while observing everything.

Although Renoli, Kyle, and the Precognitor had not received his blessing, they did not seem particularly anxious. Instead, they appeared prepared to wait him out.

However, Harvey did not immediately agree to let them join the Void. He intended to leave them hanging a little longer.

If the three of them still had not left after a few days, he would grant them an opportunity to join the Void.

He could give anyone an opportunity to join the Void, but opportunities were reserved for those who came prepared and those who truly desired strength.

As for Dam and the others, there was no need to worry about them for the time being.

"Mr. Kassadin, the gravity devices you asked me to purchase will be delivered tomorrow morning."

"May I ask how you intend to use them?"

Sonia stood nearby and asked.

Mr. Kassadin could move freely even inside the hundredfold gravity chamber, which was far more useful than those ordinary gravity devices.

Unless those standard gravity devices were intended for other members joining the Void Cult, she could not imagine what Mr. Kassadin planned to use them for.

"Just find somewhere to place them and tell me where they are. I’ll have a use for them in a few days."

Harvey responded.

He had not returned to Earth for several months. Once he dealt with the busiest initial period after spreading the message, it would be time for him to return to Earth and take a look.

He had established the Void Cult on Xandar not merely because the environment resembled Earth’s, its population was large, and it was conducive to spreading the Void’s teachings.

More importantly, Harvey had no need to actively search for the Infinity Stones.

In a few years, Star-Lord would naturally deliver the Power Stone into the hands of the Nova Corps on Xandar.

When the time came, he only needed Sonia to send him a message. Once he knew Ronan had arrived on Xandar, he could directly obtain the Power Stone.

Give him a few more years to grow, and Thanos, who would only just be starting to collect the Infinity Stones, would be absolutely incapable of taking the Power Stone from his hands.

"Understood. Once I receive them, I’ll place them in Storage Room One underground."

Sonia immediately answered when she heard that she could simply choose a place to put them.

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