I Have a Dice Left by a God

Chapter 600 - 92: The Twelve Branches

Qi Badao scratched his head, having never spoken to such a gentle person in eight lifetimes, hesitated a moment before asking, "Can the scar on my face be treated?"Even after saying it, Qi Badao felt a bit embarrassed.

Fei Ye laughed softly, "I wondered what it was, I can mix a scar soothing ointment to lighten it a bit, but to completely remove it isn’t easy. However, I think it adds to your charm."

Qi Badao smiled like a fool.

After the inspection, an Inner Hall disciple led Qi Badao to receive a pile of supplies, including paper and pen, which truly astonished Qi Badao.

He could read and write, but only just enough for everyday use. It was something he was forced to learn by Li Xin back in the Celestial Capital for managing the gang, and he found it harder than fighting. But as a gangster with ambitions, he learned it.

Sure enough, when he saw Zhou Xu again, it was indeed time for class.

It wasn’t just Qi Badao who reacted this way, half of those present felt the same. They were used to fighting every day, at their age, they never imagined they’d have to study. But since their teacher was Zhou Xu, the Hall Master of the Rooster Hall, everyone could only grit their teeth and listen.

"Today, the Horse Year batch of our Inner Hall has a new brother, Qi Badao; your group is now complete, totaling 28. Your formal training now begins," Zhou Xu said, "After the training, you will be assigned to the twelve branches according to your abilities. You may have heard some things, today we’ll officially explain in detail. You can apply to particular halls you wish to join, but ultimately you must obey assignments."

Rat Hall: Collects intelligence, controls the local underground markets, bars, brothels, casinos, etc. Intelligence is gathered here.

Ox Hall: Responsible for assassination, sabotage, extortion, with a preference for those with special abilities and strong combat power.

Tiger Hall: Possesses some Hex-Tech talent, mainly responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of the Hundred Martial Hall’s Hex-Tech weapons and Hex airships, preference given to those familiar with Hex-Tech.

Rabbit Hall: Manages the distribution of the Hundred Martial Hall’s assets and is known as the God of Wealth of the Hundred Martial Hall.

Dragon Hall: The core objective is to maintain a good public image of the Hundred Martial Hall, holding shares in some newspapers, and having a considerable number of informants in tea houses and bars.

Snake Hall: Responsible for medical care, mainly composed of doctors and alchemists.

Horse Hall: Responsible for diplomacy, liaising with major secret organizations, overseas organizations, and the local branches of the Hundred Martial Hall in the black market.

Sheep Hall: Compiles the history, rituals, and secret systems of the Hundred Martial Hall, strengthens internal unity and builds a firm belief in the Martial God.

Monkey Hall: Conducts rituals and blessings, mainly composed of Life Masters.

Rooster Hall: Recruits and trains new members, imparts secretive knowledge, and guides the path of cultivation.

Dog Hall: The Hall of Purging Traitors, clearing out traitors and leaks.

Pig Hall: The most mysterious of the twelve branches, personally overseen by the Dragon Head.

"Our Hundred Martial Hall has a millennium of heritage, but its true scaling and development up to today originated from Governor Luthor," Zhou Xu smiled.

The brothers below were stunned, "Hall Master Zhou, you’re kidding, right? How could our Hundred Martial Hall be related to Governor Luthor?"

"The Hundred Martial Hall was not only founded by Governor Luthor’s own hands, but for a long time it was also managed by the Grand Governor himself. The twelve branches of the Inner Hall and all current regulations basically still follow the framework established by Governor Luthor, with little change," Zhou Xu smiled, "Don’t you think our system is somewhat reminiscent of the Cabinet’s style?"

Everyone expressed their amazement, they always thought the Hundred Martial Hall was a chaotic folk organization, never realizing the Inner Hall had such prestigious origins.

"During the unification process of the Li Long United Kingdom, our Hundred Martial Hall also made significant contributions, hence its continued good development. Otherwise, why do you think the Council doesn’t interfere with us?" Zhou Xu said, "What I mean to say is, Governor Luthor left the Council and Night Patrol in the limelight, but secretly there is us, the Hundred Martial Hall. This is the foundation of us Celestial Capital people."

The members of the Outer Hall of the Hundred Martial Hall are somewhat diverse, but are mainly Celestial Capital people, whereas the Inner Hall consists entirely of Celestial Capital people.

"The Grand Governor said that absolute power leads to absolute corruption, and our Hundred Martial Hall is..."

Zhou Xu spoke much about the situation in the Inner Hall, in short, it was Luthor’s legacy to preserve another line of defense for the survival freedom of the lower class. When any system initially appears, it’s good, but over time it degenerates. The Hundred Martial Hall never became a formal power body to maintain the balance, or as one might say, leave a spark.

"Everyone climbed up from the bottom and knows how difficult the process is. Justice and freedom aren’t achieved through words, they’re rooted in strength. The techniques of the Hundred Martial Hall and the means of acquiring hidden power come from Governor Luthor."

Every mention of Governor Luthor was filled with utmost respect from Zhou Xu.

"The sacred insects in your bodies have been improved, their bloodthirsty nature can be fully suppressed. Any opportunistic methods will only lead to failure and downfall. Sacred insects themselves aren’t conscious, they won’t lead you down the path of decay. The ancient Church blamed the worms themselves, but it is actually human desires that are amplified. What you are, the sacred insects are too," Zhou Xu said, "You must learn to understand, comprehend, and guide. With the sacred insects as a medium, we can attain powerful forces from the secret world, ultimately undergoing a rebirth."

As he spoke, a flashing golden pyramid-shaped original embryo emerged from Zhou Xu’s body.

"The process of pain and endurance is a refining process, with mastery comes the sacred embryo, which is the Martial God’s reward to us," Zhou Xu stated.

Everyone present widened their eyes; when the sacred insect evolves into the sacred embryo, everything will transform dramatically.

"Lord Zhou, is Governor Luthor the Martial God?" a Hall Master asked.

Zhou Xu smiled, "According to records, Governor Luthor never acknowledged himself as the Martial God, he called himself a servant of the Martial God, a pioneer. We believe Governor Luthor is an avatar of the Martial God, descended to Li Long to guide and save us."

Before Luthor, the Celestial Capital people who worshipped the Martial God were nothing like their current unity, often fragmented and at war with each other.

"Lord Zhou, when I tried to establish a connection with the sacred insect, all I felt was bloodlust and horror, is it my problem?"

"Eating is an instinct for all living creatures; humans, animals, and sacred insects alike. This is the foundation of the Sixth Age. You must first discard past perceptions and avoid excessive embellishments. You would want to eat when hungry; extreme hunger leads to madness. But humans are rational beings capable of control. We need to guide the sacred insects with time, not driven by primal instincts, then we can understand hidden powers through the sacred insects. I eagerly await the moment of your transformation."

Zhou Xu was very patient, providing evidence and reasoning, describing a beautiful future vision.

The group listened with great enthusiasm. Those selected to enter the Inner Hall already possessed considerable perseverance and character, and all that was left was persistence.