Chapter 255: Fear in Hindsight! The Leader! The Decisive Battle Approaches!

Chapter 255: Fear in Hindsight! The Leader! The Decisive Battle Approaches!

"Sir, I have fulfilled your command," Su Changqing said after leaving the black hole space and turning towards the Bloodfiend Lord. He presented the vial of Xiemuo Blood.

After obtaining what he needed in the restricted area, he had also gained an unexpected bonus.

Now, as long as he could safely leave this Ringwolf-tiger Restricted Area, his mission would be complete!

However, the Bloodfiend Lord did not put away the Xiemuo Blood. Instead, he looked at Su Changqing with satisfaction and laughed, "Tong Lin, well done!"

"Not only did you save a Yuan Wai Transmission Artifact, but you also gained a drop of Xiemuo Blood."

"By defeating a stronger opponent, you've also brought some face to the Bloodfiend Taboo Zone."

"Rest assured, I will reward you handsomely for today's events!"

Tong Lin's formidable battle prowess had exceeded the Bloodfiend Lord's expectations.

He didn't inquire about the origins of Tong Lin's battle armor and flames, understanding that geniuses often had their secrets.

His goal was to firmly tie Tong Lin to the Bloodfiend Taboo Zone's chariot.

"Thank you, sir!"

Su Changqing feigned a look of joy on his face and then spoke, "Sir, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

As he turned to leave the restricted area, the Bloodfiend Lord chuckled and said, "Wait, there's still a fateful opportunity waiting for you."

With a wave of his sleeve, the Xiemuo Blood landed in front of Su Changqing.

"A high-ranking individual values you greatly. Remember to make the most of this chance."

An adult?

Su Changqing's eyebrows furrowed slightly, feeling no joy at being 'valued' by this person.

But with no choice, he reluctantly accepted the Xiemuo Blood and headed towards the back of the great hall.

...

Soon after, Su Changqing was led to a side hall.

As the door closed, he scanned the room with his discerning gaze but didn't see the person he was supposed to meet.

A tall screen divided the room in half, concealing the interior.

However, upon sensing the human aura behind the screen, devoid of any hint of darkness, Su Changqing's eyebrows arched in surprise.

"Why is a pure-blooded human here?"

Before Su Changqing could ponder further, a hoarse voice, deliberately altered, spoke up, "Use your Zhe Tian Formation to seal off this place!"

The words were spoken lightly, but anyone could hear the suppressed anger within.

Hearing this, Su Changqing's heart skipped a beat, and his forehead instantly broke into a cold sweat.

The Zhe Tian Formation?

Why did the person behind the screen know about his possession of the Zhe Tian Formation?

Had they recognized his true form, or did Tong Lin also possess such a formation?

Just one sentence had set Su Changqing's mind racing, and he could feel cold sweat forming on his body.

It wasn't that he was timid or afraid.

But in this place, if his identity were exposed, death was almost certain!

"Yes, sir!"

Su Changqing steadied his mind and activated the Zhe Tian Formation, enveloping the entire room.

Then, he looked beyond the screen and said, "Sir, I've brought the Xiemuo Source."

Before he could finish, the blood droplet had already fallen behind the screen.

"Are you the pride of the Bloodfiend Taboo Zone?" the hoarse voice asked, with a hint of anger.

"Yes," Su Changqing replied, his heart pounding.

At this moment, he felt like he was walking a tightrope a mile high, where the slightest misstep would lead to an abyss.

"Have you been cultivating in the Yuan Wai all this time?"

"Yes!"

"Are you sure you haven't been anywhere else before?"

"You must have mistaken me for someone else, sir."

Su Changqing's resolve was firm in the face of questioning. He stuck to his current identity, knowing that without solid evidence, he had room to maneuver.

Just as Su Changqing was starting to build some confidence, the person on the other side shattered it with a single sentence.

"Hmph, if you haven't been anywhere else, then the person in QingShan Village must be an imposter!"

Boom! The words struck like thunder, causing Su Changqing's face to pale instantly.

QingShan Village!

Only those closest to him knew about this place; it was a secret he guarded closely.

But now, in the heart of humanity's despair, in the life-restricted zone, the person deemed a 'sir' by the Bloodfiend Lord had exposed his identity!

The sense of incredulity and horror left Su Changqing frozen in place.

"Su Changqing, you've hidden well, secretly joining the darkness without a trace!"

"Tell me, when did this happen?"

Su Moyan's voice was filled with anger and disappointment.

Su Changqing's heart was flooded with various emotions. He didn't know how to break this news to his father.

If Su Nan found out, he might collapse.

But Su Changqing couldn't understand how Changqing, who had always lived in QingShan Village and had been under constant supervision since embarking on his cultivation journey, could have joined the darkness.

Just now, he had sensed the intense darkness emanating from the person behind the screen, even more concentrated than that of the Bloodfiend Lord.

"Who are you?"

With his name already revealed, Su Changqing saw no point in continuing the charade.

He was certain that the person behind the screen was someone he knew well.

However, he racked his brains but couldn't figure out who it could be, someone who would venture into this Darkness Restricted Zone.

"You still haven't answered my question."

Su Moyan's voice turned icy: "When did you embrace the Darkness?"

"I am a human, I was one today, and I will continue to be one in the future."

"As for the Dark Intent, it's just a special means."

Su Changqing didn't hide the truth.

He had a feeling that the person before him wouldn't harm him.

Even if he took a step back, if the person behind the screen truly wanted to kill him, it would be simpler to directly inform the Bloodfiend Lord of his identity.

"Special means?"

Upon hearing Su Changqing's words, Su Moyan's anger froze, and a clear look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

But then, his eyebrows furrowed again, "Is there such a method in this world?"

Su Changqing didn't explain but instead summoned a strand of Destruction Power within the Black Jade, encircling his palm.

This time, however, he removed the outer layer of darkness from the Destruction Power, leaving only its purest form.

Seeing this, Su Moyan, who was behind the screen, stood up in surprise.

At this moment, he could feel that the pure darkness had undergone a significant transformation.

Similarly, Su Changqing's body no longer had the slightest trace of darkness.

"Phew, it's a false alarm."

Su Moyan felt as if he had just fought a major battle, and he plopped down on the bed, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

Only he knew how angry and desperate he had been a moment ago.

Now that he realized it was a misunderstanding, he breathed a huge sigh of relief.

Because this proved that what Su Nan and he were doing still had meaning and hope.

However, Su Moyan soon frowned slightly and asked:

"If you haven't embraced the Darkness, why would you risk so much to come to this Darkness Restricted Zone?"

Su Changqing remained silent for a moment before replying, "There's something I need here."

"That thing can only be nurtured in the Darkness Restricted Zone."

Su Changqing had no choice but to be straightforward, as he was at the mercy of the other party.

Fortunately, he didn't sense any malice from the other person.

"You mean the kind of Destruction Power you just showed?"

"Yes."

"Is that thing important to you?"

"It's important to humanity. It can obliterate the Undying Intent of the Darkness!"

Su Changqing wasn't worried about others finding out about this.

Because only he could see the 'Black Jade'.

"Obliterate the Darkness?"

Su Moyan's expression changed, showing surprise.

The end of Darkness meant true immortality and invincibility, unharmed by all things.

But Changqing claimed to have found a way to completely obliterate the Darkness, which instantly excited him.

"I can help you with this!"

Su Moyan paced back and forth, his voice filled with excitement: "Where in the Restricted Zone is that thing nurtured?"

"Is it in every Restricted Zone?"

"Tell me the exact location and the method of obtaining it, and I'll get it for you one by one!"

(Chapter End)

First, he believed in Changqing's character.

Second, he truly wouldn't harm Changqing.

Thus, the Divine Soul Destiny Seal was merely a tool to gain trust.

...

"Who is he, after all?"

Half an hour later, a bewildered Su Changqing slowly walked out of the room.

He searched through his memories for a suitable candidate, but none fit the bill.

Su Changqing glanced at the somewhat unreal mark in his palm and muttered to himself,

"One day, I will find out who you are."

Just as Su Changqing was slightly dazed,

Jun Yu approached with a face filled with reverence and fear, speaking with respect, "Sir Tong Lin, the Bloodfiend Lord requests your presence."

Su Changqing nodded, suppressing the complex thoughts in his heart, and strode towards the main hall.

"Sir, what happened in the secret realm that day?"

Along the way, Jun Yu, who was by his side, couldn't hold back any longer and cautiously asked.

Su Changqing glanced at Jun Yu and casually replied, "I was fortunate to swallow Nirvana's Flame and escaped."

This simple reason was just a temporary thought of Su Changqing.

But when Jun Yu heard this, he seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, as if a knot in his heart had been untied.

They walked in silence, and soon Su Changqing arrived at the grand hall.

By this time, many powerful beings had already gathered in the hall, seemingly preparing to depart for somewhere.

"Sir, the Xie Mo Origin has been delivered," Su Changqing said, bowing in respect.

"Hahaha, good."

The Bloodfiend Lord laughed upon hearing this, "Since I promised you a reward, I can't go back on my word."

"The Tian Dan Ge matter has been dragging on for too long. Within three days, I will completely take down the Tian Dan Ge!"

As he spoke, his gaze fell on Tong Lin, "For this operation, you will be the leader."

"All the powerful beings in the hall will follow your commands."

"Are you satisfied with this reward?"

Upon hearing this, the powerful beings in the hall couldn't help but look at Su Changqing with envy.

The Tian Dan Ge matter had been planned by the Restricted Zone for a long time, and the situation was basically settled.

Now, letting Tong Lin be the leader was merely a way to claim the credit.

"Me, the leader?"

Su Changqing's expression turned strange upon hearing this.

The clash between the Bloodfiend Restricted Zone and Tian Dan Ge clearly favored the Restricted Zone.

After all, no one knew how many hidden agents the Restricted Zone had within Tian Dan Ge.

But if he were to lead this operation, the outcome

Zhi, was truly unpredictable.

"Rest assured, I will not disgrace your trust!"

For such a matter, Su Changqing naturally took on the responsibility without hesitation.

He confidently accepted the task, his gaze sweeping over the powerful beings of the Restricted Zone who were about to leave with him.

But as he looked, his expression changed slightly.

There was one Near-Imperial, two Great Saints, and the rest were Sheng Ren and Wang Zhe, a total of seventeen people.

This formidable force could probably flatten a top-tier sacred site.

"With so many powerful beings, even if I inform Tian Dan Ge in advance, it will be a tough fight for them, won't it?"

Su Changqing felt a bit troubled.

Seeing this determination, the Bloodfiend Lord was determined to take down Tian Dan Ge.

"Tong Lin, this matter is of great importance, so be cautious."

"At that time, all the seals of the Restricted Zone will shatter, and the all-out war will begin."

"Tian Dan Ge holds a special status among humanity. As long as we control this power, we can..."

"Then, our Bloodfiend Restricted Zone will surely make a name for itself in this prosperous era!"

The Bloodfiend Lord's words were filled with enthusiasm, as if he was giving Su Changqing a boost of energy.

But at this moment, Su Changqing's expression changed slightly upon hearing this.

"After the Fenyun Platform, the all-out war will begin?"

"So soon?"

Su Changqing had always believed that the so-called 'decisive battle' was still far away.

Even if it wasn't a thousand years, it should be at least a hundred years, right? But who would have thought that the situation would develop so quickly? In the blink of an eye, the all-out war was about to begin!

"Go, and I await your good news."

After a few simple words, the Bloodfiend Lord laughed twice and disappeared from his original spot.

At this moment, Su Changqing looked at the pairs of eyes that were all focused on him, awaiting his orders, and couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

Where could he find enough powerful beings to defeat all these people? Should he bring them all to Sword Immortal Mountain? These people weren't fools; they wouldn't follow him.

Should he seek out the Eastern Domain's Xuan Qing Sect? He didn't know anyone from the Xuan Qing Sect, and he had no way to convince them to join him.

One idea after another came to mind, only to be rejected.

Unbeknownst to him, just as Su Changqing was feeling troubled,

An old man with white hair and beard was rapidly approaching from outside, holding a jade pendant engraved with the character 'Su'.

"Strange."

Looking at the direction he was heading, the old man muttered in confusion, "This location..."

"Could that boy be inside the Restricted Zone?"

(End of Chapter)

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