Chapter 434: The Deeper They Go
Chapter 434: The Deeper They Go
December 19, 2024
The very next moment, Chu Feng took out a palm-sized mirror from his belongings.
A bizarre scene unfolded.
Instead of his reflection, a strange man appeared in the mirror.
Clearly, this was no ordinary mirror but a communication treasure, requiring no signals and unaffected by distance or obstacles. Even deep underground, it functioned flawlessly.
"I've heard about that matter. Are you alright? Any injuries?" The man in the mirror spoke, his voice filled with concern.
Chu Feng shook his head.
"Good, no injuries," the man said, his voice carrying a hint of relief.
"I'm unharmed, but my master forcefully used a treasure far beyond her capabilities, and she's severely injured. She'll need at least a few months to recover," Chu Feng explained.
Hearing this, the man's smile froze, and he took a deep breath. "It's good that it's just a few months of rest, as long as there's no serious issue."
"Lei Yi, all of this could have been avoided," Chu Feng said, fixing his gaze on the man in the mirror.
"What do you mean?" Lei Yi furrowed his brows, sensing what Chu Feng was about to say.
"If you hadn't brought me to meet those people from the Shadow Church, they wouldn't have recognized me in the underground passage. They wouldn't have exposed our whereabouts, and none of this would have happened."
It was known that he had also disguised himself when appearing in the inner district, as the leader of the Resistance Army couldn't just stroll into the inner district without consequences. The same was true in the underground passage, where his aura had been remembered by the Shadow Church members they had previously encountered.
If not for this, even if they had seen them without knowing their identities, they wouldn't have known where they were headed.
"Are you blaming me?" Lei Yi's brows knitted tighter, and his expression turned sour.
Unbeknownst to them, every conversation they had ended on a sour note.
Despite this, he still took the initiative to contact Chu Feng because, on this planet, they could only rely on each other.
"I'm not blaming you. I just want to remind you that the people from the Shadow Church can't be trusted," Chu Feng said with utmost seriousness. "They can betray us today and you tomorrow."
"I know that," Lei Yi huffed coldly.
"I know better than anyone what kind of people they are in the Shadow Church. We're just using each other. I know, and they know it too."
"Then do you find this amusing?"
"Chu Feng, why do you always view problems in such binary terms?" Lei Yi sighed in exasperation.
"You're right. The people of the Shadow Church can't be trusted, but for now, we share the same goal: to drive out the Horned Tribe from this planet and eliminate every traitor who surrenders to them."
"And then?" Chu Feng asked, his gaze steady.
"Then they'll turn on us and kill every Yamato person on this planet, young or old, male or female."
"That's a future concern."
"At least for now, our enemies are the same. It's like the families within the city; with their help, entering the city becomes much easier, not to mention our operations."
Lei Yi's expression grew excited as he spoke.
In his collaboration with the Shadow Church, he had indeed reaped significant benefits.
But if he were to handle it alone, even the task of intelligence gathering would be a major challenge.
Chu Feng noticed his expression and sighed, "Lei Yi, you're getting deeper and deeper into this. I really fear that if this continues..."
"Enough," Lei Yi interrupted impatiently.
"I'm well aware of the situation with the Shadow Church. You don't need to remind me every time."
Seeing this, Chu Feng had no choice but to close his mouth.
After a moment, Lei Yi's expression softened slightly, "By the way, after some time, we'll have another operation. Just like last time, we'll launch a night raid on Wu Family Fort. Want to join? Rest assured, this operation won't involve anyone from the Shadow Church."
Whether it was the Hope Organization, the Revenge Organization, or even the entire Resistance Army Alliance, the most hated target was the Wu Family.
Therefore, from time to time, they would launch a raid on the Wu Family or carry out assassinations against important members of the family, which had become a routine task for the Resistance Army Alliance.
Of course, such actions also carried significant risks. After all, the Wu Family's strength was unparalleled, even among the inner city clans. They had several Supreme Beings, especially the Wu Family Ancestor, who was rumored to have reached the Fifth Rank Supreme Being level. Even if the three remaining Supreme Beings of the Resistance Army Alliance joined forces, they wouldn't stand a chance.
"I probably won't be free during this time."
Chu Feng shook his head, "This time, I'll be using the Tranquilizing Orb for cultivation."
"Really?" Lei Yi was overjoyed.
"Mhm."
Chu Feng nodded, looking at Lei Yi's smiling face in the mirror, and then fell into a dilemma.
Because of their life-and-death bond, having gone through thick and thin together, he couldn't bear to see his friend getting deeper and deeper into this.
But Lei Yi was also a person with strong convictions, which was why he had become the leader.
"Alright, then let's postpone this operation until you become a Supreme Being. After that, we'll give the Wu Family a shock together."
Lei Yi's lips curled upwards.
"I'll let you know when I become a Supreme Being."
"Mhm, then you can focus on your cultivation. During this time, also remind your people to be cautious. After suffering such a huge loss, the Gu Family won't let it go. They might come back for revenge, and if they invade the city, it'll be a disaster."
"Mhm, I've already notified everyone to reduce their activities during this period."
"Good, you've informed them, and I won't disturb your cultivation."
"Lei Yi..."
Chu Feng wanted to persuade him further, but the figure in the mirror had already disappeared, leaving only his reflection.
Chu Feng could only sigh, putting away the mirror.
Even though he knew that saying more wouldn't help, he couldn't help but worry.
Just like the two organizations' differing attitudes towards ordinary people, one believed that ordinary people were innocent, including some clans, and could be persuaded, while the other thought that anyone who didn't stand up should die, especially the clans. This debate had been going on for decades, and neither side could convince the other.
"I just hope that everything is just my overthinking, and Lei Yi will truly have it under control. But the lives of those few, I will take responsibility for!" Chu Feng thought, as the figures of Archbishop An and the others in the underground passage appeared in his mind.
If not for them, their journey back would have been incredibly smooth.
(End of Chapter)
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