Chapter 918: Greed and Desire
Chapter 918: Greed and Desire
"When will this end?"
The battle that erupted at this moment finally ignited the anger that Lindsey had been suppressing.
From last night until this morning, he had been running back and forth in the City of Law, exhausting himself.
But in the end, the situation remained as it was, leaving him helpless.
His efforts had not yielded the expected results, and anyone would feel a surge of frustration.
Lindsey took a step forward, quickening his pace. The painter behind him hurriedly followed.
As a possessor of the Emotional Essence, Alarson could sense Lindsey's emotional turmoil and immediately tried to dissuade him, "Lindsey?"
Lindsey spoke bluntly, "That place is where the refugees are toiling to build their homes and a sanctuary for their survival. No matter who causes trouble there, I'll make sure they face the consequences!"
As he spoke with anger, Lindsey transformed his body and donned the Black Cloud Mask.
His rage would not cloud his judgment.
To conceal his identity from the Law Guardians among the refugees, he would not forget the necessary disguise.
Rushing forward at full speed, Lindsey quickly approached the battlefield.
The battle was taking place directly above the Calm River, and below were some newly constructed building foundations.
High above, Alice and an elderly man fought side by side.
However, their opponent was a single individual, a Seventh Stage Awakened One! The opponent's skills were on full display.
Or perhaps, upon seeing that glittering gold coin emitting power in the air, Lindsey already knew the opponent's identity:
"A merchant."
Lindsey's pupils constricted as he observed the Awakened One's cold and stern expression.
This person was holding his own against two opponents, and the Twin Serpent Coin in his hand seemed inexhaustible, even suppressing Alice and the elderly man.
"..."
"It's Borva!"
As Lindsey heard this, a low exclamation came from behind him.
Alarson had recognized the opponent's identity! Before engaging in the battle, Lindsey naturally wanted to gather some intelligence, "Alarson, do you know this guy?"
The one-armed painter nodded, "I've seen him once in the City of Law. He's a merchant from Platinum City."
Lindsey pressed further, "What about his background and abilities?"
Alarson shook his head, "I'm not sure about the details."
"I'm not clear on the specifics."
"Not everyone chose to evacuate the City of Law after the internal strife."
"Some daring individuals even stayed behind, hoping to find opportunities to advance their skills or seize power."
Lindsey almost knew the answer to his last question, "A greedy merchant would naturally take such a risk."
The one-armed painter shrugged.
Most merchants from Platinum City were just like this man, deeply enamored with the power of money after prolonged exposure.
How many could escape the allure?
"Lindsey, why is he making a move now?"
Lindsey's experience led him to make a bold assumption, "With the City of Law sealed and the surrounding area in disarray, he might have seen this as an opportunity to claim ownership of the city."
"..."
Alarson was left speechless.
Upon careful consideration, the implications of his words became clear, "If a merchant could claim the City of Law, a world main city..."
Eighth Stage?
Or perhaps the Ninth Stage?
Regardless of the answer, this achievement would be an irresistible temptation for any merchant.
"No wonder he dared to make a move at this time.
"..."
"In the end, one must pay the price for their actions."
Lindsey stepped forward, his gaze fixed on the sky, instantly discerning the precise state of the battlefield.
The old man was a Righteous One, his Essence Skill at the seventh stage.
Though his aged body showed signs of fatigue, his unwavering will, like all the Righteous Ones Lindsey had encountered, defied the rules and forcefully supported his combat prowess.
As for Alice.
Typically, a sixth-stage Awakened One would never dare to interfere in a battle between seventh-stage Awakened Ones.
But Alice's situation was slightly different.
Lindsey's companion stood on the precipice of advancement.
Her extensive adventuring had honed her skills to the pinnacle, and she was just a step away from breaking through to the seventh stage.
Especially now.
With her Righteous One abilities completely shattered and her transformation into a Hedonist, Alice needed only to break free from the shackles of her mind to surpass the towering wall before her.
And with her wealth of combat experience...
She could play a crucial role in the battle between the old man and the merchant.
At this very moment, the Essence of three Awakened Ones intertwined in the air.
The unstoppable Strike was infused with the Flame of Desire, yet it was repeatedly suppressed by the omnipotent value of the Twin Serpent Coins.
Especially during the battle, the merchant often directed his attacks downward.
He used ordinary people as bargaining chips in the fight, threatening Alice and the old man.
This was the primary reason he could fight them both and maintain complete control!
Lindsey's gaze shifted to the ground.
The Awakened Ones who had narrowly escaped from the City of Law were powerless to intervene in the battle above.
They gazed skyward, their expressions and movements mirroring those of the ordinary people around them, devoid of any Essence.
However, when Lindsey appeared, some of them shifted their attention.
"Look! Someone's coming over there."
"That evil aura... It's the Sinner who disrupted the swearing ceremony!"
"Flybird, go and stop him! Don't let that guy get close!"
"He might be here to help the merchant!"
Lindsey's displayed Essence strength was at the fifth stage.
In response, a fifth-stage Law Guardian from among the refugees stepped forward to block him.
"..."
Xiao Bei was also in the crowd.
He recognized Lindsey's identity and wanted to intervene, but as Lindsey approached, he saw only a confident smile in his eyes.
In an instant, the charging Law Guardian was effortlessly evaded by Lindsey.
The distance between them was mere inches, and they even brushed shoulders, yet no one could capture Lindsey's movements.
Lindsey's agility in his normal state now exceeded 200, and with a simple skill activation, he could sprint at 300!
This ghostly, phantom-like speed was beyond what a fifth-stage Awakened One could handle!
"Be alert, this guy is suspicious."
"Protect the civilians!"
The sixth-stage Law Guardians also sensed the unusual situation.
They had no choice but to divide their forces, keeping an eye on the aerial battle while dealing with Lindsey.
Snap, snap, snap—
At that moment, Lindsey clapped his hands.
An unprecedented Essence fluctuation began to manifest, and the Heart Realm - Ice Wolf Arena also rapidly spread around him.
Lindsey should say something at this point.
He thought for a moment and then referenced the inscription on his equipment: "Follow me, all who are weary of the known world. Here, we have a new heaven and a new earth!"
(End of Chapter)
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