Hummmmm—
The Dark King did not answer Xiu’s question. A terrifying aura erupted from his body.
Since the fishing attempt had failed, Xiu had lost his value.
Instantly, the entire Dark Forest was plunged into pitch-black darkness, and countless dark elements surged in.
The fearsome might caused all the fierce beasts to tremble, and even the Kings hidden in the depths shivered, daring not to reveal even a trace of their presence.
“Holy crap! He’s really fierce!”
Chen Shu and Liu Feng had also followed, immediately sensing the turbulence of the surrounding dark elements.
At this moment, the Dark King seemed to have transformed into the master of heaven and earth, making it impossible to look directly at him!
If it were any other异空间 (yì kōngjiān -異空間), Xiu might have had a slim chance of escaping.
But this was the 【Dark Forest】, the Dark King’s home turf!
Boom boom—
The deep darkness around seemed to transform into tides, crashing fiercely towards Xiu’s location.
In an instant, the Thunder Sculpture beneath his feet was struck, its head shattering.
The darkness surged in, flooding its remains and forcefully annihilating its life force!
An arrogant King-level contracted spirit instantly perished!
“Why is he so strong…”
Xiu’s expression was one of horror, his face ashen, having lost all desire to survive.
He had heard countless legends about China’s strongest, and thought his own strength was sufficient; even if he couldn’t win, he could still escape with composure.
But now, a single legendary contracted spirit could easily crush him.
Boom boom—
At this moment, the darkness surged again, targeting the last two contracted spirits.
However, the gale formed by the dark tides blew off Xiu’s black robe, revealing his face…
“It’s you?!”
Liu Feng’s expression was greatly shocked, his gaze fixed on Xiu ahead.
“Hmm?”
The Dark King and Chen Shu both looked over, a hint of confusion in their eyes. Could it be an acquaintance?
Chen Shu asked, “Teacher Liu, do you know him?”
Liu Feng nodded, speaking word by word:
“Hicks Knar!”
“Hmm?”
Chen Shu was slightly startled, but immediately understood.
From the Knar family?!
There was a flicker of hatred in Liu Feng’s eyes. He said,
“You’re still alive?”
“I didn’t expect anyone to recognize me…”
Xiu, with his white hair and weathered face, looked filled with emotion.
Liu Feng smiled faintly and said,
“Let alone the Knar patriarch back then, I could recognize even a dog from your family!”
“??”
Xiu was slightly taken aback. Was he being insulted?
“Can I ask two questions before I die? In return, I can tell you about what happened back then!”
He spread his hands, a look of death in his eyes.
With his only escape route destroyed by the Dark King, he could no longer leave alive.
He hadn’t expected that the Dark Forest he had meticulously chosen would become his tomb…
The Dark King and Chen Shu both turned to look at Liu Feng, all decisions resting with him.
Liu Feng was slightly stunned, then nodded gratefully and said,
“Yes!”
“Good!”
Xiu smiled slightly and said, “As a gesture of sincerity, you ask first!”
“How did my teacher die back then!”
Liu Feng asked the question that had weighed on him for years.
“Actually…”
Xiu’s lips curved, and he said, “Back then, 【Silent Black Sea】 didn’t have the medicinal ingredients he wanted. Everything was a message we released.”
“The objective was solely for your teacher!”
“Why?!”
Liu Feng’s expression was agitated, saying, “He was just a Golden Beast Tamer, not worth you going to such lengths!”
“But he cultivated too many geniuses. His importance was second only to Legendary Beast Tamers!”
Xiu shook his head and said, “The various countries have long been mortal enemies with our Church, so naturally, we cannot allow too many strong individuals to emerge from your side!”
“When we first entered the异空间 (yì kōngjiān -異空間) back then, we were constantly looking for an opportunity. Finally, with one King and several Gold ranks, we successfully cornered and killed him!”
“Good…”
Liu Feng clenched his fists, muttering, “The Knar family… the Church of Salvation…”
“Now, it’s time for you to answer my questions!”
Xiu’s gaze fell on Chen Shu, asking with confusion,
“Why do you have the Dark King’s protection? And how did you successfully hunt the Tiger King of 【Ice Snow Island】?!”
The Church of Salvation had indeed considered this question. Chen Shu bearing the Dark King’s mark, being China’s number one genius, they wouldn’t let him get into trouble easily.
However, the Dark King’s mark came at a great cost, not only weakening his own strength but also having an extremely long cooldown period!
According to the Church’s intelligence, Chen Shu’s successful hunt of that Tiger King back then was due to the Dark King’s intervention.
Otherwise, no matter how monstrous a Silver rank was, they could not hunt a Silver King, let alone a King surrounded by countless fierce beast subordinates.
“Two questions?”
Chen Shu smiled faintly and said, “Consider them a gift. My contribution is so great, isn’t it normal to have Legendary protection?”
“As for how I succeeded in hunting, of course, I got a little help!”
He thought of the vial of death potion back then, which had heavily injured it. Otherwise, he truly couldn’t have taken down a Silver King.
“Got a cheat?”
Xiu’s expression was one of confusion, appearing completely bewildered. This wasn’t a game; where did a cheat come from?
“If I tell you, a mere mortal, you won’t understand!”
Chen Shu shrugged and said, “My questions have been answered.
“Teacher, you ask!”
Liu Feng nodded and continued, “What is the relationship between the Church of Salvation and the Knar family?”
“…”
Xiu did not speak in a hurry. Instead, he touched the crow on his shoulder.
The crow released a reconnaissance skill, confirming that there were no technological devices nearby.
Only then did Xiu feel at ease and said, “I am the patriarch, and also a cardinal of the Church. Don’t you understand the relationship?”
There was a mockery in his eyes, but he was not worried about his family being in trouble.
Currently, with no evidence, the Free Alliance would not abandon a King-level prominent family without reason.
“Actually, the relationship doesn’t matter anymore.”
Chen Shu shook his head and said, “Whether it’s the Knar family or the Church of Salvation, the outcome is the same. Both will face nuclear annihilation.”
“…”
Xiu’s lips twitched, then he asked again, “My second question!”
“Why did you refuse the Church?”
He truly couldn’t understand why Chen Shu would refuse.
One was a Pope above ten thousand people, who could even command Kings and enjoy nearly infinite resources.
The other was to be a prodigy in a major country. No matter how outstanding, he was still just a junior, and all his resources had to be earned himself.
When compared, anyone would likely make the correct choice.
“Your conditions were indeed tempting…”
Chen Shu smiled slightly and said, “But I’m sorry, I’m not just a ruthless bandit!”
“Hmm? What?”
“Firstly, I am Chen Shu from Nanjiang City, Professor Liu Feng’s most outstanding student, the pride of Huaxia University, and the number one young prodigy of China!”
Chen Shu looked at Xiu, his face filled with seriousness, saying,
“Secondly, I am the ruthless bandit!”