Night.
Extravagant and decadent lifestyle.
At the top of a building, two men in white bathrobes looked down at the City of Sin below.
Behind them was an artificial hot spring emitting white steam, where many scantily clad women were frolicking and playing, a sight that made one's blood boil.
One of the men smiled and said, "Wrath? I never expected you to be even more cunning than me."
"This City of Sin probably truly become your home."
The man, known as the Wrath, was not young; his face was covered in scars, making him quite frightening.
Wrath in fury, "Just like the outside world, the strong survive in this City of Sin. Those who were sentenced to come here back then are either dead or crippled. Didn't I climb to where I am today by risking my life?"
"I can't be bothered with this City of Sin anymore, but what was your purpose in deceiving everyone by feigning death out of Greed?"
If others were to overhear their conversation, they would likely be completely bewildered, for Greed is the Throne Authority Holder.
Greed was young, his face unusually pale, and he smiled slightly, saying, "I want to get out, and this is the only way."
"I initially thought that once I became Authority Holder, I could leave, but the Pass Master deceived me, causing me to waste five years of my life in this City of Sin."
"I now have a terminal illness, and if I don't get out soon, I'll really die in here."
"Oh? A terminal illness?" He frowned in Wrath, not quite believing it, and asked, "Then there might not be anyone outside who can cure you. You might as well use your rights to find one."
Greed waved his hand dismissively, his gaze deep and unfathomable. "I have no intention of staying here."
"Just like the words I heard from those elders when I first entered the City of Sin, this is a place that devours everyone; no one can sit at the highest point and look down on everyone forever."
"I can sense that great chaos is about to begin."
"The inland areas are in chaos, and the borders are on the verge of collapse; all that's needed is a spark."
After a few seconds of silence, he said in a fit of Wrath, "Follow me. I can ensure your survival in this chaos and I can also find a cure for your terminal illness."
Greed shook his head and politely declined.
The two were silent for a while...
At this moment, a man with bat wings on his back quickly ran to the side of the Wrath man, bowed slightly, and said, "Sir, something has happened with Lust."
"Their shipment tonight was hijacked by someone, and everyone involved is likely dead."
"The traces left from the battle indicate that the person's strength should be at the Withered Sea Realm."
Wrath narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Ignore it. Maybe it's Lust bastard setting up bait."
"That guy was a troublemaker; he controlled three-tenths of the drug sales every year. Getting robbed today was just karma."
"OK."
After the bat-man retreated, he let out a Wrath snort, "Is that Lust guy planning some trick again?"
"Always hiding in someone else's shadow, he must have some kind of mental illness."
Greed shook his head and ignored him, then left alone.
The remote Shenzhou City.
Also located on the rooftop at the top.
Su Xian, dressed in a dazzling white magic robe, floated in the air with her eyes slightly closed. She had changed a lot, and her temperament had become increasingly profound.
A laugh rang out.
Mu Hen emerged from the darkness, enveloped in a chilling aura of death.
Haha, it's been a long time!
"Where's Su Zhe?"
"Didn't you say you had something important to say here?"
Just then, the sound of a helicopter echoed in the sky.
That familiar, obese figure jumped down from above.
"Here I come!"
With a loud bang, the ground trembled.
Su Zhe remained as usual, but his aura was now incredibly close to that of the Calamity Realm. He said helplessly, "Everyone's here. I didn't expect to be the last one."
Su Xian opened her closed eyes, revealing a snow-white pupil, and asked...
"Where's Jianping? Isn't he coming?"
Sigh~
With a sigh, Su Zhe said with a wry smile, "Jianping is currently cultivating at Dawn Pass, and I can't get in touch with him."
"However, the text message has already been sent, so he should be able to go to his destination on his own."
Su Xian nodded. This was very much in line with Jianping's style; he never let a moment of cultivation go to waste.
However, that's not their main reason for being here.
It's about Li Chen.
A year ago, Li Chen was taken away by an absolute powerhouse, and no one knows where he was taken.
We only received accurate information today.
Su Xian frowned and asked, "How is it confirmed that Li Chen is in the Sinful Pass?"
Mu Hen and took out a paper crane made of Dark Energy from his pocket. A middle-aged man's voice came from inside.
"You brat, hurry up and get to the Sinful Pass."
"Li Chen is being seduced by quite a few women!"
Su Zhe's lips twitched. "This is probably not fake news."
"Chen-ge is not interested in women."
Mu Hen scratched his head, looking embarrassed, and said, "This is my family's unique method of transmitting sound; the person speaking on it is my father."
"He's just an old SP, don't worry about him."
"But he would never give false information, so Li Chen, who has been missing for so long, is currently Sinful Pass in the Sinister Prison."
Su Zhe nodded and looked at Su Xian, asking, "Xian-ge Shenzhou City now, right?"
Su Xian nodded.
The Canghai Pass was breached in the battle a year ago and has not been repaired since, with Evil Cult entrenched there.
The Eerie Monsters have been let in, and high walls have been built inland to keep Eerie Monsters out.
Almost all academies are no longer training students, but have been transformed into combat training grounds, where all those in the Sequence User are conscripted to guard the gates.
The inland areas are now guarded by countless powerful individuals.
Each city was divided into zones, and anyone who left a zone was considered to have entered the gaze of the Eerie Monsters, and whether they lived or died depended on how long they had.
Su Zhe for a few seconds and said, "There are many Eerie Monsters lurking in the outside world now. Shouldn't we make some preparations?"
What if we encounter any whistles along the way?
Mu Hen grinned and said, "Take a good look at what realm I'm at now."
Su Zhe looked on incredulously and exclaimed, "What the heck? You were only at the Withered Sea Realm a month ago, how come you've suddenly become the Calamity Realm?"
Mu Hen looked at Su Xian and said, "Su Xian helped me out. A year ago, it was Li Chen who could have helped me absorb the Dark Energy quickly."
"But he disappeared, Su Xian engraved a magic spell on my Precept Stele, which allows me to quickly absorb Dark Energy, naturally causing my cultivation level to rise rapidly."
Su Zhe looked at Su Xian with envy and said, "Xian-ge, why don't you carve a magic spell on my stomach, something that helps with digestion?"
Su Xian smiled slightly and said, "I'll try it another time. Now, we should get going."
After a year of silence, the world has changed dramatically.
"It's time to pick up Li Chen and take him home."