Secrets of the Tian Realm

The atmosphere in the small courtyard of the bamboo house was oppressive.

On the stone table's chessboard, dark and light pieces fell in an interwoven pattern. Though there was no earth-shattering momentum, an aura of grim slaughter faintly seeped through.

The Gray Robe Old Man's eyes were clouded. Holding a light-colored chess piece, he placed it down once more, and an invisible pressure filled the air. "Sect Leader Lu, are you willing to become the one who breaks the game?"

The Emperor Robe youth's gaze blazed like torches. His fingertips tapped lightly as a dark piece fell. "I would not hesitate even if it meant ten thousand deaths."

"I would not hesitate even if it meant ten thousand deaths." Lu Yuan nodded thoughtfully. "In Sect Leader Lu's eyes, what does this world look like?"

Lu Ran raised an eyebrow slightly and looked at the old man.

Lu Yuan looked back as well, waiting for Lu Ran's answer.

After pondering for a moment and arranging his words, Lu Ran said, "Gods and Devils are hand in glove, enslaving humanity generation after generation, making them provide the Power of Faith for the gods and spiritual food for the evil demons.

"Anyone who might possibly break the order of the Human World is thrown into this slaughterhouse, ensuring the stable rule of Gods and Devils."

Lu Yuan turned back to the chessboard and slowly placed another piece.

He neither confirmed nor denied it.

Lu Ran frowned slightly, studying the old man's expression closely. "Is that not the case?"

After a long silence, Lu Yuan suddenly asked, "Was all of Sect Leader Lu's skill taught by Immortal Sheep?"

Lu Ran immediately nodded.

Lu Yuan's gaze was dark and unfathomable. "Does Sect Leader Lu know what Immortal Sheep intends to do?"

Lu Ran said, "I