A trace of bewilderment appeared in Number Eighteen's lofty gaze.
How could someone from a hundred eras later know of events from a hundred eras ago?
More terrifying still:
This woman actually knew that man's name.
A moment later, he sensed that something was wrong.
Because:
After hearing Chu Qing's name, he suffered no backlash.
"Have I grown stronger?"
"Or... has Chu... the forbidden one died?"
He did not dare mention Chu Qing's name. He did not even dare think of it, dare not dwell on it.
He could only use "the forbidden one" in its place.
"Little girl, are you trying to deceive me?"
"A hundred eras ago, Chu Qing was despicable and shameless. He attacked me without regard for martial honor and plotted against this old man."
"That was how I ended up sealed away."
Phoenix Emperor clutched the scroll tightly and sneered. "I went to a hundred eras ago. Back then, I was Chu Qing's secretary."
"If you haven't gone mad yet, you should remember that there was a woman on the battlefield holding a thick notebook and recording things."
"That was me!"
Number Eighteen fell silent.
Phoenix Emperor shook the scroll. "What are you standing there for? Kill them all!"
"Wipe out every single fortress!"
"Otherwise, I'll send you back into the scroll!"
Number Eighteen stared at the scroll, his eyes gleaming. "Woman, this thing is dangerous. You're still weak—you can't hold it."
"Give it to me. I'll keep it safe for you!"
Phoenix Emperor sneered. "If you keep dragging your feet, I'll put you away directly!"
"Then you'll find that the Forbidden Zone you created has been occupied by other creatures."
"And you'll be forgotten by the world once again."
Number Eighteen shuddered. He was not afraid of death.
Because even after death, there was