On a moonless, windy night, it was the perfect time for murder and arson.
If greed had a color, then outside Black Emperor City at this moment, it would surely have been dotted with crimson.
Chen Guan could feel more than a dozen strands of Soul Perception locked onto him. Every one of them belonged to a Dou Emperor, and there were even Dou Zong Experts overseeing the scene.
"Once we step through this gate, be prepared to risk your lives. More than ten Dou Emperors, and who knows how many Dou Zongs. What a luxurious lineup. Gate Master Yuan, if you wish to leave now, I will not stop you."
Arriving before the city gate, Chen Guan glanced toward the dim lights beyond the city, where shadowy figures flickered in and out of view. His expression was unreadable as he spoke.
The big man's face grew solemn as he lowered his head and bowed.
"Young Master, Yuan Yi is not a man who fears death!"
His voice was resolute, without the slightest hesitation.
Medusa glanced at him, and Chen Guan smiled faintly as well, saying nothing more.
For Yuan Yi, this was now an enormous gamble. If he won, he would soar to great heights. If he lost, perhaps the connections he had built over the years would still give him some chance to make a hasty escape.
Whatever he was thinking, since he had not left, Chen Guan regarded him a little more highly.
Judge deeds, not intentions! The curve of Chen Guan's lips faded slightly as he led the other four forward, stepping out of Black Emperor City without hesitation.
The instant they left the city and spread their Dou Qi Wings to rise into the air, several powerful auras descended upon them. The terrifying pressure made