A Trap, or an Opportunity?

Nether Dark Sky, No. 3 Jia Netherworld Fortress.

In less than a single day, Zhao Sheng had made a round trip through the Alien Demon-occupied territory.

He hurried back to No. 3 Jia Fortress and immediately used the fortress's teleportation array to transport directly into Enlightenment City, without the slightest delay throughout the entire process.

Afterward, Zhao Sheng quickly entered the city's tall tower, smoothly ascended to its highest floor, and met Ancestor Bi Fang, who was stationed there.

"This junior has completed the task and may now report back to Ancestor." After paying his respects, he immediately took out the Sumeru Ring and tossed it to Ancestor Bi Fang.

Ancestor Bi Fang caught the Sumeru Ring, and its surface abruptly lit up with a blaze of brilliant radiance. Countless complex runes flashed and vanished within the light.

With a flash of clear light, a heap of miscellaneous items instantly fell through the air—Jade Slips, silk manuscripts, crystals, several dark-gold tokens, and more.

Ancestor Bi Fang's eyes lit up. He grabbed a scroll of silk at once and began reading it.

A breath later, his expression turned startled and delighted, as though he had discovered something astonishing.

Ancestor Bi Fang's face hardened. He swept his sleeve, collecting everything into it, then solemnly instructed, "You have handled this matter exceedingly well. However, your reward shall be delayed for now. Stay in the city first. After some time, I will summon you again. Also, today's matter must be kept absolutely secret. Should word leak out, I will hold you alone accountable!"

Zhao Sheng immediately replied, "This junior understands the gravity of the matter. I absolutely will not tell a second person."

"Very good. You may withdraw." Ancestor Bi Fang's expression eased slightly as he spoke with piercing eyes.

"This junior takes his