The Black Shadow Man did not answer Zhou Chuan's question. In a hoarse, shrill voice, he asked, "What have you come to see me for?"
Zhou Chuan's expression darkened. He realized that things seemed even worse than he had imagined. They had actually been watching the Starfall Pavilion all along? That meant they had never given up on the Starfall Pavilion and could strike at any time!
Having experienced the previous battle to defend the Burning Flame Valley Mountain Gate, Zhou Chuan knew full well just how powerful they were. Even Burning Flame Valley had nearly been destroyed, let alone the weaker Starfall Pavilion.
Even though Burning Flame Valley and the Starfall Pavilion had now formed some so-called Great Love Alliance, they were probably no match for them at all. Once they attacked the Starfall Pavilion, the entire pavilion might be wiped out. And what would he, a disciple of Venerable Yao, amount to then?
Having figured this out, Zhou Chuan's face instantly turned pale. He muttered, "I... I want to survive..."
At that moment, nothing else seemed important anymore. The oppression and humiliation he had suffered in the Starfall Pavilion, his anger toward Xiao Yan and Nalan Ye, his desire for Tang Huo'er—how could any of that compare to his own life?
The Black Shadow Man seemed stunned by that answer. Only after a moment did he react, letting out a strange laugh. "Hehehehe, you want to survive? That depends on your own value. Everyone else is dead. What makes you worthy of living?"
Zhou Chuan reacted quickly, his face filled with terror and pleading. "I... I'll listen to whatever you say. I'll do whatever you tell me to do. Please, don't kill me."
The Black Shadow Man chuckled. "Zhou Chuan, very good, very good... Go back to the