Killing Society Envoy

Wutian Immortal Emperor took a stone roughly the size of a palm from his Universe Ring.

The stone was entirely black, yet its uneven surface was covered in streaks of purple patterns. Every purple mark seemed like a terrifying strand of Lightning Essence sealed within it, while bolts of lightning continuously roamed along those purple lines.

The moment the stone appeared, surges of powerful Lightning Power rippled in every direction, and the surrounding air instantly turned violent.

"I don't know what kind of ore this is, but the Lightning Power contained within should be useful to you, right?"

Wutian Immortal Emperor directly handed the stone to Song Zhong, an involuntary smile appearing on his face. At last, he could make some contribution to Song Zhong, to their Human Race.

After entering The Ruins, his greatest gain had been this Lightning Stone. Had it not been for this Lightning Stone, he would not have suffered such severe injuries, nor would he have been pursued by Tentacle Clan cultivators.

Nor would he have been forced to leave The Ruins because of it.

But he did not regret it.

Even if he had to do it again, even ten thousand times over, he would still choose to fight for this Lightning Stone.

Because it would help Song Zhong.

Song Zhong was far younger than all of them, yet over these years, Song Zhong had always been protecting the Human Race. If there was a chance to help Song Zhong, then so what if he had to leave The Ruins? Even death would be worth it.

Helping Song Zhong was helping the Human Race as well.

He, too, could contribute to their Human Race!

"This Lightning Stone... its Lightning Power is so strong. Among all the Lightning Stones I have seen, the Lightning Power it contains ranks in the top three."

Song Zhong accepted the Lightning Stone, and a trace of emotion rose in his heart. Although the Lightning Power in this Lightning Stone was inferior to the two Lightning Stones he had obtained in the Boundless Star River, it was second only to those two.

Though he had not personally witnessed how Wutian Immortal Emperor had fought for this Lightning Stone, he could imagine just how dangerous it had been, given Wutian Immortal Emperor's strength.

Wutian Immortal Emperor did not cultivate Lightning Power. The only reason he could have seized this stone was for Song Zhong.

Although the Human Race had arisen late, now every expert of their Human Race was striving to contribute their own strength to the entire race.

"We will naturally avenge this grudge against the Tentacle Clan, but the other races will not escape either. Those five races can be regarded as a single whole." Song Zhong looked at Wutian Immortal Emperor and Lord Zhengyi. "I'll go collect some interest from them first.

"Also, Xi Hua cultivates the Yin-Yang Way now. When the time comes, Xi Hua can discuss the Yin-Yang Way with you."

Lord of Cherished Flowers had obtained the Yin-Yang Great Dao of two Saints. Even if she could not impart the cultivation techniques to Lord Zhengyi and Wutian Immortal Emperor, merely discussing the Dao would allow them both to gain immensely.

That was the Great Dao of Saints!

Hearing that Song Zhong was going to the World of Bizarre Stones, Lord of Cherished Flowers nodded gently. "No problem, but let's do it after we return. I'll take you there."

Song Zhong was only in the Immortal Emperor Realm. Flying through the Universe could still expose him to danger, so it would be best for her to take him there.

"Alright." After pondering for a moment, Song Zhong nodded lightly.

They had hurried back to the Human Race, only to leave the Human Race again before long.

He had not even had time to see his family and Dao companion.

The Human Race was not particularly far from the World of Bizarre Stones. After all, both had once been occupied by the five races, so they naturally could not have been too distant from one another.

After just over twenty days, Lord of Cherished Flowers had already piloted the Flying Boat to the outside of the World of Bizarre Stones.

Song Zhong flew out from the Flying Boat as well. Looking at the Great Thousand World before him, a puzzled look appeared in his eyes. He did not know how the Killing Society cultivator intended to give him the Veilstone.

While it was true that one could not enter a Great Thousand World from just anywhere, there was more than one entrance.

He was very curious how the Killing Society cultivator would deliver the item to him.

Yet the instant he appeared, a black shadow suddenly flew toward him through the void from nearby. Within a single breath, it had arrived before him.

Like the Black Cloak Squad members Song Zhong had seen before, this black shadow was wrapped from head to toe in a black robe, with only a pair of eyes exposed.

Song Zhong's expression tightened slightly. From that attire alone, he knew this person had to be an assassin of the Killing Society.

He had only just arrived, yet the other party had appeared immediately. And that speed was truly fast.

Treating Lord of Cherished Flowers at Song Zhong's side as though she did not exist, the black-robed man directly took out a piece of white jade and tossed it to Song Zhong. At the same time, he said, "The Veilstone. When using it, you only need to channel Immortal Qi into it."

Song Zhong caught the Veilstone, but instead of immediately entering the World of Bizarre Stones, he took out a Universe Ring and tossed it to the other party. "These are Black One's belongings. Remember to count the mission as completed for me."

After thinking it over, he figured that, with the Killing Society's capabilities, they should know that both Black One and he had entered the Sage Ruins. Since he had appeared while Black One had not, Black One's belongings naturally had to be in his possession. He might as well take them out and complete the mission directly.

He had no intention of concealing his identity either. Black One already knew who he was, and he did not believe the Killing Society did not know.

The black-robed man caught the Universe Ring and reminded him, "Remember to accept the mission next time. Also..." He turned to Lord of Cherished Flowers. "Although the Black Cloak Squad has not yet selected a new captain, Black One invited you before his death. He died before you completed the mission.

"Therefore, the invitation remains valid, and you no longer need to complete the mission. On behalf of the new Black Cloak Squad captain, I invite you to join the Black Cloak Squad. You may choose a number."

Lord of Cherished Flowers was slightly startled, but quickly understood. This was likely because she had obtained the Sage's Inheritance, causing the Killing Society to view her more highly and waive the test.

She swiftly looked over the vacant numbers and soon made her choice.

"I choose number nineteen."

It was the number closest to Song Zhong's number eighteen.

Very quickly, the black-robed man tossed the corresponding items to Lord of Cherished Flowers. Then his figure flashed, and he vanished from before them in the blink of an eye.

Only then did Lord of Cherished Flowers turn to Song Zhong and say softly, "Be careful after you enter. After all, you can no longer use Immortal Artifacts."

"Don't worry. I won't make you a widow."

Song Zhong waved at Lord of Cherished Flowers and directly entered the Great Thousand World before him.