The Golden Robe Woman spoke with hatred on her face.
"They not only restricted the mining of ore veins after taking control of the upper echelons of Chijin Civilization, but also oppressed us Martial Artists!"
"Besides that, they specifically established many Vine Houses."
"On the surface, these Vine Houses were research bases for studying ways to increase crop yields for civilians!"
"But... many people know that most of those imprisoned there are children under twelve!"
"Their Life Essence was extracted by unknown Bloody Vines. Not long after coming out, they would mysteriously die!"
"How is that any different from Gu Raising?"
Jiang Fan's gaze sharpened when he heard this.
This... method feels strangely familiar.
He fell into thought.
"One year ago..."
That was when he had wiped out the three major forces of Tianshu City.
And the three major forces of Tianshu City had been the hands and feet of the Dark Abyss.
Could it be that after losing those hands and feet, the Dark Abyss had opened up a new place to provide nourishment?
Jiang Fan paused slightly and said indifferently,
"Do you know what the force controlling Chijin Civilization is called?"
"Did they ever mention the words 'Dark Abyss'?"
The Golden Robe Woman looked somewhat bewildered.
"The Dark Abyss?"
"I don't know! Beings like us can't come into contact with the higher forces!"
"Let alone knowing their names—we've never even seen what they look like!"
Jiang Fan stroked his chin and nodded slightly.
If what the Golden Robe Woman said was true, then the force behind the control of Chijin Civilization was very likely the Dark Abyss.
There were countless Old Monsters within the Dark Abyss.
Sending out just one of them should have been enough to completely control Chijin Civilization.
Moreover, they had always acted in secret.