"I saw a shadowy figure dressed in black robes in the Eye of the Void, and the Mechanical Mother mentioned a name before she died."
"The Doomsday Cult."
Zhan Tianqiong's usually calm expression changed drastically at those three words.
"Are you sure?!"
As two of the strongest Ancient Prodigies, Zhan Feng and Zhan Yun had naturally heard of the Doomsday Cult. They were equally shocked.
The Doomsday Cult was considered taboo among all the major factions.
Rumor had it that the Doomsday Cult believed the universe was destined to be destroyed, and that its mission was to hasten that end.
Jiang Shu had been in contact with the Black Robed Figure back at the Eternal Tower, so he had known from the beginning that this was a trap.
After a little thought, Jiang Shu guessed that the Doomsday Cult was most likely standing behind Ming Wuya.
Otherwise, with Ming Wuya's abilities, he might have been able to frame Jiang Shu, who had no backing.
But he couldn't have dragged the Wind Cloud Prodigies of the War Alliance into it.
"I suspect Ming Wuya is a pawn of the Black Robed Figure, but I don't have conclusive evidence yet."
Jiang Shu spoke plainly, revealing everything he knew and suspected.
Up ahead, Zhan Tianqiong stroked his beard and pondered for a long while. Suddenly, he took out a bronze token and handed it to Jiang Shu.
"This is the War Alliance's Beacon Token. With it, you can command all War Alliance disciples in the Deep Space Sea. I'll send word to the outside and try to buy us as much time as possible."
"But you must find conclusive evidence before leaving the Deep Space Sea. Otherwise, even the War Alliance won't be able to protect you."
The same point remained: this matter