The Spy and His Guilt

The Asura God, seated on his divine throne, was enveloped in this murderous aura with remarkable ease.

The female figure of the Rakshasa God, formed from darkness and twisted energy, stepped into the temple, enveloped in a thick purple mist. It was incongruous with the blood-red, murderous atmosphere, yet strangely, it seemed to originate from the same source.

Rakshasa and Asura, though sharing the same divine origins, are also opposing forces. One symbolizes the slaughter of God of Evil and depravity, while the other represents the slaughter of order and judgment. Their relationship has always been delicate.

They weren't exactly on good terms, but they never really broke off relations and went to war.

Previously, the Rakshasa God had repeatedly made underhanded moves in the Slaughter City, the land of Asura God's inheritance, and had intercepted promising inheritors, but Asura God had simply turned a blind eye and had not investigated further.

Seeing the uninvited Rakshasa God, the Asura God's deep voice echoed in the temple, "What business do you have with me now?"

Rakshasa God was already used to Asura God's cold attitude, so he didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "That kid named Tang San evaded my detection. Even the Silver Dragon King was completely obedient to him before. Asura, tell me honestly, from which corner did you find this guy?"

The crimson killing intent flowing around the Asura God paused slightly before returning to normal.

He paid no heed to the Rakshasa God's question, his voice remaining calm and unwavering. "What's most important to you and me now is to Godhood Inheritance and leave this place of trouble, not to waste time arguing with a mortal whose destiny has already been thrown into chaos."

He paused slightly, as if seeing through the resentment and suspicion in the Rakshasa God's heart, and continued, "If you really wanted to kill him, you should have done it when you were besieging Gu Yuena in the God Realm Committee. Why wait until now?"

"I have no interest in waiting to die on this broken ship of the Divine Realm with you! Think about it carefully! Don't waste your time on Tang San, passing on your godhood as soon as possible is the right thing to do!"

Having said that, the Asura God seemed to feel that there was no need to say more. He impatiently waved his sleeve and directly drove the Rakshasa God out of the Asura God Temple.

The Rakshasa God, annoyed at being driven out, glanced at the closed temple doors before turning and leaving.

The Asura God wasn't lying; he truly didn't have time to concern himself with the Rakshasa God's "trivial affairs," because at this moment, he was at a crucial juncture—busy instructing the successor named "Armor" on how to refine the demonic blade in his hand into a true divine weapon.

Only in this way can he continue his divine trials and successfully pass on the Godhood Inheritance.

As for Tang San... let the Rakshasa God deal with this "former" chosen one who has deviated from his original path.

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Just as the Rakshasa God was spying on the Dipper Star.

In the lower realm, inside that hotel room filled with a strange odor, the mysterious figure seemed to sense something.

His head, hidden by the cloak, tilted up almost imperceptibly, a movement so small that even Tang San, who was standing right next to him, didn't notice.

But in that instant when he looked up, an invisible yet incredibly subtle force field silently spread out from him, instantly enveloping Tang San, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun, who was lying on the ground in the room.

Under the protection of this force field, Rakshasa God searched repeatedly but could not find any trace or clues of Tang San.

After doing all this, the mysterious man's aura became even fainter, as if he had exhausted some kind of power.

His attention returned to the room, sweeping over Ma Hongjun, whose eyes were bloodshot and filled with hatred, Oscar, whose expression was complicated and who remained silent, and finally landing on Tang San, whose eyes were deep and who seemed to be scheming.

A near-absurd and sarcastic thought arose in the mind of this avatar from the abyss, "How exactly did these guys become gods in their past lives?"

His arrival in this world was truly out of necessity.

As an avatar of an unspeakable being in the Abyssal Plane, he should have lurked at the edge of the rift, waiting for the two plane passages to open naturally, and for the Abyss army to press in—that would have been the standard invasion scenario.

But... plans can't keep up with changes!

If we wait any longer, the humans and Soul Beast of Douluo Star will reach peace, the Dragon God's will will be awakened or even reborn, and once that guy returns to the Divine Realm to regroup...

In that case, who will be the one invading whom?

They stormed in from the Abyssal Plane, weren't they just like a dish delivered to someone's doorstep, an extra meal for them?

The risk is too great; we can't afford to wait.

So when he arrived, he didn't care that he might alert the enemy.

Originally, his plan was to use Tang San and his group, who possessed the potential to become gods, especially Tang San, the future God King favored by both the Asura God and the Sea God, to disrupt the situation and create a balance of power...

Delay, as long as it delays the Dragon God's revival and the unification of Douluo Star.

To this end, he even "thoughtfully" sent the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena to Tang San, hoping that they could form an alliance and create enough variables.

And the result?

The Silver Dragon King is gone, but the performance of this group of "chosen ones"... is truly astonishing.

The Ma Hongjun in front of us takes this kind of "unreliability" to the extreme.

Greed, laziness, and a fragile mind—driven nearly insane by even the slightest memory illusion, fueled only by hatred... Is that all? The Phoenix God?

This left even the abyssal avatar, whose underlying logic was chaos, devouring, and evolution, feeling deeply confused and somewhat doubtful—wasn't this plane's so-called "god" selection mechanism a bit too frivolous?

Does having enough luck and accumulating resources guarantee a place on the throne of godhood?

So, what is the "value" of this divine position...?

"In our past life, because the Divine Realm disappeared unexpectedly, we never truly fought against the gods of this plane..." the Abyss avatar mused to himself, "But now it seems, perhaps it was nothing special..."

His strategy began to subtly adjust.

Equal cooperation can only occur when two parties are of comparable strength.

Originally, there might have been some intention to "cooperate and utilize" the project, but now the preference is more towards "forceful promotion and transformation".

Tang San, the core piece, cannot be lost, but the other "components," especially substandard ones like Ma Hongjun, must be forced to unleash their full potential through harsher methods, even if the process completely distorts them or turns them into another form of "Abyss Creation."

They squeeze every last drop of value out of the people; they don't care since the people aren't on their side.

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Inside the room, Ma Hongjun was breathing heavily. He waved his fat arms, spitting as he insulted the Spirit Hall Empire for taking away his divine position and glory.

Tang San stood by, calmly echoing Ma Hongjun's sentiments, guiding him toward hatred.

A shared hatred of the enemy has been established.

Ma Hongjun persuaded him more easily than expected. Tang San should have breathed a sigh of relief, but instead, that feeling of relief was stuck in his chest, turning into an indescribable sense of suffocation.

Was it smooth sailing? Too smooth. So smooth that it made him feel... cheap.

Looking at the "phoenix" before him, whose eyes were bloodshot with hatred and whose flabby flesh trembled with every movement, Tang San felt uneasy.

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The next target is either Zhu Zhuqing or Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong and the "extraterrestrial demon" Li Bai are inseparable.

The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's auxiliary abilities are irreplaceable, but that swordsman named Li Bai... Tang San's eyes narrowed slightly.

This person stayed by Ning Rongrong's side constantly, possessing unfathomable strength and extraordinary swordsmanship, carrying an unusual aura that seemed to belong to another world.

Contacting Ning Rongrong is almost equivalent to directly confronting him, which is extremely risky.

and...

The name "Li Bai"... Tang San frowned, a faint sense of familiarity flashing through his mind, but it vanished in an instant and he could not recall it.

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Compared to Zhu Zhuqing, this seems to be a safer choice.

She resides in the Spirit Hall Empire and, thanks to her achievements in the Battle of Sea God Island, has attained the position of city lord. She has a fixed range of activities and a set trajectory, making her much easier and less risky to approach.

However... Tang San's eyes darkened.

Without the tempering effect of Immortal Herb, and without Dai Mubai's ability to unleash the Martial Soul Fusion Skill "Hell White Tiger," Zhu Zhuqing's value would be greatly diminished.

She is an excellent agility-type Soul Master with superior talent, but that's about it.

Ultimately, Tang San decided to proceed with the safer approach and first approach Zhu Zhuqing.

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A few days later, the outline of a city with a cold and austere style and heavy defenses appeared on the horizon.

With the help of some kind of spatial manipulation by the mysterious person, vast distances were compressed to the point of being almost negligible.

During his journey, the mysterious man was not idle.

It acted as a kind of "catalyst" for Oscar and Ma Hongjun. Oscar was clearly aware of the potential costs hidden behind this "promotion" that went against the laws of nature, and always tried to politely decline or only accept the most basic part, thus benefiting only to a limited extent.

Ma Hongjun, on the other hand, is completely different.

The immense power that surged into his body caused his Soul Power Level to skyrocket, so he accepted everything that came his way, even greedily demanding more.

In just a few days, he was forcibly elevated from the level 48 Soul Ancestor to the Soul Emperor realm, and even his Soul Ring were quickly completed with the "assistance" of the mysterious person.

Ma Hongjun was so engrossed in the exhilarating surge of power that he had no time or inclination to consider the source of this power.

Deep within the Martial Soul, the flame grew increasingly restless, its color becoming ever more profound and sinister.

The process of entering the city went smoothly; the mysterious man led them in with ease.

When Tang San saw the figure in the study, he almost didn't recognize Zhu Zhuqing immediately.

The silent, aloof, and slender girl from my memory is gone.

The woman before me had short, neat black hair, Sisi strand distinct, and a well-tailored black fitted outfit that accentuated her still alluring curves. However, she no longer possessed the alluring charm of the past; instead, she exuded a capable, cold, and solemn aura, like a dagger drawn from its sheath, its cold light gleaming.

What's most captivating about her is her eyes.

Those cat-like eyes remained the same, but the former hesitation within them had long been replaced by a sharp insight that saw through everything and a cold, authoritative air that came with long-held power.

His gaze swept across, calm and undisturbed, yet it carried an invisible pressure that caused most people who met his eyes to instinctively look away, as if even a glance would be an overstepping of boundaries.

She is not Xue Ke, the nominal city lord of Heaven Dou City who is worshipped but has no real power.

She is Zhu Zhuqing, who earned her powerful position as city lord through her military exploits on Sea God Island and her own iron-fisted approach within the Spirit Hall Empire system.

Zhu Zhuqing has been very busy lately. Star Luo City, which she manages, was once the capital of the Star Luo Empire and has many remnants of the Star Luo Empire clan and former noble Soul Master, including some of her own kin...

Upon seeing Tang San and the others who had sneaked into her study, Zhu Zhuqing's expression remained unchanged, though a hint of wariness lurked deep within her eyes.

In this life, they were merely passersby who spent two short days together.

Tang San naturally knew this as well.

The mysterious figure behind them didn't wait a while before making a move, as they had done with Oscar and Ma Hongjun before; instead, they struck unexpectedly.

Chapter 306 Undercover Agent and Guilt

The mysterious figure's hand, formed from gray mist and ignoring spatial distance, was about to touch Zhu Zhuqing's shoulder—

"Buzz!"

A light blue barrier of Soul Power appeared around Zhu Zhuqing without warning!