Launch

Late at night.

Loki, sensing danger, abruptly opened his eyes. In the darkness, a pair of black eyes gleamed with an inconceivable brilliance. Before he could react, a terrifying spiritual force came surging in like a raging tide. Loki resisted for less than a minute before completely losing consciousness.

Masses of black smoke rose from those black eyes, wrapping around Loki's body. Strands of dark energy seeped into him, and Loki's eyes slowly opened, his pupils having turned a deathly gray-white.

The black smoke gradually condensed into Bai Luo's figure. Looking at Loki's gray-white pupils, he revealed a satisfied expression.

"Who are you?"

"Loki Leviathan."

"What is your true purpose in coming to Yego Fortress?"

"By Azgalo's order, I was to use the Phantom Demon Shield as bait to persuade Bai Luo to defect to the Blood Fiend Empire. Over the past two years, Blood Annihilation has planted hidden hands throughout Darkmoon that can be activated at any time. We were preparing to cooperate with the Blood Fiend Empire, launch an attack from within Darkmoon, and seize Darkmoon Territory in one stroke."

"Blood Annihilation working with the Blood Fiend Empire? Absurd!" Bai Luo sneered. "Why don't I know anything about such a plan?"

"I once overheard Azgalo speaking with a mysterious person. Apparently, this plan was a last-minute decision by Blood Annihilation's leader. Darkmoon is the primary target, while Yego Fortress's true role is to draw the Shadow Empire's attention. If necessary, Bai Luo can be sacrificed..."

"If Bai Luo refuses the plan, I am to find a way to kill Florenz, the Shadow Empire's imperial uncle, and his daughter Medilu, then spread rumors and frame Bai Luo, stirring internal chaos within the Blade Legion. Then we will coordinate from within and without to take Yego Fortress. At that time,