Conflict

The situation in the Silent Forest has worsened.

Sulu glanced at the withered tree beside him.

Its surface had long since dried up, like cracked earth, every drop of moisture seemed to have evaporated completely, and it seemed that with the slightest touch, it would scatter on the ground like sand.

Many professionals excitedly dug around on the ground, hoping to unearth something unusual.

"This place was originally considered quite dangerous... Ordinary people could disappear after entering, and professionals are no exception. Now is a rare opportunity!"

Mondo explained to Sulu, "For us, finding any magical materials in the Black Forest would be a pretty good haul..."

"So that's how it is!"

Sulu nodded with a smile.

The Demon Ancient Mansion undoubtedly holds the most secrets, but those secrets belong to the Federation and the Church, and at most a few top-tier superhuman forces; they have little to do with it.

Some professionals are after treasure hunting and exploration in the Black Forest.

Unfortunately, reality was destined to disappoint them.

Sulu had already entered and exited the Black Forest, but found no extraordinary materials whatsoever.

Of course, this may also be related to his several hurried comings and goings. Nowadays, with so many professionals, there are many with expertise, and he might gain something, but that would be a very small minority.

Sulu glanced at the group and saw that Geri walked silently toward the center of the Black Forest.

A thought struck him, and he followed behind the other person.

Knowing that Zoren was probably dead, perhaps even dead, Geri was now trying to gather clues about Grede, and perhaps also seeking revenge.

However, Sulu really didn't think much of what a mere second-tier [Ranger] could achieve.

But now is the best opportunity.

If Grede dares to show himself, neither the Church nor the Bureau 11 will let him go.

"Ah... that's Curio! Catch that kid!"

Suddenly, a commotion arose from the left.

A young man in black, without uttering a word, carrying something, moved with incredible speed, becoming a blur as he fled towards the outskirts of the Black Forest.

Behind him, several professionals chased after him, shouting, "Stop him! He's unearthed a Curio!"

"What?"

The other professionals were incredibly surprised, and several quick-witted individuals had already taken action.

One of the men, who appeared to be Archer, drew his bow and nocked an arrow. With a whoosh, the arrow pierced straight into the young man's back, leaving a bloodied arrowhead protruding from his chest.

"Mine..."

"That's mine..."

The fastest pursuers drew their daggers, and a fight was brewing.

"What? We actually made something?"

Curio, also known as Curio, sometimes possess mysterious and powerful abilities, and are rare treasures.

Sulu's eyes widened. "Could those be relics left by superhumans from previous expeditions?"

"Be careful, I feel like something's not right!"

Ralph wrapped his fist tightly with bandages.

The president of the Ten-Fist Society was a second-tier [Fighter]. Although he had not advanced to the third-tier [Brawler], his strength should be quite good.

The members of the Ten-Fist Society formed a small group, and even the increasingly crazed professional fighters dared not disturb them rashly.

'Something's wrong... something's really wrong!'

Sulu frowned as he watched this scene.

A voice came from afar, growing clearer and clearer.

"Anguskin... Anguskin..."

"Could it be... the work of the Demon Ancient Mansion? Is it influencing our minds, making us more Greed and violent?"

Sulu's eyes flashed, and he instantly came to a conclusion.

He was, after all, a third-tier mental strength specialist, so he had that much composure.

Meanwhile, Mondo and the other physics-based professionals on the side seemed to be in increasingly dire straits.

In such a situation, a single trigger could completely ignite their hidden extreme emotions, leading to a tragedy.

'Is the Demon Ancient Mansion really that powerful? Or... is it sensing the threat of destruction and resorting to a desperate gamble?'

Sulu glanced at Geri with concern, only to find that the female bounty hunter was in good spirits; it seemed she needed regular mental training.

"God said... let there be light!"

Just then, from the direction of the heart of the Black Forest, an aged voice came from ahead.

Immediately, a beam of light shot into the sky, its ripples Expansion outwards in all directions.

Those professionals enveloped in the light all showed a serene expression, and the increasingly heated scene finally eased.

"It's Bishop Hughes of the Church of the Goddess of Light!"

Mondo looked at Ralph: "President, shall we go in?"

"Go! Why wouldn't you go?"

Ralph gritted his teeth. "No matter what, the Ten-Fist Society is a well-known superhuman force in Charles City!"

They continued forward and came to an open area.

The dilapidated, Demon Ancient Mansion stands silently at its core.

Even shrouded in the light of the Church of the Goddess of Light, it remained proudly upright.

However, the rate at which the dirty blood flowed from the wound seemed to have increased slightly.

The Bureau 11 in black trench coats, Church members in white priest robes, and several powerful supernatural organizations all gathered outside the Ancient Mansion, staring at the dilapidated Ancient Mansion with wary eyes.

"I don't understand... why are there so many people?"

Mondo murmured.

"The Church is there to purify evil, the Bureau 11 is after the treasure of the Gaoso people, and perhaps also to lure Grede. As for the other supernatural organizations, some are after the Treasure Map, others are after the relics of that family..."

Ralph sighed, "After all... that's a top-tier extraordinary family. Even if the old house is abandoned, there might still be some Curio left behind..."

"Halt! Didn't you hear my order?"

Seeing that Geri was about to approach, two superhumans with Blood Badge blocked her way. "Members of this small organization, you are not allowed to enter the Ancient Mansion!"

"It's too dangerous in there. Little girl, you should go home and play with your dolls!"

Their expressions were playful, and they stood with their arms crossed, like two iron towers.

"Get out of here!"

Geri snorted coldly, her expression displeased.

Clearly, this female bounty hunter was furious because of what happened to Zoren.

"What a fiery girl!"

"Dare to underestimate the Blood Brotherhood?"

A professional stepped forward, beckoning with a mocking expression. "If you're capable, defeat me, and you can go straight over..."

"You said it yourself."

Geri suddenly squatted down.

Bang!

Her long, powerful legs acted like a spring, propelling her high into the air. Her thighs wrapped around the Blood Brotherhood member's neck, slamming him to the ground.

After a muffled thud, the other person collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

The commotion quickly attracted the attention of those at the front.

Before long, a Red-Haired Man man, surrounded by a group of Blood Brotherhood members, arrived at the outer perimeter. Looking at the unconscious burly man on the ground, he frowned. "What... happened?"