Abyss Attack

The man on the left sighed. "We will continue investigating Kong Mingzi's matter. But Chu Ming, remember this: you cleared your name this time because we were willing to give you a chance.

"Next time, you may not be so lucky."

He took out a dark-gold token and handed it to Chu Ming.

"This is our Chamber of Commerce's 'Cooperation Token.' With this token, if you encounter trouble you cannot resolve, you may seek help at any Star Sea Chamber of Commerce branch. Of course, it comes at a price."

Chu Ming accepted the token and solemnly clasped his fists. "Thank you, two Inspectors."

The man on the left waved a hand and turned to leave.

After taking a few steps, he stopped. Without turning back, he spoke in a low voice with his back to Chu Ming.

"Yan Lie may be dead, but the real threat is Yan Qiong. Be careful."

With that, the two figures vanished into the night.

Chu Ming stood where he was, staring at the token in his hand for a long time without moving.

Qingwei walked over and asked softly, "Are you alright?"

Chu Ming shook his head and put the token away.

He looked toward the Myriad Laws Platform.

There were still four days until the next Order Tide.

In four days, he had to go in.

No matter what Yan Qiong was planning, once he broke through to the late stage, everything would be different.

In the distance, at the other end of the camp, inside Yan Qiong's tent.

Yan Qiong sat cross-legged, faint dark-gold flames curling around his body.

Before him floated a pitch-black jade slip.

An eerie black glow flowed across the jade slip, carrying the same origin as the abyss.

Yan Qiong stared at the jade slip in silence