Abyssal Conference, Old Man Chen and Sect Master Cao

Abyssal Emperor Council.

"Spirit Emperor, you saw it too, didn't you? How that 'human' suddenly appeared inside the Heavenly Ox Emperor and annihilated him? The whole sequence took less than five seconds to kill an Emperor..."

"And it wasn't using spatial elements, was it?"

Wisdom Emperor's words plunged Spirit Emperor into deep thought. He rubbed his chin, his eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.

He had secretly attempted a spatial lockdown, hoping to restrict the opponent's movements and kill A-Qi in one fell swoop.

Yet, this move had absolutely no effect on A-Qi. He treated the spatial lockdown zone as if it were empty air, and the Abyssal King used as bait was still killed instantly.

Spirit Emperor had also tried to use god-level spiritual power to probe and even kill A-Qi, but the feedback was useless. He couldn't even perceive the cultivation level of this person!

Unknown, variable, a variable.

This situation was terrifying!

"I have also fought 'him'. I can conclude that 'his' physical strength is far from reaching the god level; he isn't even a quasi-god!"

"The opponent's combat style is bizarre and inscrutable. My previous battle with him was the most disgusting fight I've ever had. Moreover, if you look at 'him' from the perspective of a martial artist, his every move and stance is too perfect—prediction, calculation, strategy, detail, state of mind, adaptability, decisiveness, lethal strikes..."

"In my view, it's not something a human should possess! Do you know what the most terrifying part is?"

" 'He' is learning, and 'he' is growing! The speed of his learning is beyond my imagination! 'He' learns the characteristics of every one of us Abyssal creatures and develops specific tactics to counter each of us!"

"That is why I gradually fell into a disadvantageous position as the battle went on..."

Fierce Emperor slammed his massive palm onto the table and let out a fierce sigh. He truly wanted to take out the Abyssal Sage Monarch's Heavenly Saint Abyss-Splitting Halberd and wipe this person out completely to prevent future trouble!

This 'person' must not be left alive!

"Very well. Next time we launch an Abyssal raid, Fierce Emperor, you will lead the charge again. I, Demon Emperor, Wisdom Emperor, Scythe Emperor, and Black Emperor will hide in the shadows. At the critical moment, we will deliver a thunderous strike. The six of us will kill this person in one go!"

Spirit Emperor's gaze swept coldly across the other eight Emperors present. A bone-chilling ruthlessness flashed in the depths of his eyes, and a biting murderous intent spread silently.

The hearts of the eight Emperors below tightened, and they instantly fell silent.

Every Emperor present knew clearly that for Spirit Emperor to go to such lengths and mobilize so many forces, he was truly enraged, leaving no room for jokes.

"Seconded!"

"Seconded!"

"Very good. The next Abyssal raid is set for six months from now. I hope none of you Emperors will allow this person a chance to survive due to your momentary negligence. Otherwise..."

Fierce Emperor: "..."

Demon Emperor: "..."

Wisdom Emperor: "..."

The Emperors at the table remained silent. Spirit Emperor's brow relaxed, and the majesty he exuded faded away.

"Meeting adjourned!"

Blood God Camp.

"Leng Wuduan, I suggest you hand over the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor you captured so we can all study it together. Isn't that better than you working behind closed doors by yourself?"

Chen Xinjie used his prestige and seniority on the Douluo Continent to gather the other seven Blood Gods once again, attempting to suppress Leng Wuduan while simultaneously establishing his own authority.

A-Qi: "..."

Is there a possibility that even if you added up all your computing power, it wouldn't be as high as mine, and your research progress wouldn't be as fast as mine...

Chen Xinjie frowned and fell silent again. This damn Leng Wuduan, why does he love acting silent ever since he came to the Blood God Camp?

Wasn't he eloquent three years ago?

He forced nearly ninety percent of the families on the Douluo Continent to contribute people to the Abyssal battlefield.

And he wears his Four-Word Battle Armor all day long—is he really that insecure?

This is the Blood God Camp, after all.

"Leng Wuduan, your silence is useless. You must give an answer today: hand it over or not!"

A-Qi knew clearly that Chen Xinjie's actions were a deliberate attempt at suppression.

It couldn't be bothered to pay him any mind. In its view, saying one more word to Chen Xinjie was a pointless waste. It would be better to save that computing power to focus on executing models and simulating training data.

But just then, Su Jiu came online.

A cold yet highly oppressive gaze locked directly onto Chen Xinjie, instantly enveloping him.

Chen Xinjie's heart sank, and he felt an inexplicable tension.

He could vaguely sense that this time, something was completely different from before.

"Blood Three, I am Blood Two, your superior! Is this how you speak to your leader? Who gave you the guts to speak to your leader like that!"

"Or is it that you, Chen Xinjie, are getting old and have developed dementia, forgetting what respect for rank means? Do you need me to help you loosen up those old bones?"

"Ah?!!!"

"I'll lay it out for you right here: if you want one, go catch one yourself. Don't turn your incompetence against outsiders into capital for bullying your own! I, Leng Wuduan, am telling you now: that brand of infighting doesn't work on me, and I look down on it even more when it's directed outward, Blood Three Chen Xinjie!"

Su Jiu's merciless retort left Chen Xinjie's face ashen and ugly, his embarrassment absolute.

Beside them, Blood One Cao Dezhi immediately wore a troubled expression, secretly nursing a massive headache.

Blood Two Leng Wuduan was the number one powerhouse in the world;

Blood Three Chen Xinjie, as a veteran Limit Douluo, the current head of the Sea God Family, and the Hall Master of the War God Temple, held a position of equal weight.

On one side was the pinnacle of strength, and on the other, a titan of immense political power. Both were big shots who could not be offended, and siding with either was inappropriate.

Cao Dezhi smiled bitterly to himself, caught in the middle and torn; the job of being the leader was truly too difficult.

"Oh? Blood One, are you in a difficult spot?"

"It's fine, just say it. After all, this is the Blood God Battalion. We judge the matter, not the person—that's a principle everyone understands."

Cao Dezhi: "..."

The Blood Gods, I have no objections.

"You, you..."

Chen Xinjie was so infuriated his old face turned from black to red. Any words he intended to use for a rebuttal were shattered by the truth of Su Jiu's statement.

As for the Abyssal Emperor, Chen Xinjie hadn't killed many, but he had seen plenty of kings self-destruct in his hands, leaving him covered in minor injuries—all of which were marks of shame!

"Alright, since no one has any objections, let's not waste everyone's precious time. Meeting adjourned."

"Right, Sect Master Cao, I have some things to discuss with you. Privately, not officially!"

Su Jiu called out to Cao Dezhi. Having worked together for three years, they had gained a certain understanding of one another; it was time to squeeze him for his Immortal Herb.

Cao Dezhi's dormitory.

"Sect Master Cao, let's keep this short and sweet."

"I've heard that your romance with Vice Sect Master Zang is witnessed by heaven and earth, yet hindered by worldly prejudice, preventing you from truly tying the knot."

"However, I have a method..."

Su Jiu: ???

Perhaps it was because the ruthless Cao Dezhi had been guarding the abyss for so long, the pressure was too severe, or perhaps his feelings for Zang Xin were simply too singular and obsessive.

Cao Dezhi actually chose to believe his words at the very first instance?

"Your Excellency Wuduan, name your price. Once this is done, everything is negotiable!"

"Sect Master Cao, when the time is right, fate will arrive. Two 100,000-year Immortal Herb!"

"No, one. I can give you at most one!"

"Deal!"

Su Jiu had been waiting for those words and agreed immediately.

"Universe Inquiry Valley! A place for testing the loyalty of love. It's not just for humans; the animals of this world can also..."

"Sect Master Cao, why don't you try it out on the sly first? If you succeed, wouldn't that be a 'big surprise' for Vice Sect Master Zang? By then..."

"Anyway, just give me the Immortal Herb after you succeed (change your nature)."

"If this is true, the promised Immortal Herb will naturally be yours!"

Su Jiu: By then, you two can just go at it...