Fully Prepared, a Mysterious Captain
Just as Su Zhan had crawled into his room and closed the door, the Moon Beast sprang out with a "bang."
Excitedly, he asked Su Zhan, "Really? Really? They actually want to break the Contract!"
Su Zhan chuckled and said to him, "Yes, you heard it too, they really are, and they've regretted it for a long time."
The Moon Beast was filled with excitement; the thing it had longed for for millions of years was about to come true.
If it weren't for the fact that it had no physical form, Su Zhan would have suspected that it would already be in tears. The Moon Beast jumped around excitedly, not like a Spirit Beast formed from the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, but like an Ordinary Grade Wild Hare.
He jumped around happily for a while, then his brows furrowed again, and he lost his composure.
He said to Su Zhan, "This trip will definitely not be simple. You must be fully prepared and be careful of any unexpected events."
Su Zhan naturally knew it was no simple matter, otherwise the Moon Worship Tribe wouldn't have offered him such a high reward.
The Moon Beast shook its head again and said, "You can't imagine how dangerous it is inside. I've seen it before."
"Back then, my power was many times greater than it is now. It was the peak of my strength, yet I was still forcibly bound to Contract by those old Moon Worship Tribe using some unknown ability."
"Locked firmly in here, never to be free again, the things sealed inside, since they were left behind, are definitely beyond your imagination."
"A slight mishap could lead to death, which is a minor matter; the real danger is surviving and being left with no one to turn to for help."
Su Zhan silent, lost in thought.
Suddenly, the new member, Sun, spoke up in the Chat Group.
Sun: Did you sign Contract with this Moon Beast? Your Contract seems so sophisticated, simple and direct!
Su Zhan's attention was drawn, and he asked, "Can you sense the Contract between us?"
Sun: Of course, I use Spirit Type Cultivation Method, so I'm quite sensitive to these hidden Spirit Energy.
Sun: I can sense that the Contract you signed seems to be influenced by the power of the Heavenly Dao. It is very effective and won't involve many twists and turns.
Su Zhan turned his eyes. The Sun could sense the connection between him and the Moon Beast so clearly, so it should be able to help him in the Great Tomb as well.
He didn't know much about the ancient Moon Worship Tribe, but from his observations over this period, they seemed to be very skilled in some strange Cultivation Method.
For example, a forced Contract with Moon Beast might not be that strong in terms of combat power; otherwise, it wouldn't need to rely on external objects to enhance its combat strength.
He asked the Sun: "Besides seeing the connection between me and the Moon Beast, can you see anything else?"
Sun: Yes, besides this line, you each have many Karma Threads on your bodies.
Sun: One of the ropes was extremely strong, binding the Moon Beast's neck and limbs like shackles.
The Sun: It prevents him from losing his freedom, keeping him completely at the mercy of others. If he disobeys, the noose around his neck will tighten, ultimately costing him his life.
Su Zhan caught the key point in his words: "Karma, is this thing called Karma?"
Sun: "Yes, everything in the world has a cause and an effect. Sometimes, a cause that is barely mentioned can produce an effect that will last forever."
The Sun: Fate brings us together in ways we can't explain. Two strangers may never see each other again, or they may marry. They can become family or they can be mortal enemies.
The Sun: A mess, with both good and bad aspects, but there are patterns to follow.
Sun: There is a kind of Evil Technique that can completely disregard common sense and forcibly bind Karma to people or things. This power is both great and evil.
Regarding the Sun: the Karma Threads on the Moon Beast's body must have been forcibly bound in this way.
The Sun: Unlike ordinary Karma Threads, which are soft and orderly, woven one by one to form highly Spiritual Qi threads that can be knotted and untied.
The Sun: Forcibly bound by Karma, the connections are distorted, the Karma Threads links are chaotic and disordered, yet it stubbornly and persistently adheres to its own principles, and it cannot be easily opened.
Just as Su Zhan was about to ask him if he had any solutions, he continued, "Unfortunately, I am not capable enough to solve this for you right now."
Sun: The person who got entangled in this Karma Threads back then must have a way. The master's decision to go to the Great Tomb is a very good choice.
Su Zhan nodded, and the Moon Beast noticed that Su Zhan had been lost in thought for quite a while.
Only after using a bit of Spirit Energy to pull off Su Zhan's clothes did Su Zhan come back to his senses.
Looking at the Moon Beast, he said, "Don't worry, since I promised you, I will definitely go to the Great Tomb this time and do my best to help you break free of your shackles."
Do you know anything else? Perhaps it would be helpful to us.
The Moon Beast also wanted to provide me with more detailed information, but he didn't know much either. He was even confused about how he was Contract and enslaved for so many years.
Forced to share life and death, rise and fall with the Moon Worship Tribe over the years, they have long been weary, and their cultivation and abilities have been declining year by year.
If it were during his prime, Su Zhan would have had virtually no chance of capturing him.
History is always ironic; the night passed, and the next morning, Su Zhan's door was knocked on again.
He opened the door and saw Elder Shishan.
Shi Shan stood excitedly at Su Zhan's door and said, "Sir, everything is ready on our end. You can set off if you have time."
Su Zhan was surprised; he hadn't expected it to be so fast. It seemed they were really in a hurry.
He didn't refuse. Since he was ready, he might as well go. He would have to face it sooner or later.
Shi Shan led him to an open space, where about ten powerful figures were standing, including five at the Martial Emperor level.
Their ranks were all above Su Zhan's, Su Zhan couldn't discern their exact strength, so they must all be formidable experts.
Those people waiting there, their expressions serious, all knew they were about to undertake an extremely dangerous task.
Elder Shishan even brought in a mysterious captain.
But when Elder Shishan brought Su Zhan over, they were all surprised to varying degrees.
They couldn't believe their captain was such a young upstart; their faces betrayed their undisguised contempt.
Su Zhan noticed, Elder Shishan obviously noticed as well. His face turned cold, and he completely changed his respectful attitude towards Su Zhan.
He said solemnly, "We invited you here because of your exceptional strength and astonishing talent. Although you are young, you are truly a top-notch genius in every aspect."
"If anyone has any complaints about our arrangements, please raise them now and leave immediately. We will not try to persuade you to stay."
These people immediately straightened their posture, almost forgetting that they were just employees hired by them on a short-term basis.
They left, but many people below were still eyeing those positions, their eyes fixed on the generous rewards.