A trace of emotion colored City Lord Zhou's words. As he spoke, he even clenched his fists slightly, betraying a stir deep in his heart.
In the Former Dynasty, he had been the Chancellor, second only to one man and above ten thousand. His status had been exalted beyond measure.
Years in power had given him a calm and wisdom beyond ordinary people, yet neither could steady his heart now.
The False Gods here truly wanted to get out and see the sunlight beyond this place.
After a moment's thought, Qin An asked gravely, "See the sunlight outside? How would you do that?"
He knew the situation here all too well.
For one thing, the Dragon Vein was filled with an energy of utmost firmness and yang. It suppressed the False Gods here, preventing them from leaving.
Getting out was harder than almost anything else under the heavens.
Yet City Lord Zhou had said they wanted to see the sunlight outside. That meant they had to believe they could escape.
As for how, Qin An had already guessed at a few possibilities. Perhaps it had something to do with Chaotic Street, or perhaps with him.
He could think of nothing else.
But he said none of it. He waited patiently for City Lord Zhou to continue.
City Lord Zhou paused briefly, steadied himself, and went on. "We found a way out many years ago. We only need to completely pacify Chaotic Street, the one unstable place here. The Dragon Vein will then believe we harbor no resentment, and we can use that chance to escape."
"However, the False Gods on Chaotic Street and we share the same roots. Because of that, it's impossible for us to destroy them."
"Even if we kill them by force, they'll revive in no time.