He Wouldn't Talk Even If Beaten to Death

Yang Ling had not expected there to be such a massive city within the Abyssal Beast Grotto.

Its bustle rivaled that of a provincial capital in the Zhao Kingdom.

A-9 City, Cicada-Holding Directorate.

"You didn't know that every Abyssal Beast Grotto had a corresponding city?"

White Bone God Lord glanced at Yang Ling.

"This subordinate truly does not know much."

Yang Ling answered honestly.

"The A-9 Entrance corresponds to A-9 City. There are dozens more cities like this within the Abyssal Beast Grotto."

White Bone God Lord said blandly.

"Director Bai, on the way here, this subordinate noticed quite a few formidable experts."

"Yes. Apart from the Abyssal Army, experts from all the major sects remain stationed here year-round."

White Bone God Lord said, "Back when White Bone Cave had not yet been destroyed, disciples of White Bone Cave could be seen in every city of the Abyssal Beast Grotto."

Yang Ling wisely shut his mouth.

After personally coming here, he had gained a preliminary understanding of the Abyssal Beast Grotto.

"The defenses here are truly tight. There are tens of thousands of sentry posts outside the entrance.

"A massive city has even been built inside the entrance, guarded by three hundred thousand elite soldiers, along with one Second Grade, four Third Grades, and twelve Fourth Grades."

"That is only the officially assigned combat force. First-rate, second-rate, and third-rate sects within the Martial Alliance all have experts stationed here."

"The foundation of this place is impossible to measure."

With that in mind, Yang Ling asked:

"Director Bai, is there another hidden truth behind Ji Tianming's defection?"

"Let me put it this way: Ji Tianming came to A-9 City this time carrying out a mission."

White Bone God Lord said, "The person behind him had ordered him to retrieve something from