The True Overlord

Hu Die had once been a piece on his chessboard. He had turned her, left her where she was, and waited for the enemy to summon her.

But more than a year had passed without a single summons.

That could mean only one thing: the enemy had realized Lin Xiaosu might have turned her and had abandoned her completely.

And now, Hydra's downfall was a foregone conclusion.

Her handler had troubles enough of his own. How could he spare a thought for her?

Lin Xiaosu lifted his teacup and smiled. "Whether someone is useful depends on who needs them. In this life-or-death game against Hydra, I may no longer need to call on you. But to Little Moon, you're irreplaceable. As long as you're here, her world exists."

Hu Die followed his gaze down from the rooftop. Her eyes passed over Little Moon. "I haven't done anything for you, and I have no right to ask you to keep your promise. But I still want to ask... Is there any hope?"

"Check your phone. Search for 'Qianlong Release,'" Lin Xiaosu said, taking a sip of tea.

Hu Die's heart lurched. She hurriedly took out her phone and opened a video account she followed.

She already followed Qianlong Release.

She had been watching it all along.

And today, just moments ago—

A new video had appeared!

"We now release the first installment of information on the Nirvana Adepts. Three Nirvana Adepts on Daxia's Nirvana Island remain alive: Lone Serpent, born Hu Zhi, whose ancestral home is Sanliping Village, Da'aochong Township, Litang County, West River Province... Ice Blade, born Liu Xiangbo, whose ancestral home is... Qing Yan, born Nabu Jiacuo, whose ancestral home is... Investigations confirm that all three were abducted by Hydra in childhood. Though they have committed grave crimes, they