The Living Saint

Xia Lun cast a barely perceptible glance at the orb behind the giant. It spun and shed a brilliant light, but that light held no warmth. Compared with the Pilgrimage Sites in Dusk Snow Prison and Longeryasi City, this one was noticeably smaller and far dimmer.

He looked back at the Giant Broker. The giant was smiling, and one look at that textbook crooked-merchant expression told Xia Lun he was calculating something.

For now, the Giant Broker's proposed deal seemed reliable. He genuinely wanted to join forces with Xia Lun and Renee on the Black Duke's behalf to deal with the so-called "Divine Domain Prophet."

But Xia Lun could not understand one thing. The Black Duke had been the main enemy obstructing Renee's Pilgrimage. Why had his attitude suddenly reversed completely?

And if Renee completed her Pilgrimage and saved the world, the Black Duke would inevitably be called to account. There was nothing in this for him personally.

After a moment's thought, Xia Lun voiced his concerns.

The Giant Broker laughed, making the signs on the enormous table rattle. "After speaking with the being from the Other Dimension, His Grace has given up on the Fusion Faction."

Renee froze, then the corners of her mouth lifted slightly.

"What does the Duke want to do now?" Xia Lun asked, keeping his expression neutral.

The Giant Broker beamed. "Escape instead!"

The smile froze on Renee's face.

That was even worse than continuing to fuse with Evil Spirits!

The Black Duke's original plan to fuse with Evil Spirits had been absurd, but it was at least a disagreement over how to save the world. Throwing in his lot with a being from the Other Dimension and planning to flee was outright betrayal.

After all, the being from the Other Dimension was bound to