Lin Yi frowned in thought, guessing that the Descendant the female eerie spirit had mentioned was Lu Hai.
"Now that I'm down here, what deal exactly do you want to make with me?"
"Sign a contract with me. In ten years, you must rescue me and sever the iron chains within the Shaman Array. Otherwise, you will end up like me—schemed against and trapped to death in this lightless Dark River."
Lin Yi's teeth ached just hearing it. "Senior, this isn't a fair deal. Besides, ten years is far too short."
A voice came from the darkness. "I've already paid you your reward. You have no room to refuse now. Of course, if you are willing to stay here with me forever, I won't force you."
Lin Yi thought for a moment. "Senior, could you tell me what realm I need to reach before I can save you?"
"Demigod. Since you walk the Sequencer path, you need only become a Demigod to use the power of rules to destroy the Shaman Array and sever the chains."
Lin Yi knew little about the realms beyond professional level and hurriedly asked, "Demigod? What is a Demigod?"
Seeing that Lin Yi truly did not know, the voice in the darkness answered, "professional level is a turning point beyond the ordinary for common living beings. With every step forward, one draws closer to the gods. Professional level has Seven Stars, and once you reach Professional Five Stars, you may be called a Demigod."
The voice in the darkness paused before continuing, "You follow the Sequencer Profession, so entering the Demigod realm will be easier for you than for those of other professions. Therefore, ten years is not a short time for you."
Lin Yi finally understood and asked again, "Then how can a Sequencer