From beginning to end, she had not dared look Tang San in the eyes.
Tang San took a deep breath and shielded Xiao Wu behind him, then directed a sword-sharp gaze straight at Bai Qinchen.
"Bai Qinchen, I will get to the bottom of Sea Dragon's death." Tang San's voice held not a trace of warmth as he said coldly, "If I discover you had the slightest connection to this, I, Tang San, swear here and now that I will destroy your body and divine soul, leaving you forever beyond reincarnation!"
Hearing Tang San's murderous warning, Bai Qinchen showed no restraint whatsoever. Instead, as though he had heard the funniest joke in the world, he patted his chest with exaggerated theatrics and drawled, "Oh my, I'm so scared."
He stared provocatively into Tang San's eyes and said unhurriedly, "Lord Sea God, killing me would be simple. But... what about Lie Yan? What about God King Ji Dong?"
At this point, Bai Qinchen's gaze suddenly turned playful. He gave Tang San a meaningful glance and chuckled. "I find it rather strange, Lord Sea God. You preside over the Divine Realm Hub and wield overwhelming authority. Tell me... could it be that you've long wanted to wrest power from Ji Dong and Lie Yan, and that's why you've done so much in secret?"
At these words, the air throughout the dungeon seemed to freeze.
"That's fucking bullshit!" Lei Xiang could no longer contain himself. Violent thunder divine power exploded outward, and he turned into a bolt of purple-black lightning, about to lunge in for the kill again. "You dare slander Tang San! I'll tear your mouth apart today!" Yet Tang San held Lei Xiang firmly back, staring at Bai Qinchen without blinking.
Facing that gaze, which seemed capable of freezing even a