By the time the news had spread like wildfire throughout Kearney City, Sun Fei and Lloris had already left and were on their way to Gerland, the capital of the Lyon Empire.
"That contract document, you forged it, didn't you?"
Lloris looked at Sun Fei with a strange gaze. He found himself increasingly unable to understand King of Chambord. Such cunning and trickery did not seem like the actions of the great hero who had seemingly fought against the evil Sea Clan for the survival of the Human Clan just a few days ago.
"Of course it's a forgery. Otherwise, do you think the Dark Temple would place such an important contract in a small branch in Kearney City? Besides, even if D'Alessandro were stupid, he wouldn't confess those things to the Dark Temple. They're just business partners; there's no need for them to know each other like brothers."
Sun Fei smiled smugly.
"With so many loopholes and flaws, I'm afraid no one will believe that contract document." Lloris was even more puzzled.
"Hahaha, I don't expect everyone to believe this stuff, but there will always be some who are willing to believe it. Once the rumors spread, some people will fall for it. D'Alessandro is throwing mud at us, so why can't we throw manure at him? Manure might not kill him, but it can at least smear him. Hehe, it's just tit for tat. One day, these little tricks of ours will have a big effect."
Sun Fei's smile was sinister.
Lloris fell silent, his expression strange.
At that moment, he was once again certain that King of Chambord, like many days before, was still an absolute bastard.
This is an unpredictable guy with exceptional martial prowess, yet he's not obsessed with any foolish Glory. If you think he's a hero who sacrifices himself for righteousness, you're sorely mistaken. In many ways, this bastard is a ravenous wolf that devours people without spitting out the bones.
Of course, there are also many times when this jerk is actually quite reliable.
You will unconsciously trust and rely on him—provided that you stand in the position of his friend.
If you are his enemy, then pray that this bastard will give you nightmares.
"It's said that D'Alessandro is in the capital, Gerland. If we go there, we might very well run into that bastard." After a pause, Lloris reminded Sun Fei without any concern.
"Screw him! I wish I could have beaten that damn bastard to a pulp back then," Sun Fei said, clenching his fist.
Although they are not as strong as their opponents, they have the mysterious stone pillar as their trump card. They are not even afraid of the evil god of the Sea Clan, let alone D'Alessandro, who was defeated by them. If they can stop the source of the rumors, they may be able to clear their names.
Seeing Sun Fei's violent and maniacal appearance, Lloris became even more worried.
"If the two of you start fighting, the capital city of Gerland will face a catastrophe. The city's magical defenses are simply incapable of effectively protecting against the aftershocks of that level of power. Alexander, I'm begging you, if you can't subdue D'Alessandro instantly, please try to restrain yourself and refrain from fighting. Although the Lyon royal family and the Zenit Imperial Family are enemies, the millions of civilians in the city are innocent. Besides, when I return this time, I will try my best to persuade the royal family to stop their offensive against Zenit. Perhaps there is still a possibility of an alliance between the two countries in the future!"
Lloris tried to persuade Sun Fei.
"Alright, since you put it that way, I guess I'll just have to bear with it for now. Anyway, our primary goal this time is to find that mysterious expert, so it's not a bad thing to hold back for a while. But don't try anything funny. After all, Gerland is your territory. If you piss me off, I might do something that will incur public wrath." Sun Fei nodded in agreement without even thinking.
"Ah, that's wonderful! Don't worry, I'll definitely cooperate with you and do whatever you say." Lloris had been prepared to continue persuading him, but he was overjoyed that King of Chambord agreed so easily.
As the two were talking, Sun Fei's expression suddenly changed, and he abruptly stood up from the [ Throne of Chaotic Times ].
Before Lloris could ask anything, suddenly four blades of energy shot silently from all four directions. Four dark figures appeared out of nowhere, their blades flashing and impossible to look at, attacking with lightning speed.
Ding ding ding ding!
Four barely audible sounds of metal clashing rang out.
The thin-bladed sword pierced the protective shield of [ Throne of Chaotic Times ], creating four dents, but failed to break through the defense.
Swish, swish, swish, swish.
Before Sun Fei and Lloris could retaliate, the four black figures on all four sides flickered and disappeared into the air with a soft pop, like wisps of distorted green smoke, as if they had never existed.
The whole process was incredibly fast, almost lightning-fast.
"They're assassins from the [ Temple of Darkness ], and they arrived incredibly fast!"
Sun Fei frowned slightly, radiating his Spiritual Power outwards, but he couldn't sense any hidden aura. These were four true masters, the most lethal assassins. If they missed their target, they would immediately flee thousands of miles away. From the moment they attacked to their departure, it would take less than a fraction of a breath. They would never take any chances or try to gain merit. It was terrifying.
"What do we do?" Lloris Earth Inquiry gravely. "It seems the Temple of Darkness has already deployed Silverwing-level assassins. They're definitely still watching from the shadows, and they'll strike again once they find an opportunity."
According to legend, the assassins of the [ Dark Temple ] are divided into four levels: gold, silver, bronze, and iron. The assassin who just made his move was incredibly powerful, and his methods were unpredictable; he was at least at the silver-wing level.
"Ignore them, let's go!"
Sun Fei's expression was fierce as he manipulated the [ Throne of Chaotic Times ] to increase its speed. A pale silver, round protective shield enveloped the two of them and the entire throne, as if they had merged into the space, appearing and disappearing intermittently, traversing several plots of land. Each traversal covered a distance of tens or hundreds of miles.
Before Sun, the two finally arrived at Gerland, the capital of the sixth-level Lyon Empire.
Along the way, Sun Fei and his companion were attacked by assassins from the Dark Temple no less than ten times.
This group of elusive assassins, like maggots clinging to bones, relentlessly carry out their assassinations. They possess extremely sharp and terrifying stealth and assassination techniques. Whenever you let your guard down, they will appear like shadows and plunge their sharp blades into your heart.
In his rage, Sun Fei killed six assassins at the Moon Class Great Perfection, which finally made the people of the Dark Temple somewhat wary.
Standing above the magnificent Gerland City, Sun Fei couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
The Lyon Empire truly lived up to its reputation as the overlord of the region, with Gerland being countless times larger than Saint Petersburg, the capital of Zenit. From afar, the various buildings stretched to the horizon like a continuous mountain range. This city, built upon a civilization of magic Dou Qi, was far more magnificent than any world-class city in Sun Fei's previous life. Endless buildings rose from the earth, connecting the dark ground with the clouds in the sky.
At the very center of the city stands the royal palace of the Lyon royal family.
The palace alone is almost as large as a city. All the buildings in the palace are uniformly black, a solemn and heavy color representing the army and royal family of the Lyon Empire. Standing in the air and looking at it from a distance, it gives people a feeling of being awe-inspiring and inviolable.
Sun Fei wondered if living in a building of this color for a long time might cause mental illness or other serious diseases.
Sun Fei could clearly sense that within Gerland City, there were countless powerful auras and spirits rising into the sky like invisible smoke. These auras of power, which ordinary people could neither see nor feel, were like firelight in the dark night to martial artists and mages of Star Class and above, dazzling and exceptionally conspicuous.
Each aura of power represents a powerful being.
Among these densely packed pillars of power, several shone as brightly as the Sun in the dark night.
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