The Deputy City Lord's Token and the Mysterious Key (6,200 words)

This time, he was captured alive again by Lord Haidesen.

After a pause, Shen Xing continued, "You just said that Haidesen has already broken through to the Grandmaster and is even preparing to directly attempt to reach the Great Grandmaster Realm, is that right?"

The deputy city lord nodded.

"So, based on the forecast, how long will it take him to break through to the Great Grandmaster?"

Upon hearing this question, a look of hesitation appeared in the deputy city lord's eyes.

Seeing Kratos about to crouch down again, he quickly replied, "About three... three months!"

Upon hearing this, a thoughtful look appeared in Shen Xing's eyes.

Three months... that is, after the opening of the Myriad Worlds Arena, there is still plenty of time.

With his current strength, he is already capable of fighting against multiple Grandmaster.

If we deploy our forces now, it seems we can resolve this major problem directly.

However, according to the information revealed by the deputy city lord of Black Hawk City, the Weideng Royal City is far more complex than it appears.

It seems that some forbidden power is hidden within, capable of easily annihilating Grandmaster.

Even Shen Xing now isn't very confident.

Therefore, it's best to wait and see for a while longer.

At the very least, we need to have one more true Grandmaster Rank expert in our territory to have a greater chance of success.

As for the safety of that Blood Origin Saintess, there is absolutely no need to worry.

Shen Xing had experienced this forbidden power before; it would be activated if stimulated, and it was extremely powerful.

Lord Haidesen is currently focused on his breakthrough and has no time to deal with her.

As for the princess, there's even less to worry about.

That was Haidesen's trump card; it was said that they would rely on her research into the royal bloodline of the Weinaer Kingdom.

"It seems we'll have to wait until the Myriad Worlds Arena opens before we can take action against Weideng Royal City."

With this in mind, Shen Xing made a decision in secret.

Next, he asked the deputy city lord some more questions.

This includes the layout of Black Hawk City and Weideng Royal City, as well as the hidden forces within these two cities.

Besides these, what other forces were involved in their plan, and to what extent has it progressed?

The other party did answer some of the questions, including a few that he tried to brush off, but Fordring noticed.

Then came another barrage of lightning, and the guy finally calmed down completely.

Ten minutes later, Shen Xing had asked almost all the questions he wanted to ask.

Then, he looked at the dark figure on the ground and said calmly:

"Alright, is there anything else you'd like to say before you die?"

The deputy city lord's face immediately stiffened.

He glanced at the generals surrounded by wolves, then at Kratos, and tentatively asked, "Can you spare my life? I'm willing to surrender to you."

Upon hearing this request, Shen Xing's heart stirred slightly.

But soon, he casually said, "Kill him."

As Grandmaster Rank expert, if this guy were subdued, he could indeed become a major fighting force in the territory.

But he was too unruly, and the Grandmaster Rank expert was too powerful to control.

I'm currently busy leveling up and preparing for the Myriad Worlds Arena, so I don't have much free time to deal with him.

Let's just kill him and end it all.

Upon hearing this, Kratos immediately raised the [Twin Blades of the Deceiver] and slashed at the shadowy figure on the ground!

Upon witnessing this scene, the deputy city lord of Black Hawk City's expression changed drastically, and a surge of anger welled up within him!

"Damn brat, you think you've got me cornered?"

"Since you won't let me live, then you won't have an easy time either!"

He let out Wrath roar, and his body erupted with a soaring dark aura.

It was as if he had unleashed a power before his death, which actually repelled all the powerful figures around him!

At the same time, the dark energy quickly coalesced, transforming into a solidified black eagle.

"Cracking--!"

Its sharp eagle eyes locked onto Shen Xing instantly, and then it pounced on him at lightning speed!

In that instant, a strange feeling suddenly rose in Shen Xing's heart.

It felt as if something important was about to be snatched away by this black eagle, and the brain was constantly issuing warnings, with death looming ever closer!

He instinctively realized that this attack from the guy was definitely not simple!

At this moment, a sinister smile appeared on the face of the deputy city lord of Black Hawk City: "You brat, this is my renowned soul skill, a killing move I've carefully prepared for you!"

Anyone below the Grandmaster Rank who is hit by this attack will undoubtedly die!

"Now, die!"

Chapter 327: The Deputy City Lord's Token, the Mysterious Key (6200 words)

"Kid, die!"

As the deputy city lord of Black Hawk City suddenly rose up, the black eagle swooped down.

In that instant, Shen Xing seemed to see his soul detach from his body.

"Watch out!" Xia Lingyin, who was thrown back by the blast, exclaimed, "This is a soul skill from Grandmaster Rank expert! It can directly attack the soul!"

Shen Xing's expression immediately hardened, realizing the terrifying power of this move.

Just then, a golden light suddenly burst forth from the side.

Old Fordring, wielding a mace and a black-scaled shield, instantly charged towards Shen Xing.

The black eagle's attack target shifted, and a powerful pulling force landed on Fordring.

A phantom figure gradually floated up from his body, as if it were about to be completely snatched away by the black eagle.

Just as the opponent's talons were about to make contact with him.

"Holy Light, protect my true spirit from perish."

He raised his hammer high, and a dazzling golden light shot into the sky, making the phantom behind him appear incredibly solid and brilliant!

"Clang—!"

When the eagle's talons made contact with the phantom, a metallic clang resounded.

A terrifying surge of soul power erupted instantly, causing cracks to appear on the golden phantom!

Old Fordring swayed violently.

But in just a moment, he regained his footing and withstood the blow.

"No... impossible!!"

The deputy city lord of Black Hawk City looked on in utter disbelief upon witnessing this scene!

"This is my soul skill [Black Hawk Soul Capture], anyone below the Grandmaster Rank who is hit by it will surely die!"

"You're just a Tier Four ant? How do you possess such a powerful soul!?"

His eyes widened as he stared at the gradually healing golden phantom behind Old Fordring, feeling as if his entire understanding had been overturned.

At this moment, Shen Xing also broke free from that locked state.

When I came to my senses, I realized that my back was soaked with cold sweat!

If Fordring hadn't blocked that attack for him, he would have been seriously injured.

As expected, a Grandmaster Rank expert is not so simple.

Thankfully, I didn't agree to this guy's surrender; otherwise, it would be like carrying a time bomb with me, ready to explode any day.

Even Xia Lingyin, who was in the distance, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

She had previously witnessed Grandmaster's attack on Blue Star and knew just how terrifying a powerhouse of that level could be.

Their soul skills, in particular, are extremely difficult to defend against.

So when he saw the deputy city lord of Black Hawk City unleash his ultimate soul skill on Shen Xing, his heart was in his throat.

Fortunately, he managed to block the attack.

"Old man, do you have any other tricks up your sleeve?" Shen Xing looked at him calmly.

Upon hearing this, the deputy city lord of Black Hawk City also snapped out of his shock.

Looking at the generals who were pouncing on him like a pack of wolves, he sneered, "I must say, you are the most bizarre Chosen lord I have ever seen."

"But killing me won't be that easy!"

As soon as he finished speaking, dark energy surged around him again, and his entire body rapidly changed shape.

It sprouted a pair of wings from its back, its head transformed into a sharp, bird-like shape, and its entire body was covered in black feathers.

This guy has turned into a black eagle!

"Eh--!"

The deputy city lord, transformed into a black eagle, roared to the sky and soared into the heavens like a black lightning bolt.

They actually wanted to use their extreme speed to directly escape the encirclement of Shen Xing and the others.

This guy's previous submission was actually a covert way of recovering and accumulating strength.

At this moment, everything erupted.

Just as he flew hundreds of meters into the air, before he even landed within the Bonfire's range, a black streak of fire slashed horizontally out.

"Pfft—"

At that moment, the black eagle that had soared into the sky slowed down.

He turned his head blankly and looked to the side.

A tall orc hovered in mid-air, his battle axe still in a slashing stance, as if he had been waiting there for a long time.

Then, a line of blood appeared on Black Hawk's neck, and then quickly enlarged.

"Puff!!"

The injury flared up instantly, and blood gushed out like a fountain.

His body quickly returned to human form and plummeted toward the ground.