Chapter 1656

Sometimes the outcome of events begins in an unexpected way.

The moment before the mutation began.

Among the five people charging forward in a surrounding formation, two War Star Level Fifth Stage suddenly had two kilometer‑tall illusory figures appear behind them.

The suddenly released aura and power of rules, like a crushing force, directly crushed to death the first to act, the Yin Energy Fifth Stage.

One person and one dragon, the two rule‑condensed illusions, as if their true forms had descended, instantly suppressed all rules.

The frost retreated, and the world cleared.

In the midst of the Yin Energy Fifth Stage's unwillingness, amid incredulous tragic screams, the battle instantly ended.

Under the projection of Star-Destroying Level power, behind them coalesced a two-headed Chimera and a black-armored middle-aged person—two Fifth Stage beings; at this moment they seemed to be controlled, and at extreme speed began slaughtering the remaining people.

As Fifth Stage intermediates slaughtered these sacrificial Fifth Stage beginners, the two even had spare capacity, 'respectfully' shielding Lin An from the aftermath.

Enveloped within a colorful rule light curtain whose category couldn't be discerned, Lin An stared in bewilderment at everything before him.

The mutation and reversal ceased simultaneously.

He never imagined that his near-certain death would be resolved in this eerie manner at this moment.

"Respected Star-Shatterer."

"I am the supreme will of the Black Star Empire, Hei Di. You may call me Black Star..."

"You should have seen me; please forgive our foolishness and offense.."

"Lord Star-Shatterer, I am a peace-loving councilor of the Legendary Alliance, Emperor of the Chimera clan."

"We wish to become your followers; in this mission, we will obey your will!"

"These trash are our gift to you..."

Respectful, carefully worded mental transmissions rang in Lin An's ears one after another.

Hearing the two self-proclaimed Star-Destroying Level beings reveal their intention to "surrender" and become dogs, for a moment, even Lin An, no matter how calm, felt somewhat dazed.

"Surrender to him? Forgive their offense? A gift to me?"

Watching the impending conclusion of the cleanup, Lin An even saw that these two Star-Destroying Level factions had not only betrayed others but also planned to give him their heads.

Never expecting such an outcome, Lin An took a deep breath and could only stiffly stand in place, waiting for the battle to end.

In fact, he suddenly didn't know what to do.

You're not doubting him anymore?

You think he's truly a Star-Shatterer, so you decisively surrendered, fearing his wrath and pursuit?

"That shouldn't be..."

"Could it be that there's something in what I've revealed that I myself am unaware of? Have I been misunderstood..?"

Incomprehensible.

Lin An cautiously feigned interest, not daring to easily respond.

Although he had also considered using the identity of a Star-Shatterer to deceive others in order to complete the mission.

But it's obvious that Fifth Stage beings aren't fools; since he was already under suspicion, he had to display genuine combat power to achieve that.

Moreover, he knew the success rate of this ploy was too low.

Putting on airs before a group of supreme experts, one slip would expose the flaw. As a mere Fourth Stage, even killing a cannon-fodder Fifth Stage required desperate effort and calculation; from the start, he hadn't hoped this approach would be useful.

But he never expected...

In a place he didn't know about...

"Are you making things up? Or what?"

He suppressed the ten thousand doubts in his heart.

Seeing the two Fifth Stage factions approaching him, bearing gifts, Lin An hastily suppressed his doubts.

Regardless, the crisis was temporarily resolved.

What he needs to do now is figure out why he isn't being suspected, and...

"Utilize..."

"Perhaps this can break the situation?"

"Lord Hei Di!?"

"Why should we cease attacking!? That guy obviously has a problem!"

Far away, thousands of li distant.

Several Fifth Stage Awakened Ones under Hei Di's command all stared in astonishment at the sudden cessation of Hei Di's attack.

Moreover, in their eyes, Hei Di at this moment not only expended considerable power projecting outward to slay the probes, but also, with an extremely respectful attitude, controlled the Fifth Stage ahead to kneel at Lin An's feet.

Such behavior is simply too hard to comprehend!

It's utterly absurd!

That guy is clearly off!

Anyone can tell that Lin An has a ninety percent chance of not being a Star-Shatterer!

Which Star-Shatterer would tolerate a bunch of ants provoking him!?

Even if he were as arrogant as could be and ignored them, he would still just kill everyone outright—let alone all these abnormalities!

Facing his clansmen's incredulous questions.

Hei Di, patiently waiting for Lin An's reply, at this moment his brows suddenly twitched, and he coldly turned to look at his own Fifth Stage.

Looking at his own clansmen, his heart was filled with irritation.

To be frank, if this batch of Fifth Stage weren't fresh blood, they are the hope of the clan's future.

So foolish, yet they dare to question him—he would have already slapped them to death!

"You dare question my judgment?"

Still, you don't want to obey my will?

I wouldn't dare!

Lord Hei Di! He really does have a problem! I think we can...

What can we do!?

Suppressing the agitation in his heart, Hei Di coldly gazed at the terrified Fifth Stage.

Do you think we shouldn't give up probing?

If there really is a problem, we can totally get the kill reward!

At the very least, we need to ascertain his strength!

After three consecutive rhetorical questions, although everyone was afraid, they subconsciously nodded.

Exactly.

With so many Fifth Stages attacking together, given that guy's ability just shown, he will definitely be forced to reveal his true strength!

Hei Di suddenly betrayed everyone—this practically saved that guy's life!

It seemed he had seen through everyone's thoughts.

Hei Di snorted lazily, too bothered to waste words.

What strength are we confirming?

We've already probed it—that being is definitely not a Fourth Stage!

Can a Fourth Stage instantly kill seven peers?

Can a Fourth Stage kill a War Star?

If he can do that, even if that guy is weak, he's at least my level!

Out of caution, Hei Di would rather overestimate Lin An's true combat power.

After all, overestimating won't get you killed, but underestimating... that's a sure death!

His voice carried a hint of irritation and anger.

As someone who has participated in too many missions, he really finds this new generation of Fifth Stages utterly hopelessly stupid!

Of course, that being might possibly be an early-stage Fifth Stage, after all, no one knows how the Flame Ghost died.

But it's meaningless now!

After a brief silence, everyone exchanged embarrassed glances.

However, facing Hei Di, who had already pointed out the key, they still seemed not to understand.

Lord Hei Di... even if that guy isn't a Fourth Stage, he certainly doesn't look like a Star-Shattering Level!

Killing him would earn us at least ten times the points!

And we're not...

Idiot!

Use your brain!

Before the clansman could say anything more, Hei Di glared angrily, suddenly causing the speaking Fifth Stage to shudder and kneel.

Whether that being is a Star-Shattering Level or not is irrelevant!

If he's a Star-Destroying Level, the people just now couldn't kill him! If he's a War Star, we couldn't snatch the reward!

Think carefully—are we supposed to be enemies with a Star-Shattering Level?

No!

If that being can be killed easily, then we can naturally kill him; but if he's not easy to kill, why provoke him?

Provoking an enemy at least our level, even a Star-Shattering powerhouse—why wouldn't I just kill other Fifth Stages instead?