Chapter 1766: Moment of Heaven's Collapse 4

Two thousand three hundred kilometers outside the fortress.

Inside the barrier where light was twisted, Hei Di gazed deep-eyed at the spatial portal just opening.

Beneath his calm, water-like eyes, the hands clasped behind his back trembled slightly, revealing that his heart was far from as tranquil as it appeared.

And beside Hei Di, the Chimera Emperor, constantly flapping its wings, couldn't help but breathe somewhat hurriedly.

In its large vertical pupils, there was full of unease and tension.

"Hei Di.."

"Hei Di!"

"Are we really going to attack?! Do you really have confidence?!"

As the portal was about to open, in the Chimera Emperor's eyes, Lin An, who was about to step out from behind it, perhaps was a tremendous fortune.

But it could also be death!

As the second-to-last person to be informed of the plan by Hei Di, he felt both uneasy anger and helplessness.

Just like the Thousand-Eye Lord.

Even if his mind were simple, he knew that Hei Di had concealed from him and already laid out plans in advance, leaving him no choice!

That damned old fox, the earlier claim that he would first go track those Star-Destroyers was nothing but a lie to him!

"Rest assured, I will strike first."

"If we die, I'll die first—what are you afraid of?"

He didn't turn his head.

Hei Di let out a cold laugh, and in his peripheral glance at the Chimera Emperor there was a hint of contempt.

A foolish dragon, still afraid even now!

If it weren't for worrying that Lin An would notice something odd, he had even considered first teaming up with other Star-Destroyers to kill this stupid dragon, then move to surround and slay Lin An!

But seeing Hei Di so full of confidence, the Chimera Emperor's heart still pounded wildly.

"But... but that person can really instantly kill a Star-Destroyer!"

"Even if we act, shouldn't we let all War-Stars act first? Wait until we confirm..."

"Shut up! Chimera! I said it—everything follows my command!"

"Drop that cowardly act! If you're afraid of death, don't act—then you won't get any reward!"

Ignoring the Chimera Emperor's extremely tense suggestion, Hei Di could no longer hold back his disdain and shouted in anger.

But if a third party were present, one could probably see at a glance that Hei Di's anger was actually also easing his inner unease.

"Let those War-Stars go die again?"

"Chimera! You truly never considered what that person actually needs!"

"If we let those War-Stars be consumed, that's literally seeking death!"

In the midst of his scolding, Hei Di irritably explained in one sentence.

He believed in his own judgment.

He was absolutely certain that he had uncovered the truth of this mission, knowing why Lin An preferred to first kill War-Stars yet delayed acting against them!

Not that he didn't want to, but that he couldn't!

From beginning to end, they've been deceived! Or rather, deceived by the system!

Lin An, he must be that kind of monster! He must be!

Faced with Hei Di's reprimand, the Chimera Emperor instantly shrank its neck.

Although he is proud by nature, if Hei Di usually dared to scold him like this, he would surely fly into a rage. But at this moment, the Chimera Emperor is too frightened, and he no longer has the mind to quarrel over Hei Di's attitude.

Especially following Hei Di's meaning.

Hei Di seemed absolutely certain that they could definitely kill the Lin Emperor!

And having all Star-Destroyers participate is mostly to prevent that, after killing Lin An, they would instead have to fight another round!

Each person gets a contribution point for a single strike. Under this arrangement, besides his unease, he indeed felt somewhat moved.

The stiff atmosphere didn't last long.

Soon.

As the spatial passage stabilized, Lin An's aura instantly appeared behind it.

Only seeing Lin An clad in black armor, wielding a crimson longsword, he shot out instantly; the mysterious black mist and silver light surrounding him made him appear like the overlord of some abyssal world.

Beneath the mask covered in dark gold patterns, his eyes remained as before, icy and supreme.

Seeing Lin An appear.

The Chimera Emperor hurriedly suppressed its unease, while Hei Di beside it immediately stepped forward respectfully.

"Lin Emperor!"

"Lin Emperor!"

As always, respectful.

With his deep scheming, Hei Di now seemed just as before, and even appeared more humble before Lin An.

At the same time, looking down at the two Hei Di beneath his feet, Lin An swiftly glanced around, his mental power scanning the surroundings like flowing water.

No problem.

Indeed, as Hei Di said, he had merely taken position early, and there was nothing abnormal around.

Apart from the faintly arranged black-light domain concealing their tracks, the only other forces were a small number of Fifth-Stage troops under Hei Di and the Chimera Emperor.

Yet, despite confirming everything was correct, Lin An suddenly felt a hint of discomfort.

"How much longer until we pass through here?"

Temporarily suppressing the strange feeling, Lin An instinctively first asked Hei Di for the most important information.

According to Hei Di, that Star-Destroying Level is half a space system, extremely skilled at leading his clan to move. They had set an ambush here in advance, just right to capture everyone in one go.

Moreover, that Star-Destroying Level is already wounded, his actual combat strength is not strong, and killing him is quite "good" to kill.

Therefore, Lin An also looks forward to this kind of good thing.

"At least we can replenish dozens of rules, plus several hundred points... after swapping equipment, our confidence in the final battle will be even..."

"Lin Emperor, in about three minutes, that Star-Destroying Level will pass through here."

"Your subordinate has already set up a space turbulence in advance; even if he reacts quickly, he will temporarily stop!"

"By then, we can easily capture him!"

Raising his head, Hei Di's face was full of a humble smile.

All that could be seen was him pointing with one hand at a distant blank space where no abnormality could be seen, indicating to Lin An that the trap was set there.

But before Lin An could nod and want to say something, Hei Di seemed to think of something and spoke again.

"Lin Emperor, this Star-Destroying Level is named Telun, skilled in spacetime distortion rules. Of course, his rules merely possess a hint of spacetime prototype."

"According to the information gathered by your subordinate, he seems to be from the Abyss as well, just like you."

"However, he should be a civilization near the Abyss, and there is still a huge gap between him and you, a supreme being living in the Abyss."

As the words fell, Lin An was startled by the sound.

Hearing Hei Di unusually say so much, Lin An instantly felt a strange sensation in his heart.

Normally, Hei Di and the others dare not speak up voluntarily out of fear of his identity.

Especially..

Abyss?

What Abyss?

This old fox is treating me as an Abyss creature?

Amid the sudden rise of vigilance and doubt, Lin An did not intend to pay attention to Hei Di, merely looking at him coldly, not intending to reveal any information.

However, facing Lin An's cold gaze, Hei Di seemed unaware and continued talking to himself.

"Lin Emperor, I have heard that in the Abyss there exists such a kind of civilization."

"They are monsters exiled by the system, violators of the rules."

"They are powerful, terrifying, capable of surviving in chaos."

"In the Abyss where rules riot, they possess strong bodies, each individual having terrifying power."

"And in that endless Abyss, among the descendants of a civilization punished long ago, there is a group of monsters that feed on Fifth Stage. They are all supreme beings, demons comparable to heavenly disasters."

Slowly raising his head, Hei Di gazed with a deep look at Lin An, whose expression grew ever colder, and suddenly let out a soft laugh.

"Lin Emperor."

"You must be an Abyss creature, right?"

"I feel on you that evil, twisted aura..."

"And moreover, you are one of the several most powerful Abyss monsters."

"Let me guess..."

"You are a Devourer.."

"Right?"

As the words fell, Lin An's heart jolted suddenly.

He did not know what Hei Di was saying.

He merely, at this moment, suddenly saw a flash of ferocity in Hei Di's eyes.