Chapter 1826: The Situation is About to Change

The Situation is About to Change

Eunuch Zuo smiled bitterly:

"Replying to Your Majesty... there is no result."

"I sent people to search all the major bastions, but couldn't find the source of the rumors about Chen Ling... We only smeared the Dusk Society. The part about Chen Ling being the Calamity of Mockery simply seems to have appeared out of thin air."

"...Forget it."

Ying Fu continued, "Since Su Zhiwei's awakening time has been brought forward, we also must make preparations early..."

"Immediately deploy the most elite personnel from the other seven major bastions to the Red Dust Bastion." Ying Fu's voice was exceedingly deep. "Do not underestimate the Dusk Society. Although they have few people, their infiltration and destructive capabilities are extremely strong... We must make both the inside and outside of the Red Dust Bastion impenetrable."

"When the time comes, We alone can hold the fort in Chengtian. As for the other ten Demigod Dukes of the State, let the Duke of Feathers, Duke of Stars, and Duke Su guard the Red Dust Bastion in the open, and the other seven hide in the surroundings in the dark, on standby at all times..."

Hearing this, Eunuch Zuo's expression was incomparably grave.

This kind of line-up was simply unheard of.

"Your Majesty, since Chen Ling clearly knows we have ten Demigods... will he truly still go help Su Zhiwei?" Eunuch Zuo hesitated for a long time before finally asking.

"He will." Ying Fu nodded without hesitation.

"...Why? Isn't he courting death?"

"Because, he is Chen Ling."

...

Marquis Ji walked out of the sleeping quarters, looking at the hazy gray sky, the ominous premonition in his heart growing increasingly strong.

He stood under the eaves, attempting to calculate the source of this ominous premonition. But that familiar power that affected his Path of Divination surged again, causing the future in his eyes to blur...

Even his own predetermined future was affected.

"What's going on..."

"There is more than one... 'variable' possessing Red Star Aspiration Power?"

Marquis Ji could vaguely sense that the influence of these two streams of Aspiration Power on his Divine Pathway seemed to be different, as if they extended from two different main bodies.

Marquis Ji sighed lightly, looking at the Chengtian Imperial Palace where fierce winds howled, a trace of complexity flashing through his gaze...

"Is the situation about to change..."

...

Clack——

Li Leider gently placed his chopsticks on the table.

The aroma of food permeated the air. Ning Ruyu and the others turned their heads to look, only to see an cleanly eaten bowl placed in front of Li Leider.

"Not bad, martial nephew." Seeing this scene, Ning Ruyu spoke in surprise. "Recently, your appetite has been getting better and better... Although you still can't compare to Fifth Brother, you already have a bit of my shadow from back in the day."

Wen Renyou also nodded in satisfaction. After so many days, a smile finally surfaced on his face:

"Mm, you ate it all, very good."

Li Leider smiled slightly.

He hesitated for a moment before speaking:

"Thank you, martial uncles and martial aunt, for your care these past few days... I might have to go out for a while again."

"Are you leaving already?" Mo Jue was startled, seemingly somewhat regretful. "Thinking carefully, you haven't actually stayed for a few good days... Time really flies."

"At least it's longer than Little Junior Brother stays at home." Luan Mei smiled helplessly. "He's the one truly busy to the point of being Always On The Go."

"Mm... But it's also good to be a bit busy."

Ning Ruyu looked at Li Leider and instructed, "However, when you're out and about, you must be careful, understand?"

"Mm."

Li Leider slowly stood up. If one observed carefully, they would discover that his complexion was much rosier than when he first returned to the Ancient Vault of the Drama Path. This was all the result of eating more and recuperating more these past few days. He saluted again:

"Thank you for your concern, martial uncles and martial aunt, I will take my leave first."

Li Leider pushed the door and walked out.

The British Overcoat fluttered gently in the grassland breeze. He walked step by step toward the distant snow mountains, his steps steady, his face calm. He didn't leave directly, but rather after getting far away from Third Martial Uncle's residence, he took an Optical Disc out of his coat...

He still had one last thing he hadn't finished doing.

As the Optical Disc expanded in the void, a familiar dim Dungeon surrounded Li Leider within.

Tap——tap——tap...

Li Leider's tall boots stepped lightly on the stone floor, the melodious footsteps echoing in the dead silent prison.

He passed through cell after cell. Under the illumination of dim yellow firelight, not a single figure could be seen in the cells, only ferocious corpses fallen in pools of blood, cold and solidified.

One hundred, two hundred, three hundred, four hundred...

Li Leider passed through a full four hundred plus dead silent cells, ultimately slowly stopping in front of the two deepest cells.

Roar——!!!

Under the swaying firelight, two Archbishops with crimson leaves wrapped around their waists smashed the walls fiercely with both fists, letting out ear-piercing and furious roars at Li Leider.

"Shh..."

Li Leider's slender index finger rested lightly against his lips, a playful smile surfacing in his deep blue pupils.

"Yelling and screaming while others are dining is not polite behavior..." Li Leider spoke unhurriedly. "To be able to become the fine ingredients left till the very end by me, you should feel deeply honored."

Roar——!!!

"Sure enough, it's impossible to communicate with beasts." Li Leider shook his head regretfully.

He lightly snapped his fingers, and the vocal cords of the two Archbishops disappeared simultaneously.

The originally noisy and ear-piercing clamor instantly seemed to have the mute button pressed. The entire Dungeon fell into a muffled dead silence. Only the two Archbishops remained, clutching their throats in terror, their faces full of disbelief.

"Are you very surprised?" Li Leider said faintly. "Why didn't my ability get affected by your Aura and become completely invalid?"

As Li Leider spoke, he leisurely raised his hand, grabbing at the two Archbishops through the air...

"Thank you..."

"For the Crimson Sky's gift."

Swish swish——!!

The hearts of the two Archbishops disappeared simultaneously, appearing in the air in front of Li Leider.

At the same time, two streams of pure Red Star Aspiration Power surged like mist in Li Leider's pupils, ultimately all rolling into his body with a thought from him...

Li Leider closed his eyes, carefully sensing the existence of these two streams of Red Star Aspiration Power. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly. Like a gourmand, he was relishing the residual fragrance of fine delicacies on his lips.

In the darkness,

Those deep blue pupils silently opened.

As he took a step out, the surrounding Dungeon scene folded rapidly, returning bit by bit to the Optical Disc form... Fluttering and disordered light and shadow surged around the British Overcoat. Li Leider lightly raised his hand, and a Fedora tied with a blue ribbon appeared out of thin air in his hand.

It was just that now, amid that blue ribbon, wisps of red silk seemed to be vaguely mixed in.

The doorway leaving the Ancient Vault of the Drama Path slowly traced itself in front of Li Leider.

Li Leider lowered his head, leisurely placing the Fedora on his head, then looked back at the Ancient Vault of the Drama Path with a glance...

His figure took a step out.