Chapter 480: Domain of the Dead

Shangguan Sheng was somewhat incredulous, and his uncle, that Half-step Saint Domain, was also slightly stunned upon hearing this.

He sensed that his nephew's Protective Saint Artifact had been attacked, and the power of the attack was roughly at the strength of a Myth Peak.

As a Half-step Saint Domain, he immediately rushed over via Ultra-long Distance Teleportation.

As it turned out...

A look of vigilance appeared in the eyes of this Department Head: "Who exactly are you? Why target my nephew? Could it be... that you Lone Walkers want to deal with the Shangguan Family?"

This Department Head had already figured out the cause of the incident from Shangguan Sheng.

But he did not believe the other party had truly come just for a few hundred thousand in compensation.

That would be making a mountain out of a molehill.

A few hundred thousand in compensation was merely a trivial sum of pocket change to a person of this level.

Therefore, the other party must have a deeper conspiracy.

The Department Head even suspected it was a conspiracy aimed at the Shangguan Family.

The Shangguan Family, after all, had a Saint Domain powerhouse in its ranks and was a truly prestigious and powerful clan.

It was highly probable that the Lone Walker organization was targeting the Shangguan Family.

Hearing this, Lin Chao sneered immediately: "You all think far too much.

Living in high positions for too long has caused you to lose many fine qualities, and the way you think about problems has also become ridiculous.

Are you even worth me plotting against?

I... am only here to collect the compensation for Yan Feng, who was swallowed up, and to dispose of two pieces of trash along the way.

Perhaps to you, a few hundred thousand in compensation is nothing.

Everything is about the big picture, and nothing is ever that simple.

Today's matter is just that simple."

Lin Chao took a step forward, his gaze icy.

He looked at the two of them and struck instantly.

Seeing this scene, the Department Head was also filled with malice.

"Even if you hide it further, I will investigate the person behind you and your objectives.

You underestimate the terror of a Saint Domain powerhouse."

After the Department Head finished speaking, he let out a roar.

Pet Beast Summoning.

Suddenly, several fierce auras appeared on the empty rooftop,

among which the most eye-catching was a white snake with a peculiar appearance.

The white snake's body was covered in eyes.

And the white snake's body was coiled into several circular rings that intersected and rotated, with a head in the center, looking exceptionally ghastly.

This Pet Beast was the Department Head's strongest Pet Beast, named the Rotating Snake, and it was a Half-step Saint Domain existence.

Within the rotating rings, it sheltered the Department Head and Shangguan Sheng inside its body; its body spun continuously, all its eyes aimed at Lin Chao, and its head also looked toward Lin Chao.

With a single glance, space shattered.

"Who exactly sent you!" The Department Head controlled the Rotating Snake to attack while roaring the question.

Hearing this, Lin Chao sneered inwardly.

No one sent him.

These so-called big shots were truly ridiculous and chilling.

Therefore, he must kill them.

This time, he did not speak again.

Lin Chao watched the Rotating Snake's attack, which was enough to make a Mythical being bleed, and without haste, he extended his left hand.

Snap.

He snapped his fingers.

A ghostly scene occurred; that terrifying Rotating Snake, as well as the Department Head's other Pet Beasts, instantly froze after that snap, unable to move.

The Rotating Snake, which represented ceaseless rotation, also stopped its circular body from spinning.

However, the Department Head and Shangguan Sheng could still move.

They looked at this scene, and other thoughts arose in their minds.

In the distance, Qin Cang's jaw also dropped upon seeing this.

Why was this scene so familiar?

"Nine years ago!" Qin Cang instantly remembered nine years ago, and his expression became even more shocked.

Conversely, the Department Head and Shangguan Sheng showed fear in their eyes for the first time.

"This kind of method, you are the White Tiger Saint Child—no, that's impossible, White Tiger Chen Ming is not like this, and the White Tiger Saint Child is not a Cultivator!"

The Department Head was afraid.

He already knew a fact in his heart.

Nine years ago, the crisis in the Snake Letter World was likely resolved by the man before him.

This man's strength was unfathomable.

"Nine years ago, were you the one who Slayed the fierce beasts and saved the Snake Letter World?" the Department Head hurriedly shouted.

He was still looking for a way to survive.

At this moment, Lin Chao was slowly walking toward them.

They looked at Lin Chao as if he were a devil emerging from the Abyss.

"You fight for the Snake Letter World; we are on the same side."

"We are also a part of the Snake Letter World, we have also shed blood for the Snake Letter World, and we will also protect the Snake Letter World."

"Do not do the wrong thing, otherwise your merits will be wiped clean, and you will also be hunted down by the Yuan Palace!"

"Even now, you still haven't realized where your mistake lies?" Lin Chao could not be bothered to listen to these two shouting and yelling.

Lin Chao also could not be bothered to explain to the two of them.

People like them could never believe that Lin Chao was acting for Yan Feng, simply to demand the pension.

These high-and-mighty big shots were used to considering themselves superior, and when they thought about problems or assessed the situation, they also stood from a very high perspective.

Their mouths were full of interests and the big picture, yet they threw many things to the ground and never cared about the role of small figures in the grand trend.

Lin Chao also came from humble beginnings; he looked at these two, and killing intent rose in his eyes.

"I simply want to slay you two; what do I care about any big picture?"

Lin Chao stretched out his hand. Crack!

The Cycle Snake exploded.

That Half-step Saint Domain Cycle Snake, sufficient to suppress the peace of a world, was instantly pulverized.

He moved again, his target aimed directly at the Director and Shangguan Sheng.

"Senior, please show mercy!" At this moment, an anxious voice came from above the Heavenly Vault.

Qin Cang's heart shook.

That was... the voice of the Lord of Litian Army!

Unfortunately, Lin Chao did not pay any attention at all.

His hand wiped lightly forward, just as if using an eraser to wipe something away.

The Director's body disappeared section by section.

Shangguan Sheng's limbs were as if cut by thin threads, turning into neat cubes, just like beef cubes in a barbecue restaurant, though larger in size.

"No!"

Shangguan Sheng and the Director let out terrifying roars.

Shangguan Sheng had also never imagined that his Sacred Artifact would actually be unable to protect him at all.

The Director had also never imagined that a dignified Half-step Saint Domain would actually die here.

Amidst the miserable roars, both of them perished.

And at this time, the figure of the Lord of Litian Army finally appeared.

He looked at the scene before him, his gaze shocked and horrified.

The Director was dead!

Shangguan Sheng was also dead!

This kind of matter did not count for much to him personally.

However, to the Shangguan Family, it was no less than losing several occupied worlds.

The gaze of the Lord of Litian Army became complicated.

Some Mythical-level powerhouses also appeared one after another beside him.

In just a short moment, over a dozen Mythical-level Beast Masters had arrived.

They looked at Lin Chao as if facing a formidable enemy.

The Lord of Litian Army looked at Lin Chao, his gaze shifting, and finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Your Excellency, Slaying the Director of the Snake Letter World, this is being an enemy of the Yuan Palace."

The person who died was, after all, the Director of the Snake Letter World.

The Director's status was actually even higher than the Lord of Litian Army; he was the true head of the Snake Letter World.

This person Slaying the Director right in front of them, regardless of the reason, was their enemy.

However, the Director was a Half-step Saint Domain existence, and he had perished just like that.

It was truly...

They could sense that the person before them should not be a true Saint Domain powerhouse.

But he was also a Half-step Saint Domain.

Such a powerhouse, even if they joined forces, was not an opponent at all.

Yet, the Lord of Litian Army still gritted his teeth and said, "Take him down and hand him over to the Yuan Palace for processing."

A group of Mythical Beast Masters felt conflicted inside, but upon hearing the words of the Lord of Litian Army, their gazes all became firm.

Military orders were like mountains; everyone had to obey.

Beside them, Qin Cang shouted, "Lord of the Army, it was Shangguan Sheng who first misappropriated the pension and even threatened this senior!"

The Lord of Litian Army heard this and paused slightly: "Take him down first; the subsequent matters will be handed to the Yuan Palace to handle."

Over a dozen Mythical Beast Masters closed in on Lin Chao.

Lin Chao glanced at them, his expression calm.

Under the encirclement of the crowd, Lin Chao's figure disappeared from view.

Also disappearing together was Qin Cang.

The Lord of Litian Army saw this scene, and his heart let out a sigh of relief.

In fact, he also did not want to start a war with Lin Chao.

This would wipe out the defensive strength of the Snake Letter World.

"Immediately issue a wanted order, the highest level," the Lord of Litian Army spoke.

The other Mythical Beast Masters also nodded, and many left.

They were also bewildered, but they also let out a sigh of relief; at least they did not have to fight that person.

As for the wanted posters, they are mostly just for show.

The Mythical Beast Tamers left one after another; the Litian Army Master stood on the roof, looking at the mangled corpses with a complex expression: "This kind of method, could it be..."

He recalled nine years ago, when the Snake Letter World fell into crisis, a mysterious powerhouse intervened, saving the situation from the brink of collapse.

"If it really is that senior, even if I die, I cannot let him suffer any injustice!"

The Litian Army Master's gaze became resolute.

However, thinking of the status of the Shangguan Family, his gaze became complex once again.

The Shangguan Family is a true powerhouse among Beast Masters!

A Beast Master family that occupies a place within the Yuan Palace Elder Council.

As for him, he simply could not resist.

It was clearly the middle of the night, yet the world was as bright as day.

Even in the Martyrs' Cemetery, there was light shining down.

The originally somewhat gloomy atmosphere had dissipated a little.

Qin Cang looked at Lin Chao beside him and swallowed hard.

Even now, he still felt as if he were in a dream.

"Thank you." Lin Chao glanced at Qin Cang and continued: "You can go back now."

"I..." Qin Cang was slightly stunned, a thousand words flashing through his mind.

"Rest assured, they won't touch you for the time being, nor would they dare to," Lin Chao said.

Or rather, the Shangguan Family would not care about a small figure like Qin Cang at all.

To them, Lin Chao was the enemy who deserved to be killed.

And the Snake Letter World had actually already been abandoned by the Yuan Palace; the Litian Army Master is the current Master of the Snake Letter World and will certainly protect Qin Cang well.

Just a moment ago, although the Litian Army Master issued orders to capture Lin Chao, Lin Chao could feel that the Litian Army Master did not truly want to catch him, and even intentionally left loopholes to let Lin Chao leave.

Qin Cang looked at Lin Chao, hesitated for a long time, and finally, as he was leaving, said: "Mr. Lin, although today's events were very despicable.

But... among us humans, there are many more warriors worthy of respect like Yan Feng.

Scum like Shangguan Sheng are only in the minority!

I hope you will not be disappointed in the group of Beast Masters because of today's events."

After Qin Cang finished speaking, he left without looking back.

Hearing this, Lin Chao smiled.

He looked at Yan Feng's tombstone and said slowly: "I originally wanted to keep hiding and wait for the God Game to begin.

I didn't expect that because you took action, it could be considered... a huge loss."

Lin Chao thought to himself.

He looked at the tombstone and waved his hand gently.

A red bead emerged from the tombstone.

This red bead was gathered by Lin Chao after he Slayed Red Pupil.

Some time ago, when he came to Yan Feng's tombstone, he had placed the red bead here.

Now, he took the bead out.

He examined the bead closely.

On the bead, there was an extra wisp of something indescribable and unfathomable.

Holding this bead, Lin Chao's figure dissipated and vanished.

A quarter of an hour later.

Lin Chao appeared at a hospital.

On a hospital bed lay an old man as thin as withered wood; the old man looked like he weighed less than seventy jin.

His entire body was inside a nutrient pod.

The family members looked at the old man through the glass, their eyes red and sore.

"Give up, thirty thousand a day... we really can't keep going," the son said.

"We cannot give up!" the eldest daughter said, her eyes streaming with tears, "Dad loved you the most when you were little, how can we give up!"

"Big sister... give up," the younger daughter said, "My brother is already penniless now, his son..."

"Wuu wuu."

Even though the technology and medical skills of the Beast Master World are more advanced than the present world.

The lives of the bottom-tier populace are not necessarily better than in the present world.

Birth, aging, sickness, and death are still topics that those at the bottom cannot avoid.

About a quarter of an hour later, the family finally decided to stop treatment.

When the nutrient pod was turned off, the eldest daughter's miserable wailing rang out.

The old man on the hospital bed finally passed away.

Lin Chao watched quietly.

And just at this moment, an extremely strange and profound aura permeated the air.

Lin Chao heard the sound of river water.

"Spirit River!"

That's right, whenever a living soul passes away, the Spirit River will appear to guide the deceased's soul into the Spirit River.

After practicing the Small Reincarnation Method, Lin Chao was able to see the existence of the Spirit River.

Others, even the Fate Controller, likely cannot see the Spirit River.

The moment the Spirit River opened, Lin Chao instantly threw the red bead into it.

His complexion also turned pale in an instant, his aura unstable.

Throwing this bead into the Spirit River cost him a great deal.

"Is the main body collecting Red Pupils on such a large scale to... resurrect someone? Or perhaps, to guide someone within the Spirit River?"

Lin Chao pondered.

By now, he already knew the purpose of the Red Pupil forming into a bead.

If this bead carries the aura of the deceased, throwing it into the Spirit River might attract the soul of the deceased within the Spirit River.

And then... resurrection?

After Lin Chao threw the bead into the Spirit River, he returned to his bookstore.

The bookstore was covered in Spider webs, and Lin Chao spent some time cleaning the entire bookstore.

The bookstore of the past finally reopened.

He returned to the peaceful life he had before.

Seven days later, Lin Chao, leaning on a recliner, opened his eyes.

A bead appeared in his hand.

On the bead, there was an additional soul form.

Lin Chao looked at the bead, a smile appearing in his eyes: "It succeeded."

Using a red bead to enter the Spirit River to try and guide the living soul of the deceased actually has a very low success rate.

This is related to the red bead, and also related to the time since the deceased's death and their strength.

I did not expect it to succeed this time.

Lin Chao held the bead and slowly guided it.

The red color on the bead gradually dissipated, and a solid soul form slowly condensed.

"Domain of the Dead." Lin Chao's gaze was profound.

(End of this chapter)