Chapter 844: A Conspiracy Beneath the Honesty!? I Can Also Be 'Su Yang'!

"This is..."

Su Yang felt a huge shock in his heart, and his complexion shifted from surprise to joy.

Sure enough, it was the unlock condition for a rare Hidden Achievement!

Holding the Energy Core in his hand, Su Yang felt an unreal sensation.

It wasn't caused by the thing before his eyes, but by the person standing not far away!

The young man's gaze contained not a hint of meaning.

Calm, like a pool of water.

Even upon seeing the person he thought of day and night, there was not a ripple.

And moreover...

His focus differed from that of others.

What he was after was Su Yang's height and appearance.

Of course, appearance is the primary element of first impression.

But hearing such words from his mouth felt somewhat eerie.

Now that the young man stood before him, Su Yang's appraisal brought forth a strange hue.

"You are Yue Zhao, aren't you?"

"Indeed, I am."

"Our first meeting should have been at the Round Table Meeting, yet your name was already thunderously known earlier."

"You dealt with my two incompetent Dependents, so I ought to thank you."

Saying that, Yue Zhao bowed deeply.

His posture was sincere, his expression calm.

He straightened his body and continued, "Additionally, I would also like to apologize for Lao Ji's abruptness."

"He should have been more forthright with you earlier, and should have introduced my plan to you sooner."

Hearing this, Su Yang furrowed his brows deeply.

Is his brain broken?

He keeps saying things that sound ridiculous.

It sounds as if he's pretending, showing superiority.

Yet from the auditory sense, the other seems very sincere.

"What a strange person..."

Su Yang has encountered countless opponents, and at such critical moments they usually unleash harsh words.

Either they are filled with mockery and sarcasm.

Yue Zhao's demeanor, however, was completely different.

Even though it was already the moment of the final showdown.

He still showed not a hint of murderous intent or jest.

Instead, an earnestness without any flaw.

Just as if...

This is not a conspiracy.

But a meticulously designed banquet.

Yet Su Yang knows in his heart—

This is a Red Gate Banquet!

"Jiang Chengyu calls Su Yang a talkative person; why are you silent now?" Yue Zhao asked curiously.

"I am now heavily wounded; opening my mouth would tug at the wound."

"I see..." Yue Zhao suddenly understood, then expressed regret: "Had I known this, I should have brought the All-Purpose Recovery Injection."

"Seeing the blood on you keep flowing, I feel both heartache and guilt."

Su Yang was not surprised by his appearance.

It was all within his plan.

The reason for killing the two henchmen beside Ji Huai was to force Yue Zhao to appear.

Things developed just as he had imagined.

Only, the scene seemed rather interesting.

Ji Huai remained silent beside him, bearing a somewhat servile implication.

And Su Yang clearly remembered...

The two were so close that they wore the same pair of trousers.

Why now are they bowing their heads low?

Thinking of this, Su Yang couldn't help but have a playful smile at the corner of his mouth.

"Seems more interesting than I imagined!"

Yue Zhao, seeing Su Yang unmoving, asked in doubt: "Aren't you going to run?"

"Why should I run?" Su Yang retorted.

"Hundred Ghost Night Parade, aren't you afraid?" Yue Zhao tilted his head slightly, pointing behind him: "They've arrived."

As soon as the words fell, Su Yang immediately heard a heavy, rapid footstep.

Turning his head, he saw a Half-body Fish lunge toward him.

Its blood‑red eyes showed murderous intent, fierceness several times stronger than before.

Moreover, its movement speed has increased a lot.

A hundred‑meter gap, reached in an instant.

A pair of huge hands suddenly slammed toward Su Yang's head.

"Roar!"

A breath strong enough to suffocate a person blew fiercely.

Even the helmet shifted a few degrees.

Facing the terrifyingly unparalleled attack, Su Yang did not budge.

He didn't even blink an eye.

Just as the huge hand drew near, a faint sound suddenly came from behind.

Su Yang's mouth twitched; he knew…

Yue Zhao ultimately couldn't hold back.

"Bang!"

A figure swooped past, and a long boot struck the Half-body Fish's head hard.

The massive body, as if hit by a big truck, was suddenly flung backward and slammed into the wall.

Then a Shovel flew out, cleaving its head off in one motion.

Seeing this, Su Yang's heart was as calm as still water.

He realized…

His conjecture was correct.

Yue Zhao indeed would not let him die.

At least not now, for sure!

"Very bold; it seems you already know." Yue Zhao clapped with admiration.

Su Yang turned his head and said slowly, "I'm no talent, Su, I only thought of it last night."

"I trust Lao Ji's standard; where exactly did the flaw occur?" Yue Zhao asked.

"It's the most watertight yet the biggest flaw," Su Yang explained.

"Is that so? I don't think so," Yue Zhao shook his head, "It's airtight; how could you see any clue?"

Su Yang didn't intend to explain, just pointed behind and said, "The next monster is coming."

This time it's a Giant Spider.

It crawled down from above, its eight massive spider legs thick, powerful, and sharply poisonous.

Facing the threat, Yue Zhao simply waved his hand.

The woman standing beside Su Yang sprinted out at lightning speed and knocked the spider away with a knee strike.

Realizing that mere flesh couldn't subdue it, she lunged forward, seized the Shovel, and smashed the spider into mush.

Green blood spurted out, splashing onto her body.

The woman ignored it, returning to Su Yang's side like a robot.

She paid no mind to the disgusting fluid on her.

"Two hours is neither long nor short; I think this is your Final Ultimatum," Su Yang said slowly.

"Rest assured, as long as I stand here, I guarantee you'll remain safe; no one can touch you," Yue Zhao said.

"And after two hours?" Su Yang asked again.

"I'll send you to the afterlife," Yue Zhao replied bluntly.

Su Yang heard that and let out a dumb laugh.

He misjudged the other's desire.

He also misjudged his tolerance for temptation.

"You, an Old Era Remnant Faction member, trying to seize New Era Innate Talent, aren't afraid of the Observer's punishment?" Su Yang said lightly.

"You're called Su Yang because your Innate Talent is known to the world."

"If I take your place, I can also be 'Su Yang'." Yue Zhao said.

At that, Su Yang's eyes involuntarily narrowed.

According to his meaning…

It seems that because of the Innate Talent, he would receive special care.

But if the Innate Talent is taken away.

Then Ji Huai will assume his identity.

Inheriting everything he possesses.

Ji Huai said nothing, but his eyes flashed with complex emotions.

There was a time when he thought the same.

But Su Qi once said with her own mouth—Looting Innate Talent is a New Era privilege.

Old Era Players cannot enjoy this benefit.

In other words, everything Yue Zhao does now is futile.

He cannot possess Su Yang's Innate Talent, at most he can have the status of a New Era Round Table Conference Member.

Overall, the value doesn't match the cost at all.