Chapter 140: Black-robed Man

With each step, the atmosphere in the cave grew heavier.

The Black-robed Man felt a powerful pressure that made it hard for him to breathe.

"You... what do you want to do?"

The Black-robed Man asked fearfully.

"Answer my question."

Jiangnan stood before the Black-robed Man, looking down on him.

"I... I don't know."

The Black-robed Man's gaze flickered away, unwilling to meet Jiangnan's eyes.

"Don't know?"

Jiangnan let out a cold laugh.

"Then I'll make you know."

He lunged, grabbed the Black-robed Man by the collar, and lifted him up.

"Tell me, what exactly does the Holy Sect intend to do?"

Jiangnan's voice was low, like a judgment from hell.

"I... I really don't know."

The Black-robed Man's face turned pale, his body trembling continuously.

"Don't know?"

Jiangnan's eyes flashed coldly as he applied force with his hand.

"All I know is... the Holy Sect wants to collect... collect..."

The Black-robed Man said painfully, his voice broken and intermittent.

"Collect what?"

Jiangnan pressed further.

"Collect... souls..."

The Black-robed Man struggled to utter two words.

"Souls?"

Jiangnan furrowed his brows.

"What is the purpose of collecting souls?"

"I... I don't know... I'm just a lowly goon..."

The Black-robed Man pleaded.

"I only handle... handling captures..."

"Capturing people?"

Jiangnan's eyes flashed.

"How many people have you captured?"

"Many... many..."

The Black-robed Man's gaze drifted, as if lost in a memory.

"They were all locked up... where were they locked?"

Jiangnan continued to ask.

"I don't know... I only... deliver people to... to..."

The Black-robed Man's voice grew weaker.

"To where?"

Jiangnan asked sharply.

"To... the Holy Land..."

After uttering that, the Black-robed Man tilted his head and completely lost consciousness.

"Holy Land?"

Jiangnan murmured to himself.

He released his grip, and the Black-robed Man fell limply to the ground.

"Do you know the Old Woman and the Green Robe?"

Jiangnan leaned down, whispering into the Black-robed Man's ear.

The Black-robed Man gave no response, as if already dead.

"You... you actually know the Old Woman and the Green Robe?"

Suddenly, the Black-robed Man snapped his eyes open, shock filling them.

"They... they are elite disciples of the Holy Sect..."

"Looks like you know."

Jiangnan's mouth curled into a slight arc.

"Tell me, where are they?"

"You... who exactly are you?"

The Black-robed Man asked fearfully.

"Why would you know... these?"

"You have no right to know."

Jiangnan's eyes turned cold.

Answer my question.

I... I don't know...

The Black-robed Man's eyes flickered, as if hesitating.

You're doomed.

The Black-robed Man suddenly said, his tone carrying a hint of resolve.

You actually dare... dare to act against the Holy Sect...

You... you will... not die a good death...

Is that so?

Jiangnan's eyes turned cold.

It seems you truly don't want to live.

Heh heh heh...

The Black-robed Man suddenly let out a strange laugh.

Even if I die... you won't think... you can get any information... from me...

Do you think I have no way to make you speak?

Jiangnan let out a cold laugh.

He extended a finger and pointed at the Black-robed Man's forehead.

A surge of true qi flowed into the Black-robed Man's body, beginning to probe his memories.

Ah!

The Black-robed Man let out a wail, his body trembling violently.

You... what have you done to me?

The Black-robed Man asked in terror.

Don't be afraid, I just want to look at your memories.

Jiangnan's voice was icy.

Let's see what you actually know.

No... don't...

The Black-robed Man struggled desperately, but it was to no avail.

His memories surged into Jiangnan's mind like a tide.

One scene after another flashed before Jiangnan's eyes.

He saw the Black-robed Man's joining of the Holy Sect, saw the Holy Sect's numerous atrocities, saw the tragic fates of those who were taken.

Stop... stop...

The Black-robed Man howled in pain.

Please... spare me...

Jiangnan ignored the Black-robed Man's pleas and continued probing his memories.

I see.

Jiangnan withdrew his finger, his eyes complex.

You... what exactly did you see?

The Black-robed Man asked weakly.

You don't need to know.

Jiangnan said lightly.

You... you should kill me...

The Black-robed Man's eyes were desperate.

Kill you?

Jiangnan shook his head.

No, I won't kill you.

I will let you live.

So you can watch the Holy Sect's destruction with your own eyes.

You... what are you saying?

The Black-robed Man looked at Jiangnan in disbelief.

You... you intend to destroy the Holy Sect?

Exactly.

Jiangnan's gaze was firm.

The Holy Sect commits countless evils, its sins are deep.

I will not let them go.

You... you're insane...

The Black-robed Man muttered.

The Holy Sect's power... is not something you can imagine...

You... you're courting death...

Is that so?

Jiangnan let out a cold laugh.

Then let them come looking for me.

I will make them know what true power is.

You…

The Black-robed Man wanted to say something else, but Jiangnan had already turned and left.

Let's go.

Jiangnan said to Xia Yurou and Zhou Hexuan.

Where to?

Xia Yurou asked.

To a place we ought to go.

Jiangnan's gaze was deep as he looked into the distance.

After a moment of contemplation, he suddenly added:

It seems we must eradicate the Holy Sect completely!

Eradicate the Holy Sect?

Zhou Hexuan's face was full of shock, eyes wide, as if he had heard something unbelievable.

There's no need for that, right?

He swallowed, his eyes showing a hint of apprehension.

Our top priority is to find the Five-colored Spirit Stone.

This Holy Sect doesn't sound like a benevolent bunch at all.

Why should we go provoking them?

Xia Yurou stood aside, silent.

She quietly watched Jiangnan, her gaze tinged with curiosity.

She knew Jiangnan was not a reckless person.

Since he decided to eradicate the Holy Sect, he must have his reasons.

Jiangnan's eyes swept over Zhou Hexuan, and he gave a faint smile.

The Five-colored Spirit Stone is in the Holy Sect's hands.

Zhou Hexuan was stunned, then exclaimed.

What?

Isn't the Five-colored Spirit Stone in the hands of the Southern Frontier Gu Tribe?

His voice was full of doubt and incomprehension.

Jiangnan gave no explanation, simply saying.

The Southern Frontier Gu Tribe has already been slaughtered by the Holy Sect.

They went into hiding.

The Holy Sect snatched their Five-colored Spirit Stone.

What?

Zhou Hexuan shouted again, his complexion turning grim.

The Holy Sect is so brutal?

He clenched his teeth, a flash of anger in his eyes.

Fine then!

He took a deep breath and spoke in a low voice.

If that's the case, then we shall destroy the Holy Sect!

Avenge the Southern Frontier Gu Tribe!

And for ourselves, reclaim the Five-colored Spirit Stone!

Alright.

Jiangnan nodded, a trace of satisfaction in his eyes.