Zongwang: Unspeakable fear!

Chapter 1023 The Final Link in the Killing Seal Gathering (4K)

Baruch's voice wasn't loud, but it was clearly audible on this secluded high platform.

Everyone turned to look and saw two tall, beautiful, and spotless women slowly stepping onto the platform. They were Zhu Qing and Ji Qiongyu.

Ji Qiongyu's beautiful eyes lingered on Gao Yang for a moment before she shrugged slightly and nudged Zhu Qing's thin shoulder.

Zhu Qing paused slightly, then resumed her previous aloof demeanor, but her gaze toward Gao Yang was filled with a fiery intensity, like magma.

Baruch looked at Zhu Qing's eyes, which were no longer bloodshot but clear and bright like autumn water, and exclaimed softly, "Wow, Zhu Qing's change is so great!"

The previous hidden dangers seem to have disappeared.

“Indeed, could it be that Zhu Qing has had some extraordinary encounter?” Yun Shengxin stroked his chin, glancing subtly at Gao Yang beside him.

Ji Qiongyu's movements were very subtle, but he saw them clearly.

When she saw Gao Yang, her expression changed slightly, and there was a hint of mockery in it.

That playful feeling wasn't directed at anyone else, but at Zhu Qing, who had come with her.

Intuition told Yun Shengxin that something must have happened between Gao Yang and Zhu Qing.

"Sit down quickly."

Boqi greeted Zhu Qing and Ji Qiongyu warmly, while Kong remained seated in a corner far from the others, shrouded in shadow.

Ji Qiongyu and Zhu Qing walked towards the stone table. Ji Qiongyu lagged slightly behind Zhu Qing, which made Zhu Qing stand out. Clearly, she wanted Zhu Qing to choose a seat before she sat down.

Zhu Qing glanced at the remaining eleven empty seats, then sat down to Gao Yang's right with an extremely natural expression.

Ji Qiongyu's beautiful eyes sparkled, and then she sat down close to Zhu Qing, a lovely smile on her face.

The sight of Zhu Qing taking the initiative to sit next to Gao Yang caused the others to turn their heads slightly, their gazes shifting back and forth between Gao Yang and Zhu Qing.

Yun Shengxin stared wide-eyed, as if trying to see something out of Gao Yang's face.

Gao Yang held a wine glass, his expression calm, but his gaze was fixed on the network panel in front of him. In his friend list, Yun Shengxin was constantly sending him messages.

"No way! No way! Bro, you really kissed her?!"

"You've only just met Zhu Qing, how did you manage to win her over?!"

"Brother, you're just average. In terms of handsomeness, you're not as good-looking as me or Boqi."

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"You deserve to die!!!"

Looking at the numerous messages sent by Meteor Saint Heart, especially the final words that broke through his defenses, Gao Yang couldn't help but smile.

"What are you laughing at?" A cold voice suddenly rang in my ears.

Gao Yang turned his head without making a sound and met Zhu Qing's large, clear eyes.

He shrugged and said casually, "No, it's just a bit of a novelty, it's my first time participating in a gathering in this bottomless abyss."

Having received the answer, Zhu Qing nodded and said nothing more.

But it was precisely her performance that made Yun Shengxin and the others look like they had seen a ghost, and even the King of Assassins, Kong, glanced at Gao Yang a few more times.

It should be noted that Zhu Qing has the most fiery temper in the entire Immortal Association. There is no need to provoke her; she is constantly in a state of quantum entanglement between exploding and not exploding.

Otherwise, how did she get the title of "world-slaying witch"?

Of course, they also knew that the main reason why Zhu Qing was like this was due to her cultivation method and environment. In addition, Zhu Qing was only aloof from strangers in the association, but never took the initiative to cause trouble, so the others were not particularly annoyed by her.

But they had never seen Zhu Qing speak so softly and gently, even to the point of being affectionate and dependent.

"Haha, I didn't expect that just a little delay would attract so many people."

Just then, a hearty laugh rang out from the high platform. Gao Yang and the others turned to look and saw a tall, burly man with dark blue skin walking slowly towards them.

Beside the big man, there were two men and one woman, a total of three people traveling with him.

The burly man walked to the stone table, sat down next to Boqi, and looked at Gao Yang with a smile, saying, "I heard that the association has a new member. I suppose this must be the brother. My name is Tu Jiu. May I ask how I should address you, brother?"

Gao Yang looked at Tu Jiu and calmly said, "My name is Gao Yang. Was I introduced to the association by Brother Shengxin? This is the first time I've met Senior Tu Jiu."

“The last time we met at Zongwang, the four of us couldn’t make it due to other commitments. Now that we see him, Brother Gao Yang is quite remarkable,” Tu Jiu said with a smile.

Immediately afterwards, the three people beside him also got to know Gao Yang one by one.

The slender man was named Jin Chaosheng, the tall man was named Zhao Zhongguang, and the woman named 'Blue Butterfly' was sitting next to Ji Qiongyu, talking quietly with her.

Following the arrival of Tu Jiu and his group of four, a few minutes later, Qin Yinghui and her husband, the sorcerer Roger, the dwarf blacksmith Caesar, and the elf Elvie also arrived.

At this point, all sixteen members of the Immortal Association had arrived.

When Baruch saw that everyone had arrived, he snapped his fingers twice, summoning an array behind him to open. One after another, puppet servants emerged from the array, each carrying a variety of fine wines and delicacies.

As the long table was gradually filled with fine wine and delicacies, Baruch smiled and said, "As is customary at our gatherings, let's relax first."

Everyone was used to this kind of scene, and even Gao Yang didn't think there was anything wrong with it. When people get together, they can't just sit and chat.

Furthermore, those who can sit here are all among the most legendary figures, each with extensive knowledge and considerable wealth, and are already accustomed to all kinds of banquets.

Under Baruch's direction, the atmosphere at the long table quickly became lively.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Tu Jiu raised his wine glass and clinked it against Gao Yang's. Then he said with great regret, "Last time when Brother Gao joined the association, we couldn't get away and missed out on the good stuff he had."

"I wonder if Brother Gao still has any of those Life Essence Crystals in his possession this time?"

Gao Yang drank the wine in his cup, put the cup on the table, looked at Tu Jiu and said with a smile, "To be honest, Brother Tu, I still have some Life Essence Crystals, but they have many uses."

However, if Brother Tu or any of you need anything, we can still spare some.

"Haha, with Brother Gao's words, I'm relieved. Come on, let's drink!" Upon receiving Gao Yang's affirmative reply, Tu Jiu happily raised his glass again.

Just as Gao Yang was about to take the wine bottle to pour some wine, Zhu Qing preemptively filled his glass.

Tu Jiu's eyes widened, his initial surprise turning into admiration. Although he didn't know what had happened, Zhu Qing's actions alone demonstrated that their relationship was extraordinary. A full two hours passed before the Immortal Association's gathering finally came to an end.

Baruch snapped his fingers again, clearing the somewhat messy desk, and then said:

"At our last meeting, Boqi and my needs were met. Qinying and Huiming still require treasures that nurture life. Zhuqing needs 'Divine Fragment - Fire', Gaoyang needs information about the Evil God - Lord of Paleness, as well as treasures that can accelerate the comprehension of the rules of slaughter. Meteor Saint Heart needs a complete Flame Demon Life Core with the Flame Demon Greatsword."

As for Tu Jiu and the others, since you didn't participate last time, your needs haven't been updated. Have your needs been updated now?

After Baruch finished speaking, everyone's eyes lit up slightly.

This is the first part of the gathering, and also the part that everyone is most concerned about.

The demands raised at the end of the last meeting are undoubtedly their biggest concerns, and if they can be resolved, it will be excellent news for everyone present.

Baruch looked at Pochi. Among the people present, Pochi, as a God Hunter, had traveled through many crystal walls and his knowledge was probably the most extensive. Moreover, he possessed methods that others did not have.

Poch shrugged and said, "I've been tracking the Astral Ant Queen, as provided by the Sacred Heart, and haven't paid attention to anything else."

Baruch nodded, then looked at Tu Jiu, who was leaning back in his chair. Seeing this, Tu Jiu shook his head and said, "Our operation just ended not long ago, and we haven't had time to search for those treasures."

However, I do have something that can accelerate the comprehension of the rules of killing.

As Tu Jiu spoke, he took out a square seal from his backpack and placed it on the table.

Gao Yang's gaze fell on the seal, his eyes filled with inquiry.

Tu Jiu explained, "This is a killing seal. It has been used by eight different owners. The method of using it is very simple. After your mental will enters the seal, you can communicate with the previous eight owners in turn, thereby improving your understanding of the rules of killing."

However, since I did not comprehend the rules of killing, this seal had no effect on me.

"Brother Gao Yang, if you need it, please take it."

Gao Yang reached out and picked up the Killing Seal on the table. He entered it with his consciousness. In a light red mist, eight figures were arranged in a staircase shape from left to right. The figure on the left was only one zhang long, but the figure on the far right was a hundred zhang long.

The taller the figure, the more terrifying the murderous aura it exudes.

With just one glance, Gao Yang roughly determined that the first four figures were no longer useful to him, but the last four figures were still useful.

Setting down the seal, Gao Yang looked at Tu Jiu and said, "Brother Tu, this seal meets my requirements. I wonder what Brother Tu needs for the transaction?"

Tu Jiu smiled and said, "Brother Gao, don't you have the Crystal of Life Origin? You can use it to make the trade. However, if you have the seed of the World-Burning Flame, that would be even better."

The spark that ignites a world-destroying blaze?
Gao Yang shook his head. Just hearing the name of this thing made him realize how powerful it was, but unfortunately, he had never heard of it before.

“Let’s trade using the crystallized essence of life,” Gao Yang said, turning to look at Baruch.

Upon seeing this, Baruch said, "Gao Yang's Life Essence Crystals are quite effective. If we were to trade, four to six Life Essence Crystals would suffice. My estimate is five Life Essence Crystals."

Gao Yang nodded, then waved his hand, and five crystals of life essence slowly flew towards Tu Jiu.

Tu Jiu's spirits lifted, and with a wave of his hand, he took all six Life Essence Crystals into his hand. Then, he directly refined one of them.

A minute later, Tu Jiu opened his eyes, his eyes filled with amazement: "It really is a good thing."

He looked at Gao Yang and said, "Brother Gao, if you have any more, please don't forget your older brother in the future."

Gao Yang had already put away the Killing Seal and nodded upon seeing this.

With the transaction complete, Baruch continued, "What about the others? Do they need anything?"

After Baruch finished speaking, a clear, melodious sound, like pearls falling onto a jade plate or the tinkling of spring water, slowly rang out: "If it is the Heart of the Flame Demon, I happen to have one here."

Everyone turned to look, and what came into view was a stunningly beautiful face that could express both joy and anger; it was none other than the elf Elvie.

Seeing everyone looking at her, Elvie's expression didn't change at all. She simply stretched out her slender hand, and a flash of light appeared, followed by a burst of heat that exploded from her palm.

The heatwave was intense, threatening to set the world ablaze.

What followed was the thunderous pounding of a heartbeat.

All of this was caused by a single, fist-sized, bright red heart.

“The Heart of the Flame Demon, and the Flame Demon Greatsword.” Elvie said, and a dark red greatsword nearly two meters long appeared behind her.

"Haha, beautiful Elvie, you are truly beautiful inside and out. As long as I get the Flame Demon's Heart and the Flame Demon Greatsword, I would be willing to stay with you for ten or a hundred years!" Fallen Saint Heart remained unrestrained.

Upon hearing this, Elvie's beautiful brows furrowed. Then, she flipped her hand, and the Flame Demon Heart and the greatsword left two afterimages in the air as they crashed towards the Fallen Saint Heart.

Boom!
A visible shockwave spread out, and Meteor Saint Heart's head tilted back heavily. He then smiled and removed the Flame Demon Heart from his face, holding it in his hand.

Baruch glanced at him, then looked at Elvie and asked, "Is there anything Elvie needs?"

Elvie shook her head slightly, indicating that she had no needs at the moment.

Seeing this, Baruch continued, "Alright, in this transaction, Meteorite Saint Heart owes Elvie a favor. Next time, if Elvie has any reasonable requests, Meteorite Saint Heart, you need to do your best to fulfill them."

"no problem."

Meteor Saint Heart accepted the items and patted his chest as a guarantee.

Next, the party proceeded step by step.

Several hours later, all the procedures for the party had been completed.

Baruch paused for a moment before looking at everyone and saying under their expectant gazes, "Now, the next step is the final part of this gathering."

"Have we finally arrived?" Pochi's eyes flashed with a sharp light. "I've been waiting for this for a long time."

"Who isn't?" Tu Jiu said with a smile.

Gao Yang was somewhat curious; this link seemed very important.

After they finished speaking, Baruch said, "After more than 30 years of information gathering, I have been able to confirm that at the center of this nightmare abyss, there exists a deity, a chaotic faction deity of medium divine power, the god of conspiracy and lies - Lira Zorn."

This gathering is for the purpose of hunting down this mid-level deity.

(End of this chapter)