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Lin Jiu's appearance was completely outside of Chen Guan's plan.

Chen Guan's mind raced. Lin Jiu showed no hostility, instead acting like a spectator, which meant that he wouldn't interfere with his plans, at least for the time being.

"That person...it's Lin Jiu!" Long Ao recognized Lin Jiu as well, his voice filled with wariness: "What does he want?"

"Watching the show." Chen Guan gave the most direct answer. He felt that although Lin Jiu was a bit mysterious, he was somewhat of a fun-loving person.

Since the other party wants to see it, let them see it; my plans will not be affected.

Who exactly is this Lin Jiu? He doesn't seem like a disposable character at all.

[Gold-rimmed glasses, a suit and tie—this setup makes him look like the final boss; he appears refined and cultured, but he's the most ruthless fighter.]

[No way, Coffin Bro and Ao Bro are already having it tough enough.]

I don't think he meant any harm; it didn't seem like he was provoking me.

The comments section was filled with various speculations, and Chen Guan's calmness restored Long Ao's composure as well. He stopped paying attention to Lin Jiu and instead focused his attention back on the warehouse.

Inside the warehouse, the venomous snake was nearly driven mad.

He immediately contacted his superior and reported everything that had happened in the most terrified tone.

There was a long silence on the other end of the phone, then a cold voice came through.

"Keep an eye on that box and don't let anyone near it. I'll send someone over right away."

He is Tanlang, one of the protectors under the Blood Slaughter Cult Leader.

After hanging up the communication, Viper breathed a slight sigh of relief, but looking at the box that was quietly floating in the center of the warehouse, emitting an ominous red light, his heart jumped into his throat again.

He dared not approach, and could only order his remaining men to surround them from a distance, forming an encirclement.

Everyone was on edge, fearing they would become the next victim.

Time passed second by second, each second feeling like an eternity.

About ten minutes later, a screeching sound of brakes came from outside the warehouse.

A black SUV stopped at the warehouse entrance, the door opened, and a powerful-looking man rushed out.

A burly man wearing a black trench coat and a half-metal mask walked in.

"Guardian!" Upon seeing the newcomer, the venomous snake scrambled forward to greet him.

The newcomer was none other than Greedy Wolf, one of the four protectors under the Blood Slaughter Cult Leader.

Greedy Wolf ignored the venomous snake; his gaze was fixed on the black box on the ground.

"What's going on?" His voice was rough and quite unpleasant.

"I...we don't know either. This box just suddenly appeared by itself, and then..." Viper explained incoherently, repeating what he had just said on the phone.

Greedy Wolf snorted coldly, releasing a mental pressure that immediately silenced the venomous snake, causing it to tremble violently.

The pressure from a seventh-tier expert was something a fifth-tier expert like him couldn't withstand.

Greedy Wolf slowly walked towards the black box, and he could feel the pure and powerful demonic energy inside.

It was indeed a priceless treasure, but its purity even surpassed that of the cult leader himself, which made him wary and also ignited a slight desire to possess it.

He's no good person, and he has no loyalty whatsoever.

He stopped three meters away from the box, not reaching out rashly.

He extended his right hand, which was gloved with a tactical glove, and a surge of dark red spiritual energy flowed from his palm, transforming into a tentacle that cautiously reached towards the black box.

On top of the container, Long Ao's heart leaped into his throat: "Won't he fall for it?"

"Don't rush," Chen Guan said calmly. "The bigger the fish, the more cautious it is; it needs some bait."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Guan quietly activated his spiritual power.

Inside the warehouse, Tanlang, who was focused on controlling his tentacles, suddenly caught a glimpse of a blurry figure flashing through the shadows on the second floor of the warehouse out of the corner of his eye.

The figure was carrying a coffin on its back.

It's that kid! He really is here!

Greedy Wolf felt a chill run down his spine. He had anticipated that this was a trap before he came, but he did not expect the other party to be so bold as to stay at the scene.

Chen Guan was very satisfied with the effect of his illusion.

The illusions he created had only one purpose: to create a sense of urgency.

Greedy Wolf was indeed anxious. He thought that Chen Guan wanted to wait for him to take the box and then launch an attack when he was most relaxed, or that he simply wanted to steal the box.

Several groups of people sent before died. This kid can't possibly be just an ordinary student. There must be a master behind him!

Can't wait any longer!

Greedy Wolf's eyes hardened, and he stopped probing. The spiritual power in his palm suddenly erupted, and the black and red energy tentacles instantly became thicker, like a giant python, coiling towards the black box on the ground.

He intended to use his seventh-tier strength to forcefully suppress this supreme treasure!

He bet right, and he bet wrong.

The gamble paid off; it truly was a treasure.

The mistake was that the owner of this treasure was someone he couldn't afford to offend.

The moment the tentacle touched the black box, a sudden change occurred.

hum!

A deep hum echoed throughout the warehouse.

The red light on the surface of the black box suddenly intensified, and the intricate patterns came to life, like a red-hot branding iron, exuding a destructive aura.

The energy tentacles of the Greedy Wolf enveloped the black box, evaporating in an instant like ice and snow meeting a raging fire.

"What!" Greedy Wolf was shocked.

The demonic power within him was a complex force he obtained through countless sacrifices, while the trace of Baal's aura leaking from the black box was the source, the king, and the supreme power of the demon god.

How can the power of servants contend with that of a demon god?

Greedy Wolf felt an irresistible suction force coming from the black box, and the demonic power within him instantly went out of control, surging uncontrollably towards the black box.

"No!"

Greedy Wolf let out a terrified roar. He tried to sever his connection with the black box, but found that the suction force had already locked onto his source through the tentacles from before.

His body began to swell, and beneath his skin, dark red lines darted about, as if countless worms were crawling inside his flesh.

"Guardian!" The venomous snake and the other followers were terrified and retreated step by step.

The scene before them was beyond their comprehension.

The invincible Greedy Wolf Protector in their eyes was now like a balloon about to burst.

"Run! Run!" Viper was the first to react, hissing as he turned around and scrambled toward the warehouse door.

However, it was too late.

On top of the container, Chen Guan grabbed Long Ao's arm and hurriedly retreated.

"He's going to explode."

Long Ao felt a chill run down his spine as he looked at the terrifying ball of flesh in the warehouse, which had swelled to three meters tall.

He never imagined that Chen Guan's plan would actually involve detonating a seventh-tier expert.

Has this world gone mad?!

A seventh-tier cultivator dies so easily; what tier was Chen Guan, exactly?!

A hundred meters away, Baihu pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses and a smile curved his lips.

"Interesting, it's Baal's power."

The next second, an extremely blinding white light shone in the warehouse.

Greedy Wolf's body reached its limit, and his eyes, distorted with fear, took one last look at the black box.

Then, all the power within him, along with his flesh, bones, and soul, transformed into the purest destruction.

Click.

A crack appeared on the half of the metal mask on Tanlang's face.