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Upon hearing this, Hawke's smile deepened, and a hint of approval appeared in his eyes, which gleamed with a dark light.

"Young man, you are much smarter than I thought."

He paced slowly, his boots making a crisp sound as they clattered on the cracked flagstones, echoing across the empty square.

The reason I'm waiting for you here is because I'm very interested in you.

Jun Heng raised an eyebrow slightly, but didn't speak. He just looked at him quietly, waiting for him to continue.

"You possess the same aura as me."

"Although we are not yet pure, we still crave power."

"so what?"

Upon hearing this, Jun Heng's voice remained calm.

"so."

Hawke took a step forward, the moonlight casting a long shadow behind him that made his rugged face appear unpredictable.

"Join us."

"If you're willing to become one of us, everything you want will be within your grasp."

"A stronger bloodline, more powerful abyssal equipment, a long lifespan, and even this Demon God's Ring."

Hawke's voice had a strange magic, as if it could bewitch people's minds.

Jun Heng's expression remained calm. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke.

"With just this little bit of leverage, you think you can make me betray my race? That seems a bit insufficient."

Upon hearing this, Hawke laughed instead of getting angry.

"Hehehe... Interesting, very interesting."

His laughter grew louder and more manic.

Wandering through the empty square, I startled a few crows that were roosting in the ruins.

"Over all these years, you are the most interesting human being I have ever met."

He stopped laughing and his gaze fell on Jun Heng, the dark light in his eyes growing even more intense.

"Since you have doubts about my sincerity, I might as well be frank with you."

The moment he finished speaking, Hawke's aura changed abruptly!

His once robust body began to twist and deform, and dark purple cracks appeared on the surface of his skin, as if something was about to break out of his body.

"Well!"

A painful groan escaped Hawke's throat.

His body began to swell rapidly, his clothes were torn to shreds, revealing a torso covered in dark purple scales.

His originally rugged face began to distort, his features shifted and reassembled, eventually transforming into a ferocious yet handsome face.

He was a man who looked to be in his early thirties, with a angular face and deep-set features.

Her long, silvery-white hair gleamed coldly in the moonlight, and two curved, dark purple horns extended from her forehead.

What's most striking about him are his eyes.

One was gold, the other purple, and their pupils burned with a captivating flame.

He slowly raised his right hand, which resembled a sharp claw, and a ball of dark purple energy appeared in his palm.

The energy condensed and took shape, transforming into a long sword with a ferocious appearance.

The sword was covered in abyssal runes, emanating a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine.

It's obvious at a glance that this is no ordinary product.

Besides the longsword, he was also wearing a set of dark purple armor.

The armor was a deep purple color, with two curved horns extending from the shoulder armor.

A fist-sized, dark purple crystal core was embedded in the center of the breastplate, and it seemed as if countless wronged souls were wailing inside.

Leg guards, combat boots, wrist guards... every piece of equipment exudes a platinum gold luster.

Clearly, this is a complete platinum-level set of equipment!

"How is it?"

"This is the power the abyss has bestowed upon me, comparable to the power I have cultivated for decades."

Lost spread his arms wide, as if displaying a work of art.

Jun Heng's gaze lingered on the platinum-grade equipment for a moment, his mind racing with calculations.

As expected, when Lost revealed his true form, all he could see was a series of question marks.

Moreover, the aura emanating from him did indeed make him feel a real threat.

After all, it's a platinum-level set, so it's still quite powerful even in the late game.

Especially since Lost's level is very high, this set of equipment is at the same level as him, and the added attributes could easily exceed 10,000.

It would certainly not be a wise move to confront them head-on now.

This might even cause the mission to fail, which would be a loss.

After thinking for a while, Jun Heng suddenly smiled, his voice carrying just the right amount of hesitation and probing.

"Seeing the real thing is far more enticing than words."

"But how do I know you're not just making empty promises?"

"After joining you, why should I believe you will keep your promises?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of a smile flashed in Lost's eyes, one gold and one purple.

He sheathed his longsword, crossed his arms, and looked at Jun Heng with great interest.

What kind of guarantee do you want?

Jun Heng pondered for a moment, his gaze falling on the Demon God Ring in his hand.

"First, that ring must be mine."

"Secondly, I need a set of equipment that is no less high quality than what you're wearing."

"Third, I need to know what kind of status and authority I can gain after joining you."

These three conditions sound reasonable.

It demonstrated both a desire for profit and a cautious attitude.

Lost's smile deepened after hearing this.

"All three conditions are reasonable."

"However, the Abyss treats every member equally."

"You have to give something to get something."

After listening to Lost's words, Jun Heng's face showed a perfectly timed look of contemplation.

He remained silent for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons, before slowly speaking.

"I understand that there's no such thing as a free lunch."

"Tell me, what do you need me to do?"

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Lost's eyes, one gold and one purple.

"Very good, I like smart people."

"Since you're so aware of this, I might as well speak frankly."

He paused, his gaze becoming deep, and his voice lowered slightly.

"Thirty miles north of Dawn City, there is a village called White Stone Village."

"There are about two hundred people living in that village. I need some things there. I need you to come with me to that village..."

"Leave them all alive."

Lost's lips curled into a cruel smile.

[Ding! Abyss quest triggered: Offer your soul!]

[Mission Objective: Go to White Stone Village, slaughter all the villagers, and offer your sacrifice to the Abyss.]

[Quest Rewards: Prerequisite: Demon God Ring (Gold Grade), Quest Completion Reward: Random Abyss Equipment (Platinum Grade), Abyss Reputation +100, Lost's Favorability +60]

[Punishment for failure: You will become an enemy of the Abyss, and Lost will personally hunt you down to the ends of the earth!]

Jun Heng looked at the task prompt that popped up in the system and sneered inwardly.

A village massacre?

That's a really ruthless move.

If he actually starts massacring the village, he will not only become a lackey of the Abyss, but will also be wanted by all the NPCs and players in Dawn City.

At that point, he will truly be trapped in the abyss, with no way back.

However, Jun Heng was not stupid. In the previous conversation, he knew that Lost's massacre of the village was for ulterior motives.

He immediately narrowed his eyes and asked without hesitation.