Master Changsheng

Chapter 126, Section 124: Ten Years [Please Subscribe and Vote]

Chris abruptly raised her head, without the slightest hesitation: "I will defeat them!"

On the bed, Ankai adopted a "you're the one who's thinking of me" posture: "Chris, give me some time..."

"Sir! I'm not afraid of competition!"

"I know you mean well, but I, Chris, am not afraid of these things. They're just fifth-tier professionals; it's not like I haven't killed them before!"

At this moment, Chris exuded a murderous aura, making her seem like a completely different person from the Chris of just moments before.

Seeing this, Ankai sat up straight. Although he was happy about Chris's choice, his expression still showed a regretful sigh...

Chris was taken aback when she saw this.

She subconsciously believed that Ankai was really doing it for her own good.

It wasn't that Chris was too stupid to be deceived by Ankai, but rather that Ankai, that scoundrel, acted too convincingly...

Besides making him stronger and able to sense enemies, his [meditation] also greatly enhances Ankai's performance...

This was something An Kai came up with through repeated experimentation in his acting career.

He discovered that as long as he activated meditation while acting, his chances of success would increase significantly…

And so, Chris, moved by Ankai's feigned concern, is now even more zealous and works even harder...

On the day.

Chris and Ankai parted ways.

She said she was going to the border to stop those fifth-tier professionals.

Ankai tried his best to dissuade her, but to no avail. Instead, it strengthened Chris's resolve to go there.

Chris said that she could sense from time to time that her true self was in the secret realm, facing a real life-or-death crisis.

She didn't want to wait a moment longer.

Upon learning from Ankai that the secret realm would open in a year, Chris left the castle without looking back.

Although she left, her relationship with An Kai was amicable.

This left Prince Wayne of the Kingdom of Shak and the fifth-tier [Assassin] Malken completely stunned.

In the past, when they heard that dog Nurnexius say that Ankai had sold them out, they would happily count the money for Ankai.

They all treated it as a joke, believing themselves to be highly intelligent and incapable of encountering such a situation...

Today, having witnessed Chris's departure firsthand, they truly understood what it meant to be "sold out and still help count the money..."

Ankai watched Chris leave with a look of grief and regret, until Chris disappeared from his sight, then he composed himself...

"Malken, has she left?"

Stunned, Malken nodded subconsciously…

An Kai's expression immediately changed, his eyes turning cold as he muttered, "Don't die too easily!"

Chris is now a ticking time bomb for him.

Unfortunately, Widow Wang was unwilling to help Ankai kill Chris, so Ankai had no choice but to sacrifice his beauty.

They lured Chris away.

Through spending time with Chris, Ankai came to a profound understanding of a principle.

No matter how clever your schemes are, in the end, you still need real strength.

If he were stronger than Chris, there would be no need to use other methods to control her...

Just like what the fifth-tier [Assassin] Malken said about drugging Chris, he was 100% sure of success, but what happened?

Chris didn't mention it when she left, as if she had forgotten that she had been drugged.

Relying on others and their schemes is not the true path; only by possessing great strength can one truly achieve greatness.

Just like Polpi and Reed, Ankai controlled them with his overwhelming strength, making them completely obedient.

Looking back, it was the submission of the fifth-tier [Assassin] Malken that caused Ankai's mindset to change somewhat.

After a battle of wits with Chris, Ankai realized what was truly important, and his mindset returned to normal...

The desert is about to descend into chaos, and to fish in troubled waters, one needs formidable strength.

There's that old bastard Donglin outside, who thinks he's outmaneuvered everyone and doesn't take the people of the desert seriously.

Ankai also needs strength; let's wait and see how he surprises Donglin...

Just like Donglin's ten-year plan, Ankai also planned to use ten years to improve his attributes and become a true fifth-tier powerhouse...

A fifth-tier powerhouse who doesn't need to rely too much on others!

"Let it be chaos, the better they all get their heads smashed!"

With a muttered word, Ankai glanced at the castle behind him and then beckoned Nurnexus, Wayne, and Malken to leave.

The three of them and the beast headed to the inner city of the House of Goodness, to a private courtyard belonging to Ankai.

There is a castle located underground.

And this is where Ankai secluded himself.

There is also a neighbor next to this courtyard.

It was none other than Hanks and Widow Wang.

Ankai had already established a cooperative relationship with Hanks and Widow Wang before, with Hanks providing him with the Philosopher's Stone and Widow Wang becoming his strategic partner.

Ankai promised them a future family of goodwill, granting them 20% control, and that he would do everything in his power to help Widow Wang with what she hadn't finished in the desert.

Although Widow Wang did not explain why she had been hiding in the desert under an assumed name, An Kai's words, "I'm doing everything I can to help her," touched her deeply.

She was someone who had witnessed An Kai's growth step by step. She didn't care about An Kai's other promises, but this one made Widow Wang's heart flutter.

An Kai's growth rate was unprecedented in Widow Wang's life, it was terrifying!

Just as Ankai said, isn't hiding in this desert in anonymity precisely for the sake of unfinished business?

Therefore, Widow Wang accepted Ankai's invitation, which was also an investment in Ankai's future.

An Kai was taken aback. He hadn't expected Widow Wang to be so agreeable. He had prepared several conditions but hadn't spoken up yet.

But this is also good, it saves us from making several promises...

...

On that day, Ankai moved out of the castle.

But the castle was not left idle.

The Reeds, the four men, and Polpi moved in here, treating it as the Lord's mansion of the House of Goodness.

Among them were 21 unfortunate members of the noble families of the seven kingdoms, who were also imprisoned here.

They need to take some special medicine made by Malken every two months, otherwise they will turn into a lump of mud.

Right now, Reed has just enough of these special drugs for a year.

An Kai only left a message about exchanging them for resources, but he didn't explain how it would work.

Ankai also gave Reed's group of four a chance: if they didn't want to be the city lords, they could leave, and he would even help speak up for Hanks.

To everyone's surprise, Reed and his three friends refused without even thinking about it.

The four of them were able to rise to the position of city lords based solely on their low-level cultivation in a virtuous family.

They knew very well that it wasn't earned through strength.

Rather, they chose the right path and followed the right people.

If I choose to leave this time, I will never have another opportunity like this in my life.

Furthermore, if they leave the House of Goodness or relinquish their position as city lords and cease enjoying Ankai's protection, how long could the four of them, with their first-tier strength, possibly survive in the desert?

It's worth noting that over the years, even the Desert Crocodile has grown to the ninth level of the first tier...

Therefore, Reed and his four companions chose to remain in the House of Goodness and, with the help of Ankai, continue to serve as lords of the city.

As for whether they would die? They didn't care.

People die every day in this desert, what is there to be afraid of?

As for the other deputy city lord, Polpi, Ankai was not so kind.

He didn't care whether he lived or died. He followed Reed's group of four to the castle simply because leaving would mean certain death...

Only by gritting his teeth and continuing to serve as the deputy city lord can he survive.

Knowing he might die, Polpi took extra care in torturing the twenty-one nobles' direct descendants.

Polpi had thought it through clearly; Ankai and Hanks and the others had all chosen to remain hidden.

It is easy to imagine the impact that Good Family is about to face.

After all, they were the true powerhouses of the desert…

An existence that even a fifth-tier professional can kill!

Such powerful individuals have chosen to hide themselves, and Polpi no longer harbors any illusions about his own survival.

So, after moving to the castle and realizing his role as cannon fodder, Polpi indulged himself to the fullest…

Enjoy these last moments…

His indulgence brought misery to the 21 direct descendants of the noble families…

...

Today marks the day the "Cage of the Dead" in the sealed desert, as revealed by an "insider," has been opened.

Along the borders of the seven kingdoms, bordering the desert, numerous professionals have gathered, awaiting the opening of the "Cage of the Dead" so they can enter with powerful members of their families or factions to search for the [Spirit Empowerment Realm]...

On the desolate border, numerous fifth-tier professionals, nearing the end of their lives, smiled, anticipating the opening of the "Cage of the Dead."

With numerous top associations on the mainland, such as the "Mage Association," "Warrior Association," and "Noble Management Association," attesting to the authenticity of the [Spirit Empowerment Secret Realm], its existence has been confirmed.

The sky was just beginning to lighten.

The "Cage of the Dead" formation, which encloses the desert, has appeared, with skeletal arms and skeletons visible within it.

They reeked of death, decay, and foul odor.

Especially for some fifth-tier professionals with limited lifespans, seeing this scene was as if they were seeing their own future.

His brows furrowed, clearly displeased.

Furthermore, some observant individuals noticed that the skeletons in the formation had undergone a change compared to before.

Within their white skeletal skulls, a uniform crimson energy body emerged, radiating a savage aura.

It was as if the desert dwellers of the past were standing before them.

This change has caused some well-intentioned individuals to back down...

However, at this very moment!

Suddenly, a series of mournful roars echoed from within the formation.

The skeletons slowly disappeared, filled with resentment in the eyes of the onlookers…

In an instant, the closed-off desert unfolded before their eyes.

A scorching heat hits you!

One after another, messages like "【Spirit Empowerment Realm】appears, charge!" appeared...

A surge of people arrived, as top noble families from the seven kingdoms stepped into this desert…

Following the sweltering heat, they headed towards the "Chaos City," "Desert Orcs," and the alternative "House of Goodness" territory marked on their map...

These maps also came from the hands of Donglin, the town of the dead…

With numerous fifth-tier forces from seven kingdoms entering the fray, these individuals will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the other three, or at least two, factions…

Coincidentally, these noble forces from the seven kingdoms, or even individuals at the fifth rank, had already assigned their destinations.

Each of the three factions has its own selections. Of course, the "Good House" does not have any fifth-tier professionals choosing it; it is mostly people from the factions of fifth-tier professionals who choose it and go there in advance to occupy a place.

They didn't care much about the dangers in the desert.

After all, they are all fifth-tier professionals, and there is no single individual among them.

Apart from the Good Family, each of the two other factions sent more than ten fifth-tier professionals.

The first purpose was to find information about the [Spirit Empowerment Secret Realm], and the second was to find a foothold for their own forces.

After all, imbuing something with spirit cannot be accomplished overnight.

...

The Town of the Dead.

Donglin, inside the castle, heard the message from the King of the Kingdom of Shak. With a smile on his face, he began his seclusion with peace of mind.

Just as he was preparing to go into seclusion, another inquiry came from the outside world: "Lord, Will-Bucklin is disobeying the call and is wandering the seven kingdoms at his own will. What should be done?"

The request outside the castle reminded Donglin of Will-Bucklin, the "wanderer" he had transformed through a blood sacrifice…

He was also the only guy whose beliefs were not completely rebuilt by him.

He still holds onto his own beliefs, and among all the skeletons in the entire town of the dead who have been granted immortality by Donglin, Will-Bucklin is unique…

Will Bucklin was also the only blood sacrifice spirit that had a chance to be successfully imbued with a spirit…

After a moment's thought, Donglin said, "Let him be."

He planned to make plans for Will-Bucklin's matter after he was released from quarantine; for now, he would leave it to him.

It's just a pseudo-Tier 5 blood sacrifice undead; it can't cause any real trouble...

The voice rang out inside the castle.

Silence returned.

At the same time, a small "cage of the dead" enveloped the castle where Donglin was in seclusion, and then, under Donglin's control, the castle slowly sank underground...

His seclusion has officially begun.

...

The desert, the address of the inner city of Chaos City.

The twelve fifth-tier professionals stood there, gazing blankly at the boundless, empty desert...

"What about Chaos City?"

"Where is the city lord who broke through to the Spirit Awakening stage in seclusion?"

"Is the map fake?"

"I've been scammed?!"

The twelve fifth-tier professionals from the seven kingdoms stood still, holding detailed maps identical to those of the others, looking somewhat bewildered.

After a moment, someone slowly spoke up: "How about... we go check on the desert orcs again?"

"I want to go to the Good House."

"I suggest we all act together..."

"Together? Ha! If we encounter the [Spirit Empowerment Realm], would you let me go first?"

"Alright, alright, everyone do as you please. I'm going to the desert orcs anyway!"

...

A gathering place for desert orcs.

There were also more than ten Tier 5 professionals standing here in a daze...

The desolate oasis, with only orcish excrement and some monster bones as proof of their existence...

"Where have those stupid orcs gone?!"

"I haven't settled accounts with them for killing my citizens of the Principality of Buklin yet!"

"Damn it! The map is fake?!"

"I think these damned orcs probably knew we were coming and ran away beforehand?"

"Run away?! Where could they run to?!"

"Sigh... I'm preparing to go to the House of Goodness..."

"I'm going to Chaos City..."

Just as the fifth-tier professionals heading to Chaos City were about to set off, a loud shout suddenly came from afar: "Chaos City has vanished!"

The newcomer was none other than a fifth-tier professional who had traveled from Chaos City to the orc settlement…

At this moment, the fifth-tier professionals in the orc settlement had a bad feeling...

With this premonition in mind, they led their clansmen and members of their faction silently toward the House of Goodness…

Along the way, many of the fifth-tier professionals had lost the high spirits they had displayed upon arrival…

...

The entrance to the House of Goodness.

Many fifth-tier professionals came here.

After a thorough investigation, they were dumbfounded…

(End of this chapter)