When Cauldron Spirit entered the lake, Han Shuo was a little nervous. Then, he received a message from Cauldron Spirit, "Master, don't worry. I'm fine!"
Han Shuo was relieved after hearing Cauldron Spirit's reassurance.
As soon as Cauldron Spirit entered the lake, Han Shuo could clearly see the situation at the bottom of the lake through Cauldron Spirit. After descending for a while, Han Shuo arrived at the bottom of the lake.
A dozen or so jet-black specks of light were constantly emitting faint light at the bottom of the lake. Cauldron Spirit circled around the bottom of the lake and arrived at the first jet-black speck.
A jet-black spike over a meter long was quietly lying at the bottom of the lake. The jet-black spike looked extremely sharp and appeared to be the fang of a large magical beast. When Cauldron Spirit approached the spike, it transmitted to Han Shuo, "Master, this fang seems to be the main cause of the strong corrosive power of the lake water. The water near the fang is even more corrosive!"
"Collect!" Han Shuo straightforwardly commanded.
Cauldron Spirit acted according to Han Shuo's instructions. It hooked itself onto the fang. Light flashed from Cauldron Spirit's body and the meter-long fang vanished into Cauldron Spirit. Cauldron Spirit rapidly moved towards another location that was emitting a faint black glow. Another fang was picked up by Cauldron Spirit.
After circling around the bottom of the lake, there were no longer any jet-black specks of light at the bottom of the lake. The lake water seemed to have suddenly become a little clearer.
"There's nothing left!" Cauldron Spirit transmitted.
"That's enough. Come up," Han Shuo instructed.
Cauldron Spirit carried the seventeen fangs and slowly floated up to the surface. After collecting the fangs, the Cauldron of Myriad Demon slightly enlarged. By the time it emerged from the lake, it was at least dozens of times larger than before.
Clang …
The Cauldron of Myriad Demon poured out a total of seventeen fangs. The fangs collided with each other and emitted crisp metallic sounds.
The seventeen sharp fangs were placed in front of Han Shuo. The shortest was one meter and the longest was one and a half meters. Every one of them was jet-black and glistening. Taking out an ordinary long sword, Han Shuo slashed down. With a "clang" sound, the long sword shattered, but the fang didn't even have a dent!
Although the longsword was ordinary, the strength of Han Shuo's slash was extremely fast. Even the longsword was broken into seven or eight pieces, but the fangs were safe and sound. This made Han Shuo immediately realize that the fangs were very strong.
"Eh?" Han Shuo cried out in surprise. Not only did he discover that the fangs were extremely sharp, but he also sensed an oppressive chill. Standing next to the seventeen fangs, he felt as though he was standing in a cave of ice.
Even with Han Shuo's abnormal adaptability to the environment, he still felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave. This was sufficient proof that the fangs were indeed bone-chilling!
Cauldron Spirit placed the items in front of Han Shuo and returned to Han Shuo's body of its own accord. It transmitted to him, "The seventeen fangs are bone-chilling and possess terrifying corrosive power. They can be refined into a demonic weapon!"
Han Shuo nodded. His face was filled with a dazzling smile as he softly said, "Hehe, my luck is indeed good. But it's all thanks to you. I believe that there will be people who are curious about the lake, but none of them would dare to explore it with their own flesh and blood. Besides, most divine weapons in this universe can't be withdrawn and released at will. Even if they know that there are treasures down there, they can't do anything about it! "
"There are changes in the lake!" Cauldron Spirit reminded.
Han Shuo picked up the seventeen fangs with a longsword and stored them into his space ring. Then, he turned his attention to the lake in front of him.
After losing the seventeen fangs, the lake was no longer overflowing with cold air. Moreover, the jet-black water of the lake seemed to be gradually clearing up. Judging from the changes in the lake's water, the seventeen fangs were indeed the cause of the lake's abnormality. This made Han Shuo very excited. He did not expect that he would reap such a great harvest on this trip.
After narrowly escaping death, not only did Han Shuo's avatar of destruction make a breakthrough to midgodhood, his main body, Invincible Omen Body, had also officially cultivated to the second stage without Cauldron Spirit's help. Han Shuo's main body, Invincible Omen Body, had officially cultivated to the second stage without the help of Cauldron Spirit. And now that he had obtained the seventeen bizarre fangs that could be used to refine demonic weapons, Han Shuo had truly reaped a bountiful harvest.
Han Shuo used his demon generals to scout the surroundings. He still did not discover a single godhunter or divine guards from the three cities. Seeing that there was nothing else in the Godhunter Valley that could attract his attention, Han Shuo decided to return to Skyorchid Fort which was under the jurisdiction of the City of Shadows.
…
Three days after Han Shuo left, the lake had lost the seventeen fangs. Under the scorching sun, the special composition of the lake turned into wisps of light smoke and dissipated. After a few more days, the lake was no longer as dark as it used to be. It was no longer as cold as it used to be. It had become an ordinary lake, and the water was still very clear.
A group of people stealthily came to the side of the lake. One of them was constantly whistling like an owl, as though he was transmitting some sort of message.
After a long while, that person asked curiously, "Where are those godhunters? Why aren't there any responses?"
"It's a little strange today. We didn't encounter any interrogations along the way. We arrived here so easily. This is totally different from usual!" another person softly cried out.
"Whatever, let's get the item first!" another person took out an enormous metal bucket and walked towards the lake with it.
"Ahhh!" he immediately let out a shriek. He seemed extremely shocked.
"What's wrong?" the others were startled and hastily asked.
"The lake, how did the lake turn into this?" the person who screamed pointed at the deep lake in front of him. His face was filled with shock.
When the few people got closer to take a look, they saw that the previously dark and cold lake water had turned clear and transparent. In this quiet mountain, Tanai appeared to be very romantic.
However, it was obvious that they didn't like this elegant scenery.
Each of them casually took out a magical beast that looked like a small squirrel and used a spear to lift it into the water. The small squirrel-like magical beast flopped in the water, showing no signs of dissolving.
"How could this be?" he put on a stunned face and said, "This is bad. I don't know how to explain this to Master!"
"Something has happened to those godhunters. Not a single one of them is inside!" one of the people who had entered the cave ahead of time to investigate the lake cried out in a deep voice.
"We shouldn't stay here for long. Let's leave as soon as possible lest we get into trouble!" The person casually tossed the small squirrel in his hand away, turned around, and left. The others also knew that this place was no longer safe and secluded. They wanted to leave this place before anyone else came.
… …
* * * Hushveil City, inside a secret chamber in Godswamp Pharmacy.
Hassling wore a gloomy face as he listened to the description of the person in the magical mirror. After a long while, he asked, "Not a single godhunter has disappeared?"
"Yes, Master!" the person who was holding a bucket of water replied respectfully from the mirror.
Hassling bunched his brows and rubbed his glabella in a rather troubled manner. He lowered his head and asked, "Even if all the godhunters have been killed, how did the lake become like that?"
"I don't know. When we went there, it was already like that!" Hassling answered straightforwardly.
After keeping silent for a moment, Hassling raised his head solemnly and said, "From this moment onwards, do not contact those godhunters. Cut off all contact with them. Erase all traces of our relationship with them!"
"Understood, Master!" Hassling replied curtly.
After cutting off the connection with his mirror image, Hassling got up and left the secret room. He walked out of the potion shop and headed towards Eugene's house.
"Mister Hassling, our Lord has not returned to Hushveil City yet. My apologies," the guard at the door said in a courteous manner. He recognized Hassling.
"When Eugene returns to the city, please tell him that I am looking for him!" Hassling instructed the guard smilingly before he left.
What in the world happened? That godhunter leader is so terrifying. How could something like that happen in the valley? Hassling couldn't figure out what happened in the valley. He also didn't know that Han Shuo had figured out that he was colluding with the godhunters.
… …
* * * Skyorchid Fort * *
Han Shuo arrived at the gate of the Fort and immediately asked the divine guard, "Are Lord Aobashi and Lord Erebus in the Fort?"
The divine guard, who recognized Han Shuo, shook his head and replied, "The two Lords have not returned to the Fort since they left with you. I thought that they were with you. Is that not the case?"
"How long has it been since we left the Fort?" Han Shuo's heart turned cold and he softly cried out.
"About two months!" the divine guard was rather puzzled as to why Han Shuo would ask such a retarded question.
It took Han Shuo more than a month to return to Skyorchid Fort. They spent two to three days outside the valley to figure out the situation. In other words, it took them about fifteen to sixteen days to fuse with that energy.
Han Shuo knew that every time he made a breakthrough in demonic arts or had an epiphany of his avatars, time would pass without him noticing. Han Shuo bunched his brows and pondered for a moment. He was certain that Aobashi and the others did not return to Skyorchid Fort while he was fighting against that energy. It was very likely that they were searching for the godhunters.
"If Lord Aobashi and Lord Erebus did not return to the Fort, did they send any message back?" asked Han Shuo.
The divine guard shook his head again.
Han Shuo sighed in his mind and helplessly entered Skyorchid Fort. After arriving at the room that Erebus had prepared for him, Han Shuo greeted the temporary person in charge of the Fort and told him to inform him as soon as he received any news from Aobashi and Erebus.
… …
Standing before the vast ocean, Aobashi, Erebus, Blightsoar, and Eugene sighed.
Aobashi shook her head and helplessly said, "Although we have killed quite a number of godhunters along the way, those three managed to escape. I wonder if our operation this time can be considered a success?"
"I guess so. At least we have never killed so many godhunters before. Moreover, we have found that godhunter's nest!" said Blightsoar in a deep voice after thinking for a moment.
"I wonder how Brian is doing. Sigh, if I had known it would turn out this way, I would have rather been killed by that energy!" Erebus' face was pale. His complexion was obviously not as good as Aobashi and the others. It seemed that he would need some time to recover.
Aobashi sighed as she looked at Angelina who was being carried by a divine guard not far away. She said, "Angelina hasn't woken up yet, and I don't know if Bryan can make it. This time, we are not a success at all! "
"Brovst and the other two have disappeared in this vast ocean. It is impossible for us to find them in this region. I think it is time for us to go back and report to our superiors!" Eugene of Hushveil City looked deeply at Andrina and hesitated for a moment before he said, "According to what you have said, that godhunter leader should know Andrina. This little girl is the key. If she wakes up and explains what happened that day, please inform Hushveil City!"
"We'll talk about it when the time comes!" It was obvious that Erebus wasn't very fond of talking to Eugene. Ever since he learned that Han Shuo had saved his life, Erebus had grown to hate Eugene, who had always disliked Han Shuo. His words were clearly insincere.
Eugene did not mind. He nodded and said in a deep voice, "Well then, I shall take my leave!"
Aobashi waved her hand and said in a lazy voice, "Have a safe journey!"
It was at this moment that an intense energy fluctuation suddenly appeared in the void above their heads. A blurry silhouette gradually appeared in the void. It appeared to be a graceful woman. She wore a long white robe that completely covered her body but her facial features remained blurry.
The bizarre energy fluctuation suddenly enveloped the entire region. All living beings within a radius of several hundred miles could sense that this energy was definitely not something that a mortal god could contend against.
The faces of Aobashi and the others jolted. They raised their heads and looked at the silhouette that appeared in the void. They suddenly realized that even their will to resist had vanished. Although the divine energies in their bodies were still present, they had no intention of resisting. It was as though they were willing to commit suicide before that woman's words!
This feeling of helplessness filled them with fear. They widened their eyes and looked at the blurry silhouette of the woman in the void. None of them could say a word.
"I'm here to bring Andrina home. I'm her mother!" A clear and melodious voice sounded. Andrina's petite body slowly rose into the air. The divine guard who was carrying Andrina looked on helplessly as Andrina's body flew higher and higher. She had no intention of stopping her.
Andrina flew further and further away under the guidance of a bizarre energy. As her petite body gradually became blurry, the woman in the void said softly, "Please tell Brian that I thank him for taking care of Andrina all these days!"
As soon as she finished speaking, a strange light flashed in midair. Andrina and the woman's silhouette suddenly disappeared without a trace.
In an instant, the energy that had enveloped the entire space vanished. Everyone immediately returned to normal. Their faces were extremely ugly.
"Who is that woman? Why can't I have any desire to let go of my divine energy in front of her?! " Eugene asked in a low voice. He had never expected that he would one day feel so powerless and frustrated when facing an illusory figure in midair.
Aobashi put on a bitter smile and said, "Why do I feel that this woman is even more terrifying than that godhunter leader? Although I would surely die before that godhunter leader, at least I still have the desire to fight to the death. But facing her, even if she tells me to kill myself, I will do it without the slightest hesitation. She's too terrifying! "
"She said that she's Andrina's mother. In that case, Andrina should be fine. I just don't know how to explain this to Brian!" Erebus sighed. He had yet to recover from his shock.
"He's already dead. What else is there to explain?" Eugene softly muttered.
"Shut up!" Erebus glared at Eugene. Aobashi and Blightsoar also glared at him with cold, unfriendly gazes. It was as though the three of them would join forces to kill him if he disagreed with them. The atmosphere suddenly turned tense. The divine guards in the distance became vigilant.
"It's time for me to return. See you all!" Eugene obviously knew that he wasn't welcome. He raised his head and gazed at the figure that had long vanished. He thought to himself, Who exactly is that woman? Why is she so terrifying?
Soon after, Eugene left. Blightsoar thought for a moment before he put on a bitter smile and said, "I have seen too many strange things this time. You two, I will have to report to Mirage City immediately!" Blightsoar was very puzzled about this operation. Many things that happened along the way had exceeded his expectations. He was having a headache about how to explain this to the City Lord of Mirage City.
"Let's meet again when we have time. If you ever come to the City of Shadows, I will treat you to a drink!" Erebus had a pretty good impression of Blightsoar.
"No problem!" Blightsoar laughed heartily. Then, his expression turned gloomy and he said, "If you see Brian, please send him my regards. If you all have time to come to Mirage City, I will also warmly welcome you!" Upon finishing those words, Blightsoar shook his head, sighed, and left with the divine guards of Mirage City.
"Should we return to that valley? Brian might still be there! "after Blightsoar and his divine guards left, Erebus hesitated for a moment before he asked Aobashi in a low voice.
"If Brian is fine, he wouldn't still be in the valley!" Aobashi glared at Erebus and said, "Do you really think that he is dead?"
Erebus shrunk his head in fear after being glared at by Aobashi. He helplessly sighed and said, "That energy is very peculiar. When it entered my body, it severely damaged my divine body but I couldn't do anything about it! Brian's chances of survival are slim! " Whenever Erebus heard someone mention that Han Shuo was going to die, he would immediately fly into a rage. But deep in his heart, he did not think that Han Shuo could survive.
"Brian was full of energy when he drove us away. He is not as useless as you. I think he will be fine!" Aobashi groaned and said, "I have not known him for long but I trust him more than you do. I think he will be fine! That youngster said some nasty things when he drove me away. I have yet to settle the score with him. How can he die?! "
"Alright, I'm not going back!" Erebus was very afraid of Aobashi. He waved his hand and instructed one of his divine guards, "Go back and check out the situation in the valley. If there are any godhunters, report back immediately!" Erebus winked when he said those words. It was obvious that he was implying something.
That divine guard was Erebus' trusted aide. He immediately nodded and replied, "Rest assured, My Lord, I know what to do!" Isn't it just searching for Brian's body? Divine guards are no fools, of course they can handle such a trivial matter.
"Go!" Erebus waved his hand and said to Aobashi, "Can we go back now?"
"Let's go!" Aobashi sighed in her heart. She did not say much about Erebus's actions. Even if Erebus didn't do so, she would have sent a squad of divine guards back to the valley to check on the situation. If Han Shuo was really killed, at the very least, they would have to bring his body back to the City Lord and give him an explanation.
… …
"My Lords, you have finally returned!" The divine guard at the entrance of Skyorchid Fort respectfully saluted before he put on a bitter smile and said, "Lord Brian has been waiting for you for more than ten days. If you had not returned, he would have left the City to look for you!"
"Wha, what?!" Erebus cried out in surprise. He hastily asked, "What did you just say? Say it again! "
"I said, welcome back to the City, my Lords!" The divine guard was startled. He had never seen Erebus making such a big fuss. He was extremely uncomfortable and wondered if he had said something wrong.
"Not that, but the one after that!" Erebus shouted again. This time, there was a hint of joy on his face.
"Lord Brian has been waiting for more than ten days!" the divine guard thought to himself. He wondered if something had happened between Erebus and Lord Brian.
"Haha, that's it!" Erebus laughed heartily. He was so happy that he did not resemble the solemn Chief of the Third Corps at all. He smilingly said to Aobashi whose face had suddenly turned relaxed, "See, I told you that youngster is blessed with a long life. How could anything happen to him?"
Aobashi's mood was lifted when she heard that Han Shuo was fine. She glared at Erebus and reprimanded, "Who was the one who didn't trust him? Hmph, you even sent your men to collect his corpse. Do you really think I don't know what you're up to?"
"It's alright, it's alright!" Erebus laughed heartily. He walked over and patted the divine guard's shoulder. He smilingly said, "Well done, well done!"
The divine guard was stunned. He stood there in a daze and did not know what was going on. He thought to himself, Could it be that even Lord Erebus has noticed my hard work recently? Haha, I've finally made it. I don't have to guard the gate anymore!
… …
Han Shuo had been waiting in Skyorchid Fort for more than a dozen days. Just as he was about to give up waiting for news and head out to investigate, he suddenly received news that Aobashi had returned.
Han Shuo was overjoyed. He immediately flew out from the room Erebus had arranged for him. Ignoring the astonished gazes of the gods in Skyorchid Fort, he flew straight to the intersection.
Han Shuo took a careful look but did not see Andrina. His heart sank and his face turned gloomy.
Erebus and Aobashi were overjoyed. They encountered Han Shuo on the road. The two were startled to see Han Shuo's appearance. They thought that Han Shuo had not fully recovered from his injuries. Erebus was the first to rush to Han Shuo's side and asked in a concerned manner, "Brian, what's wrong? Have you not fully recovered from your injuries?"
Han Shuo did not answer Erebus. He asked Aobashi in a deep voice, "Where's Andrina? Why is she nowhere to be seen after the two of you have returned? What did you promise me when I handed Andrina over to you? Where is she? "Han Shuo's tone turned a little agitated.
Aobashi stared blankly for a moment before she realized what Han Shuo meant. She cried out, "Don't worry. Andrina will be fine. She has just been taken away by her mother!"
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