* * * Fort Lasberg. The Han family.
Han Shuo had not been away for long. After he returned, Fort Lasberg did not undergo any changes. Everything was the same as before. It was Han Shuo himself who had changed. When he left, he was alone. But when he returned, he was accompanied by the seductive Spider Goddess, Rose.
Rose was not fond of socializing with others. She had been following behind Han Shuo in silence. She did not show the slightest interest in the scenery or people around her. She did not speak a single word and was as silent as a rock.
Candide and the others were very busy working on Fort Lasberg. The few of them had experience in managing a city. They were all in high spirits after taking control of the fort. They used the energy crystals provided by Han Shuo to equip several energy towers and boundary towers on the city gates to strengthen the fort's overall defensive power.
After staying at the Han family for a while, Han Shuo saw that everything was on track. He brought Rose to the valley where the divine guards of the Fifth Corps were trained.
In Tanai, the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation was being operated by Cauldron Spirit. Chilling winds blew and killing intent soared into the sky. Rays of multicolored light interweaved within the formation. Mournful screams could be heard from the formation. The divine guards did not relax for even a moment under Cauldron Spirit's ruthless training.
Outside Tanai's Eight Desolation and Torment Formation, a dozen or so divine guards were sitting cross-legged. They all wore focused expressions. Strange lights would flash across their bodies from time to time. Their domains of divinity did not interfere with each other's business.
With just a glance, Han Shuo could tell that the dozen or so divine guards had gone through cruel training in the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation. Their willpower had been greatly improved and they had gained new insights into the energy they cultivated. In order to allow the divine guards to absorb all the insights they suddenly gained, Cauldron Spirit had driven them out of the Formation so that they could calm down and carefully comprehend the new insights they gained.
Gilbert was also among the divine guards. He was sitting cross-legged on a boulder with a solemn face. His usual impudence was gone from his face as he quietly comprehended the insights he gained from the Formation. Gilbert had just arrived on Elysium and had just reached early-stage lowgod of darkness. It was not surprising that Han Shuo could make a breakthrough under the training of the Formation.
Spider Goddess Lolth, who had been following behind Han Shuo without saying a word, was rather surprised when she arrived at the valley. Before she entered, she had noticed that the valley was covered with layers of barriers. It was not easy for those with low strength to discover the situation inside the valley. Lolth was even more surprised when she saw the scene inside the valley. She was very curious about the bizarre energy inside the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation. She carefully released a strand of her darkness divine energy to probe it. Immediately, she discovered that the aura inside the formation was somewhat similar to Han Shuo's.
Han Shuo turned his head to look at Rose behind him and smilingly asked, "What is it?"
"No, nothing!" Replied Rose in a fluster. She took another look at the surroundings and asked, "What is that place used for? I can sense your aura from inside! "
"Training!" Han Shuo pointed at the Formation and explained, "Those people are my Fifth Corps divine guards. Their strengths need to be improved. I need them to adapt to the harsh environment as quickly as possible. Therefore, I sent them to face the dangers inside!"
"They can be tempered inside?" Rose was rather astonished. She could sense the dangers inside but had no idea about some of the miraculous uses of the demonic formation.
Han Shuo put on a smile but did not answer. He started communicating with Cauldron Spirit.
"Master, those fellows are not bad. Most of them have mastered formations that work well with each other. Some of them have repeatedly made breakthroughs despite facing life-threatening dangers. It seems that their future achievements will not be low. The three of them, in particular, have made rapid progress. As expected of demonic arts cultivators! "
Han Shuo was rather delighted to hear those words from Cauldron Spirit. He was especially pleased to hear that Sanguinar, Bollands, and Gilbert had made rapid progress. In the future, Sanguinar, Gilbert, and Gilbert would be Han Shuo's trusted right and left arms. Only with the strength of the three would the Fifth Corps be able to establish a firm foothold in the City of Shadows.
The strength of the Fifth Corps would also mean that the Han family would be able to rid itself of its reputation as a weak merchant association. Han Shuo's valiant strength alone would be far from enough. The Han family must have as many experts as the House of Sainte and more highgods as possible. Moreover, Sanguinar, Bollands, Gilbert, and the others would be figures who could shoulder great responsibilities in the future. Naturally, Han Shuo hoped that they would grow as strong as possible.
"Continue to train them!" Han Shuo instructed the Cauldron Spirit. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Without the two of us presiding over the Formation, can that demon general refined from Eugene's divine soul be able to maintain the Formation's effectiveness?"
The Eight Desolation and Torment Formation would greatly benefit those lowgods and midgods. After testing the effectiveness of the Formation, Han Shuo felt that Statholme, Phoebe, Emily, and the others should enter the Formation to temper themselves. He believed that after staying in the Formation for a period of time, they would all reap great benefits.
However, it was impossible for Han Shuo and Cauldron Spirit to keep watch over the Formation all the time. Therefore, Han Shuo asked.
"The Formation's effectiveness will be greatly reduced if it only relies on that demon general," replied Cauldron Spirit. Replied the Cauldron Spirit. After taking a short pause, the Cauldron Spirit continued, "But for some low-level gods, a greatly weakened formation can still provide them with sufficient training. If Master wishes to train those from Profound Continent, the power of the formation is more than enough!"
Han Shuo immediately felt relieved after hearing Cauldron Spirit's words. He planned to have the members of the Han family enter the Formation one by one after the first batch of divine guards exited the Formation.
However, the City of Shadows was more than ten days away and it would be rather inconvenient to travel back and forth. Han Shuo began to consider dismantling everything in the Formation and finding a secluded gymnasium for the Han family in the City of Shadows as the new venue for the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation.
Time flew. Another half a year had passed in the blink of an eye.
Seeing that the deadline for the Seven Corps competition was drawing closer and closer, Han Shuo finally ordered Cauldron Spirit to suspend the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation and let all the divine guards out.
In just half a year, a few more divine guards had gained new insights into the energy they cultivated in. The dozens of divine guards stayed in the Formation for more than a year. During this period of time, they experienced all kinds of dangers at every second. When they exited the Formation, they wore grave, stern, and stern expressions. Their auras were calm and steady. They gave off the aura of iron and blood that had been through a long period of slaughter.
In just a little more than a year, the divine guards had undergone a complete transformation. Not only had their strengths improved tremendously, but their willpower had also become extremely tenacious. Now, no matter how great the danger they were facing, they would not give up easily. Even if they were standing before a highgod, they would not tremble.
After exiting the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation, the gazes in which these divine guards looked at Han Shuo were completely different. They no longer had the vigilance and suspicion in their eyes, but more sincere reverence and trust.
Previously, the divine guards did not believe that Han Shuo could lead them. However, Han Shuo's Eight Desolation and Torment Formation made them realize how extraordinary Han Shuo was. Even now, they still had no idea how the terrifying formations they had experienced were formed. The only thing they could be sure of was that those formations were deployed by Han Shuo.
That was enough to convince the divine guards and make them revere Han Shuo.
Those divine guards who had made breakthroughs in the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation were especially grateful to Han Shuo. The breakthroughs of gods on Elysium were usually accompanied by a long period of time. Only they knew how much they had benefited from their breakthrough under the pressure of the Formation.
After Gilbert woke up, he looked at Rose who was standing beside Han Shuo and asked, "Master, who is this white-haired woman? I don't think I've seen her before. Is she your new woman? "
A cold glint flashed across Rose's eyes. A strand of her long hair shot out like lightning at Gilbert. Before Gilbert could react, he was caught by the hair that seemed to be able to extend infinitely. He was thrown into the air. When he landed, Gilbert cried out in pain, "White-haired woman, what are you doing?!"
Strange lights flashed across the eyes of Sanguinar and Bollands. They looked at the apathetic Rose in astonishment. They immediately took note of this woman with outstanding looks and terrifying strength.
Sanguinar and Bollands were well aware of Gilbert's strength. When they saw that Rose seemed to be able to defeat Gilbert with just a strand of her hair, they knew that even if they were to fight Rose, they wouldn't have the slightest chance of winning. The two were puzzled as to why Han Shuo would suddenly have such an expert by his side.
"My hair is silver, not white," Rose looked at Gilbert coldly and said, "And I'm not his new woman!"
Gilbert stood up while cursing. He knew that he was no match for Rose. He groaned and said, "If you are not my master's new woman, then who are you?"
"Just like you, I am his slave," Rose hesitated for a moment before she shot a glance at the smiley Han Shuo and answered reluctantly.
"Oh …" Gilbert let out a strange cry and said loudly, "A slave, hehe … My master is truly blessed to have such a beautiful slave …" As he spoke, Gilbert winked at the divine guards. When the surrounding divine guards heard Gilbert's words, they put on dubious and odd expressions.
"You …" Rose could tell that there was a hidden meaning in Gilbert's words. She could more or less guess what the divine guards were thinking from their perverted expressions. She put on a stern face and was about to flip out again.
"That's enough!" Han Shuo softly shouted. He then said to the divine guards, "You all return to the City of Shadows first!"
"My Lord, aren't you returning with us?" Barnard had gradually acknowledged Han Shuo's identity after spending a year in the City of Shadows. Barnard had gone through many trials and tribulations over the past year. His strength had improved tremendously and he had started to respect Han Shuo.
"I still have some matters to attend to and will be returning soon. Right, you will lead the team for the time being!" Han Shuo nodded.
"Yes, my Lord!" Barnard bowed and replied. Then, he led the divine guards who were looking at the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation reluctantly. To them, the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation that was filled with dangers had become the most important memory of their lives. They were very mindful of what they had experienced in the Formation.
After the divine guards left, Han Shuo turned to Sanguinar, Bollands, and Gilbert and instructed, "Let's dismantle this place. Leave nothing behind! After we return to the Han Family, we will restore the Formation to its original state! "
Sanguinar, Bollands, and Gilbert were Han Shuo's most trusted subordinates. The three had some understanding of the demonic arts that Han Shuo cultivated in. Therefore, it was only natural that they would help in dismantling the Formation.
After hearing Han Shuo's instructions, Sanguinar and the other two immediately followed Han Shuo's instructions and began to dismantle the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation in full swing. They did not miss a single stone pillar or rock. They even carefully dug out many special materials for fear that they would be difficult to restore in the future if they were damaged.
After everything was in place, Han Shuo and the others proceeded to erase all traces of Tanai. After making sure that there were no traces of him in the valley, Han Shuo instructed Sanguinar and the other two, "You all return to the City of Shadows first. I will be back before the competition of the Seven Corps begins!"
"Master, where are you going?" "Master, where are you going?" Asked Sanguinar and Gilbert at the same time. Bollands remained silent but his eyes were filled with hope.
"I have to deal with some hidden dangers. It will be inconvenient to bring the three of you along. I will only be able to bring you into the tiger's den and dragon's den without any worries when you have the strength to hunt highgods!" Han Shuo declined smilingly.
The three were rather disheartened by Han Shuo's words. However, the truth was right there. Although the three were helpless, they had no choice but to follow Han Shuo's instructions and return to the City of Shadows after the divine guards.
Han Shuo did not return to the City of Shadows. Instead, he headed towards Hushveil City alone with Rose.
"What are you doing?" Asked Rose when she saw that Han Shuo was not heading towards the City of Shadows. Her clear and cold eyes were filled with puzzlement.
"I'm taking you to kill some people!" Han Shuo turned around and grinned. He said, "We are going to Hushveil City to eliminate a few enemies who are threatening my family clan!"
Ever since Aobashi and Erebus informed Han Shuo of Avery's whereabouts, Han Shuo had made up his mind to eliminate Avery. Especially when Han Shuo learned that Han Shuo was with Hassling, Han Shuo's desire to eliminate the two grew even stronger.
Just as Aobashi and Erebus had said, Avery and Hassling had made it clear that they would not let him and the Han family off. The two possessed extraordinary strength and Hassling controlled the enormous Godswamp Pharmacy. With such a huge threat lurking in the dark, Han Shuo felt as though there was a fishbone stuck in his throat. He wasn't afraid that Avery and Hassling would attack him, but if the two were to deliberately target the Han family, Han Shuo couldn't possibly protect everyone.
Under such circumstances, the most appropriate method was to eliminate these two hidden dangers before the two of them made their move!
And right now, Han Shuo indeed possessed the strength to do so!
Both Hassling and Avery resided in Hushveil City. Hassling was an honored guest of Hushveil City and was highly regarded by the City Lord of Hushveil City. Han Shuo knew that it wouldn't be easy to kill the two in Hushveil City. Although Sanguinar and the other two had advanced by leaps and bounds in strength, they were, after all, still not highgods. The three of them would not be able to help Han Shuo in Hushveil City. In fact, they might even become a burden to him. Therefore, Han Shuo couldn't bring them along.
Unlike them, Rose possessed mid-stage highgod strength. Even if Han Shuo were to encounter danger in Hushveil City, he could easily escape with Rose. With the help of his demon generals, Han Shuo believed that Hushveil City wouldn't be able to trap him. Therefore, he had the confidence to bring Rose along.
"Who are we going to kill?" Rose wasn't a soft-hearted person. She did not show the slightest surprise after hearing Han Shuo's words.
"You will know when we get there," Han Shuo put on a faint smile. He was very satisfied with Rose's performance. However, he did not tell Rose the details.
Lasberg was located at the border of the City of Shadows. It was very close to Hushveil City. As Rose had no interest in chatting with Han Shuo, the two traveled at full speed. In just a few days, they crossed the vast land between the two cities and arrived at the border of Hushveil City.
Hushveil City was similar to the City of Shadows. The main city of Hushveil City was at the center of the city surrounded by forts and villages of various sizes. After arriving at the border of Hushveil City, Han Shuo behaved less presumptuously. He and Rose deliberately avoided the divine guards and crowds of Hushveil City in order to avoid unnecessary trouble.
As a highgod, the terrifying aura on Rose's body was too obvious. Under Han Shuo's insistence, Rose concealed her aura so that the lowgods and midgods whose strengths were weaker than hers wouldn't be as fearful.
Han Shuo's ability to conceal his aura was far superior to Rose's. As long as he did not utilize the demonic yuan in his body, Han Shuo could perfectly conceal his aura with his midgod of death and destruction avatars. Even Rose couldn't see through his true strength, much less any lowgod or midgod.
After traveling for eighteen days in Hushveil City, Han Shuo and Rose finally arrived at the city gates of Hushveil City.
The name Han Shuo used in his divine tablet was Brian. As there were many gods on Elysium, there were many with the same name and surname. The divine guards of Hushveil City did not think that Han Shuo was the owner of the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy that had recently risen to fame in the Darkness Dominion. They indifferently allowed Han Shuo to enter the city.
Although Rose didn't like crowded places, she possessed a divine tablet that every god possessed. Furthermore, Rose's divine tablet looked very different from Han Shuo's. It looked very simple and unadorned. When the divine guards of Hushveil City received Rose's divine tablet, they wore respectful expressions and spoke in a very courteous tone. It was a stark contrast to the arrogance they showed to Han Shuo.
Rose walked into Hushveil City with an arrogant face. When she arrived beside Han Shuo, she raised her head high and said, "My divine tablet is of the most ancient kind. Gods who possess such a divine tablet and are still alive usually possess extraordinary strength. No matter where, the divine guards will never be stingy with their respect to experts of great strength. " Rose appeared rather proud when she said those words. It was as though she felt that she, as a servant, was treated better than her master. She felt that she had regained some of her dignity and was secretly delighted.
Han Shuo did not mind that. He nodded with a faint smile and said, "Then you should be very familiar with the situation on Elysium. Very good. Tell me some ancient stories about Elysium when you have the time. I'm very interested!"
"Sure, no problem!" Rose was rather astonished by Han Shuo's humble attitude. She nodded and agreed. She thought to herself that Han Shuo did have some good points.
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