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"Shen Yuan..."

Inside the core of the formation, Shen San’s eyes twinkled as he looked at Shen Yuan, who felt as though he had plunged into an ice cellar. With his wits, he knew by now that his helping Second Master Shen had been exposed.

He did not speak, hoping only that the other party would trouble him alone, without involving his family.

However... if something happened to himself, his mother... she probably couldn’t live on, right?

They had finally been living comfortably these past few years; without him, who knew how his conscienceless father and brother would mistreat her.

"No need to be nervous..." Shen San’s voice was gentle, as he slowly walked over and casually seated himself opposite Shen Yuan, looking towards the river and said, "I don’t know why you chose to help Second Master Shen, but do you know what his intentions are?"

Shen Yuan lowered his head: "I don’t know, all I know is you’re not Shen San, so... I can only trust Second Master Shen."

"And you think he is trustworthy?" Shen San sneered, "I ask you, what would happen if the Flaming Sun Array was destroyed?"

Shen Yuan was startled; he looked outside at those chilling eyes hidden beneath the river’s surface, and his heart felt hair-raising. He whispered: "Lyuzhou... would be plunged into misery and suffering!"

It seemed that those West Sea Aquatic Tribe members under Ao Zhen’s command were living in harmony with the people of Jiangnan, even forming several unions among them.

But those under Ao Zhen had joined the Divine Path Sect, gaining divinity, freeing themselves of the demonic nature that craves human flesh.

In pursuit of knowledge, he had once had a deep conversation with a member of the West Sea Aquatic Race.

According to them, in the past, demons could not coexist peacefully with the Human Race; the flesh of humans was irresistibly tempting to demons, who would love nothing more than to eat human meat every day without restraints.

Even with constraints, many demons would still take the risk because the temptation was too strong, even more so than the most beautiful woman.

But since they had faith, their obsession with human flesh seemed to vanish, and that was the only reason they could barely communicate with the Human Race.

The monsters hiding in the water outside were authentic demons. Once they broke through the Great Formation...

Shen Yuan shuddered, thinking of the familiar faces in the city being chopped up and eaten alive made his skin crawl, especially the thought of his mother encountering such a scene made him not dare to continue the thought!

"Terrifying, isn’t it?" Shen San said with a smile, "But that’s exactly Second Master Shen’s plan."

"Impossible!" Shen Yuan said sharply, "I’ve seen Second Master Shen... he’s not the kind to trample on lives recklessly."

"That’s because you don’t know him..." Shen San replied lazily, "Using the tiger to drive away the wolf is a common tactic. Moreover, haven’t you thought that since he’s been outside, could it be that the Western Sea Dragon King has controlled him with some means?"

Shen Yuan: "...."

"What are you trying to say?"

"I want to explain the stakes to you. I may stir up some trouble here, but that’s still better than those monsters being let in, right?"

Shen Yuan frowned but could not find a rebuttal for a moment.

"I don’t need you to do anything else. Just guard this Great Formation well and don’t let any demon enter. How about it?"

Shen Yuan was stunned, looking at the other man but unable to utter a word of refusal.

Because even if the other man said nothing, as long as he was alive, he would never allow any demon to enter!

"It seems you have agreed..." Shen San said with a smile as he stood up, "Choosing the lesser of two evils is a principle that has existed from ancient times until now. I’m not saying I’m a good person, but at the moment, I seem safer than those creatures outside, right?"

"That I’m unsure of..." Shen Yuan responded coldly.

"Hahaha..." Shen San stood up and laughed, then said, "Maybe you don’t trust me now, but I don’t need your trust. All you need to know is that I understand your value. Those monsters outside don’t, and once they come in, they will slaughter everyone you want to protect in the city to the last. I’m different; as long as you’re useful, I won’t harm you. How about that?"

"Then... thank you, senior," Shen Yuan said, taking a deep breath.

The opponent subtly mentioned the person in the city whom I want to protect, clearly aware of my weakness. I have no desire to resist.

"So be it. I don’t want you to do anything against your conscience. Guarding this place, preventing the invasion of demons, is your inherent duty. Doing your job is ultimately not something that can go wrong, right?"

"Thank you, senior!" Shen Yuan bowed again.

The opponent was right. No matter how the two sides struggle, my duty is to protect this place, to guard the Flaming Sun Array. This point... won’t be wrong no matter what.

Seeing that Shen Yuan was persuaded, Shen San chuckled softly and slowly stepped out of the Great Formation, looking at the brightly lit Lyuzhou City. Although there was still a smile on his face, his eyes were icy cold.

They are enjoying themselves so much, these disgusting monkeys...

"Is this really all right?" Suddenly, Shen San’s voice turned heavy. If Shen Er were here, he would recognize that this was Shen San’s own voice.

"Is there any problem?" A woman’s voice rose again, mocking: "From any point of view, he should keep guarding that Great Formation. As long as he doesn’t mess up, that old loach outside, even if he recovers his strength, can’t come in."

"Your second brother... has no cards left!"

Shen San: "...."

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"Official Wei?" Chen Ying asked in confusion: "He is the last chance? Didn’t you say... that he is being controlled?"

"Just as you said, if Wei Gongcheng is fully controlled, he should have come directly to Underworld to clean us up. In Underworld of Lyuzhou, no one other than our Lord can defeat Wei Gongcheng, not even Xuu Hu. So why didn’t that monster do it?"

"This...."

Shen Er whispered softly: "If I’m not mistaken, the way that woman controls people is still through the Ancient Worm.

Wei Gongcheng indeed has been controlled, otherwise, he wouldn’t have commanded those Shadow Soldiers to station at the perimeter.

But... the opponent dares not let Wei Gongcheng return to Underworld because she also knows, once the Hell Ruler returns to Underworld, it would be a different state.

Under that state, he might not be controlled anymore. "

"I see!" Chen Ying’s face brightened with joy: "Does it mean that if we could just snatch Wei Gongcheng to our side, this situation would be broken?"

"Sort of..." Shen Er nodded: "But there’s not much time left for us."

"What do you mean?"

"I got some information from the Western Sea Dragon King. This woman is not simple; she was once one of the ancient powers, a Venerable One who has fallen!"

"Ven... Venerable One?" Chen Ying had heard about this term. In Lady Ziyue’s teachings, a Venerable One was a terrifying existence above a King, a true divine figure!

"If only the Lord was here..." Chen Ying couldn’t help feeling apprehensive. Facing such an ancient figure, could they really... defend Jiangnan?

The Lord...

A flicker of complexity appeared in Shen Er’s eyes as he recalled the words of the Dragon King.

Family Head of yours and that woman come from the same Underworld, they are outsiders, and on the same side as the so-called King of Qin. Chen Qing may stand on your side now, but that may not always be the case in the future. Human hearts are unpredictable, mainly because of differing stances.

Emotions and human nature are the things most easily tested, and only power is the ultimate safeguard. There is nothing more secure than having power in one’s own hands.

What do you think?

Shen Er took a deep breath, stood up, turned his back to Chen Ying, and looked into the distance: "The Lord not being here this time... might... not be a bad thing!"

Chen Ying was stunned. She looked at his back, frowning. For some reason, although Shen Er was still the same Shen Er as before, he gave her a very unfamiliar feeling. She always felt... something about him... had changed.