Chapter 508 (Massage Chair Extra - )

An indescribable excitement surged in Bruce’s heart, the Central District’s formations were being rearranged, what did this mean? Did it mean his Master’s illusionary formation was about to change? Could he finally break through?

Eventually, he found an opportunity, with the mysterious voice masking his aura, he returned to the Central District.

Sure enough, the illusionary formation was gone, Bruce’s eyes lit up.

He walked forward carefully, suddenly, he heard a strange noise from ahead, startled, he ducked into nearby bushes to observe, he saw a dark figure, head bowed, rummaging through something.

Bruce’s heart stirred, he quietly approached, preparing to investigate, as he drew near, he discovered it was actually his friend, who was also Valen’s friend, Corin.

Corin didn’t seem to notice Bruce’s approach, he continued searching with his head down, acting on impulse, Bruce dashed out and grabbed Corin’s shoulder.

"Corin! What are you doing here?" Bruce demanded.

Corin was startled, he looked up and saw Bruce, a flash of panic crossed his eyes, but noticing the red blood-qi in Bruce’s eyes, he quickly regained composure, "Bruce? Why are you here? Go back immediately! I was wondering why I couldn’t sense you, it turns out you’ve been corrupted."

"Why should I go back? What are you looking for here? What corruption? What nonsense are you spouting?" Bruce stared at Corin intently.

Corin’s eyes darted around, clearly hiding something, but Bruce was determined to uncover the truth, he wouldn’t let a single clue slip by, he shoved Corin aside and began searching the area.

Soon, in a hidden corner, he discovered a corpse, it was mutilated beyond recognition, but Bruce managed to identify it, it was Valen.

"Why? Why is Valen’s corpse here?" Bruce stared at the body in disbelief.

This body should have been taken away and buried by Master Adam and the others, why would it appear here?

And Corin, why was he here?

Looking at Bruce’s shock, a cold sneer hooked the corners of Corin’s mouth, he approached slowly, his voice deep and sinister, "Bruce, what you see is but a fraction of the truth, everything you think you understand is merely the tip of the iceberg."

Bruce clenched his fists, trying to calm himself, he knew Corin was no longer his friend but an enemy, he had to tread carefully to uncover the truth.

"Corin, what are you hiding? Why is Valen’s corpse here? And this corruption, what does it mean?" Bruce interrogated.

Corin sighed softly, as if pitying Bruce’s foolishness, "Bruce, oh Bruce, you think you are pursuing truth, but you have already been corrupted by the Evil God and become his pawn, his power has eroded your mind, turning you into his tool."

"What did you say?" Bruce’s eyes widened.

Although he had made mistakes, he had always firmly believed he was a good person who could never betray his Master, even seeking truth now was for Heaven-Sealing Pass and his Master, how could he be corrupted by the Evil God?

Corin shook his head, "The Evil God has been using you all along, he made you think you were searching for truth, but he is leading you step by step into the abyss."

"Since you are corrupted, you belong to the Evil God now, come with me and destroy the core formation of Heaven-Sealing Pass."

Corin’s words were like icy needles piercing Bruce’s heart, he couldn’t accept this reality, yet couldn’t deny the chilling truth in Corin’s tone.

Corrupted by the Evil God? Become a pawn? These phrases echoed in his mind, filling him with unprecedented confusion and panic.

But Bruce knew he couldn’t lose composure, he had to remain calm, he took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and met Corin’s gaze firmly.

"Corin, you claim I’ve been corrupted, where is your proof?" His voice was calm, but the resolve within it could not be ignored.

"Furthermore, I will never join you in destroying the core formation."

Bruce watched Corin warily, fists clenched tight.

Corin seemed to have anticipated this, with a cold sneer, he pulled a black crystal from his robes, "This is an Evil Qi Crystal, if someone corrupted holds it, it will glow."

Bruce took the crystal, its surface emitted a faint black light.

"No, impossible, how could I be corrupted? I haven’t had any contact with the Evil God," Bruce stumbled back in panic, eyes full of disbelief.

"This crystal is a fake, Corin, why do you have this thing? How do you know so much? And destroying the formation... when did you become a traitor?"

Bruce pointed at Corin, utterly unwilling to believe the scene before him.

Corin laughed coldly, "Bruce, you really are adorably naive," he shook his head with contempt.

A chill washed over Bruce’s heart, he knew he had walked into a meticulously crafted trap, he gripped the Evil Qi Crystal tightly, feeling coldness and wickedness seeping from his palm, his heart filled with struggle and confusion.

"Bruce, both you and I are chosen by the Evil God, we are destined to serve him," Corin advanced step by step, voice dripping with temptation, "Don’t you want greater power? Don’t you want to become a god who controls everything?"

Bruce jerked his head up, a resolute light flashing in his eyes, "No, I will absolutely never serve the Evil God, I will find a way to purge this corruption and reclaim my freedom."

A trace of mockery flashed across Corin’s eyes, no matter how resolute, a heart would ultimately be corrupted by the Evil God.

"Do you think cleansing this corruption is that easy?" Corin sneered, "The Evil God’s power has seeped into your very marrow, unless you are willing to give up everything, meaning to kill yourself, you will never escape his control."

A wave of despair welled up in Bruce’s heart, he knew Corin wasn’t lying about this, yet a fierce fighting spirit surged within him, he couldn’t give up.

He took a deep breath and looked firmly at Corin, "I will find a way to remove this corruption, even if it costs me everything."

Though he didn’t know why he had been corrupted, how did the Evil God manage to corrupt him?

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