Chapter 708 - 186: Zhang Tianhao’s Golden Cicada Sheds Its Shell, the Ten Thousand Souls Banner Refines Souls to Devour a Demon

Chapter 708: Chapter 186: Zhang Tianhao’s Golden Cicada Sheds Its Shell, the Ten Thousand Souls Banner Refines Souls to Devour a Demon

This wasn’t just a simple addition of their two powers...

After all, that old monster could unleash the Pollution Power!

For someone like Zhang Tianhao, a Fourth Heaven Bright Heart Realm cultivator, a burst of Pollution Power would increase his strength five or sixfold!

When that time comes...

Leng Qingqiu turned, her limpid eyes gazing at Chu Fan, her tone questioning for the first time. "If you were to face a fully Demonized Zhang Tianyu, would you be confident?"

Chu Fan was silent for a moment before replying, "Below the Ruyi Realm, I am invincible. Above the Ruyi Realm... I’ve never fought anyone, so it’s hard to say."

"That old monster has already absorbed a massive amount of Pollution Power. When he unleashes it, it wouldn’t be surprising if his strength increased tenfold..."

"..." Zhang Tianhao, sitting on the floor, was completely stunned.

His mouth hung open as he stared at Chu Fan as if looking at a monster.

’Below the Ruyi Realm... invincible?!’

’What an arrogant declaration!’

’What a domineering statement!’

’What kind of existence would dare say such a thing?!’

Waves of shock crashed through Zhang Tianhao’s mind.

’Could this be... the source of the Demon Suppression Bureau’s confidence?’

’Is Chu Fan really that powerful?’

’No wonder the Demon Suppression Bureau knew the Zhang Family was colluding with the Moon Worship Sect but held back. It turns out they were holding onto Chu Fan, a ’Dark Thunder’ capable of suppressing everything!’

’Everyone on the outside was focused on Demon Suppression Captain Xiao Ziye. Who could have guessed that the seemingly ordinary Chu Fan was the sharpest fang of this operation!’

’So, the Demon Suppression Bureau actually had a plan all along, intending for Chu Fan to enter the Profound Origin Secret Realm and then, with overwhelming force, crush the conspiracy of the Zhang Family and the Moon Worship Sect?’

’But... how could they stop the Zhang Family’s old monster’s plan to Devour?’

’Chu Fan himself said that above the Ruyi Realm, it’s hard to say.’

’If that old monster devours Zhang Tianyu and unleashes the Pollution Power, his strength will surely surpass the Ruyi Realm!’

’How could Chu Fan possibly defeat him?’

At that moment, Leng Qingqiu’s brows furrowed as well. Her gaze returned to Zhang Tianhao. "Besides all this, what else do you know?"

Zhang Tianhao snapped back to his senses and heaved a long sigh, seeming to age ten years in an instant. "This is every core secret I know. I’m just from a branch of the Zhang Family. The only reason I know this much is because my cousin paid the price of having his soul obliterated. Lord Leng, I..."

"I understand."

Leng Qingqiu nodded slightly. Her voice was still cold, but it now carried the weight of a promise. "You will remain here for now. This place is protected by an Array and contains a Purifying Nightmare Spirit Crystal and a Clear and Muddy Spirit Source, which can help you suppress the pollution."

"Once the matter in Burial Immortal Valley is settled, I will let you go."

"Thank you, Lord Leng! Thank you, Lord Chu!" Zhang Tianhao was overjoyed. He struggled to his feet and gave the two a deep, respectful bow.

With this promise from the Demon Suppression Envoy, the weight in his heart was finally lifted.

Risking death to plot all this had finally paid off. He had escaped that man-eating family and his certain doom.

After leaving the Forbidden God Prison, Leng Qingqiu took Chu Fan straight back to their residence on the surface without stopping.

The room’s furnishings were simple and elegant, exuding a cool fragrance.

At this moment, Xiao Ziye was sitting in a chair, twirling a black "Fire Stick" of unknown material in her hand out of boredom, humming an unidentifiable tune.

She didn’t even lift her eyelids when the two returned.

Chu Fan couldn’t help but say, "My Lady, if there’s really no other way, then we’ll have to make our move before entering the Profound Origin Secret Realm..."

"With lightning-fast methods, we’ll suppress the old monster’s true self directly in Qing Province!"

"Easier said than done." Leng Qingqiu’s elegant brows knitted slightly as she shook her head. "That old monster has been hiding in Qing Province for so many years, right under the Demon Suppression Bureau’s nose. Why do you think that is?"

"He’s using the lives of everyone in Qing Province as a bargaining chip!"

"If we move against him, he only needs to unleash a fraction of his power, and the entirety of Qing Province will be razed to the ground!"

"That’s why we’re using the Profound Origin Secret Realm this time, to try and lure his true self out of the city before capturing and killing him!"

"But now that he’s pulled a move like this, it will be dangerous for you two entering the Secret Realm..."

After a moment of silence, she spoke again. "You two, come with me somewhere."

Without another word, Leng Qingqiu gently swept her fair hand through the air.

"HUMMM—"

Space trembled, and a complex, silver array pattern was sketched out of thin air, forming a small Teleportation Array that radiated a hazy halo of light.

With a flicker of her figure, she stepped straight into it.

Seeing this, Chu Fan and Xiao Ziye immediately followed.

Light flowed and shadows shifted as space was replaced.

"CLACK!"

The sound of feet landing firmly on the ground echoed as the scene before them changed in an instant.

Chu Fan looked around and found that this was no secret base, but an extremely spacious and luxurious study, filled with the scent of old books.

The walls were adorned with calligraphy and paintings by famous masters, curio shelves were filled with all sorts of ancient books and rare trinkets, and the faint scent of sandalwood permeated the air.

"Wait here for a moment. A few others have yet to arrive."

Leaving them with these words, Leng Qingqiu pushed open a pair of carved wooden doors and walked out.

Xiao Ziye was clearly no stranger to this place. She didn’t stand on ceremony, plopping right down onto a grand armchair draped with a tiger skin.

She propped her left foot brashly on the edge of the chair, pulled out two bright red Spirit Fruits from who-knows-where, tossed one to Chu Fan, and brought the other to her lips, taking a big "CRUNCH" that sent juice spraying everywhere.

Chu Fan, standing in the middle of the study, also took a bite of the fruit...

"HSSS!"

It was so sour his teeth almost fell out, and his whole face contorted.

He turned to look at Xiao Ziye, but she was eating with great relish.

’What the hell...’

Chu Fan took small bites of the fruit while surveying the room’s decor.

The owner of this place was clearly of extraordinary status; every single furnishing was priceless.

Suddenly, his gaze was drawn to a massive horizontal banner hanging high up in the study.