The hole.
ââThe legendary hole is right there in the wall of an interior compartment.
The wall bore a hole with a diameter of one and a half meters.
Shen Ye bent down and walked inside, standing amidst the darkness.
He waited for a few breaths.
Witch Cai also walked in, stood beside him, and softly said:
"Master, this is a core member of the Slaughter Squad, he is willing to make a deal with you."
She really carries weight when she speaksââ
In the darkness.
A leaf of light emitting a cacophony of sounds quietly emerged.
This glowing "leaf" was about two meters tall, covered in cracks, and intermittently displayed various images.
A line of faint small words appeared beside it:
"Historical Fragments on the brink of Destruction."
Shen Ye felt slightly nervous.
ââThis thing is self-aware.
Just like that Twisted Master.
As Shen Ye was lost in thought, a voice suddenly sounded in his ear:
"Does your team have two S-level strongholders?"
"Yes, we do." Shen Ye answered naturally.
Before he finished speaking.
Suddenly, densely packed runes appeared around him, seemingly about to form a cage around him.
"Lies!" the voice said angrily.
"Whoâs playing tricks," Shen Ye also retorted angrily, "we do have two S-level strongholdersâactually more than that!"
Absolutely right.
The youthful Shen Ye, the young Shen Ye, and Good Duck using the "Future Walker" entry together, could indeed be counted as three S-level strongholders, even surpassing S-level!
ââThough only for 30 seconds.
Accompanied by Shen Yeâs rebuttal, the dark runes around him cracked open one by one, turning into dust and disappearing.
A silhouette appeared on the Historical Fragments.
"The Slaughter Squad has more than two S-level strongholders? Turns out youâre quite powerful."
The figure spoke.
ââThe attitude was much better than before.
Shen Ye understood too.
As God says, S-level strongholders are not common.
Your team having at least two or three god-like beings already makes you a monster-level organization.
"Though Iâm only at level A, our team is indeed very strong."
Shen Ye added.
He unconsciously moved his hand.
Itching to draw the You Huang Blade and take it out.
ââTaking out the Historical Fragments would produce a Future Entry.
The first Historical Fragment was taken out, Annie consumed it and has been asleep since.
The second Historical Fragment produced the "Victorious" entry, which Hera took, only to circle back into his hands again.
Taking out this Historical Fragment on the brink of Destructionââ
Perhaps he could acquire more Power of Entropy Destruction, enhancing his Future Entry!
How could he not be itching!
But.
Shen Ye held back.
To make a move would mean a fight to the death.
He didnât know the depths of the opponent, nor what tricks they might have.
Couldnât act rashly.
"I share a common goal with you."
Shen Ye continued.
"What goal?" the figure asked.
"The Mountain and Sea Association is pressuring me, seeking to explore your secrets." Shen Ye said, glancing at Witch Cai.
Witch Cai nodded and said, "Master, the Mountain and Sea Association wants him to join in finding the secrets here."
"I already know that, what do you mean?" the figure asked again.
"We unite to confront the Mountain and Sea Association." Shen Ye said.
The figure pondered for a moment, then said:
"Youâre an A-level lower-ranked professional."
"Yes." Shen Ye replied.
"Forgive me for saying so, A-level is indeed strong, but without an S-level existence, confronting the force behind the Mountain and Sea Association may prove inadequate."
The figure said.
Shen Ye was silent for several breaths, eyes downcast, seemingly dissatisfied with the words.
But that wasnât the case.
He quickly pondered the implication behind the words.
The power behind the Mountain and Sea Association...
Youâre referring to the Soul-Imbued Ball, right.
Sssââ
This guy seems to know about the Soul-Imbued Ball.
Wait a minute.
This guy knows about the Soul-Imbued Ball, yet has made no preparations or actions until now?
...Somethingâs off.
"Although Iâm only A-level, Iâm fully responsible for matters here, our other team members will not come."
"ââBut at critical moments, our Slaughter Squadâs S-level strongholders will assist me."
Shen Ye explained.
"Are you sure?" the figure asked.
"Sure." Shen Ye replied without hesitation.
"Alright thenââwe can indeed unite, to jointly oppose the Mountain and Sea Association." the figure said.
"How exactly?" Shen Ye asked.
"The Mountain and Sea Association wants you to wipe out everyone in Zone D, Iâll handle that." the figure said.
Before the words finished.
The Historical Fragments emitted beams of light, flying out and instantly pulling everyone in Zone D back.
"Master..." Witch Cai called urgently.
Too late.
Including Witch Cai, everyone fell to the ground, no longer breathing.
The next second.
A faint light rose from all their bodies, like burning candles, gradually turning to nothingness.
Thus, they "ended."
ââNever to revive and forever ceasing to exist.
Shen Yeâs eyes darkened.
This isnât right.
These peopleââ
Could they have all been from the Historical Fragments?
Otherwise, how could it instantly capture everyone and eliminate them?
If thatâs the case.
Zone C had painstakingly converted Zhao Ge.
But the Mountain and Sea Association of Zone C and the Soul-Imbued Ball wouldnât knowââ
Everyone in Zone D originated from this Historical Fragment, they were people from within.
Even Zhao Ge himself was unaware of this.
Soââ
The entire situation was firmly controlled by the Historical Fragment of Zone D.
This Historical Fragment remained silent all along.
Until a human boy backed by 2 or 3 S-level strongholders arrived in Zone D, it planned to use the boy to confront the Soul-Imbued Ball of Zone C.
What a terrifying being.