MTLNOVEL Chapter 783: Items Consigned to the Auction House
The people in the small town seemed to know nothing about the symbol, but Luo Chen and his companions did not give up.
They decided to stay temporarily in the town, carefully observing and gathering information.
In an unremarkable tavern, they struck up a conversation with an elderly man.
The old man seemed quite knowledgeable about the town's history, so Luo Chen and his companions asked him about the symbol's origins.
Upon hearing this, the old man's face suddenly turned grave: "That symbol was the emblem of an evil cult long ago. They used to be active in this town but then suddenly vanished without a trace."
"Vanished without a trace?" Qing Shuang probed, "Where did they go?"
The old man shook his head: "No one knows. Only since then, strange things have often happened in the town, as if someone was controlling everything from the shadows."
Hearing this, Luo Chen and the others were startled.
They realized that this evil cult might be the core of the black-clad organization they had been searching for.
"We must find out the true purpose of this cult." Luo Chen said determinedly.
Thus, they began a more in-depth investigation in the town.
They found that some of the residents in the town seemed to be influenced by some mysterious power, behaving unusually.
During a late night patrol, Luo Chen and his companions discovered a hidden underground passage.
At the end of the passage was a vast underground hall, with a strange altar placed in the center, engraved with that mysterious symbol.
"It seems we've found their secret stronghold." Qing Shuang whispered.
Luo Chen nodded, a trace of resolve flashing in his eyes: "We can't let them continue their wrongdoing."
The three decided to launch a raid on this stronghold before dawn.
They quietly infiltrated the underground hall, ready to destroy this evil cult's base in one stroke.
However, they had no idea that an even larger conspiracy was waiting for them.
Just as they were about to act, suddenly, all the lights in the hall went out, and a low chanting sound echoed around.
"Watch out!" Luo Chen shouted, drawing his sword.
In the darkness, countless black-clad figures emerged from all directions, wielding weapons, their eyes gleaming with madness.
An even more intense battle was about to begin. Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, and Feng Qing had to use all their strength to survive this life-and-death struggle.
And they were not only facing the black-clad followers but also facing even more powerful enemies hidden in the shadows.
In the battle, Luo Chen relied on his excellent swordsmanship and calm mind, while Qing Shuang used her talismans and agile movement technique, and Feng Qing employed his strength and courage. The three coordinated to engage in a deadly struggle with the enemies.
After a fierce fight, they finally repelled the black-clad figures, but all three were exhausted.
They knew this battle was only a temporary victory; a greater challenge awaited them.
"We must find the true leader of this organization." Luo Chen said, panting.
Qing Shuang and Feng Qing nodded; they knew that only by completely destroying this organization could peace be restored.
Therefore, they began searching for clues in the underground hall to find the leader of this organization.
After a round of searching, they found a hidden room behind the altar.
Inside the room, a person in a black robe was sitting on a chair, wearing a strange mask, with eyes flickering with madness.
"You have finally arrived." The black-robed person slowly spoke, with a hint of mockery in their voice.
Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, and Feng Qing exchanged glances, knowing that the true battle was just beginning.
"Are you the leader of this organization?" Luo Chen questioned.
The black-robed person stood up, their figure appearing unusually tall in the dim light: "Yes, I am. Did you think that defeating my subordinates would stop me? So naive."
"Then let us see just how capable you are." Feng Qing shouted angrily, drawing his sword.
The battle broke out again, with the three engaging in an intense confrontation with the black-robed person.
The black-robed person's power was unexpectedly strong, with each move carrying destructive force.
Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, and Feng Qing fought with all their strength, knowing this was their last chance.
After a fierce struggle, they finally found the black-robed person's weakness and defeated him together.
The black-robed figure fell to the ground, their mask shattered, revealing an unfamiliar face.
However, they had no time for surprise, as with the fall of the black-robed figure, the entire underground hall began to shake.
"Quickly, go!" Luo Chen shouted, and they swiftly evacuated the underground hall.
When they returned to the surface, the whole town was already in chaos.
Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, and Feng Qing stood on the street of the town, looking at the surrounding chaos, their hearts heavy.
The townspeople panicked, running in all directions, while those influenced by the mysterious power mindlessly destroyed everything.
"We must quell this chaos immediately." Luo Chen said, his voice carrying a trace of exhaustion.
Qing Shuang nodded, beginning to weave through the crowd, using her talismans to calm the affected residents.
Her actions were gentle yet swift, each talisman seeming to carry a comforting power, gradually calming the residents down.
Meanwhile, Feng Qing was striving to organize the town's residents, guiding them away from danger and helping them restore order.