The Ancient Gods' Whisper

Councilman Zhang wanted to flee, but there was no escape.

Especially when he saw the green Qilin coiled above the firmament, an ancestral coercion from the Ancient Wilderness descended from the heavens. Even just a fleeting glance nearly caused his heart to burst under the pressure.

He also heard a proclamation, as if echoing from the depths of the Universe.

He knew—something had gone terribly wrong.

After all, he was a member of The Order of the Hidden and understood that the organization had infiltrated major powers across the world. No matter where he went, there were countless operatives lying in wait, allowing them to act recklessly without restraint.

Earlier, in the cabin of the Bren Hill, the reason he hadn't exposed the identities of that filthy couple was simple.

Behind that filthy couple was none other than a Catastrophe.

Publicly announcing their identities would not merely lead to the capture of Evolvers.

Someone would inevitably try to intervene.

For instance, Chen Bojun. Or Lu Zijin.

Thus, treating them as unknown Evolvers, directly apprehending them, and sending them to the Judgement Court's secret prison was the best course of action. At that point, they would hold all the leverage.

But now—no messages had come through the communication channel, and even the Saints were out of contact.

He had to find a way to save himself. Thus, he activated a communication channel and said coldly, "B-rank Investigator Gu Jianlin, A-rank Investigator Tang Ling have been confirmed as Evolvers, conspiring to attack their superiors. It has now been determined that these two are the assassins behind the attempt on Director Li's life. Requesting reinforcements! This incident involves a Divine Servant. Requesting reinforcements!"

A member of the Judgement Court uttering such words.

For a person of ordinary background, such accusations would push them into an abyss of no return.

"Die for me!"

A thunderous roar erupted as the Butcher leapt into the air, clutching a broken utility pole in his hands. With an earth-shaking momentum, he swung it down fiercely, like a towering colossus wielding the mighty Jingu Bang!

You bastard!

Councilman Zhang had been stalled by this Divine Servant for long enough. He still didn't even know where this thug had come from. In his shock and rage, the ghostly cries of Child Boy and Girl erupted silently across his form, forming a blade stance on the streetlamp!

Dimension Slash!

The Void tore apart in an instant, a horrifying, eye-searing rift cutting through the darkness.

The utility pole was severed cleanly at the midpoint!

Under the blessing of Divine Speed Force, Councilman Zhang ghosted gracefully to the ground. His figure warped and flickered as he closed the distance using Space Jump. The blade edge cleaved through the gale, carving a sharp and deadly arc of light!

This was the power of the Ghost Slayer Path—giving no chance whatsoever for reprieve.

In his Qilin-transformed state, the Butcher had no intention of dodging. As long as his head wasn't severed, he wouldn't die. At worst, he'd lose a pair of hands or his tail. One hit was all he needed.

Then, light footsteps sounded from behind.

A cold voice commanded, "Move aside!"

The Butcher instinctively stepped back, only to see a slender, graceful figure brush past him in a blur.

Su Youzhu emerged with noble Dragon Horns crowning her head, her murderous gaze gleaming. A trace of crimson stretched from the corner of her eyes, as the Ancient God's power surged through her body and mind. In one swift motion, she drew a blood-red Tang Blade.

Combined Skill: Divine Speed Force, Dimension Slash, Space Jump!

Clang!

The clash of blades echoed, scattering sparks across the air.

The Void rippled as two opposing forces of space-time detonated against each other, obliterating all in their path!

Councilman Zhang roared in shocked fury, "Another one? Get lost!"

He twisted his waist and launched a fierce kick!

With a resounding boom, the strength behind it was overwhelming.

Though Su Youzhu managed to block with her blade, she felt a torrent of immense, crushing force rebound against her. It hurled her back like a fragile leaf in a storm, forcing a pained grunt from her lips as her arm went numb!

With a thud, she collided into a firm, cold embrace.

"What are you doing here?"

Gu Jianlin caught her steadily, his hands wrapping around her slender waist.

She was light, so light that even after being sent flying, catching her required little effort.

Su Youzhu stared at him, momentarily dazed.

For Gu Jianlin now bore a dignified yet sinister pair of Qilin Horns atop his head. Black Ghost Fire burned on his forehead, his pupils ringed with eerie darkness. His expressionless face was marked with ebony tattoos—a transformation embodying his evolved state.

Tonight, Su Youzhu had been tricked by him. She'd originally intended to put up a show of being mad, but seeing him in this form, anxiety took hold of her: "This place is crawling with Ether Association operatives. Aren't you afraid of exposing yourself?"

Gu Jianlin shook his head. "It doesn't matter. There's no need to hide anymore."

Behind him, pale Ghost Fire erupted, and four Ghost Hands bathed in golden flames materialized, roaring skyward.

The Candle Dragon Shadow revived once more, its magnificent, otherworldly visage looming above his head.

Rumble!

The heavens raged, storm clouds amassing with thunder's radiant fury streaking inside.

The phenomenon resembled a womb of destruction birthing calamity.

Tang Ling stepped out of the shadows, wielding lightning that glimmered across the vast night sky in her hands.

Su Youzhu's face darkened. As expected, he'd come with *her* to stir up trouble tonight.

"Extreme Thunder!"

Upon seeing the weapon blindingly sparkle, the Butcher turned with glee. "Hahaha, you're doomed now!"

It was now four against one!

One Divine Servant.

Three Evolvers!

The Ether Association's reinforcements still hadn't arrived.

Even as a Fifth Rank, Councilman Zhang could feel the looming specter of death.

No.

It was as though he could see Death itself, reaching out to claim him!

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Tonight was destined to be a terrible night for the Ether Association. First, they lost Heaven's Punishment, a weapon of strategic deterrence. Then, the strongest Catastrophe proclaimed itself to the world. And now, an attack on a Councilman and the open rebellion of an Omega Sequence prodigy—this unbearable chain of disasters brought nothing but endless headaches.