Apocalypse: Master of Soul Beasts-Chapter 607 - 171: Seed_1

The pain of the heart-eating worms burrowing into his wounds was overshadowed by the numerous other injuries all over his body.

As for Tang Haofei's subtle actions, someone of the Sea King's strength wouldn't notice them. In fact, it could be said that no Level 5 life form, except for Wen Yu, could have perceived them!

A simple "accident" concealed the entire conspiracy.

To anyone unaware of the conspiracy, the whole affair looked like a simple assassination attempt; the Sea King's injuries even seemed incidental.

But who could have imagined that the Sea King himself was the true target of this incident!

Those unaware of the conspiracy wouldn't guess this—perhaps not even the Sea King himself.

...

The Sea King grimaced as he stood up, completely unaware that he had been infested by the heart-eating worms. He glanced at the nine members of the Sea King Tribe lying haphazardly behind him.

Five members of the Sea King Tribe showed no signs of life. The remaining two divine beasts and two other Sea King Tribe members, those with significant defense capabilities, had barely survived the recent Sword Qi.

Most of the ordinary tribespeople and the three divine beasts he had brought with him perished in what the Sea King perceived as a baffling "assassination attempt."

This loss was unbearable for the Sea King!

"I need an explanation from you."

Despite his best efforts to suppress his anger, the Sea King's voice still trembled slightly.

Seeing this, Lin Haifeng immediately reassured, "Understood. We will provide an answer."

The heart-eating worms had only just infested him and had yet to take effect. This meant the Sea King was still himself.

After speaking, Lin Haifeng nodded at Tang Haofei.

Tang Haofei took out a communicator and said something into it. Within less than three minutes, Lin Haifeng's ten bodyguards appeared from an unknown location. They positioned themselves at the sides of Lin Haifeng and the Sea King, assuming responsibility for their protection.

Tang Haofei saw this and nodded to Lin Haifeng and the Sea King.

"The one who just launched the attack was Sequence Number 4 of the Human Race. I'm not sure why he got involved in this. For now, I'll go bring him back. Honorable Sea King, please proceed to a safer area first."

Now that things had come to this, needless to say, the alliance ceremony was undoubtedly off, at least for today!

The Sea King nodded expressionlessly, and Tang Haofei turned and headed towards the place where Qin Tian had disappeared.

...

Before Wen Yu even reached the door, intense Energy Fluctuations erupted in the distance.

The sharp sensation and flashes of lightning made it clear to Wen Yu. This was the result of Qin Tian's Hundredfold Strike colliding with Tang Haofei's power.

Wen Yu slowly halted.

After standing silently for a long time, Wen Yu gave a wry laugh.

Angry? No, he truly wasn't.

His allies, his teammates, had carried out such a massive operation behind his back. But, as Lin Haifeng had said, what did this have to do with him?

Anger from being betrayed? This wasn't betrayal. Qin Tian and Tang Haofei hadn't sworn allegiance to him. The decisions they made, the things they did—what business was it of his?

At this moment, Wen Yu's feelings could perhaps be summed up by one thing... The sorrow of not being trusted.

Tang Haofei didn't trust him, which was why he concealed the truth. Qin Tian didn't trust him, so he chose to yield to Tang Haofei and Lin Haifeng's threats, keeping the entire incident from him.

Looking up at the massive rear of the Eternal Sky City in the sky, Wen Yu muttered to himself.

Good and evil will ultimately be repaid; the Heavenly Dao ensures Reincarnation. If you don't believe it, look up—has the vast sky ever spared anyone?

The irony was that Wen Yu, someone who didn't trust others, now craved unconditional trust from them. Was this possible? Was this retribution? Or karma? No, perhaps this was simply Wen Yu's own choice.

...

He took out a communicator from his space ring and dialed Qin Tian again.

BEEP. BEEP BEEP.

This time, there was no busy signal.

Perhaps due to Qin Tian's hesitation, it took a long while before he answered.

Across the connection, both were silent.

After a while, Wen Yu spoke first.

"Where are you?"

"XXX Street, the third sewer entrance."

"Mm, I'm coming to find you."

Their simple exchange resembled casual banter between friends. But could the emotional turbulence underlying their words truly be described so simply?

After ending the call, Wen Yu walked calmly down the somewhat quiet street toward his destination. Neither hurried nor slow, it was just like a leisurely stroll.

...

In the sewer, Qin Tian hung up the communicator, staring blankly into the darkness before him.

Beside him, a voice chuckled lightly.

"What's wrong? You look like your sister just died."

Then, from the shadows beside Qin Tian, the figure of Shadow slowly emerged.

Qin Tian ignored Shadow's sarcasm, composing himself slightly.

"Where are my sister and Arthur?"

"Mister Tang Haofei has gone to the underground research institute. He should be able to bring your sister here in about an hour. I assure you, we always deliver on our promises!"

TCH!

Qin Tian snorted in disdain.

"Do you know how many people have promised me things, swearing they would do as they said? So many that I can't even tell who's telling the truth and who's lying anymore. Stop bothering me with that useless nonsense; I only want to see results!"

"That will have to wait for about an hour. Also, an escape route from Yanjing has been arranged. Once you two are out, get as far away as possible. A warrant will likely be issued by tonight. Even if the military dispatches a powerful expert, it will mostly be for show. However, you'll have to deal with the Bounty Hunters and the Sea Clan yourselves."

"I understand."

After a moment, Shadow spoke again.

"By the way, were you just talking to Wen Yu?"

"Yes."

This wasn't something Qin Tian needed to hide.

"Unwise! Absolutely unwise!"

Shadow said this with an exaggerated expression, then continued.

"Can you imagine? Tang Haofei will be here soon, and Wen Yu is coming too. TSK, TSK, TSK, TSK. Sky thunder meeting earth fire—doesn't that sound exciting? If they fight, do you think they could demolish Yanjing?"

Hearing Shadow's words, Qin Tian scoffed.

"Whether they fight or not has nothing to do with me. I was just saying goodbye to my captain. Whatever happens next is your problem."

With that, Qin Tian turned to look at Shadow's somewhat blurry face and said calmly.

"Tell Lin Haifeng this isn't over. Sooner or later, I will truly land that strike!"

Shadow shrugged nonchalantly.