Apocalypse: Master of Soul Beasts

After Da Luo finished speaking, he took out a Jade Pendant from the space ring on his hand and placed it on the table.

Seeing Da Luo’s move, Wen Yu hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

”I thank Uncle in advance.”

Da Luo waved his hand slightly and then continued with a smile on his face.

”Are you satisfied with the terms set by the Sky Pole Cabinet, nephew?”

”Very satisfied!”

...

Following that, Da Luo and Wen Yu chatted about a bunch of inconsequential topics. At this moment, Da Luo was treating Wen Yu like a true uncle, showing meticulous care for his living conditions.

This made Wen Yu unsure how to respond. After dealing with people like Lin Haifeng, Wen Yu had grown wary of all high-ranking figures. Who knew what ugliness lurked beneath their smiles? For him, it would be better to have a straightforward fight with such individuals!

After about ten minutes of chatting, Da Luo finally stopped and stood up.

”Now that you’re all set, nephew, I’ll take my leave.”

”Safe journey, Uncle.”

Wen Yu respectfully bowed to Da Luo.

”By the way, nephew, there’s something I’m not sure if I should mention...”

Da Luo, who was about to exit through the door, suddenly turned his head, startling Wen Yu.

After calming his nerves, Wen Yu respectfully replied, ”Please tell me, Uncle.”

”It’s like this: based on my estimations, the reason Heavenly Dao is treating you this way should be related to a certain item.”

”An item? The Heaven-covering Banner?”

As an ultimate world treasure of the Universe of Immortals and Heroes, Wen Yu didn’t know the specific function of the Heaven-covering Banner. However, a supreme treasure indeed possessed the possibility of making Heavenly Dao turn against him, his ’Junior Brother’.

”Not quite...”

Da Luo shook his head.

”It should be something similar to a key. Did the Immortal Emperor ever mention it to you before he passed?”

Wen Yu shook his head in confusion.

”Well, just remember what I said, nephew. If you find any clues, you can tell me. You must understand that what’s meant to be yours, no one can take it away. Even if they try, I will back you up!”

Da Luo spoke these words with righteous indignation, then turned and left, leaving Wen Yu alone and confused in the Sky Pole Cabinet.

...

”A key? What key?”

”I’m not really sure...”

Hearing Wen Yu’s question, the Almighty Demon Vine responded hesitantly.

”Really?”

”Really. I was clear about the original plan, but this key... I’ve never heard of it!”

Perhaps it was the Almighty Demon Vine’s firm statement that convinced Wen Yu, or maybe Wen Yu sensed that the Almighty Demon Vine wouldn’t hide anything more from him. Shaking his head slightly, Wen Yu walked over to where Da Luo had been sitting and slowly picked up the Jade Pendant from the coffee table.

A murmur, as if he were talking to himself, escaped Wen Yu’s lips. ”What is this guy actually up to?”

...

”There’s nothing wrong with the Jade Pendant. It’s just a simple Communication Jade Pendant!”

The Almighty Demon Vine thoroughly checked the Jade Pendant and reported to Wen Yu, adding, ”Da Luo wouldn’t tamper with something like this.”

”So, I can take this, right?”

”As you wish.”

Hearing the Almighty Demon Vine’s words, Wen Yu casually placed the Jade Pendant in the drawer under the coffee table. He wasn’t planning on taking this item with him.

In fact, Wen Yu had no intention of initiating contact with Da Luo.

A Spiritual Fluctuation from the Almighty Demon Vine echoed once again.

”Wise decision. I suspect Da Luo came here just now to probe for information about that supposed key.”

Hearing the Almighty Demon Vine’s assessment, Wen Yu nodded slightly.

”That should be it. Initially, he wanted to plant someone by my side, but his attitude wasn’t firm. After I refused, he left this Communication Jade Pendant. However, I still suspect there’s something unusual about this Jade Pendant; perhaps you just didn’t detect it.”

”Finally, Da Luo stayed and chatted with me for so long. He was probably trying to observe my aura fluctuations more closely to see if he could find the key he was looking for. When all of this failed to yield any results, Da Luo left those parting words, trying to get a more direct look at my reaction.”

Da Luo’s actions were logically analyzed by Wen Yu. As for whether the actual situation was as Wen Yu speculated, probably only Da Luo himself knew!

”That makes sense.”

The Almighty Demon Vine gave Wen Yu a small compliment.

Wen Yu muttered, ”Good thing I don’t have a damn clue what that key is...”

...

Wen Yu temporarily put aside his speculations about Da Luo’s intentions.

As the saying goes, human hearts are unpredictable. Wen Yu could not guess the thoughts and intentions of Da Luo and Heavenly Dao at all.

Since he couldn’t guess, it was better not to try!

The most important matter facing him right now was the damn hunting reward program hosted by Heavenly Dao.

...

The administrators of the Heavenly Palace worked efficiently. As evening approached, an administrator from the Sixth Layer of the Heavenly Palace came to the Sky Pole Cabinet with a decree from Heavenly Dao.

”His Highness the Young Master, Lord Heaven’s Path has agreed to your proposal. Tomorrow morning, I will lead Your Highness to the Seventh Layer of the Heavenly Palace. Please be prepared, Young Master.”

Wen Yu nodded, indicating he understood, then asked another question.

”By the way, there must be quite a few people participating in this operation, right?”

Hearing Wen Yu’s question, the administrator hesitated for a moment before nodding.

”Indeed. From the Sixth Layer of the Heavenly Palace alone, 1,355 people have already signed up. Lord Luo Hai is among them.”

”Ah, one more thing. For this trip, am I allowed to bring a follower? Not a native of the Universe of Immortals and Heroes, but a visitor from another world.”

The administrator couldn’t make a decision on this question.

”Your Highness, you can inquire about this matter directly with Lord Heaven’s Path on the Seventh Layer of the Heavenly Palace.”

”My Senior Brother is also going?”

He asked in a surprised tone, but inwardly, Wen Yu wasn’t surprised at all. Given that Heavenly Dao has other plans, this hunting reward initiative must be a crucial part of that design. Heavenly Dao personally overseeing the Seventh Layer of the Heavenly Palace was, in fact, well within his expectations.

”Yes, Young Master,” the administrator explained to Wen Yu.

”Lord Heaven’s Path is personally overseeing this to prevent anyone above Level 7 from entering, thereby ensuring the fairness of the competition.”

The administrator hesitated for a moment, then added, ”It’s said that the situation on the Seventh Layer isn’t optimistic. Dozens of Demon Fiends at the Limit Breakthrough Level have appeared simultaneously. Preventing excessive losses among the participants might also be why Lord Heaven’s Path chose to preside there personally.”