Apocalypse: Master of Soul Beasts

This man spoke earnestly, and indeed, seemed to be considering matters from Wen Yu’s perspective. However, Wen Yu had his own ideas. Petty tricks like espionage... Heavenly Dao and Da Luo, with their vast ages, would undoubtedly be far more adept at them than Lin Haifeng. For his own safety, besides Tang Haofei, Wen Yu had no intention of cooperating with anyone else.

”Thank you,” Wen Yu said.

In return for his thanks, the middle-aged man looked genuinely alarmed and apprehensive. ”This is my duty.”

Seeing the respectful middle-aged man before him, Wen Yu found it dull, and his expression became serious. ”Let’s go. Take me to see my Senior Brother.”

Following the middle-aged man, Wen Yu slowly walked into the cave. Upon entering, the light was somewhat dim, but as they ventured deeper, the surroundings grew increasingly bright. This was a fruit of the Universe of Immortals and Heroes’ technology. Although merely civilian technology, Wen Yu dared not underestimate its function and effect. According to the Almighty Demon Vine, the ubiquitous light in the Heavenly Palace, akin to constant starlight, was an improved version of this technology. From small details, one could perceive the great technological power of the Universe of Immortals and Heroes; this was precisely why Tang Haofei wanted to stay here.

They hadn’t been navigating the intricate, crisscrossing tunnels for long when the light began to grow brighter, and waves of clamor continuously assailed Wen Yu’s ears.

At a certain moment, when Wen Yu reached a cave entrance, the view before him suddenly changed. The omnipresent light made everything before them appear as if bathed in brilliant, external sunlight. The advanced holographic simulation technology was so superb it even conjured wisps of clouds drifting above their heads.

Had Wen Yu not journeyed this far and known he was already deep within the mountain’s belly, he might have suspected he was now standing in a bustling, majestic ancient city.

Technology changes human lifestyles—this saying was undeniably true, and the technological strength of the Universe of Immortals and Heroes naturally needed no elaboration. Even though he was now inside a mountain, thanks to this power, what Wen Yu could see, hear, and smell was identical to an outside city.

”His Highness the Young Master, this is the war fortress on the seventh floor of the Heavenly Palace in the Universe of Immortals and Heroes,” the middle-aged man stated.

Wen Yu nodded. At first glance, the city before him didn’t resemble a war fortress but rather a thriving ancient metropolis. As for the secrets hidden deep within, Wen Yu neither knew nor cared to know—it had nothing to do with him.

After briefly taking in the ”exotic scenery,” Wen Yu turned to the middle-aged man and said, ”Let’s go.”

As the most powerful expert in the Heavenly Palace, Heavenly Dao’s treatment was, naturally, beyond question. When Heavenly Dao announced his intention to temporarily garrison the seventh floor of the Heavenly Palace, the city’s highest-ranking officer immediately vacated his residence and office. Thus, in the city’s administrative center, Wen Yu met Heavenly Dao for the second time.

”Greetings, Senior Brother.” The necessary pleasantries could not be omitted, and given the current ”special situation,” Wen Yu’s attitude was naturally one of utmost caution.

However, Heavenly Dao had no such reservations. ”Sit.”

It was a simple word, cold, yet without obvious malice or murderous intent. With no outsiders present, Heavenly Dao couldn’t be bothered to play ’superficial brothers’ with Wen Yu.

At this, Wen Yu silently breathed a sigh of relief. Having experienced their first encounter, if Heavenly Dao were ”full of enthusiasm” now, Wen Yu would actually be terrified. Hidden daggers are the deadliest! With Heavenly Dao displaying a cold demeanor, Wen Yu could at least discern his true attitude. At the very least, he would die knowing why.

”I heard you’re also participating in this Hunting Reward Plan?” With no outsiders present, Heavenly Dao also couldn’t be bothered using the address ’Junior Brother.’ Perhaps, in Heavenly Dao’s eyes, having inexplicably gained a Junior Brother also made Heavenly Dao feel a trace of annoyance and impatience. It was like someone who always thought he was an only child, only for his parents to bring home another teenager when he turned eighteen, saying, ”This is your long-lost younger brother.”

”Yes, Senior Brother. I do plan to participate in this Hunting Reward Plan.”

”Don’t call me Senior Brother!” Heavenly Dao waved his hand impatiently. It seemed this ”only child” indeed held a grudge against Wen Yu. ”I know what you are. The one behind you is from the same world, right?”

Wen Yu nodded helplessly; ”the one behind him” naturally referred to Tang Haofei.

”So, since there are no outsiders here, let’s cut the nonsense. What’s your name?” Heavenly Dao’s way of handling matters perfectly matched his appearance—the very image of a cool, aloof, god-like man.

”My name is Wen Yu.”

”Wen Yu, is it? And the world you’re from?”

”Earth.”

After Wen Yu spoke, Heavenly Dao said no more, and as he fell silent, the atmosphere in the room immediately stilled.

After a moment, Heavenly Dao spoke again. ”Before Master passed away, he entrusted all matters to me, including yours. Ordinarily, a master’s command is not to be defied, but since my resurrection, I’ve come to a new understanding of certain things.

”I called you here today to make my attitude clear. You might have gleaned some of it from our last meeting. I can tell you definitively that I will not follow our Master’s methods regarding you. If you want what the Almighty Immortal Emperor left for you, you must abide by the rules I set.

”And my rule is this: you get what you earn. Actually, your recent performance has been rather satisfactory; at least you didn’t just flee. Consider this Hunting Reward Plan a test. The number of Demon Fiends you kill will determine what I give you. This, in my view, is quite fair.”

Heavenly Dao delivered these words emotionlessly, without any regard for Wen Yu’s thoughts. This was the essence of the powerful dictating the rules.

”I understand,” Wen Yu replied.

How could he not understand?

”Alright, you may leave,” Heavenly Dao said, dismissing Wen Yu after this series of statements that Wen Yu found rather inexplicable.

”Wait, Lord Heaven’s Path, I have one more thing,” Wen Yu said.