CHAPTER 352: CHAPTER 141: STRENGTH AND AUTHORITY... BOTH ARE NOT ENOUGH!_1

Wisps of mysterious gas slowly emanated from Andre’s skull.

The originally intangible, invisible, and odorless currents, under the influence of the black cylinder, gradually turned black and then slowly entered it.

After a moment, when no more gas emanated from Andre’s head, the Ancient Demon spawn quickly sealed the black cylinder and then vigorously shook it in his hand.

A CLINK, CLANK sound came from the black cylinder, like two solid objects colliding, making Wen Yu’s heart grow heavy.

After a while, the Ancient Demon spawn gently steadied the object in his hand, then lifted the lid, peered inside, and slowly raised his head, a strange smile on his face.

"Guess... what’s inside?"

Hearing Andre’s words, Wen Yu’s heart suddenly tightened.

...

The entire area fell into a bizarre silence.

The Ancient Demon spawn just held the black cylinder, while Wen Yu and Claire stood by, remaining silent.

"Forget it. I won’t tease you anymore. In this situation, you need to see it for yourself, lest you think I’m fooling you!"

The Ancient Demon spawn shrugged, simultaneously placing the black cylinder directly on the ground.

"I’m leaving this here. And I must say, I haven’t set any traps or schemes on it. Of course, believe it or not, it’s up to you!"

"Oh, and an important tip!"

"If I were you, I would choose to walk away right now and not even bother with it! Because not everyone can handle the truth. I’m truly afraid that this little thing will destroy you! GHEGHEGHE..."

The Ancient Demon spawn let out bursts of chilling, extreme laughter, waved at Wen Yu, and clearly mouthed words.

"We’ll meet again, if fate allows!!!"

Then, silver light flashed continuously. In a short amount of time, the Ancient Demon spawn had already used several Instantaneous Movements, rapidly rushing towards Demon City!

Only Wen Yu and Claire remained, their expressions shifting uncertainly as they stared at the black cylinder on the ground, unsure of what to think.

...

"Take Kuangliu and go first."

Wen Yu, manipulating the Pitch-dark Demon Lord, directly pulled Kuangliu from his body and placed it in Claire’s hands.

Claire looked at the Pitch-dark Demon Lord’s massive body and hesitated for a moment, but still took Kuangliu.

It was clear that Wen Yu had no intention of sharing his secrets. To say that Claire had no desire to explore the unknown would be absurd.

However, circumstances were stronger than people. Claire had no doubt that if she wasn’t tactful, Wen Yu would definitely move against her.

"Be careful..."

Suppressing her curiosity, Claire said to Wen Yu, then quickly walked towards the outpost exit.

...

The black cylinder on the ground emitted an ominous Black Light. Under the perpetually bright sky of the treasure land, the black cylinder seemed like a black hole, firmly capturing Wen Yu’s gaze.

After hesitating for only a few seconds, Wen Yu decisively dismissed his Pitch-dark Demon Lord state.

A Faceless figure, identical to Wen Yu, stood by his side, faithfully guarding him.

"Go. Check that thing for any traps."

Although the Ancient Demon spawn had said he hadn’t placed any traps or tricks on the black cylinder, Wen Yu would never entrust his safety to an enemy’s credibility!

Faceless faithfully executed Wen Yu’s order, walking directly to the black cylinder, bending down, and picking it up.

Then, under Wen Yu’s command, Faceless directly lifted the lid of the black cylinder and peered inside.

However, ten minutes passed, and nothing happened.

...

It turned out the Ancient Demon spawn had not deceived Wen Yu.

Indeed, there were no traps on the black cylinder.

"Give that to me."

Following Wen Yu’s command, Faceless, holding the black cylinder, quickly walked over to Wen Yu.

The black cylinder was cold to the touch and its texture felt slightly hard. Moreover, the black, unknown substance coating its exterior made it impossible for Wen Yu to see what was inside.

After gently shaking the black cylinder, Wen Yu remained silent for a long while. Finally, he lifted the lid and looked inside.

What met his eyes...

Was a...

Magic Crystal...

...

There is a kind of trap that isn’t a trap; it’s called "truth"...

This kind of thing could be even more terrifyingly lethal than a conventional trap!

At this moment, gazing at the magic crystal in the black cylinder—or rather, the black container—Wen Yu had a thousand words welling up in his heart, yet he couldn’t utter a single syllable.

Countless thoughts echoed unceasingly in Wen Yu’s mind, then coalesced into a violent storm, pounding his head until it buzzed!

Didn’t they say the Human Race doesn’t possess magic crystals? Humans... shouldn’t have magic crystals...

The myriad words slowly crystallized into a single thought. Wen Yu tipped the magic crystal out of the black container and placed it in the sunlight, observing it closely.

Unfortunately, it was just an ordinary Level 4 magic crystal with the Beast attribute...

Identical to those produced by the Exchange Stone Pillar!

Wen Yu carefully examined the Level 4 magic crystal in his hand, staring at it as if it were a monster.

After a moment, Wen Yu took a deep breath, placed the magic crystal and the black container into his pocket, and then rushed towards the ruins at great speed!

...

He dug forcefully with both hands. After a while, Wen Yu found what he was looking for.

It was a corpse.

Ravaged by the explosion, the corpse was mangled beyond recognition. Perhaps the deceased had possessed considerable strength and defensive skills in life, which was why they hadn’t been blown to smithereens in the earth-shattering blast.

However, that didn’t matter. Wen Yu carefully examined the corpse on the ground. After a moment, he slowly took the black container from his pocket.

Recalling the Ancient Demon spawn’s earlier actions, Wen Yu opened the lid and slowly pressed the black container against the corpse’s skull.

The next second, wisps of black-tinged smoke slowly seeped from the corpse’s skull and were sucked into the black cylinder.

...

Wen Yu’s hand, clutching the black container, trembled uncontrollably. After a moment, once the smoke from the corpse’s skull was completely absorbed, Wen Yu, moving a little sluggishly, retrieved the black container, carefully closed the lid, and shook it vigorously.

After a moment, a CLINK, CLANK sound slowly began, starting softly and growing louder, until Wen Yu gradually stopped shaking it.

The confusion and hesitation in his eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by towering rage and murderous intent!

With a powerful swing of his right arm, Wen Yu flung the black container away, simultaneously covering his face with his left hand and roaring furiously.

"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! Kaldo! Get out here and face me! Get out here and face me!!!"

"My lord, I am here!"

Before Wen Yu’s words had even faded, Kaldo’s voice sounded from directly in front of him.

His slightly eerie face wore a bizarre, twisted smile, sending a chill deep into Wen Yu’s heart.

Because Kaldo was holding that very black container in his hand.

Kaldo said with a smile,

"Sequence Number 2, my lord, you dropped something!"

...

Wen Yu looked at Kaldo’s seemingly subservient smile, yet an overwhelming sense of powerlessness washed over him.

Trembling, he took the black container from Kaldo’s hand. Wen Yu drew a heavy breath and asked, his voice shaking slightly,

"Give me... an explanation..."

"My lord, what explanation do you require?"

Wen Yu sniffed hard.

"Why... does the Human Race have magic crystals inside them?"

Kaldo, on the other hand, looked at Wen Yu with an expression of feigned "confusion."

"Almost all species tainted by Demonic Qi possess magic crystals. Why would the Human Race be an exception?"

"Damn it!!!"

Hearing Kaldo’s words, Wen Yu cursed heavily!

"You damn well know that’s not what I mean! I’m asking you why we can’t find magic crystals within the Human Race!!!"

Kaldo smiled faintly.

"My lord, for this question, your strength and authority... are insufficient..."

Hearing these familiar words, Wen Yu actually calmed down.

"Then, what can you tell me about this matter?"

Kaldo shook his head.

"My lord, this matter is not something you should be considering right now. If you insist on getting an answer from me, I can only offer you one sentence."

"Your strength and authority... are insufficient!"

"The Dominator acts according to His own considerations. In my opinion, instead of probing such a ’profound’ question, you should be focusing on how to enhance your own strength. Don’t you agree?"

Kaldo bowed humbly, yet a bizarre smile played on his lips. His gaze towards Wen Yu had long lost its initial respect, replaced by the look one might give a laboratory mouse, a venomous insect... or even a dead man!

"If you have no other business, I shall take my leave."

After speaking, Kaldo gave Wen Yu a ’respectful’ bow, then turned to leave.