939: Sincerity is the key

The Earth Vein Azure Ox, still in its infancy, provided a ten percent attribute feedback to Wang Chen.

After divine conversion, this amounted to a total attribute increase of twenty points for Wang Chen.

Although this increase was very small, Wang Chen knew very well that it was only temporary.

The Earth Vein Azure Ox was only Rank one now; once its Rank was raised to be on par with Susu and Tuantuan, he would gain a terrifying boost.

“Next, it’s time to continue looking for trouble with the Dead Spirit Race.”

After closing the attribute panel, Wang Chen walked out of the cave, recalled his little ones into the Beast Pet Space, and gazed into the distant sky.

He had no intention of ending his transaction with Qing Yunzi.

After all, even though he had already obtained his seventh beast pet ahead of schedule, it was still necessary to plan for a rainy day.

Moreover, Vast Treasure True Lord had definitely been hiding in the shadows and made a move in Wanshou City before; even if he didn't seek out trouble with him now, this Vast Treasure True Lord would stick to him like a dog-skin plaster, and one of them would eventually fall.

Since this Vast Treasure True Lord was destined to die, Wang Chen felt it would be better for him to die with more value.

“First, I’ll return to Wanshou City and have Bai Yuliang gather information on the Dead Spirit Race in the surrounding area for me.”

“Although my strength has increased, I still can’t fight an unprepared battle.”

After silently pondering, Wang Chen made his decision, then confirmed the direction of Wanshou City and transformed into a rainbow light, soaring into the sky.

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Night fell.

By the turbulent Canglan River, a vast city quietly emerged.

This was Canglan City, the largest city-level gathering place of the Dead Spirit Race at the junction of the Eastern and Central Regions of the Netherworld.

Canglan City and the Human Race’s Wanshou City were separated by eight hundred li, standing on either side as crucial fortress cities connecting the Eastern and Central Regions for their respective races.

Because of this, the Dead Spirit Race stationed in Canglan City were extremely powerful; although it was not among the Dead Spirit Race’s Upper Five Cities, it could still Rank among the top ten.

Its City Lord, named Ogre, possessed the strength of a Rank nine Middle Stage Peak; beneath him were four Rank nine Middle Stage Dead Spirit Race powerhouses and eight Rank nine Early Stage Dead Spirit Race powerhouses.

This force, compared to the Human Race’s Wanshou City, was only stronger, not weaker.

Tonight.

Canglan City was brightly lit, its ten-zhang-tall city gates wide open, and a solemn atmosphere enveloped the entire city.

City Lord Ogre, accompanied by his twelve powerful subordinates, stood respectfully outside the city gates, solemnly awaiting something.

Soon.

As Ogre eagerly awaited, two figures, both half-human, half-insect, and exuding a strong dark aura, emerged from the distant night—Dead Spirit Race powerhouses.

These two Dead Spirit Race members, one male and one female, were nearly three meters tall and exceptionally robust.

The male Dead Spirit Race member was even more so; his dark red battle armor could not completely conceal his explosive muscles, instead giving the impression that the armor was about to burst.

“Your subordinate Ogre, along with all the clansmen of Canglan City, respectfully welcome Lord Kahn.”

As the two figures arrived before the city gates, Ogre took a deep breath, bowed, and behind him, the Dead Spirit Race members in the city followed, shouting in unison.

“We respectfully welcome Lord Kahn!”

“We respectfully welcome Lord Kahn!”

“We respectfully welcome Lord Kahn!”

The waves of sound rose higher and higher, but strangely, they only occurred around Canglan City and did not spread outwards.

“Not bad!”

Noticing this, Kahn, who had initially been somewhat displeased by the grand display Ogre had arranged, couldn't help but show a hint of satisfaction on his face.

This Kahn was precisely the City Lord of Black Abyss City, one of the Dead Spirit Race’s Upper Five Cities, and a Rank nine Late Stage powerhouse.

After receiving the task from Great Priest High Priest Tiemoluo, he had hidden his tracks and quietly left the Holy City with Cassidy, not using the teleportation array.

Instead, he traveled by foot to Canglan City.

After all, in the current Netherworld, Rank nine Late Stage powerhouses were the top combat forces of each race; every single one was watched by countless eyes, and if Kahn were to arrive in Canglan City via a startling teleportation array, the Human Race would definitely detect him.

At that time, Kahn wouldn't even need to think about completing Great Priest High Priest Tiemoluo’s task; he would first have to be “well entertained” by the Human Race’s Rank nine Late Stage Great True Lord.

“Ogre, you are thoughtful.”

After savoring the cheers, Kahn stepped forward and patted Ogre’s shoulder, saying solemnly:

“However, we are both City Lords and believers of the Mother Goddess; there is no distinction in status between us, so it’s best not to do such things next time.”

“Lord Kahn is right.”

Ogre was somewhat flattered, saying with a beaming smile:

“But Lord Kahn, you are my Senior, and you have rendered illustrious service to our Holy Race; by all accounts, since you have graced Canglan City with your presence today, I must receive you grandly.”

“If I did not do so, wouldn’t it be disrespectful to Senior heroes like Lord Kahn who have rendered such great service to our race?”

As Ogre spoke, his expression was extremely sincere, and his eyes even held a sacred glow.

This scene made Kahn, who had just arrived in Canglan City, feel incredibly comfortable.

After all, sincerity was the ultimate killer move.

This Ogre was on a completely different level from those who merely flattered.

“Good, good, good!”

“Ogre, you spoke well; when I return to the Holy City, I will certainly speak highly of you before the Great Priest.”

Kahn patted Ogre’s shoulder again, saying with a full smile.

Hearing his words, a hint of joy flashed in Ogre’s eyes.

“This Junior thanks Lord Kahn.”

After another respectful bow, Ogre turned and bent at the waist, gesturing towards the city with an outstretched hand:

“Lord Kahn, please.”

Soon.

Kahn and Cassidy were respectfully invited into the City Lord’s Mansion by Ogre.

In the reception hall of the City Lord’s Mansion, a sumptuous banquet had already been laid out.

The Dead Spirit Race members sat around the table, and Kahn, being the highest in status and strength, naturally took the main seat at the head of the table.

After some pleasantries, the banquet began, but only Kahn and Cassidy ate with great enjoyment; the other Dead Spirit Race members, including Canglan City Lord Ogre, had no appetite for the delicacies, their gazes occasionally and discreetly looking at Kahn, who sat in the main seat.

Among the Dead Spirit Race, communication between various city-level gathering places had always been rare; while it couldn't be said that they were completely isolated, there were often periods of ten or even twenty to thirty years without any contact.

After all, the Dead Spirit Race was different from the Human Race; they shared a common faith and unified rule, and their lifespans were longer, so changes in power rarely occurred.

A City Lord of a city-level gathering place, once appointed, would generally not be replaced unless they died of old age or rendered immense service and entered the Holy City to become a clan offering.

But now, the sudden arrival of City Lord Kahn of Black Abyss City, one of the Upper Five Cities, in Canglan City was an unprecedented event.

This directly caused many Dead Spirit Race powerhouses in Canglan City to start overthinking.

Especially Ogre, because he was not qualified to attend the meetings in the Holy City Temple, he was now very suspicious of whether City Lord Kahn of Black Abyss City’s visit was due to some major mistake he had made.