454: Chapter 389: The location of the legacy is actually in the Abyss Lord's City.

On the Watchtower of the New Universe, the light of the Star Map flowed slowly within Lin Zhou's palm. All three thousand stars were lit, but one—located at the core of the 666th floor of the Endless Abyss—suddenly changed from "dim" back to "bright." It wasn't an illusion, but a self-correction of the Star Map.

[Star Map · legacy Relocation]

Location: 666th floor of the Endless Abyss, core of the King of Deception's castle

Previous Status: Dim (Obscured by Abyssal Devilish Qi)

Current Status: Bright (Devilish Qi receding, legacy aura leaking)

Reason: After the seed of civilization on the 777th floor was taken, the balance between the Abyss and Guixu was broken, and the previously obscured legacy was revealed.

"There's another one?" Qin Qing frowned. "Didn't we already take the seed of civilization from the treasury on the 666th floor?"

"That was the treasury." Lin Zhou zoomed in on the Star Map, pointing to the castle's core. "This one is deeper in the castle—beneath the King of Deception's personal bedchamber. It was previously double-obscured by Abyssal Devilish Qi and Guixu energy, so the Star Map couldn't sense it. Now, the obscuration has vanished."

"In other words, we have to go back." Wang Meng grinned. "And this time, we have to enter the King's bedchamber."

General Rex's expression was grave. "The King of Deception, Peak high-tier divine power, Rank 4800. His bedchamber is the most heavily defended place in the entire castle. Last time, we only managed to sneak into the treasury because he was attending the Ten Thousand Demons Assembly. Now that the assembly is over, he's back."

"Then we wait for him to leave again," Lin Zhou said.

"He just returned; it will be at least a century before he leaves again," General Rex shook his head.

"Then we find a way to make him leave."

Lin Zhou looked at Li Mo. "Is there a way to create Chaos and force the King to leave the city?"

Li Mo pushed up his glasses and calculated quickly. "Yes. An Abyssal Lord cares most about two things—territory and the treasury. If a large-scale Chaos Beast tide appears on the edge of his territory, or if an intrusion alarm sounds in the treasury, he will definitely go to check it personally."

"A Chaos Beast tide requires a massive amount of Chaos energy; we can't create that," Lin Zhou said. "A treasury intrusion... can be faked."

"How do we fake it?"

Lin Zhou looked at Zhao Hao.

Among the ancient contracts of Zhao Hao's Family, there was a copy of an Abyssal contract signed with the King of Deception. The contract recorded the treasury's alarm trigger mechanism—as long as someone attempted to touch the treasury gates with a non-Abyssal aura, the alarm would sound.

"We can send a small team, disguised as Guixu creatures, to touch the treasury gates," Lin Zhou said. "When the alarm sounds, the King will think it's a Guixu invasion and will inevitably leave his bedchamber to investigate. At that time, we'll sneak into the bedchamber and take the seed of civilization."

"Who will touch the gates?" Wang Meng asked.

"Me," Lin Zhou said. "My Fire of Civilization can simulate Guixu's aura. I'll trigger the alarm, and you all sneak into the bedchamber."

"It's too dangerous." Su Yueyao shook her head. "You're the captain; you can't take such a risk."

"That's exactly why I'm going," Lin Zhou said. "Only I can simulate the Guixu aura, and only I can retreat the fastest."

Everyone fell silent.

"It's settled then." Lin Zhou stood up. "We set out in three days."

Three days later.

The 666th floor of the Endless Abyss, the edge of the King of Deception's territory.

Lin Zhou, Su Yueyao, Zhao Hao, General Rex, Wang Meng, and ten elite soldiers sneaked in once again. This time, they split into two teams—Lin Zhou would head to the treasury gates alone to trigger the alarm, while Su Yueyao, Zhao Hao, General Rex, and Wang Meng would lead the soldiers to sneak into the castle's bedchamber.

[Two Teams · Division of Labor]

Decoy Team: Lin Zhou (1 person)

Infiltration Team: Su Yueyao, Zhao Hao, General Rex, Wang Meng, 10 soldiers

"Captain, be careful," Qin Qing's voice came through the communication link.

"Don't worry." Lin Zhou nodded and sneaked toward the treasury.

The treasury gates were located on the third basement level of the castle. During their last visit, the seventy-two Demon God statues had been destroyed, but the King of Deception had set up new defenses—twelve Abyssal Golems, Rank 700, and a layer of Guixu energy shield.

[Treasury · New Defenses]

Abyssal Golems: 12, Rank 700

Guixu Energy Shield: Can withstand a full-strength blow from a high-tier divine power

Alarm Trigger Condition: Non-Abyssal aura contacting the shield

Lin Zhou stood before the treasury gates and raised his hand, condensing Guixu aura in his palm—simulated using the Fire of Civilization, with 99% purity.

[Guixu Aura · Simulation]

Simulation Purity: 99%

Shield Recognition: Passed (Assuming it's Guixu erosion)

Alarm: Triggered

Hum—!!!

A piercing alarm sounded, echoing throughout the entire castle.

The Abyssal Golems opened their eyes simultaneously and lunged at Lin Zhou.

Lin Zhou turned and ran.

Behind him, the golems were in pursuit, but they weren't as fast as him.

At the top level of the castle, the King of Deception stood up from his throne, his face dark.

"Guixu? How dare they invade my territory!"

He grabbed his scepter and flew toward the treasury.

[King of Deception · Leaving Bedchamber]

Direction: Treasury

Speed: Extremely fast

Estimated Time Away: At least ten minutes

"The King has left," Su Yueyao said softly. "Move."

The infiltration team entered through a side door of the castle and sneaked along the corridor toward the bedchamber.

The bedchamber was located on the highest floor of the castle, guarded by two Abyssal Golems, Rank 800.

[Bedchamber · Guards]

Abyssal Golems: 2, Rank 800

Defense: Abyssal Devilish Qi Shield

"How do we get in?" Wang Meng asked.

General Rex took out a token from his robe—it was a "King's Pass" he had seized from the Abyssal battlefield three hundred years ago, which could temporarily put the golems into dormancy.

[King's Pass · Data]

Source: Seized from the Abyssal battlefield

Effect: Can put Abyssal Golems into dormancy for thirty seconds

Usage Limit: Only once

General Rex raised the token and infused it with Abyssal Devilish Qi.

The token glowed, and the eyes of the two golems slowly dimmed.

[Abyssal Golems · Dormancy]

Duration: Thirty seconds

Countdown: Thirty, twenty-nine, twenty-eight...

"Hurry!" General Rex pushed open the door.

Inside, the bedchamber was magnificent. Abyssal Crystals were embedded in the walls, the floor was covered with Demonic Beast furs, and a massive crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling. In the center of the bedchamber was a giant bed—the King of Deception's bed. Beneath the bed was a secret door.

[Bedchamber · Secret Door]

Location: Under the bed

Opening Method: Abyssal Devilish Qi

Interior: King's Secret Chamber

Su Yueyao walked to the bed, pulled back the sheets, and revealed the secret door. She infused Abyssal Devilish Qi into the door, and it slowly opened.

The secret chamber wasn't large, only about twenty square meters. In the center of the chamber floated a cluster of flame—not an ordinary Fire of Civilization, but a seed of civilization. It was more powerful than any previous wisp, radiating a blue-gold light.

[seed of civilization · Data]

Source: The Transcendent

Quality: Mythic (nearly complete)

Status: Intact

Guardians: None (Hidden here by the King, no defenses set)

"Got it." Su Yueyao reached out, and the spark jumped into her palm.

At that moment, the alarm stopped.

"The King is coming back." General Rex's face changed. "Quick, let's go!"

The team rushed out of the bedchamber and ran toward the castle's exit.

Behind them, the two golems were waking up.

[Abyssal Golems · Awakening]

Countdown: Ten, nine, eight...

On Lin Zhou's side, he had been chased to the edge of the castle by the golems. Twelve golems surrounded him, and the Guixu energy shield blocked his path.

"Captain, we got it!" Su Yueyao's voice came through the communication link.

"Good, you guys retreat first," Lin Zhou said. "I'll lead them away."

He turned and ran in another direction.

The golems gave chase.

Lin Zhou ran to the edge of the castle wall and leaped off.

[Lin Zhou · Evacuation]

Height: One hundred meters

Method: Sword Flight

Speed: Extremely fast

The golems stood on the wall, unable to fly, and could only watch him disappear into the distance.

The King of Deception flew to the treasury gates, only to see a mess on the ground and the dazed golems.

"Where are the Guixu creatures?"

"They ran away," one golem replied.

The King's face turned ashen.

He turned and flew back to his bedchamber.

The door was open, the golems were in dormancy, the secret chamber door was open, and the spark—was gone.

"No—!!!"

His roar echoed through the entire Abyss.

Lin Zhou met up with the team at the edge of the territory.

"Where's the spark?" he asked.

Su Yueyao raised her hand, the spark burning in her palm.

"Got it."

Lin Zhou nodded.

"Let's go, back to the New Universe."

The team returned to the New Universe.

On the Watchtower, Lin Zhou stood before the Star Map.

The last bright star went out.

It wasn't swallowed by Guixu, but taken away.

All three thousand legacy locations had been awakened.

[The Transcendent's legacy · Completion 100%]

Awakened: 3,000 locations

seed of civilizations Obtained: 3,000 wisps (Fused)

river of civilization water level: 1200% → 2000%

Heavenly Pillar height: 2.5 million km → 5 million km

Godhead Rank: LV3200 → LV4000 (Peak high-tier divine power)