24: Chapter 24: 195 Deaths! Obtained a Super Artifact!

The members of the Investigation Bureau standing on the high building all wore solemn expressions.

"Team Leader Lu, it's all up to you."

The middle-aged man stared intensely at the giant spiritual hand before him, then nodded slightly.

【Touch of Dusk】

Several transparent tentacles shot out from behind Team Leader Lu Jiancheng, fiercely wrapping around the giant spiritual hand with a sharp momentum.

As soon as the giant hand and the tentacles made contact, a powerful magnetic field was formed.

Suddenly, an extremely powerful spiritual force swept in from afar, rapidly covering the entire battlefield.

Team Leader Lu Jiancheng's tentacles were instantly disintegrated.

Team Leader Lu Jiancheng's expression changed: "Peak A-rank spiritual force!?"

The members of the Investigation Bureau gasped.

"How is that possible? How many more experts does the Four Kings Pavilion actually have?"

"Our Investigation Bureau only has five A-rankers. Does the Four Kings Pavilion really have four kings?"

Wang Yi stood downstairs, her face beneath the mask cold and ruthless.

"Four Kings Pavilion, listen up. Proceed according to the plan."

As soon as she finished speaking, the members of the Four Kings Pavilion vanished rapidly.

Qin Xiaogan, wearing a mask with the character "Emperor" on it, landed slowly in front of the Investigation Bureau members.

"Over a hundred Awakened—this should be enough to pay back part of the debt owed to the Qin Family."

Team Leader Lu Jiancheng frowned: "The Qin Family? You are...?"

A team leader beside Team Leader Lu Jiancheng's expression changed drastically.

"Remnant of the Emperor-toppling faction!"

The Investigation Bureau members paused for a moment, then stared at Qin Xiaogan in shock.

Qin Xiaogan removed his mask, revealing his true face.

"Marquis Qin... Qin!? No, you are... his son! You didn't die!?"

Qin Xiaogan revealed a simple, honest smile: "It seems you have been to the Qin residence."

Team Leader Lu Jiancheng held back the agitated Zeng Li.

"Young Master Qin, the matter of the Qin Family has passed for many years. The Qin Family was executed for rebellion, which was the trend of the times. There is no need to make things difficult for us."

"Many years?"

Qin Xiaogan said indifferently: "I'm not making things difficult. I'm just borrowing your lives."

Zeng Li snorted coldly: "Boastful!"

"Some people get a little power and think they can turn the world upside down. How stupid."

Qin Xiaogan sighed.

He took Chen Qi's head out from his space and threw it at Zeng Li's feet.

Zeng Li's expression changed, and he roared angrily: "You beast! You deserve to die! Everyone, attack!"

The eyes of the Investigation Bureau members were filled with anger.

Different auras began to emerge around them.

The auras of Zeng Li and Team Leader Lu Jiancheng were particularly prominent.

"Kill!!!"

Qin Xiaogan narrowed his eyes: "Truly spectacular."

Zeng Li made the first move.

【Steel Cage】

Iron pillars covered in steel spikes burst out from beneath Qin Xiaogan.

Seeing Qin Xiaogan trapped within the iron pillars, Zeng Li felt a sudden joy.

So what if your spiritual force is strong? You're just a greenhorn.

Team Leader Lu Jiancheng shouted: "Brothers! Team Leader Zeng has trapped him! Kill him for me!"

The hundred-plus members of the Investigation Bureau unleashed their full power on Qin Xiaogan.

【Dragon Seeking Art】【Swallow Chase】【Soul Reading】【Fire Ring】【Earth Tremor】【Touch of Dusk】【Steel Piercing Kill】

"Boom!!!"

The Investigation Bureau members bombarded Qin Xiaogan for a full minute.

The scene was filled with dust and enveloped in smoke.

Through the smoke, everyone stared at the looming steel cage.

"Clang!"

Everyone was startled, but then realized it was just the steel cage collapsing.

Zeng Li sneered: "Making a fuss over nothing. He can't possibly still be alive."

Team Leader Lu Jiancheng agreed deeply: "Just a greenhorn blinded by hatred, ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth."

"Team Leader Lu Jiancheng, the Four Kings Pavilion has disappeared!"

Team Leader Lu Jiancheng laughed: "Seeing their leader beaten into a sieve, how could they not run?"

Zeng Li said jealously: "I don't know where this kid got such luck, finding several A-rank Awakened to work for him."

"Why did you stop?"

Qin Xiaogan's resonant voice drifted into everyone's ears.

"What!"

The Investigation Bureau members stared in shock at the blood-drenched Qin Xiaogan.

Zeng Li pondered for a moment, then revealed an expression of sudden realization.

This kid must possess an A-rank Awakened item.

And it's the rarest type—defense.

Zeng Li's heart gradually grew heated. One must know that it is difficult to find even five Awakened items in all of Yang City.

Unexpectedly, this kid had delivered a great gift to him.

The greed in Zeng Li's eyes grew even more intense.

"He was lucky to escape this time. Don't give him another chance."

The Investigation Bureau members immediately unleashed their abilities again, bombarding Qin Xiaogan.

Team Leader Lu Jiancheng frowned: "Team Leader Zeng, something is wrong. This kid has extremely strong spiritual force; there's no reason for him to just stand there and take the hits."

Zeng Li said disdainfully: "All schemes and tricks are no match for absolute strength."

After speaking, Zeng Li stared unblinkingly at Qin Xiaogan.

The unease in Team Leader Lu Jiancheng's heart grew stronger.

He frowned tightly and slowly retreated behind the crowd.

Ding-dong!

【Congratulations to the host for completing forty-three deaths】

【Congratulations to the host for completing forty-four deaths】

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【Congratulations to the host for completing one hundred and ninety-five deaths】

【Achievement unlocked: One hundred deaths】

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【Rewards are being accumulated and integrated...】

【Attribute points +3060】

【Obtained Super Artifact—crown of death】

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【Name: crown of death】

【Origin: ???】

【Warning!!! This is an item worn by the King of the Dead. Those who wish to wear this crown must bear the weight of the dead.】

【Skill ①—Resentment of the Dead: Summon vengeful spirits to possess you. Attributes x5, duration 60 seconds, no upper limit requirements.】

【Skill ②—King of the Dead: You are the supreme existence in hell and can command all undead creatures (including god-level ones).】

【Skill ③—Reincarnation: ??? (Unlocks after reaching 500 deaths)】

【Skill ④—Afterlife: ??? (Unlocks after reaching 1 absolute death)】

【Rank: Super God Level】

【Bound】

"Hahaha haha."

Qin Xiaogan hung his head, blood slowly dripping down along his face.

The Investigation Bureau members all stared at Qin Xiaogan with faces full of fear.

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Zeng Li went crazy, continuing to attack Qin Xiaogan with steel spikes.

"Puchi!"

The steel spike successfully pierced through Qin Xiaogan's heart.

Qin Xiaogan numbly raised his head and let out a chilling laugh.

"Hahaha haha."

Zeng Li panted heavily and muttered: "What kind of monster are you?"

Qin Xiaogan pulled the steel spike out of his chest and slowly stood up.

The white martial attire on his body had long been dyed into a crimson blood-stained garment.

Just as everyone was terrified, a magnificent voice resounded in the ears of everyone on the globe.

【Dead Realm, the Emperor returns.】

【The third stage of global awakening will begin in 30 days.】

Everyone on the globe was stunned.

"Dead Realm? The Emperor returns? What does this mean?"

"Another awakening? I almost died during the last one."

"This time I must become an Awakened!"

Qin Xiaogan revealed a simple, honest smile toward the stunned crowd.

"You've killed me so many times, I'll just kill you once."

"That's not too much to ask, right?"