บท 75: The Divine Spear Commanding the Seven Seas
Axe was not a mere innocent; he feigned injury from my blow, remaining seemingly immobile, while subtly maneuvering his limbs, which kept me on high alert. After all, I had not acquired the invulnerability skills on Demon Island.
"What are your plans moving forward? Will you continue to conceal your identity, or will you launch a desperate counterattack?"
I spoke slowly, aiming to ease the tension and offer him a hint that I had no intention of killing him, hoping to extract some information regarding "Lord Guan." Until now, I had never believed that this underworld overlord would intersect with my life, but Axe's appearance compelled me to prepare for unforeseen circumstances.
Upon hearing my words, Axe visibly relaxed, his speech gradually regaining strength. A man like him, who had navigated the murky waters of both the underworld and the legitimate world, commanding a legion of ruthless men, was not one to cower at the first sign of danger. Much of his earlier performance had been a ruse to mislead me.
While I lacked the power to confront Lord Guan, I could not simply hide indefinitely. My return was motivated by the desire to retrieve a particular item; as long as I could obtain it, I would be able to escape the relentless pursuit of Lord Guan's subordinates.
"What is that item?"
Noticing my curiosity, Axe revealed a glimmer of pride and whispered, "I don't know what it is, but I do know that it originates from the same place as the treasure taken by Fang Baichuan."
"What?"
I immediately displayed a look of profound astonishment, though internally, I was scoffing: "What is so extraordinary about items from Demon Island? I possess many such things myself."
Yet, this fellow was cunningly enticing me to assist him, demonstrating his intellect.
Seeing that I was intrigued, Axe lowered his voice further, speaking in a mysterious tone: "It is said that the item is a weapon imbued with magical powers. No one knows its true might, but I once overheard Lord Guan's most trusted son, inebriated, mention that this weapon could possess the potential to ignite a world war."
Demon Island certainly had its share of weapons, but I had yet to encounter any artifact capable of instigating a global conflict.
Just as I was about to mock Axe's absurd claims, an unexpected vision surged into my mind. This vision was from the past few days, yet the location was distant Europe, far removed from my current country.
In the heart of an opulent palace stood a massive crystal altar, upon which rested an exquisitely beautiful three-pronged spear. Countless droplets of water continuously rose around this spear, only to explode suddenly. Although this was merely a fleeting vision, my instincts told me that the force of those bursting droplets was extraordinary, potentially a hundred times more powerful than my holy light projectiles.
The disjointed imagery left me bewildered. In that moment, I realized how minuscule the power I had honed on Demon Island truly was when faced with more formidable beings.
The strange symbols on my hands suddenly glowed with a silvery radiance. They had only illuminated once during the temporal rift of transportation, and otherwise remained hidden beneath my skin.
Their emergence indicated that the three-pronged spear posed an unusual threat to me, yet what could I do? Not to mention the vast distance between Europe and my city; even if I were to run there, I feared it would only entangle me in fate's web, leading to my demise.
"Damn it, what does this vision signify?"
This premonition ignited a surge of frustration within me. I seized Axe by the collar and demanded, "Is the weapon you mentioned an exceptionally ornate three-pronged spear?"
Axe, startled by my fury, widened his eyes in astonishment as he blurted out, "How do you know?"
This revelation clarified that he was no ordinary lackey of an underworld boss. His previous words contained grains of truth. Why had he traveled all the way from Europe to this Asian city in search of some damned super weapon?
With a casual shove, I sent Axe stumbling back several paces. His earlier bravado faded, revealing a flicker of uncertainty as he realized he had underestimated my combat prowess.
"Speak everything you know. If you refuse, it matters not; I possess certain unique methods to directly access your memories."
"Hmph!"
You were just thinking about that weapon, weren't you?
"Yes!"
Axe's expression morphed into genuine horror, his gaze towards me akin to that of someone who had seen a ghost.
"You can read my memories?"
It's not that miraculous; if you don't think about it, I won't know!
Under my coercion, Axe could no longer afford to conceal the truth. The advantage of possessing overwhelming strength allowed me to bypass many schemes and experiences. In the realm of the underworld, he might have been my superior, but now he had no choice but to submit.
After gathering his thoughts, Axe reluctantly divulged, "I don't know the secret of that weapon, but I've heard its power is so immense that no one can wield it. Lord Guan has six subordinates known as the Six Ghosts, each possessing supernatural abilities. One of them is a sorcerer who can foresee certain events. They say the person capable of wielding that three-pronged spear resides in this city."
After sharing this, Axe glanced at me and added, "However, that individual is a girl. I intend to find her first; perhaps I can negotiate terms with Lord Guan."
A girl, a three-pronged spear, Lord Guan, Demon Island...
These keywords gradually formed a vague thread in my mind, as if a clear image was about to surface. Suddenly, an enigmatic sensation washed over me, and my intuition warned me of an impending crisis.
I hastily waved my hand, activating the spiritual energy training card to store Axe within it.
This card still had several hours of usage left. While its primary function was not for hiding individuals, it was far more effective than a spatial card.
A spatial card cannot contain living beings, as it lacks oxygen; while food remains preserved, any living creature would perish. I certainly did not wish for Axe to meet his end just yet.
As I retracted my spiritual energy and nonchalantly exited the secluded alley, an unusual force field abruptly manifested within my mental perception range.
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