Chapter 393: Chapter 393

In the small courtyard of Eden Garden, Chen Jiuge looked at the pale green Tao Fruit forming in the Magic Sea, a hint of joy emerging in his mind. I didn’t expect this final step to take up so much time.

The rich Life Aura began to spread incessantly from the courtyard. The Spirit Plants within started to bloom and bear fruit ahead of schedule, while the Spirit Grass outside grew rapidly and wildly.

Just as the Tao Fruit was about to fully solidify, a small purple sphere emerged from his Sea of Consciousness.

Is this my Golden Finger? Chen Jiuge’s mind trembled. After so many years of use, he was very familiar with the aura of his own Golden Finger. The moment this strange sphere appeared, he recognized it.

Countless beasts, Aliens, and other bizarre creatures surfaced one by one on the sphere. A dense aura of Creation spread from its surface, dyeing the entire Life Tao Fruit purple. Finally, the sphere turned completely gray-white, losing its former mystical qualities.

The ability to extract Bloodline converged onto the Tao Fruit. Only now did this ability truly become one of Chen Jiuge’s Divine Skills.

Feeling the additional information in his mind and the insights into the Creation Dao, Chen Jiuge murmured, What exactly is going on?

Although he was very puzzled, the vast insights compelled him to set aside his doubts and focus on comprehending the Dao.

Luo Wencheng and Luo Kuisan looked at the giant vortex above them. The Tao Fruit was just moments from full solidification, and their faces showed a hint of awkwardness.

"Old Luo, was your breakthrough to Heavenly Immortal also ?" Luo Kuisan asked.

Luo Wencheng rolled his eyes. "How could it be? You knew what it was like when I broke through."

The two had watched for a month. The Tao Fruit above the courtyard was still just a sliver away from fully forming. If it weren’t for Chen Jiuge’s increasingly potent aura, they both would have thought this breakthrough attempt had failed.

"Seniors, what’s the situation with Master? Has he not broken through yet?" Yue Meng asked, looking up at the green Tao Fruit in the sky, somewhat puzzled.

"It should be just a little bit more. It should be soon," Luo Wencheng said calmly.

This wait lasted eighteen years.

Luo Wencheng lay sprawled on the grass outside the courtyard, a brush in his hand, his face smeared with ink. His mind, deep in thought, suddenly jolted. He began to move his hands, and a picture of a chick pecking at rice vividly appeared on the paper.

"A masterpiece indeed!" Luo Wencheng nodded in satisfaction.

Across from him, Da Bai also shook his head and stopped the brush in his hand, equally pleased with his own creation.

The Tao Fruit above the courtyard suddenly began to beat rapidly, emitting sounds like a series of heartbeats.

Luo Wencheng was startled. He turned his head and said incredulously, "No way! What in the world is this?"

He saw the green Tao Fruit being torn apart by a pair of huge hands, and Chen Jiuge, his body entwined in vines, emerged from within.

"Boss?" Da Bai hesitated.

Chen Jiuge, now in the air, revealed a slight smile. He then transformed into a stream of green light and entered the secret room in the courtyard.

Chen Jiuge, his face wreathed in smiles, pushed open the door and shouted, "I’m back!"

Seeing the Spiritual Beasts appearing from all directions, Chen Jiuge’s smile deepened.

「In the Governmental Hall」

Li Qiwen looked at the contents of the secret report, a hint of surprise on his face. "So fast?"

The half-visible Yang Huan shook his head and whispered, "Black Eye said it’s about time. Just as Master leaves seclusion, this counts as a gift for his exit."

Li Qiwen chuckled. "That’s not bad at all."

「Five Elements Heavenly Prison, Water Element Prison」

The black Ruishui River filled the entire area, but a few small islands could still be found where one could stand.

Gavin and Jia Wu, two brothers, listened to the screams coming from the nearby bushes. Gavin suddenly felt a bit uneasy and said to Jia Wu, "Big brother, just watching ... isn’t that a bit too harsh?"

Jia Wu showed a helpless expression. "Can you beat that Shark Army?"

Gavin forced a smile and said no more. It would be truly miserable if he caught the eye of that Shark Army. Though it felt somewhat disrespectful to think this, the Young Master really was a good person.

A chubby black fish leaped out of the water, transforming in mid-air into a dark-skinned child, who then landed on the island.

The black fish child, seeing Gavin and Jia Wu, brightened his eyes. He threw a letter and an Imprint Stone at the brothers. "This is from Lord Black Eye for you."

Jia Wu looked somewhat puzzled. "What’s going on?"

Gavin picked up the two items. "Who cares? Let’s take a look first."

「A Quarter of an Hour Later」

Gavin and Jia Wu, armed with Bone Spears, charged into the bushes that had just recently quieted down.

Shark Army was completely naked, his face filled with a look of satisfaction. Nearby, Gabriel huddled, his body shivering. Spotting the two men rushing towards him with Bone Spears, a hint of surprise flickered across Gabriel’s face. Could it be that these two are finally here to save me?

Casually pulling out a pack of cigarettes from his scattered clothes, Shark Army shook his head and said, "This is the inherent vice of our race!"

Jia Wu’s eyes turned blood-red as he glanced at Shark Army. "Hand him over to us."

Shark Army lit a cigarette. "This was given to me by the Prison Director."

"Thank you," Jia Wu instantly understood.

Gabriel thought he was about to be saved. A smile had barely formed on his face when a slender Bone Spear pinned him to the ground. New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on novel{f}ire.net

"Why? Why?" Gavin’s eyes reddened as he cried out.

"Second brother, let me do it," Jia Wu said, stopping Gavin, who wanted to punch Gabriel to death.

Shark Army walked out of the bushes. Listening to the screams behind him, he looked toward the black waters of the Ruishui River with a melancholy expression and deeply exhaled a puff of smoke.

A cold youth wearing gold-rimmed glasses silently appeared and said icily, "After this, you can leave."

"Leave? Aren’t you afraid I’ll make trouble again?" Shark Army revealed his sharp teeth.

"You won’t. Don’t you want revenge?"

Shark Army finished his cigarette in one drag and burst into a wild laugh. "Hahaha! Revenge!"

Then, he declared, "I want to pledge loyalty to the City Lord."

"No problem," Black Eye said indifferently.

Gavin and Jia Wu, their hands covered in blood and their faces full of sorrow, walked out of the bushes.

Black Eye revealed a slight smile. "Welcome aboard!"

"Was this your idea?" Jia Wu asked somberly.

Black Eye shook his head. "You know the reason. Why ask?"

Jia Wu showed an expression that was a mixture of a sob and a smile. "Alright."

Chen Jiuge, looking at the three men Black Eye had brought, showed a trace of surprise. "Shark Army of the Ghost Shark Clan, and from the Dawn Clan, Gavin and Jia Wu."

He continued, "I’ve only been in seclusion for a few decades, and you’ve already brought me such a big surprise."

The combat power of three Golden Immortals was a rare asset for Chen Jiuge, especially since these three were personally loyal to him, making them even more valuable.

After Black Eye explained the events, Chen Jiuge pondered for a bit, then smiled. "Welcome aboard."

"We swear loyalty to the City Lord!" the three declared.

Watching the three men slowly back away, Chen Jiuge’s smile faded. He said to Black Eye, "It’s been a long time. You’ve been handling the Heavenly Prison duties during this period. Thank you for your hard work."

"It’s my duty," Black Eye replied.

"Come back in a few days."

"What about the Heavenly Prison?"

"I have a more suitable candidate."

After a brief chat, Black Eye left, and another person arrived in the small courtyard.

Moluo Zhaoxing, with an unusually striking face, calmly entered the courtyard. "City Lord, did you call for me?"

Chen Jiuge poured him a cup of Spiritual Tea. "I have a job here. Would the Moluo Clan be interested?"

"What’s the condition?" As the heir of the Moluo Clan, Moluo Zhaoxing was no child.

"Loyalty to me," Chen Jiuge said calmly.

"What do I get?" Moluo Zhaoxing stared intently at Chen Jiuge.

"A relatively safe place."

Watching Moluo Zhaoxing leave without looking back, Chen Jiuge muttered somewhat gloomily, I had many more imposing lines to deliver. Couldn’t you at least haggle a bit?

Little did Chen Jiuge know that the Moluo Clan had recently been cast into the great pit of the Infinite Abyss. If Moluo Zhaoxing couldn’t find a place to shelter him, he would likely be dragged back to serve as forced labor.

Moluo Zhaoxing had completely taken over the operations of the Five Elements Heavenly Prison. He even began to modify it according to his own designs. In his opinion, the current Heavenly Prison was like a game, practically a pardon for the criminals, and it needed a serious overhaul.

As various departments in Hornshadow City were refined, the city’s laws became stricter. For the powerful, this was a restraint; for the weak, it was protection.

Unfortunately, most people in Hornshadow City were currently weak, making this place their paradise.

As Hornshadow City thrived, Shu Yiming received a tragic piece of news: Jin Xiao had fallen.

Years ago, Belis had knocked him beyond the boundary of the Star Sea Realm. His luck did not hold out; he ended up in an area teeming with Chaos Beasts. After struggling for many years, he ultimately died in the maws of a Chaos Giant Beast.

The moment he received the news, Shu Yiming paid a hefty price to assemble a powerful military force. He even specifically recalled Yue Jun, planning to completely eradicate the Insect Clan of the Third Zone.