Soul-Slaying Maiden: Master Of Ancient Divine Weapons

The following events became straightforward.

Reorganize, purge, and thoroughly resolve the lingering troubles of Deep Blue City.

After Kang Chuan's death, two other Devouring Worm parasites also perished simultaneously. One of them was none other than Kang Chuan's secretary general.

The other was someone Han Zhen and his group hadn't anticipated.

"Alright, I understand." Li Shutong hung up the communicator and told Han Zhen an unexpected answer.

The seventh Devouring Worm parasite that had eluded all his efforts to identify turned out to be Wang Lümao. He had already been chosen to become a combat Spirit Contractor and sent to a war zone. If he hadn't been exposed this time, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

"Although each war zone has strict verification mechanisms and would have eventually caught this Devouring Worm, by then, it would likely have already caused significant damage and trouble. Jingxuan just called to specially ask me to pass on a thank you to you."

Han Zhen shook his head.

There was no need for thanks; it felt too distant.

The other party involved in orchestrating this incident, the mysterious organization [Dawn], immediately disappeared into the shadows after failing in their attempt.

It was like a pitch-black claw, stealing the flame of light. When it failed, it merged into the darkness and vanished completely.

The private soldiers who attacked Han Zhen were merely Kang Chuan's personal forces.

Only the Tier-Six Spirit Contractor was related to [Dawn]. However, he inexplicably died during his first secret interrogation after being captured.

Even Li Shutong couldn't uncover more clues or identify the mastermind behind the scenes.

"Bai Shuang's body has been found. She should have been parasitized at the Breeze Nightclub. And the City Guardians and ordinary citizens of Deep Blue City who have gone missing in recent months were all found on the negative second and third floors of the City Guardians' Tower, frozen and preserved."

"They were likely parasitized, then discarded after the Devouring Worms 'shed,' stored there for potential reuse."

On another front, Xia Youwei also brought new information.

When she spoke of it, she sighed.

Even though she already had a hunch, Xia Youwei's heart still sank upon hearing the news.

After spending nearly a month together, Bai Shuang's death was a significant blow to the members of Team 0527.

But such was the post-apocalyptic world of the Zergs plague.

"How's Yi Fan?" Han Zhen asked.

"Still the same. The authorities awarded him a bonus, but he spent it all on alcohol. The team's points are sufficient now, and because of a month of relentless missions, the City Guardians of Deep Blue City have no missions left to take."

Was this the "aftermath" of mission monopolization? Han Zhen looked up and saw Yi Fan walking unsteadily toward them from a distance.

He reeked of alcohol, and his gait was staggering.

Many people around who were aware of his situation looked at him with sympathetic eyes.

"Han Zhen, I'd like you to submit a request to the authorities for me."

"I hope to give Bai Shuang a sea burial."

"She once told me she wanted to go out to sea from the Deep Blue City coastline. At that time, I was immersed in grief and ignored her wish. Now it's too late to make amends."

"The departed are gone. This is the second time I've experienced loss. It seems I'm not someone worthy of being loved."

Failing to cherish love when he had it and regretting it only after loss.

After speaking, Yi Fan let out a self-deprecating laugh, his eyes filled with bitterness.

His request wasn't unreasonable.

Deep Blue City was a coastal city by the sea, and a sea burial was simpler than a land burial.

When Han Zhen relayed the request to the City Guardians organization, they immediately approved it.

It wasn't just for Bai Shuang.

In this "Devouring Worm" incident, 1,001 people had perished, and it had been classified as a Level-Four Insect Disaster.

To console the residents of Deep Blue City, stabilize emotions, and mourn the lives lost to the disaster, the authorities needed to take action.

A sea burial was an excellent suggestion.

Three days later, all those who had died in the disaster were placed in coffins, and Deep Blue City broadcast a large-scale memorial service live to the entire city.

A thousand coffins were sent to the sea.

They drifted with the ocean currents into the distance.

Every resident of Deep Blue City silently watched this scene and mourned in silence.

On the sea, the coffins floated and sank with the waves.

In the coffin holding Bai Shuang's body, her eyes were closed, her face peaceful.

Suddenly, faint, shallow patterns unknown to anyone began to glow beneath her coffin, forming a scarlet light.

A crimson insect emerged from the deep, dark sea, summoned forth.

———

At the Nine-grid Hotpot Restaurant, spicy red oil bubbled and frothed.

It was still hotpot, but a new group of people had gathered.

Li Shutong, Han Zhen, Xia Youwei, Li Lingzhen, and Shang Si Ting sat around the table.

Yi Fan didn't come. He preferred a few more bottles of alcohol over hotpot.

The dead were gone, but life continued.

As October brought cooler autumn weather, a hotpot was essential.

"You've all broken through to Tier Three?"

When he heard the news, Li Shutong was momentarily stunned. Even with his extensive experience, he couldn't help but click his tongue.

How many days had it been since they broke through to Tier Two?

Their advancement was as fast as a rocket. While not necessarily unprecedented, it was undoubtedly rare in the history of Great Xia.

However, such speed was only temporary.

Rapid progression in cultivation levels also meant enormous material consumption. The vast amount of materials Han Zhen had scavenged from the City Guardians Alliance had been completely refined by the Shennong Cauldron.

After breaking through to Tier Three, Han Zhen, as a Spirit Contractor, experienced significant improvements in all aspects.

But the greatest advancements were in his two contracted spirits, Fuxi Qin and Shennong Cauldron.

Now, Xia Youwei and Li Lingzhen's character information had also changed again.

[Xia Youwei, SSS-tier Contracted Spirit.]

[Level: Tier Three]

[Manifestation: Ancient Divine Weapon—Fuxi Qin.]

[Divinity: Chivalry Spirit, Heavenly Will Four Symbols, Spirit Command & Soul Banishment.]

[Qin Songs: Tier One: Battle Array Melody, Serne Heart Tune, Dragon Soaring Symphony; Tier Two: Delightful Wind, Wildfire of Spring, Six Yang Thunder; Tier Three: Remnant Sun of Antiquity.]

Xia Youwei's breakthrough to Tier Three awakened a new divinity in Fuxi Qin: Spirit Command & Soul Banishment. It could enslave the souls of enemies it killed, turning them into battle spirits.

The Tier Three melody Remnant Sun of Antiquity summoned all slain battle spirits to fight once more within its ancient battlefield.

Although there was only one melody at Tier Three, its power was undeniable, with a high potential ceiling for future growth.

Li Lingzhen underwent even greater changes.

[Li Lingzhen, SSS-tier Contracted Spirit.]

[Level: Tier Three]

[Manifestation: Ancient Divine Weapon—Shennong Cauldron.]

[Divinity: True Essence Refinement, Universal Suppression, Life Creation.]

The Shennong Cauldron's three divine attributes had all been unlocked, corresponding to "Refine," "Suppress," and "Nurture."

Refine focused on alchemy and energy refinement.

Suppress specialized in containing and overpowering all things.

Nurture emphasized bodily restoration and creation.

With these three attributes combined, the Shennong Cauldron's functionality reached its peak, surpassing even Fuxi Qin in support capabilities.

Universal Suppression could absorb and seal creatures of equal or lesser tier within the cauldron for refinement.

Life Creation continuously purified the Spirit Contractor's body and could store energy to instantly heal the Spirit Contractor from near-death back to peak condition during critical moments.

These were divine skills.

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