Soul-Slaying Maiden: Master Of Ancient Divine Weapons

"Does it look good?"

A seductive, charming voice rang in Han Zhen's ear.

The back of Han Zhen's neck turned cold, then hot, as blood trickled down the blade.

The white-haired, black-clad beauty in front of him still wore that playful smile, but she exuded an extremely dangerous aura.

The feeling of death enveloped him. He might really die.

"Don't be so nervous. Without me, you'd already be snake food, wouldn't you?" Gongyang Jin smiled lightly and moved the Destruction Greatblade away from Han Zhen's neck, casually planting it into the ground.

Looking at the broad blade, which was as tall as an adult, its surface gleaming coldly, it reflected Han Zhen's slightly pale face.

Han Zhen still had tricks he hadn't used, but since Gongyang Jin was at the eighth tier, everything she said was correct. Han Zhen didn't even consider refuting her.

"So handsome, the more I look, the better you look." Gongyang Jin reached out to caress Han Zhen's face, pinching it slightly.

"What was the name of that tune you played just now?"

'A tune? So Gongyang Jin was attracted by the melody of my Fuxi Zither just now?'

She had noticed the commotion here long ago but chose not to intervene at first. Only after hearing the melody of my Fuxi Zither did she decide to act.

Han Zhen quickly pieced together most of Gongyang Jin's motives in his heart.

Her behavior truly aligned with the rumored style of the City of Extreme Evil.

The people of the City of Extreme Evil were mostly exiles. Rejected by every nation, they were all sent to a massive detention center—the so-called "Lower District."

This place was a chaotic mix of all kinds, and it was even rumored that Zerg were hidden among them.

Their "evil" lay in their unrestrained actions, caring nothing for others' lives. They would stop at nothing to achieve what they wanted.

As exiles, they had no sense of shared fate or honor with humanity.

Fighting against the Zerg was none of their business. Their only creed was to live for themselves.

When Han Zhen first heard the description of the City of Extreme Evil, he didn't feel particularly repulsed by them.

Some people wear their evil on their sleeves, others hide it in their hearts; it's merely a difference in where it resides.

"Not talking? It's fine if you don't. Originally, I came to the Grand Xia this time just to have a fight with Wei Qing. I didn't expect to find a little gem like you instead."

"That melody can enhance physical strength. I could feel every cell in my body amplified, as if I could punch the Snake Emperor to death."

"I'm taking you back with me to be my exclusive combat assistant."

When Gongyang Jin said this, her tone carried obvious malice.

If Han Zhen dared to resist or show any sign of defiance, the Destruction Greatblade by her side would undoubtedly strike without hesitation.

Han Zhen snapped back to reality, catching a familiar name from Gongyang Jin's words.

"You came to find our First District commander, Marshal Wei?" Han Zhen deliberately displayed a look of disbelief. "Marshal Wei is an eighth-tier peak-level powerhouse; how could you challenge him?"

If it had been anything else, Gongyang Jin might not have reacted so strongly.

But with her Valkyrie trait, she was clearly someone who loved battle.

Sure enough, after hearing Han Zhen's words and seeing his expression, the smile on Gongyang Jin's face faded considerably.

"What, can't you tell? Can someone as insignificant as a third-tier spirit contractor see through my level?"

"Both Wei Qing and I are at the eighth tier. Why shouldn't I challenge him?"

"Where's your spirit contractor? Based on you alone, you can't possibly match Marshal Wei." Han Zhen argued.

At this moment, Han Zhen fully played the role of a combat spirit contractor from the First District, showing absolute admiration and loyalty to Wei Qing.

Gongyang Jin snorted coldly but didn't refute his words.

"I don't have a spirit contractor, nor is there any spirit contractor worthy of forming a contract with me."

"Who says a contract spirit can't train independently and reach peak strength?"

'No spirit contractor? Self-trained?' Hearing this, Han Zhen couldn't help but regard Gongyang Jin with more respect.

He had initially thought that Gongyang Jin's spirit contractor was hiding in the shadows or perhaps had been gravely injured in her clash with Wei Qing, hence their absence.

He never imagined Gongyang Jin had no spirit contractor at all, achieving the eighth tier entirely on her own as a contract spirit!

A true powerhouse.

"So... did you defeat Marshal Wei?"

As he pondered, Han Zhen adjusted his expression, ensuring it conveyed the appropriate shock upon learning of Gongyang Jin's eighth-tier strength and lack of a spirit contractor.

Gongyang Jin was very satisfied with Han Zhen's current "look."

As a Valkyrie, even one from the City of Extreme Evil, basking in others' awe and admiration was part of the joy of her journey.

"I fought Wei Qing once. Two against one—I wasn't their match."

Gongyang Jin admitted this quite candidly.

Hearing this response, Han Zhen's impression of her changed again.

"Why am I even telling you all this?" Gongyang Jin suddenly realized, shaking her head. Without another word, she grabbed Han Zhen, retrieved the Destruction Greatsword, and prepared to leave.

"Where are you taking me?"

"Where? To the City of Extreme Evil, of course. The Land of Exile. You're my exclusive combat assistant now."

"No way!" Han Zhen said firmly.

Gongyang Jin's familiar smile reappeared. "A man shouldn't say 'no way.'"

Her gaze swept over Han Zhen, and he felt as though he was being scraped by a blade, a chilling pain spreading through his entire body.

Gritting his teeth, Han Zhen persisted: "I'm a combat spirit contractor of the First District. Right now, the Grand Xia is at a critical stage in its fight against the Izanagi Snake Clan. If I leave the battlefield now, I'll be deemed a traitor and deserter, rejected by the Grand Xia!"

"Oh? And what does that have to do with me?"

Gongyang Jin's response was indifferent.

Though she was more reasonable than those who killed for fun, she was still from the City of Extreme Evil, completely unmoved by Han Zhen's words.

Han Zhen, however, shook his head. "No, it does matter."

"I am a citizen of the Grand Xia and a combat spirit contractor. My companions just died fighting the Izanagi Snake Clan, sacrificing their lives on the battlefield."

"If I became a deserter now, I would choose to end my own life to honor my loyalty to the Grand Xia and repay the academy's nurturing."

Han Zhen spoke with a serious, determined expression, leaving no room for doubt.

If he died, there would be no talk of combat assistance. Gongyang Jin would only have a corpse to take back to the City of Extreme Evil.

Hearing Han Zhen's words, Gongyang Jin stopped smiling.

She looked at him with slight surprise, seemingly not expecting such conviction from a random spirit contractor of the Grand Xia.

After a brief hesitation, she asked, "Then what will it take for you to willingly come to the City of Extreme Evil with me?"

Hooked!

Realizing his value in Gongyang Jin's eyes, Han Zhen didn't hesitate and stated his condition:"I want you to join me in a complete sweep of the newly hatched Izanagi Snake Clan on the battlefield."

"This is my condition."

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