Ji Hui's face turned pale with terror. "Senior, save me," he cried.

"Luckily, I arrived in time."

Ji Hui listened to the movements around him. He knew a master was just ahead, but he dared not take a step. The Sword Qi was too formidable; it had injured over a dozen people in an instant.

Ji Hui's only thought now was how to escape and clear his sins.

Ji Hui knelt on one knee. "Thank you, senior, for saving my life."

"Saving you was a small effort. Who is after you?"

"They are from the Pettis Family, mere lapdogs of the Alliance of All-Gods. There's no need for you to trouble yourself, Senior. Allow me to execute them in your stead."

At this moment, Ji Hui was exceptionally calm. No one knew he was a traitor. If his treachery were to be exposed, his death would be certain.

So, after Jiang Chen severed their legs, Ji Hui had such a plan in mind.

All one saw was Ji Hui wielding a Thin Sword, turning and delivering several swift strikes.

I can't believe I was killed by this youngster, Ji Hui! Patrick thought in disbelief.

It had to be said, Ji Hui's swordplay was fast, fierce, and accurate, taking down several of them in a breath by slicing their throats.

In the Fallen Realm, there were ranks of power, just as there were among Heroes.

Seeing the Sword Qi flash, Ji Hui knew the person before him was definitely of a boss level—someone he couldn't possibly contend with. As for making a quick getaway, such a thought never crossed his mind. One simply couldn't escape in the presence of the powerful.

Jiang Chen smiled.

This is the outcome I wanted. Those killed by The Fallen do not resurrect, and Patrick will not come back to life after his death. If I had acted, the outcome would have been different. If Patrick resurrected, he would know that people under the Alliance of All-Gods were responsible, making it easy to track me down.

CLAP. CLAP. CLAP.

Jiang Chen emerged from the shadows and said with a smile, "Thank you for killing them for me."

At that moment, Ji Hui looked at Jiang Chen, sizing him up. "Who are you?"

"Am I not your senior?"

Ji Hui looked incredulous. The person standing before him was clearly a Hero, not any senior. It was all a misunderstanding, Ji Hui realized.

Ji Hui didn't dare make any moves; the earlier flash of white light had been very dangerous.

Ji Hui said coldly, "I get it. You didn't dare to act yourself, so you had me do it. Truly despicable."

"No, I never asked you to act."

"I know your purpose. It's for the equipment, isn't it? We can cooperate."

"How shall we cooperate?" Jiang Chen asked with a smile.

"Look at me, I'm one of The Fallen. When I kill your people, they don't resurrect. You're from the Alliance of All-Gods. If there's someone you want to deal with but it's inconvenient for you to act, I can do it on your behalf."

"That would be beneficial for both of us," Ji Hui analyzed coldly.

Jiang Chen thought for a moment. "That's actually not a bad idea. I think I'm intrigued. So, what do I need to provide?"

"Let me live in your world. I enjoy fine wine, beautiful women, and money."

Jiang Chen smiled faintly. "Actually, I quite like those things too."

"So, are we cooperating?"

"No."

"The reason?"

"A person who can betray his own kin will eventually betray me. I don't trust you," Jiang Chen stated.

Then, Three Hundred Sword Auras swiftly attacked Ji Hui.

Ji Hui emitted True Qi to block the Sword Qi Attacks.

Unfortunately, the Three Hundred Sword Auras rapidly penetrated Ji Hui's body. Ordinary True Qi stood no chance against Jiang Chen's Sword Qi Attack.

[Encirclement Action.]

[Confirmed Kills: 1]

The mission counter ticked up, reaching one point.

Ame stepped out, her gaze complex.

Jiang Chen turned around. "Let's go, continue on our journey. Now, at last, we're free from danger."

"Is the leader really dead?"

"I don't know. Probably."

The two of them headed back to continue their journey.

Jiang Chen asked, "Where did Ba Jie instruct you to go?"

"To the confluence of the Evil God, or what you call the battlefield. There's a cave there. From that cave, I'll send out a distress signal to our superiors, hoping someone will come to our aid."

So The Fallen have a unique heritage, Jiang Chen noted with a nod. However, I have no intention of probing further. I don't wish to get entangled with them, especially The Fallen. Saving them was only to repay a favor to the tavern owner. Though I sympathize with The Fallen, it doesn't mean I'm willing to risk my life to protect them.

Ame handed him a mask. "This is a Human Skin Mask, another person's identity. Wear it, and they won't know who you are."

Jiang Chen looked at the Human Skin Mask.

"I must say, this mask is quite soft."

"Of course it is. It's human skin, after all," she retorted.

After putting on the mask, Jiang Chen pulled out a mirror. Ame stared in disbelief. He even has a mirror? Did this guy actually check his reflection when he leveled up?

Jiang Chen said, "As a Hero of the Alliance of All-Gods, I must always maintain a perfect image."

Ame was completely bewildered.

Only then did Jiang Chen rejoin the five hundred people, leading them onward.

A little girl ran up to Jiang Chen and handed him a steamed bun. Jiang Chen glanced over. The little girl's clothes were ragged, but her eyes were innocent and bright.

"Big brother, here's a bun for you."

Jiang Chen replied with a smile, "Big brother doesn't like buns. Bread suits my palate better."

He pulled out some bread.

The little girl eyed the bread, swallowing hard. She seemed to have eaten something like it before; it was very tasty bread.

Alright then! Since you're so cute, you can have this. But let me take a bite first... Jiang Chen thought. He took a bite of the bread before handing it to the little girl.

Ame shook her head in silence. What kind of person is this? If you're going to give it, just give it. Why take a bite yourself?

"For me to eat?"

"Yes."

"Thank you, big brother."

The little girl joyfully hugged the bread and ran back, exclaiming, "Mom, big brother gave me bread!"

"Did you thank big brother?"

"I did. Mom, you have some."

"You eat it, I'm not hungry."

"But I heard your stomach growling."

Her mother was speechless.

Jiang Chen looked at their food; it was mostly steamed buns. Reluctantly, he took out bread from his storage. Fortunately, he had brought enough this time to give one to each person.

"Thank you."

"Thank you."

"Thank you."

...

After distributing the bread, he offered one to Ame. Ame shook her head. "No need, I like steamed buns."

"Bread is much tastier than steamed buns."

"I don't want the taste of the Alliance of All-Gods to corrupt my soul," Ame rejected flatly.

It's just food! How did it get linked to souls?! Jiang Chen thought with a faint smile. "I don't think it's related."

"It is. Ji Hui is a prime example."

"No, that's because his soul wasn't strong enough. Your soul is strong; it definitely won't be corrupted. Believe me, this has little to do with the food."

"If a person's will is strong, they won't be swayed by power or desire."

Ame still shook her head. "What about your soul then?"

"To change my will, you'd have to pay more."

Ame scoffed, gave him a glare, and, annoyed, stopped talking to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen laughed heartily.

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