Chapter 611

"It seems we came up empty-handed again this time.""Indeed. Those creatures are really something else; they were just roaming around here yesterday, and now they've vanished without a trace.""I wonder what kind of monster the City Lord was talking about—one that could devour hundreds of magical beasts in a single gulp.""Who knows? But just hearing about it is terrifying enough.""Alright, let's head back and report. Everyone needs to be careful tonight; it's been restless outside the city lately.""Understood."

Night fell, and a squad of fully armed soldiers returned from outside the city, exhaustion etched on every face.Under the cover of darkness, a dark figure silently slipped into the city from outside.The figure moved swiftly and nimbly, darting through the shadows of buildings without making a sound.Soon, the figure reached the vicinity of the City Lord's mansion and concealed itself in the dark.The City Lord's mansion was brightly lit and heavily guarded, with patrolling soldiers constantly moving, vigilantly scanning their surroundings.The figure waited patiently for an opportunity until late into the night, when the patrolling soldiers inside and outside the mansion became sparse. Only then did it begin to act.The figure flickered, evading the sight of the patrolling soldiers, and entered the City Lord's mansion like a ghost.The interior of the mansion was complex, yet the figure seemed extremely familiar with it, navigating through the various corridors with practiced ease.Before long, the figure arrived at a study deep within the mansion.Inside the brightly lit study, a middle-aged man sat at a desk, reviewing documents, a hint of weariness on his face.He was Lin Tian, the City Lord of this city.The figure silently pushed open the study door and stepped inside.Hearing the movement, Lin Tian looked up, and when he saw the figure, a look of surprise appeared on his face."Is that you?" Lin Tian frowned and asked.The figure said nothing, but charged directly towards Lin Tian.Lin Tian's face changed, and he quickly stood up, but the figure was too swift; he had no time to react."Bang!"The figure threw a punch that landed directly on Lin Tian's chest. Lin Tian felt an immense force, sending him flying backward to crash against the wall."Pfft!"Lin Tian spat out a mouthful of blood, his face pale. He struggled to stand up but found himself utterly weak.The figure walked step by step to Lin Tian, looking down at him from above."Who exactly are you?" Lin Tian asked through gritted teeth.The figure sneered, reached out, and grabbed Lin Tian's neck, lifting him from the ground.Lin Tian felt his breathing constrict, his face flushed. He desperately struggled with his hands, trying to pry open the figure's grip, but it was futile."Cough, cough..."Lin Tian let out painful coughs, his legs flailing wildly, his eyes filled with fear and despair."Tell me, where is that thing?" The figure's voice was hoarse and low, carrying an authoritative tone.Lin Tian shook his head with difficulty, indicating he didn't know.The figure's eyes turned cold, and the force in its hand tightened further.Lin Tian's face became even redder, his breathing more labored, and his consciousness began to blur."Life or death, it's in your hands," the figure said again, its voice full of menace.Lin Tian's will to survive made him struggle to utter a faint sound: "...In my... desk... drawer..."Hearing this, the figure released its grip. Lin Tian immediately collapsed to the ground, gasping for air.The figure walked to the desk, pulled open the drawer, and took out a box from within.The box was small, completely black, and inscribed with intricate runes.The figure opened the box and took out a black bead from inside.The bead was only thumb-sized, emitting a faint, eerie glow.The figure held the bead in its hand, a hint of greed flashing in its eyes."It is indeed this thing!"The figure put away the bead, then turned to look at Lin Tian on the ground, a murderous glint in its eyes.Lin Tian saw the murderous intent in the figure's eyes, and his heart tightened. He quickly said, "I've already given you the item; you can't kill me!"The figure sneered, its form flickered, instantly appearing before Lin Tian, and struck his head with an open palm.Lin Tian felt everything go black, and his consciousness completely vanished.Having done all this, the figure did not linger, swiftly leaving the study and disappearing into the night.

The next day, news of City Lord Lin Tian's assassination shocked the entire city.The city was in an uproar, with fear spreading among the people.A team composed of soldiers and demon hunters began searching the city for the killer, but the killer seemed to have vanished into thin air, leaving no clues behind.

Outside the city, within an abandoned ancient building.The figure sat cross-legged, holding the black bead in its hand.The bead emitted an eerie glow, enveloping the figure.The figure's body was undergoing a transformation: its skin became darker, its nails grew sharper, and its eyes glowed with a blood-red light.A powerful aura emanated from the figure, vibrating the surrounding air."Hahahaha..."The figure let out bursts of wild laughter, its voice filled with excitement and triumph."Finally succeeded! My power has finally returned!""From today onwards, I am the most powerful being on this continent!"The figure slowly stood up, feeling the surging power within its body, its eyes filled with madness."Lin Tian, your death will be the sacrifice for my rebirth!"The figure walked out of the abandoned building and let out a long howl directed at the sky, its voice shaking the clouds.Everyone in the city heard this prolonged howl, and all were filled with dread.They did not know that a sinister force was quietly rising, destined to bring bloodshed to this continent.