Chapter 127: It Was Not I Who Betrayed Humanity, But Humanity That Betrayed Me!
“Ah?”
Song Qi was momentarily stunned.
Why was he being told not to get close to Lord Tang?
Was the man dangerous?
He glanced toward Lord Tang with a hint of suspicion but quickly composed himself.
Naturally, he took a seat behind Lord Fu.
Lord Tang approached and cast a glance their way; an unusual flicker passed through his eyes, but he said nothing.
Instead, he led his own group to sit at the front.
On the vast black mist, Lord Fu sat as the dividing point, with Song Qi and Chu Shaojiang behind him.
Lord Tang and his followers occupied the front.
The two lords seemed to have not seen each other for a long time, reminiscing about the past in casual conversation.
The atmosphere was congenial.
However... Song Qi wasn’t sure if it was just his imagination.
He sensed that Lord Fu seemed to be on guard against the other.
“Could something be wrong with Lord Tang?”
A shiver ran through Song Qi’s mind.
“No way, he’s a hero of the human race.”
...
Several hours passed, with more than half the journey completed.
Less than an hour remained before they would reach the Seventh District.
Just as Song Qi thought he might be overthinking, Lord Tang, who had been exchanging pleasantries with Lord Fu, suddenly turned his head and stared directly at them.
“Truly worthy of being Lord Fu...”
“Not once along the way did I find an opening to strike...”
“You all... already suspect me, don’t you?”
Lord Fu tensed slightly, then sighed, trying to salvage the situation.
“Brother Tang... let’s just return to the city.”
“You once saved me, I could say you even saved my life.”
“I don’t want to fight you.”
“As long as we make it back safely, everything can still be resolved.”
“This is an opportunity. With your status and contributions, we can cover this matter up once we return.”
Their conversation sent chills down the spines of the others on the black mist!
Even the dullest could sense it!
This once-esteemed hero of humanity seemed to have committed an act of betrayal against their own people!
“Thirteen city lords of the human race, and yet... one has betrayed them?!”
A roaring storm surged inside Song Qi’s heart!
This was a phenomenon unseen in a century since the establishment of the districts!
Upon hearing this, Lord Tang fell silent for a moment, then forced a bitter smile.
The twisted scars on his face writhed like a colony of centipedes.
His visage became grotesque and terrifying.
“Do you know, Lord Fu...”
“I actually envy you.”
“Famous from a young age, everything has gone smoothly for you. Though a newcomer, you are meticulous and remarkably experienced.”
“Whether cultivation or acquiring knowledge, you always come out on top.”
“That’s why you gained the favor of Elder Mu early on, standing out fiercely among the veterans, securing the position of the Seventh District’s lord!”
“Unlike me, who risked my life only to become the lord of the Thirteenth District, with strength that has never advanced an inch in my lifetime.”
“Tell me... what meaning is there for a failure like me to remain among humans?”
Lord Fu sighed deeply and raised his right hand slightly.
“If that is so, there’s no need for more words...”
Suddenly, the black mist churned, enveloping several other youths.
They disappeared from sight and then reappeared beside Song Qi.
The black mist split abruptly, carrying Song Qi and the others swiftly backward.
Lord Tang glanced over but did not intervene.
Yet, in the next moment...
Bang!
A streak of black light tore through the void.
The black mist barely slowed it before it pierced through and hurtled toward Song Qi’s face.
But with a thought, a towering man appeared instantly before him—the Primordial Summoned Spirit, Emperor Xin!
Emperor Xin delivered a fierce punch!
Smack!
The black light was obliterated by the blow!
Yet Emperor Xin’s fist bore a charred patch.
“Heh heh heh...”
Several chilling, sharp laughs echoed from the depths of space.
“What a prodigy of the human race!”
“A genius capable of defeating Li Zong!”
“Only level 40, and already able to absorb such a blow?”
“If this one grows stronger, he may one day grasp, even master, the power of the origin.”
“Alas... it seems today is his day of demise.”
“You humans could never have imagined that a grand city lord would actually betray his own race, right?”
A low hum resonated through space.
Four humanoid creatures of varying builds appeared before Song Qi and the others.
They wore smug smiles, but their presence exuded an unbearable unease.
It felt as if this world itself rejected them.
“Extradimensional demons?!”
Song Qi’s pupils dilated several times their size in shock.
This was the first time since crossing into this world that he had witnessed the true form of the extradimensional demons!
Unlike the uniform appearance he had imagined, these demons varied widely in form and skin color.
One, in particular, was covered in glistening black scales, which did not lie flat but stood erect, aiming directly at them.
The scales shimmered coldly, leaving no doubt about their sharpness!
“Die!”
Bang!!!
A fragment of black scale erupted instantly.
Though smaller than a pinky nail, the instant it was launched, the surrounding air pressure shifted dramatically!
Song Qi and the others felt an overwhelming oppression, as if resistance was impossible!
“It’s a rule-level skill!”
Song Qi immediately understood the implication.
These extradimensional demons all wielded rule-level skills—they were high-level demons!
Lord Fu tried to fall back, but was blocked by Tang Chengfeng.
Just as Song Qi prepared to act...
“Sigh...”
A sigh resounded.
A faint blue defensive barrier appeared before the black scales!
Tingling like wind chimes, this mighty rule-level skill instantly lost all its power!
An elderly man stepped forward, his movement rippling through space like water.
From afar, Tang Chengfeng showed a look of “I knew it.”
“As expected, Elder Mu, my deeds are no secret to you...”
“But I’m surprised you came personally.”
“Why did you come alone?”
“For matters like this, it’s best if as few people know as possible, and... we suspect more than one.”
“Though I didn’t expect it would truly be you.”
“Tang Chengfeng!”
Elder Mu’s tone was filled with regret and sorrow.
Clearly, he could not understand Tang’s actions and felt deep sadness.
“Why did you betray the human race?”
“I? Betray the human race?”
Tang Chengfeng, previously calm, suddenly grew agitated.
“Betray the human race?!”
“Mu Shulong! You need to understand—it’s not me who betrayed the human race!!!”
“It’s the human race that betrayed me!!!!”
Tang Chengfeng roared in furious defiance.