Published: January 7, 2025
“What? Qin Chen, the acting vice hall master, is still in the Ancient Universe Tower?”
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of Ancient Craftsman Venerable and the others changed dramatically.
The name of a person is like the shadow of a tree. The numerous disturbances caused by Qin Chen’s arrival in the Heavenly Work Headquarters Secret Realm were known to all the vice hall masters, and they had all kept it in mind.
Now, upon hearing that Qin Chen was still in the Ancient Universe Tower, the eyes of Ancient Craftsman Venerable and the others flickered with intrigue.
The several vice hall masters exchanged glances, and there was a flash of sharp light in their eyes.
In recent days, they had racked their brains to investigate another strong figure who had engaged in battle with Blade Perception Venerable. Although Lord Divine Artisan Heaven Venerable had not returned, their investigation into the spy was something they would not halt.
However, as the investigation progressed, they became increasingly perplexed.
Because, apart from Blade Perception Venerable, they couldn’t imagine which other Tianzun would be in the Ancient Universe Tower within the Heavenly Work Headquarters Secret Realm.
But at this moment, with the news of Qin Chen’s presence, everyone changed their expressions.
“Could it be him?”
A few vice hall masters exchanged glances, each seeing the speculation in the other's eyes.
There was no other target left to consider.
Among the many Tianzun involved in the Heavenly Work, upon investigation, apart from the five who had arrived at the Ancient Universe Tower alongside Ancient Craftsman Venerable, there were no other Tianzun present; all the other Tianzun were outside the Ancient Universe Tower at that time.
However, someone indeed fought against Blade Perception Venerable.
It couldn’t possibly be those half-step heaven venerables and peak earth venerable elders engaging in battle with Blade Perception Venerable, right?
The gap in strength was too great—it was impossible.
Now, with Qin Chen’s appearance, the hearts of the vice hall masters stirred. Not long ago, Qin Chen had single-handedly defeated over fifteen hundred elders and stewards. If it was indeed that Qin Chen, then perhaps he had a chance to fight against Blade Perception Venerable.
At the very least, it seemed more plausible.
Ancient Craftsman Venerable said in a deep voice, “Qin Chen, the acting vice hall master, is also in the Ancient Universe Tower? When did he go there? You need to tell me everything, clearly.”
Ancient Craftsman Venerable’s expression was serious as he questioned True Word Earth Venerable, while the other vice hall masters fixed their eyes on him.
In that moment, True Word Earth Venerable felt a powerful aura pressing down, making his breathing difficult.
The severe expressions of the several vice hall masters made him instantly aware of the gravity of the situation.
Thus, True Word Earth Venerable dared not conceal anything and told them everything about Elder Black Feather and the others summoning Qin Chen to the Ancient Universe Tower, without any omissions.
He had also vaguely gathered some troubling information regarding Blade Perception Venerable and the demon tribe spy, which made him worry that something might have happened to Qin Chen.
It couldn’t be.
True Word Earth Venerable couldn’t bring himself to believe it, but with Qin Chen not having come out yet, he was completely anxious and could only lay everything bare.
“Elder Black Feather is also present?”
Hiss! Upon hearing True Word Earth Venerable’s account, the eyes of Ancient Craftsman Venerable and the others narrowed, especially when they learned that Qin Chen had gone deep into the third layer of the Ancient Universe Tower under Elder Black Feather’s guidance. Ancient Craftsman Venerable’s heart grew even more alarmed.
Because the battle erupted deep within the third layer.
“Quickly tell me, who else went with Qin Chen to the Ancient Universe Tower at that time?”