Published: January 21, 2025
Qin Chen couldn't help but sneer inwardly. The K膩lu贸 Underworld Ancestor had previously claimed that he couldn't activate it without Qin Chen leading, but now he said he could only activate part of it. Clearly, he had lied before.
However, upon hearing the K膩lu贸 Underworld Ancestor's words, the others all revealed expressions of surprise.
"What? Brother K膩lu贸, you can activate it yourself? That's great! Then let Brother K膩lu贸 take charge. Even if we can only activate part of it, it will suffice."
"Yes, maybe we can break this formation! At the very least, we can understand its purpose. Brother K膩lu贸, please work hard and lead us in activating the grand formation."
"Indeed, we can't waste any more time."
Many masters of the forbidden zones showed joyful expressions. Unable to hold back their excitement, they all spoke up.
"Hmph, that Underworld Lord said he would lead us out, but it turns out he's just a tortoise. He clearly brought us here, yet he keeps pushing back. It's Brother K膩lu贸 who is truly impressive..."
Even some who were previously dissatisfied with Qin Chen couldn't help but snort coldly, showing their disdain.
"What did you say?"
The Ten Thousand Bones Underworld Ancestor's face turned ashen, and a terrifying aura erupted from him, suppressing the other party. Their expression changed dramatically, and they retreated to stand close to the K膩lu贸 Underworld Ancestor.
"Hey, Brother Ten Thousand Bones, Cold Ghost was just a bit too anxious and spoke disrespectfully. I hope Brother Ten Thousand Bones doesn't take it to heart," the K膩lu贸 Underworld Ancestor hurriedly interjected to mediate.
"We all understand the merits of the Underworld Lord. Although we wouldn't have come to this grand hall without him, regardless, the Underworld Lord brought us here, allowing us to see the true face of this Dead Sea Forbidden Area. As for the Underworld Lord not wanting to lead the grand formation, it must be for his own considerations."
On the surface, the K膩lu贸 Underworld Ancestor acted as a peacemaker, but his words only made many people even more dissatisfied with Qin Chen.
Indeed, it was Qin Chen who brought them here, and now he was unwilling to activate the grand formation. This was simply too much!
"K膩lu贸 Underworld Ancestor, what do you mean? Are you saying the Underworld Lord doesn't care about us? Hmph! The Underworld Lord is stuck here as well. If there were a way to leave, would he not want to take everyone with him? Perhaps the Underworld Lord has sensed something amiss and wants to investigate further. K膩lu贸 Underworld Ancestor, are you urging the Underworld Lord to lead this grand formation for some ulterior motive?"
The Ten Thousand Bones Underworld Ancestor's gaze sharpened, revealing a fierce light, exuding a killing intent.
Damn.
This K膩lu贸 Underworld Ancestor was being too subtle!
"Ulterior motive?" The K膩lu贸 Underworld Ancestor chuckled bitterly, shaking his head. "Alas, I never expected Brother Ten Thousand Bones to think so. Well, since you say that, I can only try it myself."
The K膩lu贸 Underworld Ancestor adopted a look of grievance, which immediately garnered more sympathy from others.
Throughout the journey, the Ten Thousand Bones Underworld Ancestor and others had indeed provoked the K膩lu贸 Underworld Ancestor several times, while he had endured silently.
"Hmph, putting on an act."
Ten Thousand Bones' eyes glinted coldly, filled with anger as he prepared to step forward, but was instantly stopped by Qin Chen.
"Brother Ten Thousand Bones, enough. The K膩lu贸 Underworld Ancestor is also thinking of us, the many masters of the forbidden zones. Since everyone trusts him so much, let Brother K膩lu贸 activate the grand formation first. Once I understand the nature of this formation, I will assist as well."
Qin Chen smiled.
"Yes, my lord, I was just frustrated by this guy," the Ten Thousand Bones Underworld Ancestor replied with displeasure.
Seeing that Qin Chen remained indifferent to his provocations, the K膩lu贸 Underworld Ancestor finally understood that Qin Chen didn't wish to get involved here. He sighed secretly and began to arrange things.