Demon Cultivator in Abyssal Era-Chapter 327 - 184: Forward

Chu Xiu’s words compelled everyone to once again look at that corpse.

They quickly discovered that the lower half of the corpse had not disappeared but had merged into that eerie black substance, much like how the person who attacked Chu Xiu could merge into shadows!

Chu Xiu also wore a somewhat heavy expression. During his first transaction, someone had been lurking around him. That person had a strange method of merging into shadows. If not for carelessly being detected by Chu Xiu’s Divine Sense during his approach, Chu Xiu would never have discovered him.

Moreover, after being exposed, the person could still retreat comfortably under Chu Xiu’s attack. Although, at that time, Chu Xiu was merely relying on the brute force of the Frenzied Celestial Demon Hand, it certainly showed that person’s strength.

The initial conclusion among everyone was that this person was from the Extreme Dao.

However, why was the Extreme Dao here? And who killed him?

The atmosphere became somewhat heavy, but Su Jinyu and Guan Ke, who didn’t understand the specifics, were still fine. However, Zhang Qingshan, who had seen the Extreme Dao’s shadow merging Ability, looked rather grim.

That kind of Ability was very special, making it extremely difficult to kill, not to mention the person had General Tier strength.

"The cause of death seems to be a penetrating wound at the back of the head. Someone pierced his back head with a sharp object and in a very short time turned his brain into a pulp."

"The assailant was clearly very familiar with him, delivering a fatal blow with an injury even an Awakened couldn’t endure."

"The blood of an Awakened is usually more active. If this person’s blood is similar to that of an ordinary Awakened, judging from the coagulation, the time of death should be between one to two hours ago."

"At that time... we hadn’t even come down to explore."

"This means someone is operating outside the current system of action, and their strength is above General Tier!"

Su Jinyu analyzed carefully.

This discovery made everyone’s expression even heavier.

At the same time, Zhang Qingshan and Guan Ke looked at Su Jinyu with an odd expression.

"The coagulation time of an Awakened’s blood... How do you know about this?"

"Our research institute has specialized projects studying the bodies of Awakened from different professions to explore their differences from ordinary humans."

"However, such research has significantly diminished now, and is mostly superficial. Most current research data comes from thirty years ago during the Dark Age. During that time, there were at least three documented dissected and long-term imprisoned King Tier Awakened, something impossible to replicate under current conditions." Su Jinyu showed a trace of regret.

Her words made Zhang Qingshan and Guan Ke glance at each other, seemingly not expecting such research existed.

As for Chu Xiu, he wasn’t bothered by such minor issues, as Su Jinyu had copied immense knowledge into her brain, nothing too surprising.

His current concern was what the sudden appearance of the Extreme Dao implied and what kind of variables it would bring to his actions.

"The Extreme Dao is backed by Outer Realm Demons. If this person is indeed from the Extreme Dao, does it mean the Outer Realm Demons have also intervened in this matter?"

If so, it would become rather complex. Many issues needed consideration. What was the relationship between the Extreme Dao and the Calamity? Were they similar to the Awakened, aiming to slay Calamity, or were they collaborators or some other relation?

Chu Xiu recalled that during a previous world mission, he had obtained information from an Extreme Dao member. At that time, the core objective of the Extreme Dao was to seize the Anchor Point to send more powerful Extreme Dao members in to fight over some mysterious artifact.

Could this underground Calamity be related to the item the Extreme Dao desired?

"Captain, what should we do now?" Zhang Qingshan’s voice rang in his ear.

Chu Xiu narrowed his eyes: "Immediately report the situation, and as for us..."

"Continue forward."

Chu Xiu’s words immediately changed Zhang Qingshan and Guan Ke’s expressions. Zhang Qingshan bluntly said, "Captain, facing unexpected changes now, I think we should meet up with Senior Qin first."

Chu Xiu said, "This mission indeed has risks. You and Su Jinyu may withdraw first; Guan Ke and I will continue deeper."

Chu Xiu didn’t require much of their combat strength, but he still needed Guan Ke’s reconnaissance skills.

Just as these words fell, Su Jinyu quickly interjected: "I’ll go down with you. My Rune Array will definitely come in handy."

Her response was swift, clearly afraid that leaving midway would lead to Chu Xiu not giving her the Resurrection Wine.

Zhang Qingshan, after frowning for a moment, also said, "Reporting the situation can be done through the communication artifact. We are a team, even if I don’t agree with your decision, Captain, there’s no reason to split up on the spot during a mission."

Listening from the side, Guan Ke felt numb inside—what was wrong with these two? What are they waiting for if not to leave? Why am I the one with no choice?

But as Chu Xiu still needed her reconnaissance ability, naturally he wouldn’t let her leave.

"In that case, let’s set off now." Chu Xiu didn’t say much more.

Guan Ke sighed, resigning herself to summoning a flock of spirit sparrows, sending them towards the depths of the path ahead.

In her heart, she silently cursed, thinking that the Dark Night Monarch was supposed to be a talented and cunning candidate, whose rise to power was like a rocket. Who knew he was just an obsessed, reckless gambler.

Seeing a General Tier corpse, especially one adept at hiding, lying dead before him, he showed no fear and insisted on venturing in.

Even a King Tier Awakened wouldn’t be so reckless, right?

This wasn’t just risky; it was courting death! Even if he survives this time, sooner or later he’d meet his end!