C237 Too Young!

"Gold Horn King?!"

"Are you certain it's the Gold Horn King?!"

The two War Gods were utterly astounded.

If indeed it was the Gold Horn King, then they were facing a colossal problem.

After all, this was a towering figure of the Demon Race, a fearsome being on par with the Human Race's Sky War God Level.

Even if the three titans of Redmarsh City joined forces, they would be no match for him, as easily dispatched as chopping vegetables!

"So, what happened next?!"

War God Luo had never anticipated that the Gold Horn King would appear in Redmarsh City, let alone take it upon himself to attempt the assassination of Chu Yi!

Of course, they recognized Chu Yi's potential.

Both War Gods were well aware of the events that had unfolded in today's banquet hall.

Chu Yi's strength was no mystery to them.

He was undoubtedly one of the most exceptional prodigies in the annals of the Human Race. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, his ascension to War God status seemed almost guaranteed, with a considerable chance of even reaching Sky War God.

The Gold Horn King's desire to eliminate Chu Yi, even personally, was understandable.

Their real shock, however, lay in how the Gold Horn King had managed to arrive here.

Investigating this matter, of course, wasn't too challenging.

Just as there were spies among the Human Race working for the Demon Race, there were also 'demon traitors' within the Demon Race and even within the Life Restricted Area.

While delving into the specifics about the Gold Horn King wasn't simple, verifying whether he had left the Life Restricted Area or if he was still there was relatively straightforward.

"What's next..."

A flicker of apprehension crossed Adams's eyes.

According to Adams, the Gold Horn King didn't intend to kill them but rather sought to enlist Chu Yi!

He even produced a crystal-like stone, intending for Chu Yi to ingest it.

Without the context of the Demonic Crystal, such a claim would be dubious.

But with the emergence of the Demonic Crystal...

"That's a Demonic Crystal!"

"Should Chu Yi actually use it, he'll transform into a half-demon. With extensive use of the Demonic Crystals, coupled with the assistance of the Demon Kings, there's a significant chance Chu Yi could become fully demonized!"

While others might be clueless about the nature of these crystal stones, the two War Gods were certainly in the know.

At first, they were clueless as well.

But after some thought, it all became clear to them.

"If that's the case, Chu Yi will definitely become an outcast among humans."

"With such a recruitment strategy, there's no fear of Chu Yi turning traitor."

That was Adams' clever tactic; he simply presented the clues and let the two War Gods figure it out for themselves.

Indeed, both War Gods trusted Adams on this matter.

After all, the Demonic Crystal is not something most people are aware of, unless they're at a level above War God.

Adams was ignorant of it, and there was nothing amiss with his statements. A little bit of reasoning, and everything fell into place.

"Please, go on..."

Adams nodded and resumed his explanation.

Chu Yi was adamantly opposed. Adams went into great detail about Chu Yi's refusal and his unwavering expressions of loyalty to humanity, speaking for a solid five minutes. He only ceased when the two leaders showed signs of dissatisfaction.

He had no choice in the matter. If the two War Gods were displeased, he would be the one to suffer.

But if Lee Zi and Chu Yi were unhappy, then he would be done for.

By aiding Chu Yi, he was also helping himself.

His stance was clear; he hoped that Chu Yi and Lee Zi would recognize his efforts and spare him.

He knew he was taking enormous risks, as only the dead can keep secrets. Yet, Chu Yi and Lee Zi were young.

In Adams' mind, the young aren't usually so merciless.

If he performed well, he believed the chances of surviving this ordeal were high.

He was once certain of his demise, but now a glimmer of hope had emerged, and Adams was determined to seize it fiercely.

"And then, just as the Gold Horn King was about to execute us, Lord Suo appeared..."

If a mirror had been present, Adams would have noticed the gleam in his eyes as he spoke of Lord Suo, his admiration unmistakable.

Adams was indeed sincere in his words.

But at that moment, his thoughts were not on Solita; they were on Chu Yi.

"In the end, Lord Suo met his demise alongside the Gold Horn King..."

As he recounted this, tears streamed uncontrollably from Adams' eyes.

"If it hadn't been for Lord Sol, we would all have..."

"Lord Sol!"

"I will never forget your kindness in my lifetime, Adams will remain eternally grateful!"

Adams continued to weep loudly, yet the two War Gods no longer paid him any mind.

They were both utterly bewildered.

Could it be that the chaos here was the doing of Sol War God and the Gold Horn King?

Both War Gods were well aware of Sol War God's apparent strength, and they knew better than to judge him solely by appearances.

They had been informed that Sol War God's true capabilities were far beyond what he outwardly displayed.

That's precisely why they had appointed Sol War God to lead the trio in overseeing the shadowy underworld.

The three giants weren't interested in power for its own sake.

Seemingly, the least power was wielded when dealing with the unruly elements of the dark world, yet it required the greatest strength!

However...

Although they were aware that Sol War God had concealed the extent of his power, and that he might even be stronger than either of them, they couldn't fathom him being as overwhelmingly powerful as he had shown.

The Gold Horn King was a towering figure, equivalent to a Sky War God in human martial realms.

And Sol War God? Merely an Earth War God. How could he possibly overcome a Sky War God?

Especially a Demon Race giant – something was seriously amiss!

The two were perplexed, but such thoughts were not to be voiced. After all, Sol War God had perished alongside the Gold Horn King. To question this would be to cast doubt on Sol War God and tarnish his legacy.

Nevertheless, they intended to delve further into the matter.

Aside from their bewilderment over Sol War God's strength, War God Luo and War God Xu were inclined to believe Adams's account.

The details Adams had shared about Sol War God were known only to them.

Without witnessing Sol War God in action, Adams couldn't have described the events with such clarity.

Adams's identity was the clincher!

He was one of their insiders!

Had Lee Zi made these claims, they might have suspected Lee Zi of withholding information.

But coming from Adams, the two War Gods were more inclined to trust, harboring very little skepticism.

"Alright, you may leave now."

Upon hearing this, Adams didn't depart but instead turned his gaze to Lee Zi.

The two War Gods were slightly puzzled, but Adams strode directly up to Lee Zi.

Under the astonished gazes of the War Gods, Adams knelt before Lee Zi.

The sight left both War Gods, and even Lee Zi herself, feeling incredibly odd.

But Adams quickly offered an explanation.

"Thank you, Miss Lee Zi and Young Master Chu Yi, for saving my life!"

With that, he bowed deeply three times, each bow filled with earnest sincerity.

Adams, of course, needed to show genuine gratitude, considering his life was still in their hands.

Even though Lee Zi had opted to spare him temporarily to safeguard Chu Yi's secret, what would happen when Chu Yi awoke?

Having witnessed Chu Yi's formidable power, Adams had completely abandoned any thoughts of opposing him!

This was the crucial point.

Lee Zi's eyes brimmed with profound significance.

"If you say that..."

Before Lee Zi could finish, Adams hurriedly turned to the two senior figures behind him and explained, "If Miss Lee Zi and Young Master Chu Yi hadn't spoken on my behalf, the Gold Horn King would likely have executed me on the spot."

At this revelation, the two War Gods nodded in understanding.

Indeed, while a Diamond Level existence might seem like the pinnacle to the average person, to a War God, they were merely slightly stronger ants.

The life or death of someone at Diamond Level was of no consequence to them.

"I request the honor of remaining by Young Master Chu Yi's side until he regains consciousness and recovers!"

After making his request, Adams respectfully bowed deeply again to the two War Gods.

This guy...

He seemed to have lost all sense of pride.

Yet, War God Luo and War God Xu regarded Adams with a hint of respect in their eyes.

He was determined to show gratitude!

Despite his severe injuries, he still yearned to express his thanks.

Those who recognize the importance of gratitude are seldom bad people...

"But you're currently..."

Adams quickly shook his head and interjected, "No worries, these are merely flesh wounds. I simply cannot rest until Young Master Chu Yi awakens. Only then will I be able to recover in good conscience!"

Flesh wounds...

A being at the War God Level could see right through that.

Adams was certainly not just dealing with flesh wounds. If not properly addressed, these injuries could pose a serious risk to his future advancement, potentially even halting his progress altogether.

Regrettably, Adams remained steadfast in his stance.

Ultimately, War God Xu and War God Luo had no choice but to acquiesce to Adams's request.

After all, how could they be heartless in the face of someone who was willing to die to prove his loyalty if they didn't agree?

Adams's actions left Lee Zi utterly astonished.

She thought to herself that no matter how clever she was, she could never achieve what Adams did if she were in his position!

It was simply too outlandish!

He seemed to throw caution to the wind, all in the name of self-preservation.

But what truly astounded everyone was Adams's decision to stay by Chu Yi's side and await his awakening!

Didn't Adams realize that Chu Yi posed the greatest threat to him?

He was well aware!

That's precisely what earned Adams Lee Zi's admiration.

She would never have conceived such a strategy herself.

By choosing to remain under the watchful eyes of Chu Yi and Lee Zi, Adams was effectively communicating that he, Adams, would not speak without careful consideration, and that they were free to keep a close eye on him!

And he did this without any assurance from Lee Zi and Chu Yi that they wouldn't take his life, deliberately placing himself in the most perilous situation.

Adams truly had a knack for this.

Indeed, she had much to learn...

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