At night, after Ren Suo summoned his Cloning to do the housework, he opened the Minor World Game Console.

Having spent too much time studying "All Things Flow" during the day, and then having to pick up Little Jiu from school before going to eat at Saliya, Ren Suo could only continue his game conquest after Little Jiu had fallen asleep.

'Escape Day Seven' had ended, entering 'Escape Day Eight'.

But early in the morning, Young Master Mu suddenly found himself bearing over a million points of Filth and Resentment. It seemed another disaster had occurred somewhere, and once again, the blame was pinned on him.

The amount of Filth and Resentment this time was too much. Even though Young Master Mu had been in great spirits and had previously purified all Filth and Resentment completely, he was still overwhelmed by the concentrated surge of Resentment. This caused his mood to sour rapidly, and he lost control of his senses.

However, having already completed main quest two, Ren Suo naturally wouldn't allow his progress to regress. He promptly decided to load a save, having Maid Xiao Suo summon a Senior from the Sect for help.

But within "Xiao Suo's Secret Diary," a line of floating ink appeared: "This disaster's strength is difficult to gauge. If we ask the Senior from the Sect, it might be the last chance. Are you sure you want to use this opportunity here?"

Ren Suo pondered for a moment. Could the meaning of this sentence be…

'Escape Day Eight' is the last day? Is this the final level?

If both of them had used all their trump cards, it naturally meant it was time to clear the game.

If they delayed further and a new disaster emerged, without a Senior from the Sect to intervene, Young Master Mu would truly be unable to clear his name.

Besides, the overall clue progress had already surpassed 80%. Young Master Mu had also purified all the Filth and Resentment from his body. With only one step left to complete the main quest, it was time to witness the grand finale.

As for whether to use the help or not, Ren Suo had no hesitation—without it, he wouldn't be able to pass the stage. Did he have any other choice?

Was Ren Suo supposed to just watch the protagonist perish?

It seemed like a choice was given, but in reality, there was none.

'In the wee hours, Maid Xiao Suo paid the final price, notifying the Senior from the Sect to intervene and prevent the imminent colossal disaster.'

'Following that, Maid Xiao Suo could no longer ask the Senior from the Sect for help; everything depended on the two of them. They must find the final piece of evidence and clear the Young Master's name!'

Young Master Mu, waking up early, was unaware that he had dodged another bullet. Instead, he looked at Maid Xiao Suo with a smile and said, "Let's go."

Maid Xiao Suo asked, "To where?"

Young Master Mu replied, "To find the last clue, then we can go back."

"Go back together, back to a peaceful and safe life. The two of us, returning safe and sound."

Maid Xiao Suo said, "Young Master, saying such things at this moment can be very dangerous. Let me offer a contrary perspective: In the Martial World, one often cannot control their own fate. When drifting through the Martial World, how can one avoid getting struck…"

Young Master Mu interjected, "Alright, let's go. But even though I say that, our goal is still very far away. The Six Major Factions should have already locked down the mountains for their search by now. For the two of us to travel there on foot, it might be impossible to break through their encirclement…"

This time, without needing Ren Suo to load a save, Maid Xiao Suo offered the best response: "Young Master, you are the protagonist of a legendary story. You've weathered so many terrifying storms before; the path ahead will surely be smooth."

Young Master Mu agreed, "That's right."

A map popped up, path points scattered across it like numerous stars, indicating that 'Escape Day Eight' was still in Search Mode.

'There are 15 hours remaining for the day. The player can act a total of 30 times. Each action allows choosing to move from one path point to the next, or to hide and rest at a path point.'

There was nothing more to say; it was time to grind.

This was the last map grind. Ren Suo hadn't used any Krypton Gold, and when he initially probed the route, he discovered that there were no enemies stationed near the endpoint!

The Six Major Factions didn't know where the final clue was!

If it weren't for Young Master Mu being chased by a large group of enemies from the Six Major Factions at that time, Ren Suo could have cleared the game directly.

This meant that on the eighth day, Ren Suo could find an optimal route to reach the endpoint smoothly without encountering a single enemy!

Time flowed on. With each attempt, a safe route quietly emerged on the map.

Maid Xiao Suo had all the enemies' movement patterns figured out—which way to go, whether to hide for a turn—everything was under control.

They had arrived.

When the two of them completed the 30 steps and reached the endpoint, Ren Suo felt surprisingly calm, devoid of any excitement.

The eight-day escape was finally approaching its conclusion.

Truthfully, Ren Suo was quite interested in the motives of the mastermind. How had he committed evil under the guise of the Demon Lord, and how had he managed to frame the Demon Lord for everything?

Upon reaching the endpoint, it was already past midnight in game time. The two of them approached a small hut in the mountains.

The roof of the steep-gabled hut was stained white, and warm light streamed from its windows, indicating someone was home.

Without any hesitation, Young Master Mu kicked open the hut door. The person inside instantly transformed into a blood-red shadow, lunging at him.

At this moment, Ren Suo didn't need to take control; Young Master Mu subdued the hut's owner with a 'Demon King's Cross Lock.'

The owner was a long-haired man with a scruffy beard and a haggard appearance, but his eyes shone brightly, as if flames were burning within them.

Even through the screen, Ren Suo immediately noticed the man's gaze. However, the man quickly averted his eyes, looking down at the floor as if retracting his claws and fangs.

The stranger asked, "Who are you? Why have you broken into my house?"

Young Master Mu commanded, "Look at me!"

The stranger stammered, "You…"

Young Master Mu insisted, "Look at me! You recognize me, don't you?"

The stranger exclaimed, "Is… is it you? Lord Demon Venerable!?"

Indeed, he's another evildoer who has been misled, Young Master Mu thought. Although I don't know how he was misled, the image of the Demon Lord he remembers is indeed me! That's why the people from the Sanctuary could trace it back to me using their Stargazing Technique! And they couldn't expose it as a lie—because in their hearts, the Demon Lord truly is me!

Young Master Mu ordered, "Tell me all the tasks I assigned you."

The stranger's eyes reignited with zeal. Even though subdued by Young Master Mu, he tried to sit up a little straighter as he answered, "Murder."

Young Master Mu asked, "What else?"

The stranger replied, "That's all. Lord Demon Venerable, I have always executed your orders faithfully. Hidden in these mountains, I have killed one hundred thirty-nine travelers, without being discovered by the Soul Hall, and never showing any mercy!"

Young Master Mu asked, "What do you know about the creature that once appeared on the other side of these mountains?"

The stranger said, "That thing, it scared me half to death. I was over there searching for lone travelers when an earthquake and landslide suddenly started, and then that monster appeared… I immediately ran home. Later, I heard that the Soul Hall and the Sanctuary sent people to subdue the monster. I didn't dare leave the house to work for several days, fearing the Soul Hall might take notice… Lord Demon Venerable, during those days, I truly had no choice; it wasn't my intention! In the days that followed, I worked through the night, even resorting to breaking into homes to commit murder, just to make up for those days of rest! I have truly worked very hard and diligently and have not failed to live up to everything Lord Demon Venerable has bestowed upon me!"

Young Master Mu and Maid Xiao Suo's faces clearly showed menacing expressions. Young Master Mu continued to ask, "Then tell me, what have I bestowed upon you?"

The stranger said, "The blessings you've bestowed upon me, Lord Demon Venerable, I keep them etched in my heart—they are formidable killing skills, and also a—"

Suddenly, the stranger burst into a blossom of blood before them. His head exploded, and bone spurs erupted from his body, tearing him into mincemeat.

The two of them reacted instantly, retreating outside the hut, afraid the man's explosive death might injure them.

Just then, Young Master Mu suddenly grabbed Maid Xiao Suo and used the "Phantom Demon Body Technique" to shift them to the side, dodging an invisible palm imprint!

"My, oh my."

A figure emerged from the woods outside the hut, clad in armor over elegant inner garments, with a noble yet amiable appearance—it was none other than Temple Knight Commander Righteous, whom Ren Suo had seen before among the Allied Forces of the Six Major Sects!

"You, unwilling to walk the path of the Demon Lord and also unwilling to die. This puts me in a very difficult position."

Young Master Mu let go of Maid Xiao Suo and said, "So, it was you."

Temple Knight Commander Righteous said, "When you reached that gravelly wasteland, I knew you had figured it out. The Demon Lord's power is indeed unfathomable. But you certainly have patience, knowing you needed to find a decisive living witness… A pity it's gone now."

Young Master Mu demanded, "Was it you who killed that man just now? That method… bursting from the inside out… What did you plant inside his body? Are you the one who granted him power? Are you the one who has been recruiting villains and causing calamities in my name? What is your conspiracy?"

Temple Knight Commander Righteous laughed. "You're asking so many questions all at once; I'm not sure which to answer first."

Young Master Mu said, "I am all ears; the night is still long."

Temple Knight Commander Righteous replied, "No need. A so-called conspiracy is something best buried with its victims… Besides, who knows if you have some way of recording my words and actions?"

"However, as an Emissary of Justice, I can bestow upon you one last bit of mercy: In this world, no one wishes more than I for you to become a powerful Demon Lord. No one. Yet you prefer to run around, racking your brains, rather than accept this gift.

"You've even discarded your dignity as a Demon Lord, turning the sweet candy within the gift into worthless trash. You made me almost lose track of you, forcing me to lie in wait here.

"Is being a foolish mortal under the sun, living through birth, old age, sickness, and death, really so appealing to you?"

Temple Knight Commander Righteous shook his head gently. "Well then… Demon Lord, let your life come to a full stop here. Your power will become the stepping stone for my ascension to the throne."

*The overall clue level soared to 95%!*

The final clue has been obliterated by him, Young Master Mu thought. Although I can return to Skycraft Pavilion for shelter now, I have no evidence to make Skycraft Pavilion take up my cause. The Sanctuary won't get rid of their famous Warrior Chief over my accusations either! He has positioned himself to be invincible; his only mistake was wanting to personally reap me, this unripened fruit. And that is my only opportunity! Even if I flee, he can use the same old trick—amassing immense Resentment to force me into darkness! Only by shattering him here can I completely eradicate all future troubles! This is the best chance; he is alone!

Oh no. Upon seeing Young Master Mu's final silent exclamation, Ren Suo had an ill premonition—anyone who says 'he's alone' usually ends up getting thrashed by that 'one person'.

As expected.

Upon entering the combat screen, Ren Suo immediately controlled Young Master Mu to launch a fierce attack, even directly using the Martial Art he had always been hesitant to use—

"Demon Venerable Disintegration Technique"!

It sounded like a self-destruction technique, but it actually involved continuously consuming Resentment during battle to comprehensively enhance all attributes and the power of all Martial Arts!

Previously, due to the presence of Filth and Resentment, Ren Suo hadn't dared to use it. If Young Master Mu accidentally consumed the Filth and Resentment while using the technique, it would be game over.

Moreover, purified Resentment was needed for Healing; self-preservation was paramount.

But now things were different. Young Master Mu's words hinted that this should be the final boss. If he didn't play his trump card now, when would he?

However, even with Young Master Mu at full power, Temple Knight Commander Righteous was even more terrifying!

During the seventh day of the escape, Ren Suo had controlled Young Master Mu to clash with Temple Knight Commander Righteous. He felt that Righteous was not much different from other bosses, belonging to the level where 'one-on-one, Young Master Mu cannot be defeated, but in a two-on-one, Young Master Mu must flee'.

Yet now, in this rematch, Ren Suo realized he wasn't a minor boss but a major one. Not only was his damage output extremely frightening, but his Martial Arts had also changed!

Before, he used the Great Bright Palm Imprint. Now, the Formless Great Palm Imprint he employed was not only more powerful but also had a higher frequency of attacks. Even Young Master Mu, maintaining the "Phantom Demon Body Technique," and Ren Suo, who could pause the game, were unable to completely Dodge it!

In just a minute, Young Master Mu's health bar was completely depleted; even his purified Resentment was exhausted!

This was partly because Temple Knight Commander Righteous was indeed extremely powerful, but also because he perfectly countered Young Master Mu!

"Archdemon Enemy: You are under attack by the Archdemon Enemy. All damage you receive is doubled!"

Ren Suo watched, blinking repeatedly—the difference in combat power was too great!

Temple Knight Commander Righteous had hidden his strength before. Now, in a one-on-one duel, he had gone all out, completely dominating Young Master Mu, who couldn't even escape!

His movement techniques weren't enough, his Defense couldn't hold, and he couldn't win in a direct confrontation!

This was a complete overwhelming of attributes, not an issue with Ren Suo's skill—the in-game fight lasted a minute, but in reality, Ren Suo had spent nine minutes on it.

Ren Suo repeatedly paused the game, striving to maneuver Young Master Mu into the perfect position for a counterattack.

Though the fighting process could be optimized, Ren Suo felt that no matter how he operated, there was no hope of victory in the face of absolute attribute crushing. It was like in a MOBA game where a level 1 hero without equipment faces off against a level 25 hero with a full set of six legendary items. No matter how slick your movements are, you can't withstand the opponent's casual two hits!

So Ren Suo opened "Xiao Suo's Secret Diary".

Speaking of which, in "Xiao Suo's Secret Diary," Xiao Suo recorded any correct methods she discovered.

For example, it detailed how to comfort Young Master Mu on the first day, which scenic spots to visit on the third, fourth, and fifth days, which route to take to leave Edo on the sixth day, and how to escape on the seventh. The entries were dense, as if Maid Xiao Suo was truly and earnestly documenting every little detail of those days.

Ren Suo looked at the page number; sixteen pages had already been used.

And at the beginning of the sixteenth page, a line appeared in heavy ink: "Young Master cannot defeat Temple Knight Commander Righteous. I must go help him."

Ren Suo nodded in satisfaction. His main purpose in bringing Maid Xiao Suo along was so she could join the battlefield and assist Young Master Mu.

However, throughout their journey, the enemies they encountered were either too weak, or so strong they had to flee. There was never a battle where Maid Xiao Suo's help was truly needed.

Now, however, it was time for the boss battle.

Raising Xiao Suo for a thousand days, to use her in a single moment of need!

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