"I still can't believe he just left," Satan sighed.

"Why?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"He was a Master of the Stars. In all the worlds, those who dared to scoff at him have long been extinct, not to mention those who killed his subordinates," Satan said.

"Is there a possibility that he sensed something?" Wu Xiaode said.

"What? Hahaha, I know, you must have a trump card against him, he sensed it, so he left," Satan said.

"Exactly," Wu Xiaode said.

The old blind man was very sharp; he must have detected something, which is why he abruptly yielded.

That move in swordsmanship—

I can only use it once more.

Then the "Heir of the World Tree" will start to cool down.

The "Eternal Night Star" is also cooling down.

"Babylon" has not yet regained its original power and is still weak.

"Ancient Dragon King Gjestastav" is tired, lying sprawling on the last page, sleeping.

So that really was my last trump card.

If it's a trump card, I should avoid using it if possible.

—Otherwise, I will no longer have a trump card.

With that attitude, Wu Xiaode then had a proper conversation with the old blind man.

The two parted ways amicably.

Wu Xiaode thought back for a moment, then spoke up:

"Blood Youth."

"What?" Blood Youth asked.

"Don't leave the Virtual World for now. Wait until I've settled this matter, then you can go. It's safer that way, what do you think?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"I'll stay here…do I need to do anything for you?" Blood Youth cautiously asked.

"No need, but you need to do something for this world, after all, you've been under its protection while here," Wu Xiaode said.

Within the Virtual World, there truly is a safe place.

—Competitive War.

In Competitive War, the staff representing the World Will are neutral.

No one can attack the staff.

Thus, Blood Youth could be considered temporarily within a safe zone.

"What can I do?" Blood Youth asked.

Wu Xiaode twirled the "Ring of the Oblivion River" in his hand and said, "Go ahead, head to the safe zone of the Competitive War, find that girl named Jiang Shanglan, and let her guide and protect you while you work."

The ring emitted a faint light and flew straight out, landing atop Blood Youth's head.

A bar of golden blood emerged.

Blood Youth exclaimed, "This is..."

"The gold blood bar is your ID. Once you leave this room, you'll find a way to reach the safe zone of the Competitive War," Wu Xiaode explained.

"Okay, thank you for your and the world's protection," Blood Youth said.

"You're welcome. Now go, and also let Jiang Shanglan know about the situation here. Tell her to hang in there, and tell her I'll take her out to dinner later," Wu Xiaode said.

"Alright."

Blood Youth pushed open the door and left the room.

She walked slowly up the staircase, quietly pondering everything that had just happened.

Wu Xiaode was entirely well-meaning, and she could feel it.

—Only by avoiding that old blind man could she survive.

For now.

I'll work for the world.

At least I am no longer anyone's slave.

I am free.

She reached the top of the stairs and pushed open the door.

Outside was no longer a world for ordinary people.

A beautiful girl stood outside, looking back—

Her face filled with anticipation slowly turned to disappointment, and she softly spoke:

"Who are you? Wu Xiaode isn't coming himself, and has sent you to work?"

"Are you Jiang Shanglan? He's busy right now, said he'd take you out to eat later and asked you to hang in there a bit longer." Blood Youth respectfully said.

—This girl's aura was terrifying.

Her strength—

was definitely no less than that of the old blind man I just avoided.

I had better remain respectful.

"What is he busy with?" Jiang Shanglan curiously asked.

"It's like this…"

Blood Youth began to recount the recent events to Jiang Shanglan.

...

"We have another income," Satan said excitedly, handing a cup of wine to Wu Xiaode.

"Is it that bet?"

"Yes."

"I remember we settled a part of it already?" Wu Xiaode shrugged.

"Bets that you wouldn't last a day were all cleared out; these accounts we've collected all of," Satan said.

He handed a briefcase to Wu Xiaode.

Wu Xiaode sensed it slightly.

All were top-notch soul crystals.

"In all the worlds, is there a currency more valuable than top-notch soul crystals?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"Strictly speaking, there are none, but there are some super high-level items that cannot be measured by money. Usually, they are traded with other goods," Satan said.

Wu Xiaode nodded and put away his briefcase.

—These days have truly been a bountiful harvest!

Now it was time to get down to business.

He took out the "Radiant Holy Light" card and stared at it intently.

The card depicted not a holy radiance but a multitude of human figures completely forged from gold.

A line of ice crystal characters emerged beside the card:

"Congratulations."

"You have obtained card four of the 'Tomb of Laws' deck."

"Radiant Holy Light."

"Description: When cast on architectural beings, it envelops them in radiant holy light, making them immune to all damage until your wealth is depleted."

"—Wealth can't make you happy, but it can reduce your unhappiness."

Wu Xiaode was momentarily at a loss for words.

As expected.

As long as it had the words "Holy Light," you should not expect to keep even a single penny.

—Definitely a style that screams 'money is a must'!

Now that he already had four of the deck's cards, one of them, "Babylon," still needed to draw power from the Great Tomb World.

Wu Xiaode flipped his hand, putting away the "Radiant Holy Light" and instead took out "Babylon."

Kaling Yekatina stood in the center of the card, holding a brick with a casual look directed towards him.

"Not bad, the fourth card is also in hand," Yekatina admired.

"How many cards are there in the full set?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"Seven," Yekatina answered.

"Where is the fifth card?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"You must make 'Babylon' complete before you can discover the fifth card," Yekatina said.

"Looks like I must make a trip to the Great Tomb World... I'm about to start tomb raiding and treasure hunting again," Wu Xiaode sighed.

"Not necessarily, since you've already obtained the 'Radiant Holy Light.' What you need to do next is not the same as searching around in the Ancient Dragon King Ruins," Yekatina said.

"You mean, that old blind man has already placed all the treasures in one location? That does save trouble," Wu Xiaode said.

"No, although he has occupied the entire Great Tomb World, he actually hasn't found the treasures that materialize 'Babylon,'" Yekatina explained.

"He didn't find them?" Wu Xiaode was somewhat surprised.

"Only the spirit of 'Babylon' knows how to obtain those treasures... Let's set off, Little Wu," Yekatina said.

"Let me think," Wu Xiaode said.

—Now there were two choices.

1. Go to the Great Tomb.

2. Or join one of the sides, take out either the old blind man or the Duke of Abyss—

Strike them while they are weak, claim their lives!

After all, they are enemies, the sooner they are dealt with, the sooner there will be peace.

Wu Xiaode contemplated for a moment, pocketed the card, and asked:

"What's the situation with that old blind man now?"

Satan took a deep drag on his cigar and said:

"His massive star system has clashed with the marauders, and right now it is a war that all worlds are watching."

"Who will win?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"For now, the old blind man has the upper hand—if he can maintain it, then it's very likely the marauders will retreat," Satan said.

"Are there many like him who are Masters of the Stars?" Wu Xiaode asked again.

With a tone of enjoying the drama, Satan said:

"Not many, after all, this is an age when the Infinite Cataclysm has descended, and many worlds have been destroyed by the marauders. Besides the old blind man, who else would dare to wage war against the marauders like this?"

Seeing Wu Xiaode's eager expression, he immediately adopted a serious tone and advised:

"It's best not to get involved in this mess. Right now, whether it's the Duke of Abyss or the old blind man, they are both ready to fight desperately. It's very difficult to snatch treasures from the midst of fire."

Wu Xiaode nodded.

Fight.

You'd better fight till the end.

Then I just need to sit back and enjoy the show.

Or should I go to the Great Tomb World?

Just then, an Angel swept by and whispered something in Satan's ear.

After listening, Satan immediately said:

"The old blind man is still prevailing; those marauders are in bigger trouble."

Wu Xiaode was about to speak when he suddenly stopped.

Do I really want to seize the opportunity to head to the Great Tomb World?

Who could guarantee there were no traps left by the old blind man in the Great Tomb World?

He is the Master of the Stars, would he really leave the world he dominated unguarded?

...No.

I can't go to the Great Tomb World.

Wu Xiaode's killing intent surged, and he softly said:

"Satan, I'll be leaving first. Remember to contact me if there's anything."

Satan immediately sensed the determination in him and hesitated:

"Are you still planning to take part in that chaos?"

Wu Xiaode looked calm, with no sign of impulsiveness, and replied, "He and I have been enemies."

"Over twenty marauders were at his mercy, and once he secures a complete victory, I can't see any opportunities to take him down later."

"Once he is free to act, neither I nor Blood Youth would have the strength to combat a Master of the Stars."

"This is our only chance to kill him."

"I'm going to kill him!"

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