Chapter 495: Chapter 494: Void, Twisted, Astonishing Changes

The appearance of the Abyss had always been a mystery.

And the passage into the Three-layered World was located at the Bottom of the Abyss.

But it was well-known that above the Abyss, there was a mysterious force that restricted the ability to fly.

If one wished to enter the Bottom of the Abyss, they could only do so by climbing.

As a Night Watchman, Gu Linchuan told Lu Zixun that as they delved deeper into the Abyss, they would encounter the Power of Faith that the Light and Shadow Association infused into the human body to induce shellification.

To be precise, it was not the Power of Faith but the Power of the Twisted, originating from the Void.

At the same time, Lu Zixun also received a World Mystery from the system…

“Ding— Host has collected a piece of World Mystery, current progress 7/178.”

“After the world rules are broken, the entire world will be exposed to the Void.”

“The Power of the Twisted… is not merely a force, it may manifest in various forms, such as in writing.”

“If one is exposed to the Power of the Twisted for a prolonged period, they will be contaminated by the Void.”

The so-called contamination, was that shellification?

However, recalling the third World Mystery, Lu Zixun felt that it might not be the case.

How unsafe this world seemed…

A look of helplessness appeared on Lu Zixun’s face.

As his strength increased, all sorts of demons and evil creatures emerged, which really overwhelmed Lu Zixun.

The system would advance to Third Level in about two days, he hoped more information would emerge by then.

“This time, the teacher casualties at the Crimson Academy were heavy, they actually fell for the Light and Shadow Association’s deception.”

Taking a deep breath, Wang Linfan was somewhat anguished, “The situation in the Crimson Land is stable, even if the battle for dominance is lost, humanity won’t be suppressed by the Insect Clan. How could they not see that?”

Hearing this, Lu Zixun narrowed his eyes—this was something he hadn’t considered.

Not all teachers at the Crimson Academy were of a certain age, many young people were among them.

Although the temptation of eternal life was strong, it was not something everyone could obtain.

So the question arose, how did the Light and Shadow Association manage it?

“Has the principal arrived yet?”

Looking around, Lu Zixun quietly asked Wang Linfan.

“No, Gu Linchuan has come, so the principal did not. The principal is now trying to solve the problem of faculty shortage.”

After receiving the response from Wang Linfan, Lu Zixun couldn’t help but feel that there was something wrong with the principal.

It was a pity he had no evidence; it was only conjecture.

Such a major incident had occurred at the Crimson Academy, and the principal didn’t show up to stabilize the situation first?

He really couldn’t understand it.

“Ah? That’s right.”

Shaking his head, Lu Zixun asked, “What’s the principal’s name?”

“Yun Chong.”

Hearing this name, the corner of Lu Zixun’s mouth spasmed.

He had entered the teachers’ apartment earlier and happened to hear this name from Hai Yiming’s mouth.

Lu Zixun gasped in shock; so the principal of the Crimson Academy really was someone from the Light and Shadow Association.

Approaching Gu Linchuan, who was still taking samples, Lu Zixun asked, “Old Gu, did you encounter anything on your way over here?”

“If you have something to say, just say it.”

Busy with the sampling, Gu Linchuan cut straight to the chase, urging Lu Zixun to speak his mind.

“I heard the High Priest of the Light and Shadow Association say this, ‘Send Yun Chong to stop the supporters,'” Lin Siyin recounted.

Hearing this, Gu Linchuan’s movements momentarily froze.

Remembering the suddenly appearing Yun Chong, his face darkened, and he rose to his feet and bellowed, “Night Watchmen, heed my command, lock down the area, and capture Yun Chong!”

It was then he realized why Yun Chong had been stalling all this time, insisting he could handle the situation on his own.

He had thought Yun Chong didn’t want any negative news about Crimson Academy to leak out, but there was an underlying reason after all.

From Gu Linchuan’s actions, Lu Zixun, who had gleaned some clues after what Wang Linfan had mentioned about Yun Chong finding a way to resolve the teacher issue, shook his head, “No need, he’s probably long gone.”

In Crimson Land, where everyone seemed to be an insider for the enemy, all the honourable teachers at the vast Crimson Academy, except for Wang Linfan, had sided with the Light and Shadow Association, leaving Lu Zixun questioning his life.

It was all too horrifying.

Just like that, Wang Linfan found himself inexplicably appointed as the Dean of Crimson Academy.

The thorny issue of filling the teaching vacancies now also fell into his hands.

“Who would have thought the infiltration capabilities of the Light and Shadow Association were so strong, it’s unfathomable,” he said, a gloom covering his face.

Gu Linchuan took a deep breath and asserted, “I will allocate a portion of the Night Watchmen to strengthen control over this matter.”

“That is only a temporary solution, not a cure. I suggest we eradicate the Light and Shadow Association outright,” Lu Zixun, who spoke without realizing the difficulty of such a task, suggested leisurely.

Gu Linchuan, looking peeved, glanced sideways at Lu Zixun and retorted sarcastically, “If you’re so capable, you do it. If you can really eliminate the Light and Shadow Association, I’ll offer you the position of Captain of the Night Watchmen.”

“Forget it.”

Lu Zixun waved a paw dismissively and said nonchalantly, “I wouldn’t want to embarrass you when you find yourself unable to come down from your pedestal.”

“This cat really is begging for a beating.”

Just as this thought surfaced in Gu Linchuan’s mind, Lu Zixun had already scampered off.

Knowing when to run if you’re outmatched is crucial, can’t let someone turn the tables on you.

“The matter is resolved, I’m going back to Demon Country,” Lu Zixun announced, moving to Lin Siyin’s side.

He placed his paws on Lin Siyin’s shoulders and tilted his head up to nuzzle her face.

The twisted power wielded by the Light and Shadow Association weighed heavily on Lu Zixun.

He needed to go back and consult with Ling to see if she could create something akin to a Blood Energy detector, but for detecting the twisted.

If the Light and Shadow Association pulled a similar stunt in Demon Country, it would be more than the nation could withstand.

“So, you’re going back already?”

A flicker of loss crossed Lin Siyin’s eyes, but she quickly adjusted her mood.

Smiling, she bent down and kissed Lu Zixun’s forehead, “Go on then, we’ll meet again at the battle for supremacy.”

Lin Siyin wasn’t one to depend on others, yet she found herself fond of relying on Lu Zixun.

Contradictory as it may seem, upon closer thought, it wasn’t contradictory at all.

“Hmm.”

Nodding, Lu Zixun summoned the Night Evil Sword and soared into the sky.

He feared that if he stayed any longer, he wouldn’t be able to bring himself to leave.

Wang Linfan, who had arrived belatedly, looked around and not seeing Lu Zixun, approached Lin Siyin to inquire, “Little Yin, where’s Da Ju?”

“He’s gone back to Demon Country.”

Though she had composed herself, Lin Siyin’s lashes trembled slightly as she spoke, her heart brimming with reluctance.

However, Wang Linfan, preoccupied with his own concerns, failed to notice this detail.

Instead, he said anxiously, “Why did he run off? I still had things to discuss with him!”