CHAPTER 737: CHAPTER 736 TROUBLE COMES KNOCKING [MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE]

Chasing after them was clearly impractical.

Around the Dark World, that layer of evil energy was insurmountable, and such risky behavior was not Lu Zixun’s style.

After collecting some of the evil energy, Lu Zixun returned to the Demon Country.

After handing the energy over to Sarah for analysis, Lu Zixun immediately convened a high-level meeting.

More and more people were arriving at the Demon Country for the meeting, including many new faces Lu Zixun didn’t recognize, which momentarily made him feel somewhat unfamiliar.

But what needed to be said still had to be said.

Lu Zixun pondered for a moment, "The clarion call for the final battle has sounded. If the Lord of Sin hasn’t come over with the seven-layered world, he must be in the nine-layered world. We need to take out his subordinates before he arrives."

Upon hearing this, Geng Xiyuan spoke up, "Brother Xun, just tell us what to do. We’ve been ready all along!"

"Now it’s not about what we should do, but rather, even I don’t know what to do."

With a touch of a headache, Lu Zixun sighed deeply, "The threat that evil energy can bring is a hundred times more fearsome than I imagined; it can summon the most pure evil from the bottom of one’s heart, so..."

He paused, then massaged his temples, "While Sarah is analyzing the energy data, no one should act rashly. If anyone is found behaving abnormally, report it immediately."

"But..."

Geng Xiyuan’s face showed hesitation, "If we do nothing, how do we deal with the Lord of Sin’s subordinates?"

Lu Zixun pursed his lips in thought, then slowly began to speak, "Firstly, we need to ensure that our minds are not corrupted by the evil energy; secondly is to gradually explore the Dark World. We still haven’t encountered any creatures that exist in the Dark World. Our current inaction is the best course for action..."

The meeting continued for half an hour before it ended, and Lu Zixun leaned back on his chair, thoroughly exhausted.

Although it was not the first time he had faced such an uncertain situation, this one was starkly different.

"Brother Xun, the analytical data is out."

Ge Changming came into the meeting room, his expression grave.

Seeing this look, Lu Zixun felt extremely weary.

In the research lab, Sarah was staring at the data with a serious expression. Upon seeing Lu Zixun arrive, she spoke solemnly, "Lord Xun, this energy is very strange; it’s not the normal kind of energy."

"We don’t have any material that can block the invasion of this energy. We can’t even reduce its strength," she said, a helpless look in her eyes, "This means we can’t confront it head-on."

Hearing this news, Lu Zixun took in a deep breath and after a moment of silence, he said, "This means that if we want to solve this problem, we must find a material that can isolate the evil energy."

Sarah nodded and said, "Yes, that’s the only way we can improve the Demon Ability Armor."

"This is going to be tough," Ge Changming said with a headache, "The Demon Country pretty much has all the materials from the Fusion World. Looks like we need to do some research, right?"

"Yes, Ling has already started the data analysis. Based on the speed determined by the Third-level Civilization Technology you brought, it will take at least a month to develop such material, but..." she paused,

Sarah sighed, "We can’t create something from nothing. We can only do research based on the materials we have, and even then, the material we develop can only block fifty percent of the evil energy, not completely isolate it."

"Let’s start with the research," Lu Zixun nodded and narrowed his eyes, "I will think of a way."

Leaving the research lab, Lu Zixun’s face was filled with helplessness.

He hadn’t expected that even a single type of energy could be so troublesome.

He could already imagine how much more difficult things were going to get.

"Things have really gone bad."

Sighing silently to himself, after giving Ge Changming a few instructions, Lu Zixun summoned the Night Evil Sword and tore through the Void, planning to check the Void Relic Tree for materials that could isolate Evil Energy.

However, such energy was rare to begin with, and information about it was scant.

There might be such materials, but they would have to be tested one by one.

In the Void Relic Tree, there were millions of materials just waiting to be found.

Lu Zixun didn’t believe he was that lucky to spot the right material at first glance, especially since he no longer had points to make an exchange.

Returning unsuccessful, Lu Zixun, with a sullen face, sought out Long Jiuri, who was equally troubled.

"Evil Energy is quite tricky; beings capable of autonomous thought, once they encounter it, are almost always at a disadvantage," he mumbled out of frustration.

After a slow sigh, Long Jiuri said, "I only realized the influence of this energy on me after your reminder. Even I can fall victim to it, which is quite exaggerated."

"Perhaps we could use robots to explore the Dark World?"

Suddenly seeing a glimmer of hope, Lu Zixun continued, "Isn’t there a saying? The materials for an antidote are usually found near a venomous snake. Could the same principle apply here?"

Long Jiuri raised his hand to his chin and slowly nodded, "I think you’re onto something. It’s worth a try."

He conveyed this message to Ge Changming and had him arrange it.

Afterward, Lu Zixun looked up at Long Jiuri and said, "The moment the Dark World fused over, I saw someone familiar."

"Who?"

Hearing this, Long Jiuri looked at Lu Zixun, puzzled.

"Yue Sichen."

At the mention of this name, Long Jiuri’s face showed a look of surprise, "How could it be Yue Sichen?"

Lu Zixun was also perplexed and said helplessly, "You’re asking me, but I’d like to ask you the same. However, Yue Sichen said that they initially worshipped the Lord of Sin, which is pretty strange. Doesn’t the Insect Clan worship a ruler?"

"Uh..."

Frowning, Long Jiuri shook his head, "No, that’s not right. The Insect Breeding Ground is also in danger. The ruler is a being that controls the Insect Clan, not something they worship. It’s very possible that they worship the Lord of Sin."

"That’s bad!"

Hardly had they finished speaking when both Lu Zixun and Long Jiuri simultaneously exclaimed in alarm.

The two rushed rapidly towards the Insect Slaying Zone.

At that moment, a red light enveloped the entire area.

A sword slashed through the red light, entering the Insect Slaying Zone, and the scent of war smoke tingled in their nostrils.

The Insect Clan, as if throwing their lives away, launched an attack on the Insect Slaying Zone.

And not far away, the Elf Kingdom was engulfed in warfare, with many elves moving towards the Insect Slaying Zone seeking refuge.

The Elf Kingdom had fallen, and the Insect Slaying Zone was engaged in a bitter struggle.

Unexpectedly, the Insect Clan they had let be had created such a massive hazard, and Long Jiuri was full of regrets.

Long Jiuri proceeded to the Insect Slaying Zone to take over the command.

Meanwhile, Lu Zixun started the work of firefighting everywhere.

"Die!"

A blood-colored afterimage appeared before Lu Zixun’s eyes.

Drawing the Night Evil Sword across, Lu Zixun blocked the blood-colored afterimage and his pupils suddenly constricted.