CHAPTER 1381: CHAPTER 592: BATTLE AGAINST THE SAINT

Torch.

The torch illuminates the dark ruins.

A phantom path emerges from afar, quietly revealed in the torchlight, extending directly to Shen Ye.

—Ever since Shen Ye abandoned that survival keyword earlier, things began to unfold.

The faint halo of small characters still hovered in the air:

"You have awakened the dormant species mission ’Eternal Poem.’"

"The ’Blessed Heavenly Destiny Seal’ will light up the darkness, and a path guiding your direction will emerge in the torchlight."

"This is the path of freedom for the Human Race, and also your choice."

"Go forth and complete your mission."

Shen Ye appeared contemplative.

Indeed.

In history, the Human Race had walked this same path once.

—But they failed.

Now, it’s his turn to walk it?

With so many powerful Mission Cards, what assurance did he have?

But to break free and enhance his strength, walking this path was the only way!

Shen Ye looked down at his hands.

One hand held the torch, and the other a dagger.

Through the torch, he could know everything the Messenger had experienced.

The laws on the dagger were unrestricted.

Very dangerous.

But also an opportunity.

"Gate."

Shen Ye murmured.

The Gate of Spirit Communication quietly appeared.

"Set the obstacle to the length of the path."

He pushed open the gate.

Stepped forward.

The light and shadows around him shifted.

In an instant.

Shen Ye arrived at an underground plaza.

Charlotte summoned two Azure Dragons at will, releasing Dragon Breath towards distant monsters.

Su Su and Uncle Qi guarded her flanks.

"Is it done?"

Charlotte asked.

Her tone had changed slightly.

—The ability to "Summon Divine Beast" belonged to her first personality, "Lancy."

So this means.

She wasn’t fighting with all her might but was stalling, waiting for Shen Ye to return.

"It’s done."

Shen Ye replied.

Unexpectedly, the end of the path led here.

So, to reach the Pale World and meet its Master, he must defeat these monsters?

As Shen Ye pondered, he saw the pale light from the torch condense into a will, which communicated with him.

"Defeat the thirty-six kinds of monsters here, and you will obtain a Law Fragment of ’Balance.’

"You must acquire the ’Balance’ Law Fragment to proceed."

"Give it your all!"

Shen Ye was taken aback.

He looked at the "mantis-like" monster in the distance, sending his memory to Good Duck.

In a moment.

Good Duck’s memory synchronized back:

"Entirely correct."

"To use the ’Pale’ Law, the first step is to obtain a Law Fragment."

"According to the intel I’ve gathered—"

"It’s generally believed that defeating thirty-six kinds of monsters is necessary to acquire a Law Fragment."

"This is the historical experience of those who’ve entered the Pale World before, and it’s known to be reliable."

Shen Ye hesitated.

—He already had a ’Balance’ Law Fragment!

Does he still need to kill this monster now?

"Since you’re back, let’s unleash full force and eliminate this monster."

Lancy said.

"No, wait." Shen Ye said.

"Anything else?" Lancy said in surprise.

Shen Ye looked towards the monster.

The "mantis" struggled to fend off the attacks from two Azure Dragons.

"Strangely, why is your fight so easy?"

Shen Ye asked.

"It can prevent you from using movement technique laws, but we have no laws, we represent ’Truth.’"

Lancy said.

The Truth World... its creations...

In the past ages, even during ancient Mission Deck battles—

The Truth World had not emerged yet.

Thus.

This monster was likely encountering Truth Creation for the first time.

"Hold your fire."

Shen Ye suddenly said.

Lancy chanted a spell.

Two Azure Dragons swiftly returned to her side.

"What’s happening."

Su Su asked softly.

"It’s nothing—I’m just suddenly curious—"

Shen Ye said, stepping forward and gazing at the "mantis" monster, he spoke:

"Why do you want to kill me?"

The "mantis" paused upon hearing him speak.

It wanted to pounce.

But this group was truly formidable, using combat techniques never seen before.

"Nonsense—over tens of thousands of years, every being stepping into the Pale World has fought us for Law Fragments."

The "mantis" replied.

"But I don’t want a Law Fragment." Shen Ye said.

The "mantis" paused again.

"If I don’t fight for ancient fragments, would you still want to kill me?"

Shen Ye asked again.

—Even if the Mission Deck ultimately fails, this is the path it takes.

At this moment.

He had obtained a "Balance" Law Fragment from history.

More importantly—

His current goal was "to survive for twelve hours."

To live.

He should avoid making enemies.

After all, accomplishing things the Mission Deck couldn’t, why should he confront them head-on?

The third reason was—

"All laws within the Myriad Realms are witnessing this moment."

Indeed.

Saints can control laws, decide who can use them.

But the keyword is different!

The keyword is power directly bestowed by the Dharma Realm!

Based on these three points, his best strategy was—

First, survive twelve hours.

Stay alive.

Then claim that "unknown keyword exclusive to humanity"!

Besides, he was curious.

—What will the monsters do if he doesn’t covet the "Pale" Law after arriving here?

According to Good Duck’s intel—

This scenario hadn’t happened before!

It’s worth trying.

"Did you understand? I’m actually here with sincerity."

Shen Ye said.

"What sincerity?" The monster asked.

It was asking.

Asking meant negotiating.

Negotiating meant opportunity.

Perhaps he should give it a try.