Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 1319 663_2

"Of course, if she's unwilling, there's nothing more we can say."

Afterwards, the two returned to the headquarters hall.

The atmosphere in the hall was slightly peculiar.

Originally seated on the sofa, Yang Chen, for some unknown reason, moved over a stool and sat in front of Zhou Tian Dominator and Qingxu Venerable. The three chatted about various trivial topics, with Yang Chen subtly blocking their gaze.

Meanwhile, the Doll was sitting beside the Little Mad King, the advertising sign in his hand falling before the Little Mad King.

The Little Mad King still had an expressionless face.

Seeing Furnace Heart Venerable return, Qingxu Venerable and Zhou Tian Dominator immediately asked, "How are the injuries?"

"They're fine, almost fully healed. The Ninth Champion helped wipe away that damned Divine Contamination." Furnace Heart Venerable smiled at Yang Chen, "Eighth Generation, your insight is indeed remarkable. The younger generation is truly promising..."

"Enough with the promising younger generation. You've been saying that all the way from the Fourth Generation Champion to the Ninth Generation," Qingxu Venerable quipped.

"Haha." Furnace Heart Venerable turned to the Little Mad King and said, "I have a plan that can help you clear all suspicion, but if you have any ulterior motives, it would pose a deadly danger to you. Are you willing to try?"

"Deadly danger?" Li Ye raised his eyebrows, while Yang Chen's expression slightly changed, "What method?"

"Rest assured, we have no malicious intent," Furnace Heart Venerable explained. "Recently, we acquired a new Taboo Item. It was a Sword Box found stranded on a reef by a merchant ship."

"Class B Forbidden Item, Heart Inquiry Sword."

"After offering sufficient sacrifices and resources, the Sword Box can be opened to conduct a Heart Inquiry... You can regard it as the most accurate lie detector. If lies are encountered, it will go out of control on the spot and kill the one undergoing the inquiry. But if the inquiry succeeds, blessings of varying degrees will be granted based on the inquiry's content."

"For example, if you say whether you stole anything yesterday and the inquiry succeeds, the blessing received will be minimal."

"Moreover, the Heart Inquiry Sword can only be used once by a person. Therefore, we've devised an inquiry content capable of clearing all doubts about her."

Furnace Heart Venerable explained, "We will provide the sacrifices and resources; she only needs to undergo one inquiry. If it succeeds, no one will doubt her again in the future. How does that sound?"

After contemplating, Yang Chen nodded, "It indeed is a good item. I request that everyone on our Champion Team One be allowed to use it. We'll pay for the resources ourselves."

"Agreed." Furnace Heart Venerable nodded.

Li Ye cautiously asked, "This Heart Inquiry Sword... Has everyone inside No.1 Border City passed the inquiry?"

"Not all have undergone it yet. If you are doubtful, we can initiate it immediately." Furnace Heart Venerable responded, his gaze once more falling on the Little Mad King, "This isn't compulsory. Are you willing?"

The Little Mad King didn't hesitate, resolutely replying, "I am willing."

"Good." Furnace Heart Venerable nodded, yet still warned, "But I must remind you again, if the inquiry fails, you will undoubtedly die. The power contained within that Sword Box makes even my heart palpitate."

The Little Mad King firmly nodded. What she sought in life was the trust of the people and the opportunity to prove herself, and she would not shrink away now.

This led her to the concept of 'task priority,' as completing tasks is the way to earn trust.

This made her willing to pay any price for a task.

Li Ye and Yang Chen exchanged glances, each softly sighing.

Subsequently, the group headed to the headquarters' underground Black Prison.

Inside the Black Prison, they saw an ancient Sword Box tightly bound by dozens of thick, dark red rusty chains.

When a large number of fresh sacrifices were offered reverently, those icy chains seemed to come alive instantly, writhing and stretching like the hungry tentacles of a deep-sea octopus, greedily devouring the flesh and blood.

As the chains unfurled and contracted, the silent Sword Box emitted a low hum, and the lid slowly opened.

Instantly, a massive, dark sword several meters long rose silently from within, floating in mid-air!

A terrifying aura that made souls shudder erupted, as if this sword itself were a weapon that sliced through time and space!

And the first to step inside was Zhou Tian Dominator.

This young dominator, in his forties, was the captain of the Judgment Team and the one most suspicious of the Little Mad King.

To set an example, he was the first to use the Heart Inquiry Sword.

"I have never betrayed humanity. Everything I do is for humanity!"

Li Ye's expression shifted slightly; so this was the content of the inquiry?

Indeed, acting in humanity's interest would mean not assassinating human Supremes or harming human interests.

However, if Li Ye were to claim, 'I'm not Chaos Chosen,' this sword would probably have struck.

Following Zhou Tian's vow, the massive sword gently quivered.

A light sphere appeared at the sword's tip and floated down into Zhou Tian Dominator's chest.

Inquiry successful, he received the Heart Inquiry Sword's blessing.

"Please!" Zhou Tian Dominator exited the containment chamber, gesturing 'please' to the Little Mad King.

Without hesitation, the Little Mad King stepped into the containment chamber.

Facing the revived Heart Inquiry Sword, she voiced the same content.

At that moment, Furnace Heart, Qingxu Venerable, and even many powerful figures guarding the Black Prison held their breath; despite until now, they were still 'suspicious' of the Little Mad King.

Only Li Ye remained expressionless.

As a light sphere appeared and entered the Little Mad King's body, the others finally exhaled slowly.

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