Charman’s skull was shattered, his bones cracking inch by inch under a single palm strike, dead beyond any doubt.
The last two assistant priests of the Abyssal Ascetic Association were entirely sacrificed, killed by Meng Lei alone.
Meng Lei’s state at this moment was dire.
No matter how he thought about it, he couldn’t fathom that Allen, captain of the enforcement team of the Steam and Machinery God Church, who had the opportunity to become a bishop, would strike against him at this moment.
A pitch-black dagger like ink pierced into Meng Lei’s abdomen.
From it came murmuring whispers, clearly not an ordinary item.
And Meng Lei quickly sensed its effect.
A violent sense of powerlessness swept over him, as rampant negative emotions smashed against his iron will like waves.
This dagger not only sealed his Blood Qi but also induced feelings of fall, irritability, despair, and other negative emotions.
Meng Lei covered his wound, his intensely strong muscles almost instantly clamped down on the dagger.
The oppression of the Simulation Realm pressed in from all directions.
Allen expressionlessly swept his gaze across the room: "I don’t want to kill you. The Blasphemer’s Dagger won’t cause you a fatal injury, but if it drags on, accumulated negative emotions will drown your sanity."
He had already picked up the fifth Demon Paper in the room, gently closed it with a wooden box, and pocketed it.
Meng Lei’s heart was filled with rage.
This guy, it was indeed for the Demon Paper...
Yet the remaining three had already been sent by the chief to different research institutes, what use was it for him to acquire these last two?
Someone who could become the captain of the church’s enforcement squad was definitely not someone with a weak mind.
Ordinary temptations and pollution would not affect Allen. Even if he was targeted by a hidden presence, he had many contingencies to deal with it.
Although Linjiang City was not developed, the Sinking Iron Church was indeed a bona fide church of the Steam and Machinery God Church.
It couldn’t compare to the Mechanical Sanctuary in Maple County City, but it wasn’t something ordinary hidden existences could influence.
"We’ll meet again if we’re lucky, but that chance is slim. You’ll be recovering from injuries for the next few months."
After obtaining the Demon Paper, Allen didn’t continue to make a move.
He also knew that a cornered beast could unleash terrifying power.
Meng Lei still had the Holy Light Pocket Watch on him.
If pushed to the brink, with a shout of "Radiance purifies the world, and evil demons are vanquished," if the Holy Light Pocket Watch was detonated, everything within dozens of meters would be leveled.
Allen did not go through such efforts to get to this point to risk his life against Meng Lei.
Even risking it all, it wasn’t guaranteed he would win, there was no need to take the risk.
Even if suppressed by the Blasphemer’s Dagger, Meng Lei still had at least a fifty percent chance of taking Allen down with him.
"When did you join the Abyssal Ascetic Association?"
Meng Lei gritted his teeth and asked.
Large drops of sweat rolled down his forehead as he exerted all his strength to suppress the negative emotions inside him.
"How could I join such an organization? They’re not worthy. But I did make a deal with someone from the Abyssal Ascetic Association, who also seemed to dislike the organization.
Lately, he told me about all their strongholds in Linjiang City, and I eliminated them one by one.
These wastes stayed only to be an eyesore.
Let me tell you, this place will become the eye of the storm.
The current period is tied to Linjiang City’s college entrance exams and the handover of the Legendary Ship. The coming month will be even more dangerous, and even with your strength, there’s a chance of death."
Allen turned his back, walking coldly into the black night, disregarding the severely injured Meng Lei.
Chang Fu, Lin Shan, and Baiyu were at another exit alley of the mansion, hidden in the dark, quietly waiting.
But no member of the Abyssal Ascetic Association escaped.
"Have the two masters already eliminated them completely, and no one managed to escape?"
The entire mansion was shrouded in darkness.
Since Allen entered, the circuitry was affected by the Simulation Realm and completely failed.
Lin Shan was also unclear about the situation inside.
A warm sensation spread from Lin Shan’s body, nearly making her call out, and she turned to see Baiyu staring intently at the mansion.
Just as Lin Shan was about to scold, she immediately restrained herself.
Though Baiyu had an impulsive nature, he wasn’t someone who’d pull a prank at such a moment. He understood the gravity of the situation well.
The fact that he did this abruptly meant something was up.
If something was wrong, couldn’t he just say it?
The only other person here was Chang Fu, a member of the Armed Department. Wait a minute... could something be wrong with Chang Fu?
There was no denying it.
Lin Shan’s years as an investigator had given her a sharp sensitivity to anomalies.
The sparring sessions with Baiyu had also greatly increased their mutual understanding.
Another wave of warmth rose from within her.
With this, Lin Shan was certain.
This purification ability that dispelled negative emotions was unique to Baiyu; she had never seen it with anyone else. The fact that he gave her clues twice meant he was trying to warn her!
Silently, Lin Shan reached for the pocket at her waist.
Inside was a specialized night vision device, which she’d used when she first entered Baiyu’s room.
Recalling the strange illumination ability from the files, she couldn’t help but pull out the night vision device: "Let me put on the night vision device and take a look."
As the night vision device snapped around her head.
Before Chang Fu could react, a sudden burst of intense light erupted from Baiyu, blinding him so he couldn’t open his eyes.
Then, an angry shout echoed beside his ear:
A rock-hard diary slammed onto his head.
Surprisingly, it hurt so much, as if struck by a Living Iron Weapon directly on the head.
Chang Fu’s Blood Qi surged, his toes lightly touched the ground, and like a swallow, he swiftly retreated through the alley.
"This man is a spy of the Ghost-faced Race, don’t let him escape!!"
Baiyu shouted in fury.
Lin Shan did not hesitate.
She almost instinctively believed Baiyu, and then black patterns climbed upon her arms, and a phantom hand emerged without warning from mid-air!
Chang Fu took a hit on his back from this terrifying force, immediately drenched in blood.
Furious and shocked, he turned: "Damn it, is this the level of the Anomaly Bureau investigators? He’s the one who attacked me suddenly, your companion Baiyu is definitely an alien spy, kill him now!"
A mocking smile played on Lin Shan’s lips.
Chang Fu naturally couldn’t understand the relationship between her and Baiyu.
His attempts to sow discord without thinking only made Lin Shan more certain of his true nature.
Having sparred with Baiyu so many times, the unique feeling was imprinted deeply in her bones, how could she be wrong?
Whether it was true or not, no one was more qualified to speak than her.
With killing intent surging in her heart, Lin Shan charged forward in an instant.