Chapter 439: Obtaining Certain Information
"Alright."
Hei She nodded, and after returning to human form, he began recounting everything he knew.
From the woman before them, Kong and Gu Yuena learned that the Dark Origin Will had appeared in this world countless years ago. At that time, there were no so-called humans; the world was almost entirely inhabited by beast races.
Later, when humans appeared, the Dark Origin Will selected certain beasts to imprison them. As for the purpose, no one knew.
Regardless of whether it was a large human city or a small capital, each had a great cauldron infused with Dark Origin. Beyond allowing one's strength to rapidly increase for a short time, its most important function was sealing the entire city's space, preventing anyone from leaving.
The drawback, however, was that only when a new controller arrived would the former one depart.
"What is its reason for doing this?"
Listening to Hei She's explanation, Gu Yuena frowned slightly, clearly puzzled.
"I do not know."
Kong shook his head and softly said, "But I suspect it is not for anything good."
"Husband, have you forgotten? That being once spoke a sentence." At this moment, Ei reminded them.
"What sentence?"
Not only Kong but also Gu Yuena looked confused.
She had no idea what words the Dark Origin Will had spoken.
"The first evil in heaven and earth is not it, but the human heart," Ei answered calmly.
Upon hearing this, Kong's expression changed, and he immediately understood Ei's meaning.
"What do you mean?"
Gu Yuena blinked, her confusion only deepening.
Had the Dark Origin Will really said this?
But that being's words were not entirely wrong. She also believed that humans were the most insidious and terrifying creatures.
Take war as an example. If soul beasts encountered enemies they could not defeat, they would choose to hide, wait until they grew stronger, and then take revenge.
Humans were different. They would devise every possible means to kill their opponent—poison, schemes, plots, threats, and countless other stratagems.
To be honest, the reason the soul beast race's intelligence had grown so high was entirely because humans had forced them. If they did not develop quickly and become more cunning, they would not even know how they died.
Faced with Gu Yuena's question, Kong did not answer. After a brief silence, he asked, "If so, do you know where the Dark Origin Will is now?"
"I do not know."
The woman shook her head helplessly. "You think too highly of me. Although I am the ruler of this city, it is impossible for me to know the whereabouts of such an existence."
"True."
Kong nodded lightly, agreeing with her words, then continued, "If I break this city's seal, will the Dark Origin Will become aware of the change here? Also—"
At this point, his expression grew incomparably serious. "Do you know where the Light Origin Will is, or do you have any information about it?"
Hearing Kong mention their true goal, Gu Yuena's expression also became solemn.
As long as they found the Light Origin Will, their mission would be complete. The Dark Origin Will would then be restrained by the Light Origin Will, and it would no longer harbor thoughts of devouring all living beings.
"This, I do not know. But I guess, if an accident occurred here, for example, if the seal was broken, then Lord Dark Origin Will would surely become aware of it. As for this Light Origin Will you speak of, I have never heard of it."
The woman shrugged, speaking with little concern.
Yet after answering, as though realizing something, she suddenly asked in shock, "The one you seek is this so-called Light Origin Will? You wish to borrow the power of the Light Origin Will in order to deal with the Dark Origin Will!"
Though she did not know what the Light Origin Will was, where it was now, or what kind of strength it possessed, from the name alone, it was not difficult to deduce that it must be the opposing force to the Dark Origin Will.
"It seems you are not entirely stupid." Kong chuckled lightly, showing little concern.
"Very well, I have learned what I wished to know. Now it is time to answer your question."
Kong yawned and smiled as he said, "Just as you guessed, we came here seeking the Light Origin Will. Our goal is to confront the Dark Origin Will. As for our origin, you may boldly guess."
Upon hearing this, the woman fell silent. After her mind raced quickly, she suddenly realized the truth. Her eyes widened, filled with shock and disbelief. "You… you are people from the future!"
Whether it was this woman's strength, her knowledge, or the presence of the silver dragon, all made clear that these three did not belong to this era.
For if such beings existed in this world, the Dark Origin Will would long ago have struck them down.
"Not bad, you managed to guess even this." Kong smiled, then turned toward the woman beside him, giving her a look, signaling that it could begin.
Seeing this, Ei nodded slightly. Then she formed a sword with two fingers, slicing through the black serpent woman's neck and killing her. Afterward, she turned her gaze toward her husband's partner.
"What are you trying to do?" Unable to bear Ei's stare, Gu Yuena frowned, not understanding her intent.
Ei did not answer. She merely looked at her quietly.
"What does she mean by this? Does she still intend to strike at me?" Finding this woman no different from a mute, Gu Yuena turned to Kong for an answer.
"No."
Kong shook his head, hiding nothing, and directly revealed his thoughts.
"Is this reliable?"
Hearing his idea, Gu Yuena's face showed hesitation, clearly doubtful of the plan.
"It should be fairly reliable."
Kong shrugged carelessly and said, "After all, you do not wish that if we encounter danger later, our only option will be to keep running. Do not forget why we came here. If all we do is flee, day after day, then what point is there in seeking the Light Origin Will? We might as well return home early."
"Although what you say makes sense, I still dare not." Gu Yuena spoke firmly.
She did not know what others would think or do, but as for entrusting her life to this woman, who looked anything but dependable, she could not bring herself to do it.
(End of this chapter)