Soul-Slaying Maiden: Master Of Ancient Divine Weapons

Under Han Zhen's persistent arguments, Lin Jingxuan and Wei Qing finally agreed to his plan.

This plan had to remain confidential, even from Li Lingzhen, Xia Youwei, and Gongyang Jin.

It wasn't because they might leak information, but because their concern might lead to chaos.

At the same time, to help them grow faster and stand on their own, Lin Jingxuan assigned new tasks to each of them.

Li Lingzhen, an SSS-grade spirit contractor of the Shennong Cauldron, excelled in healing and was a rare talent. She became the top healer in all of North County, responsible for large-scale treatment of severe cases.

Xia Youwei, an SSS-grade spirit contractor of the Fuxi Zither, had a balance of offense and defense. Combined with her Remnant Sun of Antiquity and Spirit Command & Soul Banishment, she was more suited to being a commander of armies.

Therefore, Lin Jingxuan handed her the commander's seal and kept her by his side to train her in the art of warfare.

Gongyang Jin, an SSS-grade spirit contractor of the Xuanyuan Sword, had a simpler arrangement. Daily sparring with Wei Qing was the best way to temper her skills.

Don't underestimate Wei Qing. As he said, even though he lost an arm, his overall strength had improved since that battle.

This proved their teacher Li Shutong's words: "As martial artists, we can only sharpen ourselves in the face of life and death to move forward."

Once everyone was properly arranged, Han Zhen and the others began gathering all available information on Titan City and planning a covert entry. Lin Jingxuan took charge of these preparations.

Another week passed.

After thoroughly researching Titan City, Han Zhen finally found a way to infiltrate it.

"According to the latest information from the Eighth War Zone, a batch of awakened slaves from Greater Xia will soon be transported to Titan City. Such large-scale transports happen only once a year."

Lin Jingxuan paused here, hesitant to continue.

"If there's something to say, just say it, Second Brother," Han Zhen noticed Lin Jingxuan's reluctance and prompted him.

"The method of entry isn't the problem, but those who enter Titan City this way... their final fate is death."

"It's precisely because of this that Titan City doesn't screen them as strictly."

It made sense. Once inside, the captives were strictly controlled and eventually executed. Even spies from other organizations would be ineffective if they infiltrated this way.

If it were an ordinary spy, sacrifices would be expected. But this time, it was Han Zhen trying to infiltrate Titan City.

He was the new spiritual leader of North County.

If he died in Titan City, the blow to Greater Xia would be unimaginable. This was why Lin Jingxuan hesitated.

"Once inside Titan City, where are these slaves sent?"

"I don't know."

"What methods does the Changsheng Corporation use to control these slaves?"

"I don't know."

"Has anyone ever left Titan City alive?"

"No one." Lin Jingxuan answered truthfully.

"Then I'll be the first," Han Zhen said without hesitation.

His determination was clear, and the conversation ended.

Seeing that he couldn't change Han Zhen's mind, Lin Jingxuan didn't argue further. Everyone had their own path, and this was his choice.

The road to strength is never smooth.

Moreover, Han Zhen possessed the [Void — Blackhole] ability. Titan City couldn't stabilize its entire space at all times; doing so would prevent even their ships from functioning.

Though risky, Han Zhen still had a chance.

After discussing the details, Han Zhen, under the guidance of their Eighth Senior Brother Wu, infiltrated the Changsheng Corporation's slave group through multiple connections.

Han Zhen now appeared as a completely different young man.

This was thanks to Eighth Senior Brother's skills. As an expert in intelligence, altering appearances was a simple task for him.

However, Wu also warned Han Zhen not to let the Changsheng Corporation collect his blood.

If they performed a blood test, his identity would be exposed.

This mission's codename: [Raven]

Han Zhen came up with the name himself. In legend, ravens were birds that traversed the banks of the River Styx.

Much like Han Zhen's mission this time, he would walk the edge of death, where one misstep could lead to his end.

The name was fitting.

———

On the former territory of Greater Xia, now under Changsheng Corporation's jurisdiction, in Lühai City.

The area was crowded with people—awakened individuals from various cities rounded up and sent here.

Once, whether fighting on the front lines as combat spirit contractors or serving civilians as protectors of cities, they were the pride of Greater Xia.

But after Greater Xia fell, they became prisoners, lower than even the commoners.

Because they were awakened individuals, they posed a risk, and risks were uncontrollable.

No organization dared let them resume their original roles.

Coincidentally, Titan City's annual slave recruitment day had arrived. Cities gladly took this opportunity to gather their awakened populations and send them here to await transport to Titan City by Changsheng Corporation's ships.

"Hey, new guy?"

While Han Zhen was surveying his surroundings, someone tapped his shoulder. A young man with a boyish face leaned over.

"When we board the transport ship later, stick close to me," the young man said, gesturing behind him. "See them? Those guys following me? They're all with me. Trust me, and you won't go wrong."

"Why should I trust you?" Han Zhen looked at him, puzzled. "In Titan City, everyone faces death. What difference does it make who I follow?"

Han Zhen didn't display much desire to live, fitting the role of a typical slave—quiet, unremarkable, and not drawing attention.

"You don't get it. Even in death, there are easier and harder ways to go. Which would you choose?"

"I've heard that in Titan City, the Changsheng Corporation conducts experiments on spirit contractors and their spirits. The process is as painful as it gets. Some people were tortured for over a year before they finally died. For some, death might even be a release."

Han Zhen was surprised by this young man's confidence.

He had repeatedly confirmed with Lin Jingxuan that no one ever left Titan City alive. Yet this young man seemed to know a lot.

Intrigued, Han Zhen played along. "Do you have a way out?"

"Of course! Like I said, stick with me, and I'll make sure you get an easy death."

An interesting perspective.

Han Zhen thought for a moment and didn't refuse. He was curious to see what the young man might do.

"Almost forgot to introduce myself. I'm Wang Chunyu, captain of Green Sea City's First Protector Squad."

'Wang Stupid Fish? Someone actually named their kid that?', Han Zhen gave him a look. "I'm Raven."

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