Chapter 6255 Gamble
The black-robed man was Long Chen.
He was still shocked.
Just now, when the “Devil” character had appeared on Qi Ying’s forehead, its aura had been nearly identical to the original devil race’s rune. Though not exactly the same, the resonance was undeniable.
Since that was the case, Long Chen had no choice but to interfere. He blocked that silver-winged devil’s fist with one hand. No matter how it struggled, it was unable to shake Long Chen.
The silver-winged devil’s eyes widened in fury. As its wings flared with Sovereign flames, its power surged.
“You’re noisy.”
Long Chen frowned. Then, a black thorn appeared on his hand, instantly piercing the giant fist and its head.
In response, countless winged devils rushed toward him. Seeing this, Long Chen only snorted. There was no need for him to lift a finger.
BOOM!
The earth exploded, and countless vines shot out like swords, killing them.
Zhi Zhi could emerge from the void or appear behind Long Chen directly, but it could use its power better from the earth.
Now, the battlefield was transformed into a slaughterhouse. Vines lashed like divine whips, tearing through the ranks of winged devils. Blood painted the air.𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
In moments, the enemies around him were annihilated.
Even though the Shadow Devil Bat experts knew Long Chen was powerful, they were still stunned by his dominance in this battlefield.
Qi Ying stared at him with conflicted eyes. “You are... a nine star heir?”
“In the flesh,” replied Long Chen.
“Then why can’t you recognize the divine rune personally drawn by the Star Master? You’re a fake,” said Qi Ying, her voice turning cold. “You want to learn about the original devil race from us? Give up.”
“The Star Master... personally drew it?” Long Chen’s heart shook.
Could it be that the rune on her forehead had been written by the Nine Star Master himself?
He recalled an ancient mural he had once glimpsed—someone holding a brush, writing something upon another’s forehead. At the time, it had been too vague to dwell on. Now, the memory sent a tremor through him.
If that was true, then was the Shadow Devil Bat race... directly connected to the original devil race? Or to the Nine Star Master himself?
“In that case,” Long Chen muttered, “I’ll finish this battle first.”
Qi Ying was extremely suspicious of him. So, if he wanted to gain her trust and get more information, he would have to prove himself with action.
Besides, if her people were truly tied to the Nine Star Master, then he could never stand by and watch them be exterminated.
“Zhi Zhi, slaughter them!” Long Chen commanded.
BOOM!
Black lightning erupted within the primal chaos space. Zhi Zhi’s body grew illusory as it fused with the earth, unleashing its full might.
Vines exploded out of the earth, spreading further and further. Many of the winged devil race’s experts didn’t even know what was going on before they were dead. After that, Zhi Zhi threw their corpses onto the black soil.
In just a minute, there was a mountain of winged devil corpses lying on the black soil.
However, such a massive outburst also drained Zhi Zhi’s power. Fortunately, with Zhi Zhi’s aid, the Shadow Devil Bat race’s experts quickly seized the opportunity and launched a massive counterattack, breaking the balance of the battlefield.
“You...”
Qi Ying stared at Long Chen in disbelief. With one move, he had turned the tide.
In the end, she asked, “Can I trust you?”
“Of course. I am life-and-death comrades with the original devil race,” replied Long Chen firmly.
“Our Shadow Devil Bat race has been tricked too many times by the experts of the nine heavens. I cannot trust mere words. However... we are in a crisis, so I can only gamble.”
Toward the end, Qi Ying choked with emotion, as if enduring immense pain.
She continued, “I cannot confirm that you are a true nine star heir. But even if you are—what of it? Your nine star line has raised their butcher’s blade against us...”
This woman, who had been like iron a moment ago, suddenly broke. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she choked, “But now... we have no choice. The other side is awakening their devil souls. If we cannot stop them, our Shadow Devil Bat race will have no future.”
She collapsed to her knees, nails biting into her palms.
“Master Long Chen... please... do not trick my Shadow Devil Bat race. Please... help us.”
Her desperate plea, spoken through gritted teeth and bitter tears, stunned Long Chen.
He didn’t know what was going on. But from her aggrieved and furious tears, he could feel her despair.
She didn’t trust him, yet she had no choice but to rely on him. That pain and helplessness cut deeper than any wound.
Long Chen lifted her gently.
He swore, “I don’t know what misunderstanding lies between us, but if my identity as a nine star heir isn’t enough, then know this: the name Long Chen is the greatest guarantee in this world. I have never betrayed anyone who placed their trust in me.”
Before Qi Ying could answer, an earth-shaking explosion burst from the battlefield’s core.
Qi Ying said, “In that case, Long Chen, please follow me to assist Lady Ming Yu. If you help our race through this tribulation, my Shadow Devil Bat race will forever be your most loyal ally.”
She gave the order for her people to hold the line, then personally led Long Chen toward the battlefield’s heart.
“You still don’t trust me,” Long Chen sighed inwardly.
Qi Ying’s devil blood was flowing out of her hand, trying to probe Long Chen’s spiritual fluctuations. Although she did it subtly, how could it possibly escape Long Chen’s senses? Normally, he would have flung her off and left.
However, he was very curious about the Shadow Devil Bat race. He wanted to uncover this sealed bit of history.
Once they got close to the core, Long Chen was stunned at the sight of the barrier here. The barrier’s aura was split in two—one half belonging to the Shadow Devil Bat race, the other to the foreign winged devils.
Upon reaching the barrier, Qi Ying bit her finger and pressed blood against it. It rippled, and the two of them stepped through.
The sight within left Long Chen even more stunned.