Chapter 669: Chapter 602: Forbidden Artifact, Annihilation Divine Spear
In front of the Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak, at this moment, it was silent and deserted.
A gust of wind blew by, causing the weeds to sway chaotically.
Qin An stood at the entrance of the Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak, looking up at the towering mountain, squinting his eyes slightly.
The peak soared into the clouds, yet even from a distance, one could still feel the terrifying toxicity within.
This time, he came without taking any tasks but arrived directly.
Since the last task ended, Qin An had been practicing his proficiency, but Leng Qing found him in a dream, asking him to come to discuss important matters, and Qin An rushed over without a moment’s delay.
After a slight pause, Qin An lifted his foot and stepped into the Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak.
The surrounding scenery changed, turning from blurry to clear, and then violent toxins surged from all directions.
However, before reaching Qin An, the toxic mists suddenly halted, as if they recognized Qin An, bypassing him and spreading elsewhere.
Qin An knew this was likely the handiwork of Leng Qing.
He didn’t linger and continued to walk towards the Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak.
The mountain path of the Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak was extremely steep, and coupled with the terrifying toxins, even many Forbidden Land Envoys executing tasks would find it a huge obstacle.
But for the current Qin An, these toxins posed no threat to him; instead, it felt as if he was visiting friends here.
He knew where Leng Qing was, so after heading upward for a while, he reached the peak’s highest point in no time.
At this moment, at the highest point, cold winds poured in from all directions like they were free, and Qin An, amidst the cold wind, saw a figure ahead.
Ahead was a round wooden table with a pot of clear tea on it.
Upon seeing Qin An, Leng Qing immediately waved to him.
Qin An wasted no words and sat down facing Leng Qing.
As soon as he sat down, Leng Qing spoke.
"I didn’t expect you to come so quickly. It seems the Evil Extermination Bureau’s duties aren’t very busy lately."
Qin An shook his head slightly and said, "Since the battle at Jinluan Holy Hall, the Demon Pseudo-Gods have been unable to turn the tide, making things a lot easier for the Evil Extermination Bureau. I just don’t know how the situation in the Forbidden Area is."
He hadn’t been involved in Forbidden Area matters for a long time, having been focused on the bland task of improving his proficiency, so he knew little about news from the Forbidden Area.
"It’s the same as always." Leng Qing pushed a cup of tea towards Qin An, "Currently, although maintaining a balance, no one knows what those traitors intend to do."
Qin An picked up the teacup, looked at the cool tea inside, drank it all in one gulp, put down the cup, and said, "Let’s talk business. My time is limited, and I have a lot of my own matters to attend to."
If not for Leng Qing looking for him this time, he would probably still be in the Celestial Path practicing his proficiency as a healer and dancer.
Therefore, Qin An didn’t intend to waste time.
Leng Qing nodded slightly and then said, "We plan to destroy the Jinluan Holy Hall."
Leng Qing spoke very directly, so directly that even Qin An was surprised.
"Destroy the Jinluan Holy Hall? What does that mean?" Qin An frowned, "Isn’t the Jinluan Holy Hall already in ruins? How would you destroy it again?"
Leng Qing’s words made Qin An think of the two people he encountered in the Jinluan Holy Hall.
One was the Defender of the Jinluan Holy Hall’s cemetery, who was also the overseer of the cemetery, and the other was the old man he encountered later.
That old man was the embodiment of the Jinluan Holy Hall’s bronze gate, and also the shackle of the Jinluan Holy Hall.
Now that Leng Qing mentioned destroying the Jinluan Holy Hall, he felt there might be a bigger secret here.
After asking this question, Qin An didn’t inquire further; instead, he picked up the teacup, rhythmically tapping the table with his fingers, waiting for Leng Qing’s answer.
After a slight pause, Leng Qing then said, "The current situation seems peaceful, even overly so, with both sides in a balanced state."
"This is something the Evil Extermination Bureau has always dreamed of, but for us, beneath this peaceful environment, there are turbulent undercurrents. From years of battles to now, we all know that these traitors still hold an absolute advantage."
"So, if they actually pull something off, it would be devastating for us."
Qin An said in a deep voice, "You’re right, none of these guys are pushovers."
He understood what Leng Qing meant, that as long as these traitors weren’t completely eradicated, they were a ticking time bomb for the Celestial Cloud Path and other Forbidden Areas, like a sword hanging over their heads, ready to fall at any moment.
Thus, only by finding a way to kill all these traitors, or making sure they can no longer cause trouble, can these Defenders finally be at ease.
However, Leng Qing’s suggestion to destroy the Jinluan Holy Hall seemed somewhat reckless.
Coming to this point, Qin An asked again, "You mentioned destroying the Jinluan Holy Hall; what is the purpose of that? Do you think that by destroying the Jinluan Holy Hall, those traitors will disappear without a trace?"
"And on the other hand, if the Jinluan Holy Hall is to be destroyed, won’t the old man guarding it also perish? Would he agree to that?"
Leng Qing shook his head.
"He won’t die."
"I’m only going to destroy the entrance and exit of the Jinluan Holy Hall, making it so that we, the Defenders, and those traitors, including the Celestial Demon Envoy, can’t escape from the Forbidden Area."
"I’ll take you to a place; you’ll understand once you see it."
