Chapter 990, Soul Lamp

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

In the Milky Way, even the two Tower Lords of the First Tower of the World were merely at Tier-5.

 

Yet now, Yu Zi Yu had directly dispatched two Transcendents whose strength was no less than theirs.

 

If those backing the First Tower of the World came to learn of this, their expression would certainly be quite colorful.

 

As this thought crossed Yu Zi Yu’s mind, a playful smirk appeared on Yu Zi Yu’s face.

 

However, after a moment of contemplation, Yu Zi Yu reminded them, “I’ll send people to erase all traces of your existence in the Demonic Court. As for how you infiltrate the First Tower of the World afterward, that’s entirely up to you…”

 

“Understood,” Seven replied, adjusting the black baseball cap on his head, the brim shadowing a subtle smile forming at the corner of his lips. [The game of infiltration—I haven’t played this in ages.]

 

Decades ago, when he had just reached Tier-3, he had infiltrated the most famous mercenary group of America. And somehow, unintentionally, he had played his role too well, eventually becoming its leader.

 

Now, although the First Tower of the World was undeniably mysterious, his current strength was leagues beyond what it had been then.

 

Moreover, what truly set him apart now…

 

As if thinking of something, Seven glanced at a small leaf pinned to his chest.

 

It was a gift from the Divine Tree Lord—a Minor Divine Ability known as ‘Turtle’s Breath Concealment.’

 

Turtle’s Breath Concealment — A seemingly ordinary but extremely peculiar Minor Divine Ability that allows one to suppress their aura and Spiritual Energy, making them appear as an ordinary person. When cultivated to the intermediate-level, it can conceal the user’s presence even from those of a higher realm. Additionally, in moments of critical injury, this ability can induce a false death state, allowing the user to slowly recover from their wounds.

 

This Minor Divine Ability originated from the Heavenly Court and was one of the seven Minor Divine Abilities found within its Secret Realm.

 

Among the seven, Turtle’s Breath Concealment was considered the least offensive in nature.

 

From a certain perspective, it was purely a supportive technique.

 

However, despite its seemingly unremarkable nature, it was perfectly suited for assassins.

 

This was precisely why, upon returning to the Demonic Court, Yu Zi Yu had bestowed it upon all seven of his Shadow Assassins.

 

Yu Zi Yu had even stated, ‘In the future, the first threshold for becoming a Shadow Assassin will be to cultivate this Minor Divine Ability to the intermediate-level…”

 

…

 

Now, with Turtle’s Breath Concealment, combined with his various other abilities, Seven believed it would not be difficult to climb the ranks within the First Tower of the World, starting as a mere errand boy.

 

The only downside was the time it might take.

 

Perhaps ten years.

 

Or maybe a hundred…

 

But Seven was sure of one thing: as long as he remained cautious, the chances of being discovered were practically zero.

 

With such confidence, Seven felt at ease, as if he had returned to a time when life itself was a game.

 

…

 

Naturally, Yu Zi Yu noticed the changes in Seven’s demeanor. It was a confidence born of careful planning and absolute self-assurance.

 

“Interesting…” With a grin tugging at the corner of his mouth, Yu Zi Yu half-jokingly reminded them, “The First Tower of the World is still a Major Force. You’d better be careful, lest you end up getting caught…”

 

Pausing briefly, he added with a hint of mockery, “I’d rather not have to collect your corpses later.”

 

*Hehe…* At this, Moonshadow Reaper, standing not far away, chuckled softly. “I wouldn’t dare trouble the Star God with such a task. Besides, even if we’re discovered, it wouldn’t be easy for the First Tower of the World to actually capture me.”

 

Her voice, as clear and melodic as an Oriole’s song, carried a sense of unrestrained boldness.

 

It was a confidence born of sheer strength. After all, she was no longer the fledgling she had once been.

 

Now, she was a bona fide Tier-5 Transcendent.

 

Though, like Seven, she was only at the early stage of Tier-5, unlike the likes of Zi Lian or King Zerg, who were in the late stages of Tier-5.

 

Still, as one of the most elite assassins, her methods were beyond the imagination of ordinary beings.

 

And this was something that both Moonshadow Reaper and Seven firmly believed.

 

…

 

At this moment, as Yu Zi Yu observed the resolute expressions on the faces of the two standing below the grand hall, he could not help but praise them, “Confidence is a good thing.”

 

As he spoke, Yu Zi Yu waved his hand.

 

In an instant, space rippled, sending waves through the hall.

 

Moments later, under the astonished gazes of Moonshadow Reaper and Seven, two small black lamps materialized, suspended in midair.

 

The lamps were modest in size, yet they bore no visible flame. Instead, they exuded an indescribable, oppressive aura. Just a glance at them gave one the chilling sensation of having their Soul devoured.

 

“These are Soul Lamps… capable of holding a wisp of your Souls.” Yu Zi Yu explained them in a calm voice, “Even if the two of you encounter unexpected situations in the future, the Demonic Court will still have a sliver of hope to revive you through the Soul Lamps.”

 

His words introduced the Soul Lamp’s most extraordinary, almost miraculous, ability. However, as remarkable as it was, the revival came with a hefty cost.

 

Setting aside the materials and resources needed, the revival required his involvement.

 

Even worse, the process would drain an immense amount of his vitality, a price far too steep to take lightly.

 

Therefore, unless these two rendered exceptional service to the Demonic Court, using the Soul Lamps to revive them would remain an unlikely proposition.

 

In truth, the idea of revival through the Soul Lamps was more of a symbolic hope. Their primary purpose was something else entirely: monitoring the movements of these two.

 

Should Moonshadow Reaper or Seven harbor any disloyalty, Yu Zi Yu could use the Soul Lamps to locate them with pinpoint accuracy and relentlessly pursue them.

 

Both Moonshadow Reaper and Seven were well aware of this underlying purpose.

 

Only, no one would say this worry out loud.

 

After all, for those without treacherous intentions, the Soul Lamps were undeniably treasures of immense value.

 

In fact, in the past several decades, the Demonic Court had only managed to craft twenty-one Soul Lamps.

 

Each one was a treasure of unparalleled rarity.

 

And now, Yu Zi Yu was bestowing two of these precious lamps upon them.

 

The significance of this gesture was crystal clear—it was an acknowledgment of their importance to him.