Chapter 1794: King of the Fire-Stealers

"'...is completely in chaos.'"

As Marquis Wei said the second half of the sentence, Chen Ling was stunned.

For a split second, he felt as if something had enveloped the surroundings... but when he tried to perceive it carefully, there was nothing unusual.

"What did you say?" Chen Ling felt that something was wrong.

"'A year from now, the Divination Path is completely in chaos,'" Marquis Wei repeated.

"It’s not just me; all those on the Divination Path are unable to foresee anything that happens a year from now... regardless of rank or path. It’s as if... the Divination Path has completely failed a year from now."

Chen Ling pondered Marquis Wei’s words, his brow furrowing tighter and tighter.

"How could this be..."

Logically speaking, the return of the Red Star shouldn't affect the Divine Path itself. In the Fifth Generation world, even when the Red Star returned for the second time, those on the Divination Path were fine. As long as they weren't trying to foresee the Calamity of Ridicule or other existences beyond their capabilities, they could still function...

How could it be that this time, even the Divination Path was in complete chaos?

"I don't know the specific reason," Marquis Wei shook his head. "As far as I know, such a situation has never happened in history..."

Chen Ling did not doubt Marquis Wei’s words; the other party had no reason to lie in this situation. Although he didn't know the reason yet, this exchange with Marquis Wei had indeed given him a piece of vital information.

"I understand."

Chen Ling didn't say anything more and stood up calmly.

"You're leaving?" Lord Wei seemed somewhat regretful. He still had many questions he wanted to ask; being able to converse with the [Prophet] before his life ended was a highly meaningful experience for him.

Chen Ling’s gaze passed through the window, glancing at the Grey Realm that had already intersected and covered most of the Ruoshui Prison, and he spoke slowly:

"Yeah... it's time to go."

Violent winds howled deep within the Grey Realm, as if a massive shadow were stirring, ready to act.

The gale swept into Ruoshui Prison, causing the room's windows to rattle with a clattering sound.

Lord Wei did not try to persuade him to stay further. Instead, he struggled to stand up as well, cupping his hands in a salute toward Chen Ling:

"Many thanks to the Prophet for clearing my doubts... Wei Chen bids the Prophet farewell."

Chen Ling flicked his sleeves,

and in the next second, his figure vanished into thin air.

……

Lin Xi watched the figure walking along the Path of Bones, a flash of curiosity in his eyes.

"So strong..." he muttered to himself. "He casually wounded two Tier 8 Calamities and moves freely through the tide of Calamities in the Sighing Wilderness... Could he be the Red King of our Dusk Society?"

Lin Xi had never met the Red King and knew almost nothing about him, only that he was an incredibly powerful existence...

Seeing that person come to save the day, he subconsciously asked this question.

At the same time,

Li Shangfeng, standing to the side, saw the person clearly, his mouth hanging open involuntarily... His face was filled with disbelief, and he even slapped himself hard to confirm he wasn't dreaming.

"Cou..."

"Cousin??"

Li Shangfeng was dumbfounded.

"What cousin?" Lin Xi looked at him, puzzled.

"No... it's not..." Li Shangfeng finally snapped back to reality and answered Lin Xi's previous question. "That... that's not our Red King..."

"But he's not the Grey King either? I've seen the Grey King." Lin Xi raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Then who is he?"

"He is..."

Four figures streaked across the sky, landing simultaneously at the end of the Path of Bones.

The four Saint Thieves—Chi Tong, Lan Yu, Qing Huo, and Mo Lian—knelt respectfully on one knee, speaking slowly to the figure who was walking calmly from the tide of Calamities:

"Usurp the Heavenly Dao, seize the universe..."

"Welcome..."

"The King of the Fire Usurpers."

Li Laide swept a calm glance over them, his British-style coat fluttering in the wind, and he walked slowly past the ruins of the inner wall toward the Ruoshui Base.

The Dusk Society members scattered around had all witnessed the scene. Among them were many newcomers like Lin Xi who didn't know who Li Laide was, but upon hearing the title the four Saint Thieves used for him, their expressions shifted.

It's him?

He is that legendary leader of the Thief God Path, the King of the Fire Usurpers?

Over the past few years, the Dusk Society had remained dormant and low-profile, while the "infamy" of the Fire Usurpers had resounded throughout the world, making them the top wanted targets for the Chengtian Domain and all major prisons.

But the Thief God Path was far too cunning and elusive; the Fire Usurpers were like ghosts drifting in the shadows of the major prisons and domains. No matter how the Chengtian Domain tried to encircle and suppress them, they could never be wiped out, and they would occasionally launch surprise counterattacks, stripping some noble family clean... even hollowing out their hearts.

And the mastermind behind this organization was the "King of the Fire Usurpers."

Witnessing Li Laide's appearance, some of the new members felt their hearts tighten. They didn't know why this King of the Fire Usurpers was intervening at this moment... but the veteran Q-rank and J-rank members had subtle expressions.

Walking slowly through the ruins in his British-style coat, Li Laide moved through the silent wreckage as if no one were there. His deep blue eyes clearly reflected the image of the base gate...

Just then, a figure spiraling with a gentle breeze landed in front of him.

"That's far enough... Li Laide." Diamond Q looked at Li Laide with a complex expression. "Don't go any further. We... are in a difficult position."

Li Laide’s eyes narrowed, and a Tier 8 pressure erupted from him, instantly enveloping Diamond Q!

The wind blew the tips of his black hair from under his hat brim, and he said in a deep voice:

"...Move aside."

"Lord Red King has ordered that the Dusk Society is to liberate the Ruoshui Base; outsiders are not allowed to enter at will." A voice came from the side, and Spade Q also walked slowly toward them. "Li Laide, even you... cannot go in."

Li Laide’s gaze sharpened.

His expression grew even gloomier than before, the surrounding temperature dropped sharply, and he scanned his surroundings with icy eyes:

"From now on... I am taking over this place."

"I'm sorry, but you don't get to decide that."

At the same time, Spade Q and the other J-rank members silently surrounded the area. They stood guard in front of the Ruoshui Base, watching Li Laide as if facing a formidable enemy. Even though the other party radiated Tier 8 pressure, they showed no intention of backing down.

"What? Want to fight?"

Chi Tong pressed a hand to his cap, jumped down from high above, and landed steadily in front of Li Laide.

Following closely, Lan Yu, Qing Huo, and Mo Lian also guarded Li Laide, watching the surrounding Dusk Society members vigilantly... Qing Huo scratched his butt and leaned into Mo Lian’s ear, asking quite inappropriately:

"Wait... what exactly is going on here? Aren't we on pretty good terms?"

Mo Lian: ...

Li Laide swept his gaze over the surrounding Dusk Society members and let out a cold snort:

"Do you really think you can hold the Ruoshui Base?"

"Do you really think..."

"You can stop me?"