The Ancient Gods' Whisper-Chapter 779 - 375: Shadow’s Invitation

Gu Jianlin didn’t even know how he managed to ask such a question.

Perhaps he was just worried about whether the girls were in trouble.

"No one won, it was a draw. After all, the fight happened during negotiations, with both parents watching closely. There were only minor injuries, which Holy Light healed on the spot. It was a spectacular battle. If it weren’t for being restrained by the Space Domain, they might have torn down the whole building."

"No wonder you’re a man with two girlfriends; even when your backyard is on fire, you can still calmly ask such questions. Your composure truly earns my respect. It’s no wonder I can’t reach your level; I still have a long way to go in my cultivation."

"Impressive!"

Number Three didn’t know him, but from his messages, he seemed quite talkative and lively.

"Thanks for the warning; I understand. Your alerts last night were also appreciated. But I want to know, by contacting me like this, aren’t you worried about being monitored by hackers or artificial intelligence?" Gu Jianlin edited the message and sent it. When it comes to the safety of others, he has always been cautious.

Number Three replied, "Don’t worry. If it’s within the reach of Taixu, she can disguise herself with countless identities to help us cover. And on Yingzhou Island, we have a remarkable hacker girl, unlike artificial intelligence; she’s a real person. With her around, there’s basically no need to worry about communication leaks. If necessary, we’ll use special coded language, and you’ll understand then."

Gu Jianlin nodded slightly. This mysterious department named Shadow had been around for years without being discovered, suggesting they have their own procedures to ensure secrecy and safety.

That was not something he needed to worry about.

"Getting back on track, the negotiation between the Ether Association and the You Ying Group is unprecedented. If the President hadn’t been injured, the two factions would never have sat down to talk. Also, the actions of The Order of the Hidden had reached the bottom line of both sides, allowing them to discuss cooperation."

"The most pressing issue now is the experiment subjects in Tokyo. No one can ignore this matter, as no one can guarantee there aren’t other testing sites hidden across the world."

"This kind of thing is like a plague. If the genes of the Ancient God Clan are allowed to spread wantonly, both ordinary people and less talented Ascenders could become deformed due to infection."

"Based on the negotiations between the Ether Association and the You Ying Group, they finally focused their attention on the second level of the Qilin Immortal Palace. It’s an unknown mystical place, resembling an inverted pyramid. I’ve sent detailed information to your phone via email, but I think you probably know more than us."

"Because you investigated the hideout of The Order of the Hidden last night, you gathered more intelligence than us."

As expected, Shadow’s thinking was meticulous, roughly guessing what he did last night.

Gu Jianlin slightly nodded. The Ether Association and the You Ying Group are the world’s largest two forces, so it was not surprising they could analyze the corresponding intelligence based on their capacity.

The Order of the Hidden was also clearly coveting the secrets of the second level of the Qilin Immortal Palace, that inverted pyramid.

Those experiment subjects undoubtedly came from there.

It’s quite amusing; most people in the world want to find treasures in the Qilin Immortal Palace, essentially breaking into his home, but the most valuable items have long been pocketed by him.

"What exactly is that pyramid?"

Curiously, he asked, "I only know it’s a tomb built by the Qilin Venerable for himself."

Number Three continued to reply, "I see, no wonder there’s the Black Supreme’s Spiritual Domain near that pyramid. Any creature entering the domain range has its Life Force consumed until it turns into a skeleton. Professor Gu’s guide also describes similar content, suggesting he didn’t delve deeply. Currently, the Ether Association and the You Ying Group are negotiating how to conquer this Spiritual Domain and find a way to break in."

Gu Jianlin frowned, editing a message: "Cooperation?"

Number Three: "Yes, quite incredible, isn’t it? I think so too. But I must say, people from the Dark World can’t be trusted, especially that old ghost Jiang Chunyang. Don’t be fooled by appearances; in reality, old people are terrifying things, exuding a decayed scent, and no one knows what’s on his mind."

"Including the Think Tank, don’t be deceived by superficial appearances. I’ve tried secretly observing him and felt an extremely dark aura, like sinking into the deep sea, almost suffocating me."

"The You Ying Group agreed so quickly this time; there’s something off about it. We’ll find ways to continue investigating, monitoring their every move, and hopefully uncover their intentions before the action begins."

Suddenly, Gu Jianlin recalled something: the Think Tank was also a Cheater, once entering the depths of the Qilin Immortal Palace.

Old Gu considered this person extremely dangerous, even contemplating leaving no expense to keep him there.

This is where the problem arises.

What did Old Gu discover that made him so murderous?

"The President’s idea is to have you continue to infiltrate the Dark World if you are willing. Try to uncover their real intentions. Jiang Chunyang is certainly not long for this world, yet he refuses to reveal where the Red King’s legacy is hidden and what secrets within that inverted pyramid have him so obsessed."

"If we unravel these mysteries, we’ll understand what they’re truly plotting."

"Negotiating with tigers, we must know what they’re thinking to effectively counteract."

Number Three sent another long message.

Gu Jianlin paused slightly, replying: "Is the President planning to level with me?"

Admittedly, before learning about Shadow’s existence, he was somewhat resentful, not least because of the Blood Moon Slaughter Incident and the factional struggle between the Night Watcher and Judgement Court.

The word "Vulgar Master," he had uttered many times.

But after learning the truth, his attitude towards the President had to change.

Without question, she is a great Ruler.

People like Old Gu and Old Tang willingly became her shadows to help her save the world.

Such a person could not possibly be incompetent, and there must be deeper reasons for everything she did.

He could doubt himself, but the judgment of Old Gu and Old Tang was beyond question.

"Since we’ve reached out to you, we’re not planning to keep things from you anymore. You’ve proven your capability, and those high-ranking figures naturally won’t see you as a child. It’s just that some care too much about you, unwilling to see you take risks. You have no idea how furious she was after your disappearance."

Number Three replied: "If she hadn’t been badly hurt, she might have overturned the world."

Gu Jianlin was taken aback, unable to imagine the President being so angry because of him.

The elder closest to him in the world now is undoubtedly Senior Ji.

The teacher seemed like an old rascal on the surface but was actually an extremely strict person. Many tests and trials he gave indeed allowed him to transform but could also have cost him his life.

Therefore, the King of Qing felt more like a strict father.

Senior Ji, on the other hand, was like a kind grandmother, secretly giving him many advantages.

Jiuyin was a gift from her.

The Golden Phoenix Feather was also upgraded with her help.

In retrospect, even his progress to the Heavenly Person Realm was likely taught by her. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"Impossible?"

Gu Jianlin attempted a profile, gradually changing Senior Ji’s character portrait.

This time, he was more alert.

Given the precedent set by the Moon Princess, he couldn’t rule out others using two different identities to mess with him.

He had to boldly hypothesize, then carefully verify.

No one would make him a social pariah.

Number Three replied: "You need to think it over carefully; there’s still a way back. If you insist on taking this mission, then you’ll become the Shadow under the Order after the operation, as you’ve inherited the beliefs of the predecessors, like Professor Gu and Mr. Tang. If you retreat and abandon the Si Family identity, return to the Order World immediately and become the successor of the President. Tokyo’s affairs have nothing to do with you."

Without thinking, Gu Jianlin would never choose to back down.

As long as there’s a path ahead, he’ll walk it to the end.

Especially when hidden in the shadows, infiltrating enemy lines, he could more effectively help his companions.

Like taking care of the safety of the Moon Princess and Thunder.

As for the danger of exposure, he hadn’t given it a thought.

He could always transform into Godzilla first, then summon Godzilla.

Anyway, they’re in the Qilin Immortal Palace; it’s tough to kill him there.

For instance, he felt like he could dance in that Life Force-devouring domain without a problem.

"I just fear Jiang Chunyang won’t trust me, and I might end up as an outsider, unable to do anything."

After pondering for a moment, Gu Jianlin replied.

"Don’t worry, that’s not something you need to consider. The President has her ways to gain his trust."

Number Three said, "Have you forgotten he’s cursed?"