Chapter 668

Chapter 668: That Is My Treasure Vault

“Han Chuan, that wretched villain! He has utterly ruined our Master!!”

“Of all the vast heavens and boundless lands, fate had to throw you into Lu Chao Chao’s household. He must have done it on purpose to torment you!!” Not intentional? Who would believe such nonsense?

“One day, I shall ascend to the Celestial Realm and sever Han Chuan’s head! I will wash away our Master’s humiliation with his blood!”

Jian Feng gritted his teeth in rage.

At this moment, their Master had yet to regain full control of his power, and with Lu Chao Chao’s mark imprinted upon him, wasn’t he rendered completely powerless?

“Quickly! Destroy the formation!” Shan Shan cautiously scanned the surroundings, already retreating into the shadows, deeply fearful that Lu Chao Chao would suddenly emerge.

Jian Feng and Jian Yu exchanged helpless glances—this formation was the culmination of their painstaking efforts over many years.

“Master, are you planning to feign submission, deceive Lu Chao Chao, and bide your time by staying at her side until your strength is fully restored?” Jian Yu pondered for a moment before asking solemnly.

Jian Feng’s eyes gleamed with excitement. “Master! That is a brilliant strategy!!”

“You and Lu Chao Chao share a blood bond. No matter how cruel she is, she cannot sever that tie. Once your power returns, you will be able to personally end Lu Chao Chao’s life! Then we shall storm the Celestial Realm and take Han Chuan’s head!”

“We shall grind Lu Chao Chao and Han Chuan’s bones to dust! The Seven Sins Hall shall reign supreme over the Three Realms!”

“Master, we are at your command!” Jian Feng’s eyes burned with fervor as he gazed upon him.

Shan Shan: …

[I wasn’t thinking that far ahead.]

[But if this makes them happy, then sure, why not?]

Jian Feng and Jian Yu swiftly turned around. “All forces, heed my command—destroy the grand formation immediately!”

“Young Master, the formation is built upon the dragon veins of Eastern Ling. Once it is dismantled, the land will collapse. We shall escort you to safety.” Jian Yu explained.

Shan Shan nodded. No wonder Eastern Ling had been suffering from an unusual locust plague.

Countless figures clad in black scattered in all directions, carrying out the order without question.

Before long, the ground beneath them trembled violently, and stones tumbled from above with a deafening crash.

“Master, allow us to take you away!” Jian Feng and Jian Yu immediately lifted Shan Shan and activated a radiant portal.

Behind them, a thunderous roar echoed through the midnight sky, sending shivers down one’s spine.

“Quick! Protect His Majesty! Protect His Majesty!!”

“Someone, hurry! The Mingxin Hall has collapsed, and the Emperor is still inside!!” The piercing, panicked cries of eunuchs reverberated far and wide.

The imperial sleeping quarters of Eastern Ling’s ruler had crumbled into the earth, raising a dense cloud of dust into the sky.

Kneeling amidst the chaos, palace servants and eunuchs wore expressions of sheer horror.

Soldiers swarmed in to rescue the Emperor.

Ministers, alerted by the news, stumbled into the palace in their nightclothes, their faces drained of all color.

Eastern Ling had already endured troubled times. Only recently had the chaos subsided under Xuan Ji Chuan’s rule, putting an end to internal strife.

If their young Emperor were to perish now, Eastern Ling would be doomed.

After what felt like an eternity, news finally arrived—the Emperor had not been inside the collapsed hall. Only then did the crowd let out a collective sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, Jian Feng and Jian Yu placed Shan Shan down at a deserted street corner.

“Master, you have suffered greatly in the outside world. Should we find an opportunity to serve at your side? That way, we could protect you,” Jian Yu suggested in a hushed tone.

Shan Shan shook his head.

Jian Feng tugged at his twin brother. “Master always has his own plans. Let us not interfere with his grand scheme.”

Shan Shan simply smiled, saying nothing.

[Grand scheme?]

[Not at all.]

[If I were to shamelessly fawn over Lu Chao Chao by her side, I fear you’d all be disillusioned by me!]

[My dignity remains intact.]

“Master, have you received our humble tribute?” Jian Yu asked.

“When Jian Yu last returned, he mentioned that you had started to regain fragments of your memories. Fearing that you might struggle without funds, we took the liberty of delivering your treasure vault to you.”

“Surely, by now, you have sensed its presence?”

The Seven Sins were manifestations of the most powerful desires of the mortal world. Among these, none were stronger than the desire for wealth.

Naturally, the Seven Sins were deeply influenced by this craving.

Shan Shan blinked in bewilderment. “Tre…Treasure vault?”

“What treasure vault?”

Jian Yu chuckled. “Why, it is your accumulated fortune over the ages. The wealth you’ve hoarded for centuries…”

“Have you not heard its summons? The vault possesses sentience and will call out to you.”

“Inside, you will find heavenly treasures, gold and silver, rare spiritual grains, and legendary rice varieties… The vault itself is fortified with layer upon layer of formations, ensuring that any intruder faces certain death.”

“Only your presence can deactivate its defenses.”

“Strange… A few days ago, I distinctly sensed that the vault had been opened.” Jian Yu frowned in puzzlement. “But there’s no way an outsider could break in so easily.”

“Master, why does your face look so pale?” Jian Feng stepped forward, concern flashing in his eyes.

Shan Shan’s face had turned ghostly white. His small frame wobbled as though he were about to collapse.

Clutching Jian Feng’s robe, Shan Shan lifted his head and stared at him in utter horror and despair. “T-That was my treasure vault?”

“My treasure vault?!” His voice rose to a near scream.

Jian Feng and Jian Yu exchanged baffled looks. “Of course, Master. That is the treasure you have amassed over a millennium.”

“Now that it has been unsealed, you must guard it well. Do not let Lu Chao Chao find out!”

Shan Shan stood frozen, his gaze unfocused.

Then suddenly…

A heart-wrenching wail erupted from his lips.

“Waaaaaahhhhhh…!”

Tears streamed down his face as he clutched himself in sheer devastation.

“You’re too late to warn me!!”

Heavens above! That was my treasure vault!!

The memory of himself eagerly leading Lu Chao Chao to it…

Him unlocking its formations with pride…

Him guiding her through its entrance…

No wonder he had sensed ominous presences lurking in the shadows of the passageway—yet, the moment he stepped forward, all threats had vanished into silence.

Because…

It had been his sanctuary of joy all along!

With a heavy thud, Shan Shan collapsed onto the ground, curled into a ball, and sobbed uncontrollably.

“Wuuuuuuu…”

[There is no longer any reason for me to live… Wuuuuu…]