HCB Chapter 241 Shifting the Blame to the "Original Owner"
Chapter 241 Shifting the Blame to the "Original Owner"
"You bastard! What have you done?!"
The black-robed elder pointed at Su Chen, his voice sharp and piercing due to extreme anger and fear.
He couldn't understand why the other person, who was clearly trapped here, hadn't even stepped out of the way.
How did they manage to wreak havoc on his entire fleet from thousands of miles away?
This method is beyond his comprehension.
Su Chen looked at his exasperated expression, smiled faintly, and did not answer.
That's exactly the effect he wanted.
Instilling fear of the unknown in the enemy is more effective in destroying their will than simply killing them.
At this moment, those "executioners" who were originally fearless and ready to rush up and fight Su Chen to the death also stopped in their tracks.
They listened to the agonizing screams and chaotic reports from their own people over the communication channel.
Looking at the unharmed and composed mysterious man before him, a chill ran from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head.
The morale of the troops has already collapsed.
Su Chen knew that his chance to escape had come.
But he didn't leave immediately.
Because he used the "spotlight" function of the bullet screen space to clearly "see" the guy called "Shadow".
It was lurking in the shadow of a giant pillar not far away, like a patient vulture, waiting to devour the carcass.
[Hurry! Hit harder! This 'Dust' is almost at his limit, right? As soon as he shows an opening, I'll charge in!]
[The fleet is in chaos! Those Star Eater Cult bastards! Perfect, once I get the remaining map, they won't have the energy to chase me! This is truly a stroke of luck!]
Seeing this imaginative comment, Su Chen almost burst out laughing.
"Still thinking of finding a bargain? Dude, you're dreaming. You're the best supporting actor in this arena today."
A sinister plan was instantly formed in Su Chen's mind.
He's leaving, but someone has to take the blame.
And this "Shadow" is practically a chosen scapegoat.
The next second, Su Chen moved.
Instead of rushing directly out of the Void Temple, he suddenly dashed off in an unexpected direction!
That direction is precisely where the "Shadow" lurks on the pillar!
"What is he trying to do? Is he trying to run away?"
The black-robed elder's heart tightened, and he instinctively wanted to order an interception.
However, Su Chen was too fast, so fast that the "executioners" who were already in a state of panic had no time to react.
The "shadow" lurking in the shadows also made my heart skip a beat.
"He found me? Impossible! My 'Shadow Concealment Technique' is a top-tier secret technique; even a peak-level being would have difficulty detecting it!"
He's charging towards me! Is he trying to break out from this direction?
Just as "Shadow" was filled with doubt and was preparing to retreat temporarily to avoid its sharp edge.
Su Chen had already rushed to the pillar.
He didn't attack "Shadow," or even glance at it. He simply made a very subtle movement as he passed the pillar.
With a flick of his finger, a seemingly unremarkable black metal token engraved with some peculiar pattern appeared.
It flew out of his sleeve and landed with a clatter at the foot of the pillar.
This token was something he had just forged temporarily using information he had extracted from the "Reaper's Mark".
The pattern on it is the identification mark of the "Abyss Faction," a faction within the Star Devouring Cult that is hostile to the Black-Robed Elder's faction.
After completing this action, Su Chen didn't turn his head back, and used all his strength at the same time.
He shouted towards the direction of the black-robed elder, his voice filled with surprise and gratitude:
"Shadow! Well done! Deal complete! Your people on the fleet side, right?"
"Proceed according to plan, hold them off! You'll get your share of the rewards!"
This shout, full of energy and emotion, was clearly amplified and carried throughout the entire backstage area.
Everyone heard it clearly!
The "Shadow" lurking in the shadows was completely stunned the moment it heard those words.
What is that?
[A deal? What kind of deal do you want with me?]
[My people made a move? Where did I get my people? My entire fleet has been stolen!]
His mind was instantly filled with countless question marks.
On the other side, the black-robed elder was taken aback when he heard Su Chen's shout.
Then he saw the black token that had fallen under the pillar.
When his gaze fell upon the familiar "Abyss Faction" pattern on the token, his already bloodshot eyes instantly turned crimson!
Abyss Faction!
So it was them!
It turns out that a traitor within the sect colluded with outsiders to set up this shocking scheme!
The chaos in the fleet, the appearance of this "dust," and even the bidding at the auction—everything connected in his mind in an instant!
This is a conspiracy! A massive conspiracy orchestrated by an insider and an outsider, targeting him and their "Reaper" faction!
And that person called "Shadow" was the executor sent by the Abyss Sect to make contact with "Dust"!
"Shadow!"
The black-robed elder let out a roar like a wounded beast, all his anger, resentment, and the shame of betrayal erupting at that moment!
He no longer cared about Su Chen; his only thought now was to catch this traitor and tear him to pieces!
"Kill them! Kill that traitor! Capture Shadow! At all costs!"
The elder pointed at the pillar and issued a hysterical command.
Those "executioners" instantly realized that there was a mole among them!
They were equally enraged and directed all their firepower at that shadowy corner.
"Shadow" was completely dumbfounded.
He watched helplessly as dozens of attacks, filled with destructive power, rained down on him.
"No! I didn't! You've got the wrong person!"
He screamed in terror, emerging from the shadows to try and explain.
But the Star Devouring Cult members, who were already bloodthirsty, wouldn't listen to his explanation.
"Boom!"
The terrifying explosion instantly engulfed the massive pillar.
Although "Shadow" was not weak, it had no choice but to defend itself with all its might under such concentrated fire, and had no chance to speak.
A major battle, which even he himself found inexplicable, broke out just like that.
Meanwhile, Su Chen, the instigator, took advantage of the moment when everyone's attention was drawn to him and vanished in a flash.
It transformed into a streak of light and silently slipped out through the gap that had just been blasted open.
Before leaving, he glanced back at the chaotic battlefield and silently lit a candle for his "original owner" brother.
"Brother, don't be shy. This pot is big and round; it'll fit you perfectly on your back."
"Enjoy the party, I'm not joining you."