"Heh heh..." The corners of Engelbert's mouth twitched beneath his bandages, his laughter chilling. "Things are different now. No one can stop a plan three eras in the making!"
"And now?"
"For now, there's no need to send any more of the Great True Sovereign's servants. Her abilities are a strong counter to us. Once our preparations across the great seas are complete—we will let this Puppet Queen, who has caused us so much trouble, vanish along with the shattering of the false world!"
The Rhombus Secret Cultivator reached for a black scythe and slowly rose to his feet. "This time, Truth shall descend!"
"It shall descend!"
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"COUGH, COUGH, COUGH! Damn it!"
Wei'en clutched his chest. A gash slicing diagonally from his shoulder had nearly cut through his entire sternum.
If he hadn't dodged in time, that single blow would have dismembered him.
