Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 1764 - 1784: Slave Escaping to Live _1

Chapter 1764: Chapter 1784: Slave Escaping to Live _1

Does nobody on this entire continent know where the Soul Separation Sect is located?

Are there no disciples of the Soul Separation Sect willing to earn these ten million spirit stones?

Or, did they not see it?

If even this can’t get me any information on the Soul Separation Sect, how am I supposed to find it?

Just when Lin Chen was feeling a bit anxious, the messaging stone suddenly made a sound.

"Sir, we received a report from our branch in Bai Yuan City. Perhaps you might be interested..."

Lin Chen asked expectantly: "Has someone taken on the task?"

"That is indeed the case, but this particular individual does not know the exact location of the Soul Separation Sect."

Lin Chen was somewhat puzzled: "Then what’s the situation?

"While this person does not know the location of the Soul Separation Sect, he has entered the sect before and even lived there for a period of time."

Lin Chen’s eyes suddenly lit up: "Where is he now?"

"He is currently at the Bai Yuan City branch. If you need him, I can ask my colleague to hold him until you get there. Of course, you can also ask him to come to you, but you might have to offer some additional reward."

Lin Chen replied cleanly and crisely: "I’ll go there directly."

This place is Domain Gate City, located on the edge of the continent. The Golden Light Desert is situated in the middle of the continent, so he had to leave this place and head for the continental center.

"Understood. When you arrive at Bai Yuan City, just go to the branch of the Adventurers’ Association and present your task card."

Having figured out the location of Bai Yuan City, Lin Chen boarded a commercial flying boat.

It might be a bit slow, but safety first.

His journey went without incident and Lin Chen arrived safely at Bai Yun City. He then, thanks to the Adventurers’ Association’s aid, met the man who claimed to have been inside the Soul Separation Sect.

The man was about thirty years old and wore a metal mask on his face, appearing quite mysterious.

The man appraised Lin Chen: "Are you the one looking for the Soul Separation Sect?"

Lin Chen nodded: "Yes, it’s me."

The man asked: "What are you looking for the Soul Separation Sect for?"

Lin Chen answered honestly: "Neither friend nor foe, I have a matter that requires their assistance. However, I couldn’t find the Soul Separation Sect, hence the reward."

Disappointment flashed in the man’s eyes: "I thought you were an enemy of the Soul Separation Sect."

Lin Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly: "Do you bear a grudge against the Soul Separation Sect?"

The man shook his head: "Yes and no. I was actually quite curious about who was looking for the Soul Separation Sect, which is why I showed up."

Lin Chen nodded: "Tell me what you know. I will provide a sufficient reward."

The man sighed: "I don’t know the exact location of the Soul Separation Sect, but I can say for sure that it is located somewhere in the desert...."

Lin Chen queried lightly: "The Golden Light Desert?"

The man was surprised and his eyes widened: "You know?"

Lin Chen nodded: "Only this much. But I’ve seen a map. The Golden Light Desert covers a vast territory and trying to find a hidden sect among it all will not be easy."

The man nodded: "You’re absolutely right. In fact, you wouldn’t be able to find it at all because the Soul Separation Sect is underground."

Lin Chen’s eyes lit up: "Underneath the desert, it figures. Tell me about your experiences. Maybe we can find some clues."

The man nodded, not asking about the reward, and began: "Back when I crossed the Golden Light Desert, I was attacked by robbers. I fought my way out and barely escaped, but due to my severe injuries, I fainted in a canyon."

"When I woke up, I found myself in an underground city. My wounds had been treated and my condition had improved dramatically."

"I thought I had been rescued by kind-hearted people and was deeply grateful. However, I did not expect that they had not saved me out of kindness, but rather to make me a slave in the underground city."

"Being unable to resist, I had to survive as a slave, aiding in the daily refinement of spiritual qi to maintain the grand formation underground. After about three years, during a grand ceremony of the sect, I managed to escape their inspection by using a refining magical treasure and escaped from the sect. However, they discovered me and began hunting me."

"If it wasn’t for the huge sandstorm, I would have surely been killed by them. But because of the sandstorm, I completely lost my way in the desert. It was only after a close shave that I managed to escape."

Lin Chen asked: "During these three years, were you always a slave?"

"Yes!"

The man’s tone became somewhat agitated as he lifted the mask from his face. On his forehead and across his face were branding marks, identical in pattern, resembling a flying bird.

"Every slave has a brand like this on their faces. These brands were made by the envoys. Unless I peel off my entire face, I can’t remove them. After I escaped, I was afraid that the people of the Soul Separation Sect would recognize me and kill me to keep their secret, so I’ve been wearing a mask ever since."

Lin Chen asked: "From what you’ve said, can I infer that the Soul Separation Sect is a very evil organization?"

The man’s gaze was complicated: "The people of the Soul Separation Sect are all lunatics. They are most adept at soul arts and have a deep fondness for researching souls. Those slaves who can’t hold on any longer eventually become their experimental subjects, living a life worse than death."

"They’ve also created various terrifying soul monsters, immensely, powerful. They use these Soul Monsters to guard their sect and allegedly sell such soul beasts out, at exorbitant prices..."