The Abyssal Garden: No Room for the Idle

"I guess I feel like I could give it a try."

This city had already become somewhat unbalanced because most of the wealth and resources were controlled by the rich, just like that bank Su Qi had observed before coming out, where vast amounts of capital circulated, with only a tiny fraction flowing to the city.

And the funds of the management bureau came from large amounts of tax revenue, yet this aspect had already been disrupted by Abyss, entangling many issues of tax evasion. They couldn't control this area because apart from the ancient powerful ones, other departments were already restrained by the many tactics from Abyss, a crucial point... their resources and funds were leaking out, along with many other restrictions.

In any case, concerning the economy, pulling one thread moved the entire city.

Similarly, it also affected all aspects: every indicator did not exist independently.

So,

Their main focus in work had always been on fighting disturbances, this aspect was precisely their strength, thus stabilizing the indexes.

"Are you sure you want to interfere?" Luo Shenfu felt a tingling on his scalp as he watched—it was intricate and not as simple as imagined, after all, there were numerous restrictions.

"Indeed, trying to reverse this long-generating complexity... it certainly wouldn't be simple enough for just a day or two," Su Qi raised an eyebrow.

"But no need to rush, let's just observe for now."

The battle royale was still ongoing; the Black Cat's ability to escape was indeed top-notch, its sharp commands and choices always narrowly evaded their encirclements and traps, escaping dangerous situations multiple times.

However,

Once casualties appeared, no matter which side,

the figure of the Black and White Bear would appear, dragging the killed individuals away with Extreme Punishment.

Although the battle was fierce, the Black Cat also quickly found ways to counterattack with its followers; its experience in this area was indeed sufficient, and they were approaching the moment to escape and end the battle royale.

At this time,

There was no need for them to consider the various pieces of information here.

Many Heavenly Destiny People could only watch the surveillance screens above anxiously.

"You don't have to worry too much about them, just worry about yourselves, because... whoever appears in this frame tomorrow night, will be you," said the Demigod who remained here, gently.

"Of course, for you, I only hope that as many of you as possible survive."

The Heavenly Destiny People and others said gravely, "We understand."

They were unlike these ancient beings; they likely had only one chance to survive the battle royale and leave this Gate World.

And also receive the rewards after the battle royale.

"Su Buxian, where do you come from?"

At that moment,

Jiulin sat beside Su Qi and softly said.

They had already recognized each other earlier; Jiulin seemed particularly interested in him for some reason.

"Me? I come from the verdant prairies of Fan Dou Garden, Love Apartment 3602—"

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Jiulin was a bit stupefied by the continuous string of words, pausing briefly and then coughing.

"It sounds like a beautiful place."

"I actually come from a chaotic world filled with strife, hatred, and since birth, my parents were gone, leaving me alone, facing the village's hatred."

"So, seeing you alone, I felt something."

"Of course, most importantly..." Jiulin gently pressed his hand to his abdomen:

"I think I see in you... a burden just as heavy as mine."

This was not his subconscious or an illusion, but the power of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox within him that made him feel it,

This power, while bringing him pain, loneliness, and hatred, also endowed him with extraordinariness and strength unlike others.

Upon the first sight of Su Qi.

The power of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox inside him boiled unexpectedly, as if he saw some very heavy shadow from Su Qi! Like a mountain pressing on Su Qi's head!

In that moment,

Jiulin was somewhat startled, it was much heavier than his! So, he intuitively believed Su Qi also carried a past like his own!

Su Qi paused, then looked over Jiulin's head and saw [?]

"Alright, alright, alright."

"You have a good eye for people."

This wasn't any burdensome past, it was... a big rocket sent by Evil God.

However.

Su Qi narrowed his eyes. This guy indeed possessed an extraordinary power from the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, to the extent that he could detect his Spiritual Eyes' suppressed leakage... that slight power.

Of course, this also meant that the power of the Spiritual Eyes was on the brink of imbalance, ready to burst forth again at any moment.

He wouldn't last long unless he completely cleared the trials.

"Rest assured," Jiulin placed a hand on his shoulder, "now that we have become Heavenly Destiny People, there is a higher cause awaiting our struggle, and we will no longer be alone."

"We will definitely secure this victory."

Su Qi paused, "Is that so?"

He neither contradicted nor agreed.

Although each of the Heavenly Destiny People was resolute, filled with a sense of mission for the fight and believed in everlasting hope.

But, let me speak frankly, from the Abyss conference he participated in, the things he heard, preparations made by the followers, and information exposed by the Dark Scripture, plus... the blood-red rituals in the whole Dark Zone and so on.

Present World's chances of winning were less than ten percent.

And the Heavenly Destiny People... according to what Su Qi had seen so far, they had nothing but the guidance of the World Tree Withered Leaf.

This ethereal guidance, carrying a destiny-like disorder, Su Qi didn't think it could reach a stage to contend with the Abyss.

Simply put.

They were... not on the same level as the Abyss believers and Venerables, who had complete strategies and backing forces.

Of course, Su Qi naturally didn't think that the arrangements of the Present World were limited to just this; perhaps among the many Heavenly Destiny People, there were those incredibly... extraordinary ones, possessing true purpose and power and leading everything.

While Su Qi and Jiulin were chatting, An Nan also came out of the monitoring room, exhausted; he couldn't help anymore.

He sighed too, looking at the two, and slowly walked over.

"Both of you, I have a request."

"You say, I will definitely help," Jiulin, who had first interacted with An Nan, always had a friendly smile towards the people around him.

An Nan smiled gently, "Tell me about the outside world."

"For countless years, I've completely lost touch with the world of later generations, not knowing what it has become."

Jiulin patted his shoulder, comforting him, "Don't worry, An Nan, you will definitely get out, and you will shine brilliantly once you do."

"By the time I get out, I'm afraid... it will be too late," An Nan quietly said.

If he could get out, he could only do so alongside the Demigods and extraordinary ones, God knows how much time would have passed by then.

When he got out.

These Heavenly Destiny People he was facing might have already advanced to be extraordinary or even top-tier High sequence, with his talent and potential all buried here, losing everything.

However.

Who else could he blame?

Initially, he had defied his father's prohibition and gone to that final battlefield, becoming not only a burden but also trapped in the mutual destruction... of the Ancient Gate.

For so many years, now finally awaiting the Recovery of a new era, yet there was no place for him.

Even in the grand escape of the Ancient Gate, various Demigods did not let him participate, wherever he was... An Nan felt useless.

"Are you sure you want to go out?" Su Qi suddenly spoke gently:

"The outside world is very dangerous, and staying here might actually provide you more protection, after all, you seem to have a prestigious identity. Going out... might just turn you into a fleeting firework."

"What of it!"

An Nan was serious, looking at his own hands, "I just want to utilize my own strength, even if I die, I refuse to die here without a trace!"

"Alright."

Su Qi stood up, "I understand."

"If you want to go out, I'll give you a form to fill out later."

An Nan looked stunned as Su Qi stood up, "Wait, do you have a way to get out?"

"And... what form?"

"The entrance application form of The Hustlers Sect."