Your Lord Has A Screw Loose?

Chapter 255: Chapter 257: Emperor Dead Shadow · Dark Armor King

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"Your Majesty, the use of Yin Mountain Lord is ominous; otherwise, it wouldn't have been sealed away. The Yin Mountain Army wouldn't have severed so many inheritances either," said the Dead Shadow.

"Your Majesty, why did you give the map to that human?" After Qin Muye left, another Dead Shadow asked in a low voice.

"Right, has the latest batch of items arrived?" Emperor Dead Shadow suddenly asked.

"Thank you, Emperor Shadow Armor. In that case, I'll gladly accept it," Qin Muye said with a smiling expression.

"The Elder in charge of the channels, Lei Yuan, has been attacked and killed. Elder Huang Li has taken over the channels. The other party has requested to renegotiate the prices, or else they will cut off the channels," a Dead Shadow reported.

"I've seen Emperor Shadow Armor," said Qin Muye, looking at the Emperor Dead Shadow in front of him, who was the strongest among the Shadows.

"You also saw the strength of Yin Mountain Lord; it only requires one Shadow to exert power comparable to my own," lamented Emperor Dead Shadow, continuing, "However, this could also be a good thing. Today's Shadow Administration is no longer the old Yin Mountain Army."

"It's unexpected that the Human Realm has developed such a powerful entity. I wonder if Tian Peng will be able to maintain his position, huh," sneered Emperor Dead Shadow. He didn't consider sending a warning; even if he did, the other side might not even believe it.

"As of now, the locations of twenty-one ancient Shadow Monsters have been recorded. If you are not afraid of death, I can give them to you," uttered Emperor Dead Shadow, who, for some reason, actually handed them over to Qin Muye.

"What brings you to me?" The other didn't beat around the bush with Qin Muye but directly asked instead.

"Humans have a profound foundation. It seems even Yin Mountain Lord has been unearthed recently. I thought it was destroyed long ago, but who knew it still exists now."

"Nowadays, those noble families and politicians have turned the pure Yin Mountain Army into a huge field of interest and political strife. Compared to the army of the past, it's like heaven and earth are apart. I'm afraid they'd beat their brains out just to fight over the right to use Yin Mountain Lord."

"Yes, I will inform Huang Li of that. We will, therefore, temporarily withhold their batch of resources," another Dead Shadow said.

"I don't know," Emperor Dead Shadow gave an outstanding response; indeed, he did not know and was very puzzled by it.

"I just want to see," Qin Muye pretended not to understand, playing dumb while being fully aware.

"I would like to inquire about the ancient Shadow Monsters. Where might I find these terrifying beings?" Since the other had spoken frankly, Qin Muye didn't play games and asked straightforwardly.

"This human is very strong, even stronger than Tian Peng. If it really came to a fight, I wouldn't last long before being killed by him," Emperor Dead Shadow said with a grave tone.

But the Shadow Monsters were always just beasts, far inferior to humans and Dead Shadows, creating a kind of balance.

Emperor Dead Shadow coveted the Yin Mountain Lord, but unfortunately, Shadow users could wield it, but Dead Shadows could not. @@novelbin@@

Emperor Dead Shadow held the Shadow Administration in disdain.

Emperor Dead Shadow sneered, "Heh, they still want to raise the price with that attitude? Tell that Huang Li to either have Tian Peng come to talk or stick to the original price honestly. He's not qualified enough."

Emperor Dead Shadow was also a fifth-tier being, not a sixth-tier, so his power was limited.

Emperor Dead Shadow grew increasingly wary, and it was fortunate that he had no desire to rule the Human Realm.

The other had a round appearance, seemingly a Dead Shadow ultimately transformed from the Shadow of a whale species.

Emperor Dead Shadow, however, only relaxed when Qin Muye's figure had completely disappeared.

It seemed that ancient Shadow Monsters were only one step away from becoming sixth-tier beings. Moreover, their large size, various Talents, Skills, and other attributes made them exceedingly challenging to defeat.

In the eyes of politicians, it was no longer their concern once they stepped down from power.

More importantly, this person was disguised very well, without revealing the slightest issue. If not for his own strong power, in Emperor Dead Shadow's view, this person was just a Shadow yet to fully awaken.

Moreover, the group of ancient Shadow Monsters from the Shadow Realm was extraordinarily formidable. Though he could indeed manage to kill a single one by fighting desperately, it wasn't worth the effort.

Soon, a Dead Shadow delivered a map. Centered on Shadow City, it expanded outward, marking twenty-one points.

The other branches might have had a better situation, but the central office, as the heart of the region, was dominated by children of noble families. Shadow hunters without backgrounds, even if they managed to enter, ended up like Qin Muye, warming the bench or being unable to advance despite significant achievements.

After taking a glance, Qin Muye pocketed the map and then stood up, saying, "Then I shall take my leave first. I will return to express my gratitude to Emperor Shadow after."

In its prime, the Yin Mountain Army so overwhelmed the Shadow Realm that they could hardly breathe. Later, after these people died, they became the essence of the Shadow Realm. It was by hunting these newly born yet powerful Dead Shadows that he gradually ascended to the position of Emperor Shadow.

Any ruler wouldn't want the emergence of a power beyond their control, especially one that could easily overthrow their rule.

After speaking, he left the palace on his own accord.

Although not as formidable as the Yin Mountain Army of old, they nonetheless met the higher-ups' criteria for stability.

He had not yet fully swept clean and unified the Shadow Realm, so how could he possibly harbor ambitions for the Human Realm? Ambition, after all, is something that needs to grow over time, and even Emperor Shadow knew he wasn't invincible. Apart from the previously mentioned Qin Muye, Tian Peng, the head of the Shadow Administration, could match him blow for blow.

To his surprise, having an audience with Emperor Shadow was much easier than expected. He thought he would face a lengthy procedure, but after reporting, he was asked to meet Emperor Shadow approximately five minutes later.

His presence acted as a deterrence, similar to Tian Peng's. A fight to the death between them would be akin to an all-out war.

He knew the Yin Mountain Lord was the most powerful and central part of the Yin Mountain Army legacy. It was a pity that the lineage had been severed; otherwise, there would have been more than one Yin Mountain Lord by now.

As a Dead Shadow, he wasn't like other shadow hunters who required Shadow Equipment to form their true fighting capabilities.

Hearing this, a nearby Dead Shadow didn't ask further. As for Emperor Shadow perceiving something wrong? That was impossible; everyone knew of Emperor Shadow's strength.

One doesn't visit a temple without a cause. His coming here must mean he had a matter to attend to. Since they were neither relatives nor acquainted, it certainly wouldn't be for a casual tea and chat.

Back when the Yin Mountain Army's legacy had not yet been severed, someone with Tian Peng's strength wouldn't have been qualified to lead, only fit to be an Elder. Now, they had fallen from grace.

It was precisely for this reason, through the efforts of generation after generation, that the Yin Mountain Lord was sealed away, and the Yin Mountain Army was transformed into the current system, controlled by politicians and noble families. Their strength had dwindled significantly, and even their original efficiency had been reduced.

It was the demise of the Yin Mountain Lord that led to the decline of the Yin Mountain Army.

The incessant resources for the Shadow Administration couldn't all possibly come just from excavating relics; they also involved commerce with their mortal enemies, the Dead Shadows. Otherwise, how could there be so many resources?

In the eyes of Emperor Shadow, these people were truly courting death, daring to stir trouble while lacking strength, and thinking that after playing political games for so long, everyone would abide by his rules?

From the perspective of the noble families, it didn't matter who was in charge; they couldn't do without the descendants of nobility.

Here, one must abide by their rules, and not expect others to obey one's own rules.

These twenty-one points represented the twenty-one ancient Shadow Monsters.

This statement caused a nearby Dead Shadow to pause, "But he hasn't fully awakened his Shadow yet."

This question surprised Emperor Shadow. He hadn't expected the other party to ask such a thing. But he quickly replied seriously, "That's not something you should be inquiring about. After all, the strength of the ancient Shadow Monsters is extraordinary; even I and your chief, Tian Peng, don't have absolute certainty."

If he truly killed one ancient Shadow Monster, he would suffer significant injuries. If other ancient Shadow Monsters attacked or if Tian Peng led the Shadow Administration to invade, he would not be able to cope.

It wasn't that there were no people for reformation; it was simply that the ambitions of the nobility were intertwined in complex ways. To reform would require uprooting the entire Shadow Administration from top to bottom; otherwise, it would be like the regrowth after a spring breeze.

Due to public opinion, this matter was always hidden from the majority of shadow hunters; after all, today's Shadow Administration wasn't like the past Yin Mountain Army who could take direct action to achieve their desires.

As for the consequences, that would be an issue for the future. In any case, they were more interested in immediate interests and power, not so-called longevity.