Chapter 882 (2/2)

“Strange traps and occurrences abound within the Death Relics. Lord Mu Chen, as cautious as you are, you must not have thought it would be easy to obtain the inheritance of the Sky Array Emperor! Although we have broken through the array, who can say for sure that the real threat does not begin now?”

Zhantai Liuli smiled faintly, the confidence seeming to have returned to her eyes. She raised her elegant face, looked at Mu Chen, then said, “From what I know, Lord Mu Chen is a decisive person. If you really wanted to kill me, you would’ve done it long ago, instead of just blabbering on.”

Mu Chen squinted his eyes, then stared at Zhantai Liuli faintly. He was struck with awe, as Zhantai Liuli’s cool demeanor and sharp wit were totally out of his expectations. He was surprised because she was right about this strange land, which also caused him to become more cautious and uneasy.

Although he had broken through the battle array, he could still feel, for reasons unknown, that it wasn’t the most dangerous thing within the Death Relics. Zhantai Liuli was more familiar with the area, and she also possessed significant strength. As such, seeing that she could be of help, he did not seek to destroy her immediately, when he first saw her.

“If you want to collaborate, give me something to assure me that I can trust you.” The coldness in Mu Chen’s eyes gradually diminished, but he his eyes were still locked onto Zhantai Liuli’s.

Zhantai Liuli bit her lip. Then, after a short hesitation, she said, “Your intuition is right. Merely overcoming the battle arrays will not grant us an easy path to the inheritance. From the info I have obtained, this may be the most dangerous place within the Death Relics.”

Mu Chen’s face turned grave. He frowned, then asked in a low voice, “What do you mean?”

“Not only was the Spiritual Four Army invaded by evil energy, but so was the Sky Array Emperor in the great war. So, the most dangerous one here would be the Sky Array Emperor!.”

Zhantai Liuli’s expression turned solemn, then she said, “Due to the evil energy within him, his body is still preserved. If I am right, he should be in the depths, waiting for our arrival.”

“Do you mean that, after breaking through the battle array, we have entered a land of death?” Mu Chen let out a sneer.

If what Zhantai Liuli had said was true, the Sky Array Emperor had been invaded by evil energy and lost his sanity. Thus, he was not someone to be easily dealt with. Yet, Zhantai Liuli, knowing this, still chose to enter!

Had she lost her mind?!

“I chose to enter because there is an opportunity that I can take advantage of.” Zhantai Liuli understood Mu Chen’s suspicions, so she explained her reasonings calmly, “When the Sky Array Emperor was invaded by evil energy, he prepared a battle array to suppress himself and the evil spirit in him within the depths of the Death Relics. In this way, he prevented the evil spirit from wreaking havoc with his body. If we can reach the depths and activate that battle array, we could suppress the evil spirit. Then, when the Sky Array Emperor regains his remaining sanity, we could obtain his inheritance from his hands!”

Having listened to her words, Mu Chen could feel that Zhantai Liuli did not seem to be lying. In fact, he sensed that there was a degree of truth to her words.

Of course, Mu Chen naturally could still not completely trust her. After several encounters, Mu Chen already understood the fox-like cunning nature of Zhantai Liuli.

“How do we activate the battle array?” Mu Chen’s eyes shone, directly asking her the most crucial question.

“I chanced upon an ancient scroll that was left behind by the Sky Array Emperor. The method of activation is recorded in the scroll. As such, I am the only one who can activate it.” Zhantai Liuli spoke without a sliver of hesitation.

“You mean that I have no choice but to get your help, if I want to obtain the inheritance?” Mu Chen asked with a laugh.

“That is a fact.”

Zhantai Liuli nodded, ignoring the mocking tone in Mu Chen’s laughter. She then said, “Don’t even think of asking me for the method. I will not hand it over, even if you kill me. The only win-win situation that is possible here, is if you choose to work together with me.”

Mu Chen squinted his eyes to focus on Zhantai Liuli. She returned the stare, not backing down a single inch. After locking eyes for awhile, Mu Chen retracted his gaze, then fell silent for a moment.

Then he nodded, saying, “Let’s do it as you suggested. But, let me say this, if I notice anything strange about you, I will immediately take your life! Do not think you are my match! With your limited capabilities, and your being without the Liuli Army, killing you is as easy as flipping my palm!”

At the end of his speech, a fierce killing intent could be heard in Mu Chen’s voice. Zhantai Liuli felt the killing intent, but remained calm and unfrightened, only smiling elegantly. She then extended her small and fair hand, saying, “I hope that we can cooperate cordially.”

Mu Chen smiled faintly, then shook her hand. At that moment, a collaboration was formed between them. But, to what extent their trusts reached in this collaboration, only the two of them know…