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Chapter 375 Encounter! Infiltrating members of the [Truth Society]!
Looking at the two "Ice People" disguised as guards in front of him.

Xia En immediately realized that things were not going well.

The fact that some guards have already been subdued by the "Ice People" means that there must be more "Ice People" who have left their rooms, trying to escape the research institute in the chaos.

And at this time.

This [Ice People] clearly hadn't figured out the situation yet, thinking that Dark Ice had come to rescue them, and was still talking.

“Miss Wan has betrayed her family and become the King of Cinder’s lackey.”

"She must have the key to escape the research institute."

Anbing's expression was unusually strange.

"What makes you think I'm here to rescue you?"

The [People of Ice and Snow] were extremely surprised.

"Wasn't it you who sent the secret message inside the research institute, informing us to prepare for today's prison break?"

"A secret letter...me?"

Anbing was extremely surprised.

She was certain that she had never written any secret letters to be sent to the research institute in the past.

Not to mention, they helped the local "Ice and Snow People" escape from prison.

After all, at that time, Dark Ice might not have known the exact location of this research institute, let alone that the Lord of Cinder had secretly kidnapped the [Ice People].

But Xia En noticed another key word in this person's words—

"prison Break?"

Or is it with someone's assistance?
Clearly, this person belongs to the opposition among the "Ice People" and uses this underground research institute as a prison to hold them.

Moreover, these rebels seemed to have anticipated this all along—

Today, someone will break into the underground research institute and devise an escape plan.

When the invaders arrive.

The two sides worked together to escape from the underground research institute.

This discovery seems to overturn Shane's previous guesses.

If the invaders were the Truth Society of later generations, they obviously wouldn't have sent secret messages to these Snow People.

That is to say...

This invasion, and the rebellion of the "Ice People," are very likely events that actually occurred in real history.

At this time.

Shaen suddenly remembered the unusual attitude of the Lord of Cinder in concealing the truth from Dark Ice.

Could it be that... it was precisely because this rebellion led to the tragedy that the Lord of Cinder remained silent about it?
Thinking of this, Xia En looked at Xiao Wan beside him, a thoughtful expression on his face.

If they hadn't been there, Xiao Wan might have already been captured by the rebels.

In the eyes of these "Crows of Ice and Snow," Xiao Wan, who served the Lord of Cinder, had undoubtedly become a traitor.

It seems self-evident how she will be treated afterward.

Perhaps this is the real reason why Xiao Wan has completely disappeared.

This is the truth of history!
A multitude of thoughts flashed through Xia En's mind.

And at this time.

The rebel finally realized something was wrong.

A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and he reached out to grab Xiao Wan, who was closest to him.

They wanted to use her as a hostage to make Xia En and the other man hesitate to act.

However, at this moment, Xiao Wan was clearly on guard.

She simply stepped back and dodged the man's attack.

Xiao Wan unleashed several ice shards with a backhand motion, which landed precisely on her opponent's hands and feet.

They ripped open his skin and flesh, the wound so deep that bone was visible.

This temporarily rendered the person incapacitated.

Xia En glanced at Xiao Wan with some surprise.

This girl seemed harmless, but she was ruthless and merciless, reminding Xia En of a bit of An Bing.

All I can say is, they truly are sisters.

"Traitors! Traitors from your family..."

Knowing that escape was hopeless, the man's eyes turned red, and he roared angrily.

"You, like those guys from the Great Yan Kingdom, have defiled the pure ice and snow."

"You...you will all go to hell!"

Followed by.

Xia En sensed an increasingly violent fluctuation of secret power emanating from him, and his expression changed slightly.

"No, he's going to blow himself up."

Fortunately at this time.

Dark Ice's icy, secret power was instantly activated.

A chilling cold enveloped the man's body, his entire flesh...

Even the restless secret power within his body was frozen in an instant.

This prevented an explosion from occurring.

Xiao Wan, standing to the side, couldn't help but look at An Bing in surprise.

"Sister Dark Ice, when did your power become so strong?"

Xiao Wan, of course, had no idea that the An Bing in front of her was not the An Bing she knew.

Dark Ice had slept for a thousand years in that replica of the Eternal Coffin, and his strength was naturally far greater than before, now only a hair's breadth away from becoming a legend.

Although it seemed quite powerless against legendary powerhouses, it was naturally easy to defeat such a small fry.

Now is not the time to dwell on such trivial matters.

After dealing with the two, Xiao Wan quickened her pace and walked deeper into the passage, saying as she did so.

"Sister Anbing, come with me."

It has to be said that, just as Xiao Wan said, that's exactly right.

The institute's internal terrain is complex, not only divided into different areas, but each area is also layered.

And at this time.

The entire area of ​​Zone A was in complete chaos.

Although the broadcast instructed non-combatants to return to their rooms as soon as possible.

However, many people were already at work, and chaos could easily occur just on their way to evacuation.

Not to mention.

More and more "Ice People" left their rooms and launched attacks on the guards in the passageway.

of course.

Not all of the "People of Ice and Snow" stood on the side of the rebels.

On the way forward.

Shaen saw some of the "Ice People" assisting in the defense and resisting the rebels.

However, it is precisely because of this situation that it is difficult to distinguish friend from foe among the [People of Ice and Snow].

It's difficult to tell whether those around you are allies or enemies.

This made the situation even more chaotic.

soon.

Xiao Wan then joined up with several real research institute guards.

To avoid causing unnecessary trouble, Dark Ice has now put her veil back on.

Therefore, the guard's scrutinizing gaze only swept over the two of them briefly before turning back to Xiao Wan and respectfully speaking.

"Manager Wan, you've arrived."

At this moment, Xiao Wan was not as gentle and approachable as she was in front of An Bing; instead, she revealed a decisive and efficient temperament.

With a cold expression, she asked directly.

"How is the situation now?"

"That's what the institute's guards replied."

"Approximately one-third of the [People of Ice and Snow] participated in the riot."

"There are also some people who are hiding in their rooms and refusing to come out."

"The rest are fighting alongside us."

"Only one-third?"

Hearing this, Xiao Wan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

In retrospect, her persuasion and education during this period have been quite effective.

At least it made many of the "Crows of Ice and Snow" put aside their hostility towards the Lord of Cinder.

Even if they didn't become their ally, at least... they didn't join the rebels.

No matter what, they are all Xiao Wan's clansmen.

If she weren't forced into a corner, she wouldn't want to go to war with them.

Suddenly, Xiao Wan remembered something and asked.

"Where did Supervisor Shad go? I haven't seen him anywhere."

The guard replied, "Chief Shad has already led his men to the central control room."

"As long as all the valves in Area A are shut off in the control room, the rebels will not be able to escape from Area A." Upon hearing this, Xiao Wan's expression changed.

"What? Who did he go with?"

The guard replied, "Besides him, there are three other [Blackflame Walkers]."

Xiao Wan murmured, "Closing the passage to Area A clearly requires the identification credentials of two supervisors at the same time."

"Why didn't Shad inform me on the radio?"

The guard looked bewildered, somewhat not understanding Xiao Wan's meaning.

However, Anbing, who was standing to the side, keenly sensed something.

"You mean?"

“I had thought it was strange before.”

Xiao Wan said, "At this time, the clansmen should be locked in their rooms. Why has the restriction on the door been opened?"

"Now that I think about it, the invaders probably had more than just the [Ice People] as their inside agents."

With that in mind, Xiao Wan didn't hesitate and quickly headed towards the central control room in Area A.

Xia En and An Bing naturally followed closely behind.

The central control room is located not far away.

But along the way...

Xia En could clearly sense that the level of chaos within the research institute was constantly increasing.

Under the flashing red light.

Traces of the battle can be seen almost everywhere.

The walls and floor were pitted and uneven, with dents caused by immense force and the lingering aura of secret power.

Occasionally, you can still see a few pools of scarlet blood.

In the corner lay the corpse of either a [Snow People] or a guard, it was unclear.

Gunshots and screams could be heard intermittently from the distant passageway.

Without a doubt, this was a genuine rebellion.

Unbeknownst to Xia En and the others, fierce battles and sacrifices were taking place every moment.

If the situation is the same in the living areas, the situation is likely to be even more dire in the experimental areas where valuable experimental records are kept.

just.

What Xia En couldn't understand was—

What is the identity of the intruder?
Although the invaders used the name of Dark Ice, it is clear that they are likely not the true "People of Ice and Snow".

The reason for coming to rescue the "Ice and Snow People" of this place is probably just a pretext.

It was simply to create greater chaos so that they could take advantage of the confusion.

After killing several more "Ice People" who blocked their way, Shane and his two companions finally arrived at the entrance of the so-called central control room.

But the guards standing outside the door were not from inside the research institute.

Instead, they were three Black Flame Walkers dressed in black robes.

Upon seeing them, Xiao Wan stepped forward and asked.

"Where is Shad? Bring him to me."

The three Black Flame Walkers exchanged a glance and then walked up without saying a word.

Their hostility was already evident in those silent actions.

So, Xia En also stepped forward, his body already in a state of combat readiness.

And after seeing him.

One of them couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Shane?"

Xia En was equally startled, his brows furrowing sharply.

In this era, it's clear that no one can directly call out their own name.

In other words.

The Black Flame Walker before them was also an outsider who had infiltrated the Great Flame, just like them!
on the other hand.

The other person's voice was completely unfamiliar to Xia En.

This indicates that he was not one of the ten people involved in the infiltration operation.

Therefore, their identities become obvious.

The Truth Society.

Xia En never expected that he would discover members of the [Truth Society] from the future under such an unexpected circumstances.

But since he'd already run into it, what he needed to do was quite simple.

next moment.

Xia En's figure left a trail of afterimages in the narrow passage, heading straight for the members of the [Truth Society].

That astonishing speed was like a flash of black light.

By the time everyone realized what was happening...

Xia En had already locked the man's throat in his hand.

at the same time.

Without the slightest hesitation, Anbing attacked the remaining two.

Unexpectedly.

These three Black Flame Walkers were surprisingly weak in combat.

Let alone a seventh-tier legendary figure, he probably hasn't even reached the fifth tier.

They naturally had no ability to resist Xia En and the other two.

Immediately, Shane ripped off the hood of the man who had exclaimed in surprise.

Under the hood, there was indeed an unfamiliar face.

However, they were clearly in a desperate situation.

The man's face showed no fear, only a faint mockery.

"Captain Shane of the Black Swan, I didn't expect to see you here."

Xia En raised his eyebrows.

"You [Truth Society] have indeed come to [Great Yan]."

"What is your purpose?"

Faced with Xia En's questioning, the man simply chuckled.

Do you think I would say that?

“You can try any torture you can think of, even killing me here is fine.”

"But in the end, you will get nothing."

Xia En frowned slightly. Indeed, there were many people in the Truth Society who were willing to dedicate their lives to the Truth.

However, not every member possesses such characteristics.

The instinct to cling to life and fear death is human nature.

And the feeling Xia En had about this strange man was—

Even if I kill him here, it's as if he won't truly die.

At this time.

Xia En's [Peeping Eyes] suddenly reacted.

[Projection of "Truth Society" members in Da Yan's memories.]

Erasing this physical body cannot truly kill him in reality.

Upon seeing these words, Xia En suddenly realized what was going on.

Unlike the members who directly entered the Great Flame using their physical bodies, the people of the Truth Society took a different approach.

That is...

Their thoughts and will were directly projected onto the characters shaped by the memories of the Great Yan.

Just like the third apostle in the promotion ceremony of the Pirate Kingdom back then - Tiffany.

It was only because she was replaced by the descendants of the Truth Society that the Truth Society was able to open the door to the ascension ritual.

To put it simply and directly.

Xia En and the others were "wearing".

The members of the [Truth Society], on the other hand, were merely "soul-transmigrated".

Moreover, even if this body dies, it will not affect their original body.

That's why this man dared to say such things.

same.

That is probably the reason.

Only the Truth Society can disregard the so-called quota restrictions of the Great Flame.

They quietly replaced these Blackflame Walker researchers with their own people, thereby achieving some unknown purpose.

This demonstrates that the Truth Society indeed possesses extremely profound expertise in the fields of soul, mind, and memory.

Unfortunately, they didn't use this technology in the right way.

While Xia En was interrogating this person.

Xiao Wan then walked to the door of the control room.

(End of this chapter)