Chapter 331 - 329: Everything Under Control

In that world shrouded in darkness, the Black Crow quietly hides in an abandoned city covered by the Dark Forest.

This city was once bustling, but now only ruins and endless silence remain.

The vines of the Dark Forest entwine the dilapidated buildings like giant pythons, and a sinister aura permeates every corner.

The Black Crow stands alone atop a crumbling tower, overlooking this forgotten land.

His figure appears exceptionally solitary in the dim light, with his black robe fluttering in the wind as if merging with the surrounding darkness.

His eyes are deep and indifferent, and not far in front of him, several humans dressed similarly are standing on the ground.

These humans wear black crow hoods, but their clothes aren't entirely black; they range from light to dark, with a distinct difference from black.

Like Dark Star, and like many Lords, the Black Crow has cultivated several subordinates.

His subordinates are already at Tier Fourteen, with the lowest at Tier Thirteen.

Unlike Dark Star, who chose quantity bombardment, relying on a large number of subordinates to vie for territorial control.

The Black Crow chose meticulous cultivation, investing his heart and resources into these elite subordinates, hoping they would become powerful weapons to fulfill his ambition.

While various Lords were controlling their cultivated humans in the Human Realm to explore dungeons and territories, the Black Crow chose to stay away from the clamor, hiding alone in this abandoned city within the Dark Forest.

He watched the Lords fervently fighting to expand their territories, filled with disdain.

He knew well how childish and shortsighted those Lords were, thinking expanding their territory could expand their inner energy.

Only he understood that true power does not come from external territories and resources, but from a deeper understanding and control of this world.

Long ago, the Black Crow accidentally discovered a severely injured Mother Plant in the Dark Forest.

The aura of that Mother Plant was weak, and the surrounding Dark Forest seemed to reject it.

A strong curiosity and desire surged in the Black Crow's heart, immediately realizing this Mother Plant might harbor a tremendous secret.

Back then, he planned to capture and study it.

He approached the Mother Plant carefully, using his power to control the injured Mother Plant.

The Mother Plant trembled slightly under his control, seemingly fearful of something.

Initially, the Black Crow merely intended to dismantle it, but the Mother Plant exchanged a lot of information with him to survive.

The Mother Plant told him it had ten similar counterparts, existing in different dungeons, while it was in Dark Star's dungeon.

The other Mother Plants coveted it, which is why they attacked it, forcing it to find ways to escape.

As the Mother Plant narrated, the Black Crow was secretly shocked.

He hadn't expected such a significant secret to be hidden within the Dark Forest.

All along, they perceived the Dark Forest as bullying the weak, yielding to high-tier Lords, and devouring low-tier life forms. ℯℯ𝑙.

That time, he made an exchange with the Mother Plant, he helped treat its injuries, and the Mother Plant provided him with crucial information.

That is, completing ten dungeons would allow him to ascend the throne.

This news struck the Black Crow's heart like lightning, a hint of frenzy flashing in his eyes.

He immediately realized this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, an opportunity to reach the peak.

But as a Lord, he couldn't possibly clear other dungeons.

It's not that it's impossible, he could deceive one or two initially, but if more, other Lords would fathom his actions; if his goal were discovered, he would become the target of everyone.

This approach is feasible but extremely risky. The Black Crow fell into contemplation, knowing he had to act cautiously without rashly revealing his ambition.

However, not long ago, that Dark Mother Plant sent him a message, saying he only needed to inject his aura and energy into a dungeon, letting the dungeon's owner clear it, and he would ultimately reap the benefits.

The aura within the dungeon would all be his, so naturally, whatever achievements or results the dungeon owner obtained would be his.

Just waiting until the dungeon owner becomes a god, then he would personally clear it, injecting his final aura.

In the abandoned city shrouded in darkness, the chilling atmosphere envelops every corner like a heavy curtain.

Standing atop the tower, the Black Crow's thoughts surged like turbulent clouds in a gale.

The dungeon's owner doesn't have to be human or evil spirit.

He just needs to choose a subject he deems promising and execute this plan.

In the current Evil Spirit Realm, those evil spirits have long lost ambition.

They immerse themselves in their own little worlds, satisfied with existing power and status, without striving for progress.

The Black Crow scornfully scans the surrounding darkness, filled with disdain for these evil spirits.

He could only choose humans, as humans, continuously oppressed by evil spirits, struggle to survive.

Among humans, he believes the most likely to accomplish this task is Jiang Che, because Jiang Che has Ding Ning assisting him.

The image of Jiang Che emerges in the Black Crow's mind, and a complex glow flashes in his eyes.

The Black Crow exposed the news that day because he knew, regardless of whether he exposed it, there would only be one outcome.

All the Lords would start speculating and pondering.

Better to expose it ahead of time, this way Jiang Che would be desperate to enhance his power.

He constantly sends his subordinates to Jiang Che's territory to die, knowingly embracing the deception.

The Black Crow's lips slightly curve into a cold smile.

He knows what Jiang Che wants, and he also knows Jiang Che can't do without this slight enhancement of power.

He must cautiously choose the dungeon's owner to ensure they follow his plan.

At this point, everyone desires to reach the position attainable by their abilities.

The Black Crow understands this well, and he is no exception.

He longs to ascend the throne, becoming the world's ruler.

Jiang Che hasn't reached the throne, but he's a step away.

The gap between Tier Fifteen Peak and Tier Fifteen Peak is quite vast.

The Black Crow believes Jiang Che will go to any length for this little boost in power.

He meticulously plans every step, waiting for Jiang Che to fall into his trap step by step.

From initially revealing the information to Jiang Che, to constantly dispatching subordinates to die at Jiang Che's territory, every step was part of his plan.

He knows Jiang Che would harbor suspicion toward these seemingly perilous actions, but the Black Crow also believes Jiang Che's thirst for power will render him unable to resist these temptations.