Chapter 427 - 420: More Dangerous Than an Ancient Abomination

Chapter 427: Chapter 420: More Dangerous Than an Ancient Abomination

"Revisiting Kaslopa, I see it’s become completely unrecognizable. So, Insectoid Yakrodoth, would you be willing to act as my guide? Show me around and help me reacquaint myself with this place?"

Qin Xiaoxia spoke, his tone exceptionally light.

The just-calmed Insectoid Yakrodoth suddenly shuddered. Despite his best efforts at control, his aura and Magic Power fell into momentary disarray, and a tempest raged within his heart.

’Revisiting Kaslopa?? Revisiting Kaslopa!!!’

The mysterious Thought Body had spoken the words as casually as if commenting on the weather, but their hidden implication made it impossible for Yakrodoth to remain calm.

It was impossible to know how much time had passed since Kaslopa’s fall. He only knew it had been a very, very long time. As for beings that could exist for such an immense span of years, Yakrodoth knew of only one kind.

Perhaps this also explained all the indescribable phenomena from before.

"O, great unknown being... Forgive my presumption... but is your true form... is it an Ancient Species?"

According to legend—and Yakrodoth’s own inherited knowledge—the Ancient Species were among the most dangerous things in the world. They were primordial evils from a desolate age, whose very existence was unknown to most living creatures.

If an Ancient Species truly existed on the other side... then those who had crossed over before had truly just been marching to their deaths. Even those who remained would have absolutely no hope of resisting.

Although he knew Kaslopa was home to many dangerous beings, in his mind, none of them could compare to the primordial evils embellished time and again in the legends.

Therefore, the very act of asking was laced with extreme caution. If this Thought Body hadn’t appeared so benevolent, he might not have dared to ask at all.

When Qin Xiaoxia heard this, a peculiar expression crossed the Thought Body’s face.

’It’s rare to meet someone who knows about the Ancient Species, but to think he’d mistake me for one is pretty amusing. Hmm, I do enjoy these quick-witted types with their bizarre trains of thought.’

"Heh, interesting. This is the first time anyone has asked me that. Heheheh, how interesting..."

His smile faded as he looked squarely at the Insect Man before him.

"I am no Ancient Species. Being as large as Dororian Kwa and Jilian would be rather inconvenient at times."

Having said that, Qin Xiaoxia offered no further explanation. He certainly didn’t mention that those two Ancient Species were practically his ’pets.’ However, as he spoke their names, his tone carried a faint, condescending hint of contempt.

"Alright, shall we be on our way? I’d like to meet those friends you mentioned—the souls that have yet to fall."

Sensing a hint of impatience in the other’s voice, Yakrodoth didn’t dare press further. His three specially-constructed hearts pounded violently.

He didn’t recognize the name Jilian, but merely thinking it over sent a strange palpitation through him. As for Pupil Demon Dororian Kwa, he was, as far as Yakrodoth knew, the most evil of all Ancient Species.

Yakrodoth struggled to keep his voice from trembling, trying not to let the vibrations of his Magic Power distort his words.

"As you wish!"

He didn’t forget to point in the direction he had just fled from. "Great unknown being, may I take those fragments from the ground?"

This was exactly what Qin Xiaoxia had wanted to hear. Even if Yakrodoth hadn’t asked, Qin Xiaoxia would have found a way to hint that he should take them. This just saved him the trouble.

"Be my guest. You are not my slave; you have your own freedom."

’Freedom? Like the kind I just had?’

The Insect Man dared not speak his mind, let alone show his anger.

"Hmm... If you don’t want to be my guide, just say so. Otherwise, if I find out on my own, I might become... displeased."

The tendrils on the Insect Man’s forehead vibrated at a high frequency. Regardless of how plausible his internal speculations were, the very thought was enough to make him shudder with terror.

"Un-Understood!"

PS: Hey everyone, just one long Chapter today, so let’s call it a two-in-one. I’m currently on a business trip...