Apocalypse: Master of Soul Beasts

In short, since we’re already at a disadvantage and don’t have any better approach, why not use this as a breakthrough and operate simply?

Since it can’t be instigated, there’s no loss, right?

The Demigod thought this way, and then his carbon copy turned into a wisp of blue smoke, stealthily drifting into the city of District 1 Yanjing tiered battle ground. Quickly, the Demigod found the entrance to Black Abyss Prison.

...

The prison’s defense is tight, but it also depends on whom it defends against. At least, as a former Guardian of Yanjing, the Demigod is quite familiar with the layers of defensive measures here.

Originally, this carbon copy was crafted specifically for secret infiltration purposes. For this, the Demigod even sacrificed part of the combat ability of the copy. Therefore, the layers of guard at Black Abyss Prison are completely ineffectual for the Demigod. And so, the Demigod quietly infiltrated the Black Abyss Prison.

The prison is divided into upper, middle, and lower three layers, all underground. And Lin Tianxue is imprisoned in the lowest layer—still, Lin Haifeng hasn’t treated his daughter too poorly.

When the Demigod once again met with Lin Tianxue, he saw her leisurely reading a book in a room at least over 100 square meters.

The room is clean, elegant, with kitchenware, bathroom, and other living necessities all in place. In addition, there’s a television for entertainment—such treatment is more like Lin Haifeng providing Lin Tianxue with a retirement, rather than imprisoning her.

Lin Tianxue’s complexion appears slightly pale, but this is just the inevitable physiological reaction from not seeing sunlight for a long time. Other than that, the Demigod felt his sister’s life is quite leisurely, and her complexion is pretty good.

After entering the internal part of the prison, the defenses here seem more relaxed—though they are trivial matters for the Demigod.

As the Demigod’s body turned into light, he momentarily penetrated the cell bars. The moment he reappeared, he was already standing beside Lin Tianxue.

”Sister.”

The Demigod said this, and Lin Tianxue also lifted her head, looking at the Demigod with eyes lacking much emotional color.

”Brother, so it’s you...”

After saying this, the two fell into silence.

...

The relationship between this brother and sister is rather complex. Once, the Demigod used Lin Tianxue to release Tang Haofei—this is the root cause of Lin Tianxue being imprisoned for over ten years.

Although Lin Tianxue hasn’t suffered much agony, it’s false to say there’s no resentment in her heart after over ten years of darkness.

But as the saying goes?

Quietude is the best time for life reflection.

After more than ten years of tranquility, Lin Tianxue has thoroughly reflected on her life—the past grudges and resentments have gradually been let go.

Thus, the two sat like they did in the past, leisurely sipping tea, enjoying the tranquil time.

Until the Demigod couldn’t stand this atmosphere first.

”Don’t you want to leave?”

He said, but Lin Tianxue just turned another page, then gently shook her head.

”Leave for what? Intrigue? Struggle for power? Can’t fight, can’t contend, why suffer again going out?”

These ten years of reflection have indeed made Lin Tianxue more mature—at least, she can recognize the power disparity between herself and Lin Haifeng.

Lin Tianxue’s words left the Demigod somewhat speechless—the hardest ones to deal with are those who want nothing. A content status of mind forms the most indomitable psychological defense.

Until the Demigod mentioned the affairs concerning his nephew.

”Fang Yuqiong fled during the Level 8 demon plague battle, now he has been dismissed by Father...”

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Tianxue waved to interrupt the Demigod.

”I already know these. Now, Black Abyss Prison is managed by Yu Qiong. He frequently comes to see me lately.”

”Oh... is that so... After all, mother and son are connected. Now it seems Father’s transfer has a deeper meaning... just unsure what Yu Qiong thinks though.”

The Demigod’s tone was sentimental, but he subtly mentioned Fang Yuqiong’s current psychological state—this was merely the first step of probing, yet unexpectedly Lin Tianxue, hearing this, for the first time put down her book, looked at the Demigod, a smile gradually hanging at her mouth.

”What? Does my dear brother want to use me again?”

Smart people... conversations go straight forward. Within a few words, Lin Tianxue guessed the purpose of the Demigod’s visit.

And the Demigod neither confirmed nor denied this.

”I can make Fang Yuqiong the supreme leader of Yanjing, as long as he listens to me!”

This is laying the cards on the table—the Demigod originally didn’t have much hope for this plan, now seeing Lin Tianxue’s nonchalant attitude, decisively gave up on the idea of probing any further.

Upon hearing this, Lin Tianxue didn’t speak for a while, until the Demigod’s patience was almost exhausted, Lin Tianxue spoke again.

”I’m just a woman away from worldly affairs... Besides, Yu Qiong is grown now... How about this, Yu Qiong comes to see me every day these days. Why don’t you stay here for a while, and when Yu Qiong arrives, I’ll probe his thoughts. Once he shows a sign of wavering, you can talk to him.”

Hearing these words, the Demigod agreed.

...

Waiting didn’t take long. Hidden in the bathroom, the Demigod heard the sound of a door opening, followed by a gentle male voice.

”Mom, I’m here to see you. I also brought your favorite dishes.”

Then came the sounds of dishes being arranged, until the sound of consuming food began, Lin Tianxue finally spoke.

What she said was undoubtedly the typical topics discussed around a mother-son dining table.

This meal lasted about twenty minutes, until near the end, Lin Tianxue mentioned topics that the Demigod was interested in.

Regarding Fang Yuqiong’s demotion.

”Don’t blame your grandfather, he did this for your own good.”

”I know, but...”

”But what?”

”Sigh... It just feels unfair... Mom, see, last time Lin Que went to the frontline, it was already the end of the Level 7 demon plague, and we were extremely well-prepared at the time. If it had been me, I could have made a name for myself too! This time isn’t my fault, I just think Grandfather is biased.”

Upon hearing the name of his ”son,” the Demigod’s heart remained unfazed.

”And this time, grandfather showed no mercy at all, Mom, you don’t know how harshly grandfather scolded me back then! I feel really aggrieved...”

As Fang Yuqiong spoke, he gradually began to sob, aware of this scene, the Demigod couldn’t help but sneer.

Ultimately, still just a kid...

”So, what do you plan to do?”

”What can I do... sigh... Actually, I really want to stay in the military department, a man should achieve merits on the battlefield!”