Chapter 417: Chapter 405 Archbishop (Please Subscribe)
"Useful to me?"
Hearing this, Chen Fan smiled and asked, "In what way?"
A few black-robed men looked at Fang Liang with puzzled expressions.
Indeed, even they didn’t think that sparing their lives would be of any use to him.
However, if Fang Liang could persuade the other side, that would be the best outcome.
Fang Liang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said, "Chairman Li, you are right. We indeed planned to understand the situation first before taking action against the people in the city, but as I just said, there is a premise - understanding the situation."
He cautiously lifted his head, glanced at Chen Fan, and continued, "Chairman Li, there are rumors in Anshan City that you killed eight B-level Awakeners by yourself. Your strength, I’m afraid, has already reached A-level, right?"
"What are you trying to say?" Chen Fan neither confirmed nor denied.
"I mean, after witnessing your strength, we have changed our minds. As long as you let us go back, we will definitely persuade Lord Bishop to abandon the idea of attacking Anshan City. Moreover, we will also warn other Dark Forces,
so from now on, Anshan City will no longer have to worry about attacks from Dark Forces. Chairman Li, you can also focus more on improving your own strength. Isn’t this beneficial for both you and Anshan City?"
Fang Liang had a fawning look on his face.
"Yes, yes, Chairman Li, if you let us go back, we will persuade Lord Bishop to give up the idea of attacking Anshan City."
"Chairman Li, please, give us a chance? We will not let you down."
"Chairman Li, give us a chance."
The others also chimed in.
Meanwhile, they admired Fang Liang’s cleverness.
Truly impressive, he could come up with this kind of reason, and on careful thought, it made some sense.
"Interesting."
A slight smile appeared on Chen Fan’s lips.
"It’s good that you find it interesting, Chairman Li." Fang Liang breathed a slight sigh of relief.
But the next sentence from Chen Fan made his heart sink to the bottom.
"But what if I don’t need it?"
Chen Fan sneered.
Fang Liang and the others’ faces changed drastically, and their backs were instantly soaked with sweat.
"Chairman, Chairman Li."
Fang Liang gritted his teeth, knowing they were at a life-and-death juncture.
Since good words were useless, he could only talk tough, or they would surely die.
"Do you know what will happen if you kill us today?"
"Oh?"
A look of surprise flashed in Chen Fan’s eyes, "Seduction failed? Now you want to threaten me?"
"If Chairman Li thinks what I’m about to say is a threat, so be it."
Fang Liang’s voice was low, "Chairman Li, you are an A-level Awakener. I can’t deny your strength is indeed very strong. Even our Lord Bishop wouldn’t dare to confront you personally, but our Black Demon Sect’s strength far exceeds your imagination."
"Really, go on."
Chen Fan nodded.
He was actually in no hurry to act because he wanted to learn more about the Black Demon Sect from them.
"The Black Demon Sect has one Sect Leader, five Archbishops, and twelve Bishops. The Sect Leader’s strength can rival any one of the three S-Class Awakeners in Yan Country. Each of the five Archbishops is capable of confronting an A-level Awakener. As for the Bishops,
their strength is slightly weaker, comparable to B-level Awakeners, but far stronger than average B-level Awakeners."
"So, the Black Demon Sect has one S-Class Awakener, five A-level Awakeners, and twelve B-level Awakeners?" Chen Fan asked.
"That’s right."
Fang Liang straightened his spine, "As the saying goes, ’Two fists cannot defeat four hands.’ Even if Chairman Li, you are very strong, able to fight one of our Archbishops to a draw. But if two Archbishops come with their men, can you still defend this city?"
Chen Fan smiled and asked, "So your point is, if I kill you here, it will alarm more than two Archbishops of your Black Demon Sect? Isn’t that placing too much importance on yourself?"
"I’m not placing too much importance on myself. It’s just a matter of time."
Fang Liang’s voice was calm, "Our Black Demon Sect’s strength among the many Dark Forces is not the strongest. If we don’t count our Sect Leader, we wouldn’t be able to match the defense of a large city.
With such strength, it’s more than enough to deal with a medium-sized city, let alone a small city. To put it bluntly, if Anshan City has only you, a mere A-level Awakener, guarding it, it’s only a matter of time before it gets targeted."
Chen Fan had to admit, hearing this, that it was true.
After all, Anshan City was on the outermost edge, making it the easiest target due to its geographical location.
Also, with so many people living here, if he were part of the Evil Cult, he’d be tempted too.
Seeing this, Fang Liang’s hope was reignited.
"Chairman Li, to be frank, if that day comes, our strength alone cannot influence the situation, but there is one thing we can help with."
"What is it?"
"Reporting information."
Fang Liang spat out the words.
"If that day truly comes, we will definitely get the news in advance. By then, we will surely notify you promptly, Chairman Li, so you can prepare early."
Hearing this, the other black-robed men were startled.
Wouldn’t this be betraying the sect?
Then again, unsure if their lives would be spared, what loyalty could they think of?
They all quickly agreed.
"If you do this and get discovered, your end will be tragic, won’t it?" Chen Fan chuckled and asked.
Fang Liang shivered and said, "As long as Chairman Li is willing to let us go, we are willing to take this risk and cooperate with you.
Of course, the best way is for Chairman Li to quickly leave for those large or super-large cities. There, even our Sect Leader wouldn’t dare to act rashly."
"I appreciate your good intentions, but thinking of the innocent blood on your hands, this cooperation is not worth it."
Chen Fan sighed softly and shook his head.
"!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Liang and the others’ eyes widened like saucers.
So, after all that talk, he still refused to spare them?
"Chairman Li!"
Veins bulged on Fang Liang’s forehead, "If you kill us, you will regret it!"
"Chairman Li!"
The others also pleaded.
Some, steeling their hearts, began chanting spells.
If they were going to die anyway, might as well try fighting, hoping for a chance to survive.
Unfortunately, Chen Fan did not give them this chance.
With a swift movement, his fingers tapped each of them.
In the next moment, except for Fang Liang, the rest fell with ashen faces, dead.
They had all been struck at their Death Acupoints and died instantly.
Fang Liang was astonished. He thought he was dead for sure, yet he was still alive.
Could it be...
Excitement flashed in his eyes.
Was the person before him intending to cooperate? But to prevent leakage, he first disposed of those beside him?
As expected of an A-level Awakener, so meticulous in thought!
Chen Fan glanced at him, vaguely guessing his thoughts and found it amusing.
"Tell me, where is your hideout? What’s the defense like?"
Fang Liang immediately woke up and recounted everything he knew.
Chen Fan showed no emotion outwardly but felt a bit disappointed inside.
Only one Bishop?
Kinda lacking.
He killed these cultists to protect the innocent from their hands and to obtain their Black Balls.
Destroying one could provide considerable Experience Points.
Like the ones he had destroyed before, each giving over a hundred thousand points.
The black ball that woman had provided a whopping three hundred thousand.
If it were the level of a Bishop, wouldn’t it be over a million? At least enough to max out a Supreme Martial Arts.
"Besides him?"
Chen Fan continued asking, "No other Bishop information? Or Archbishops?"
"Archbishop!"
Fang Liang was shocked.
Was this person indeed intending to seek out the Archbishops?
"Chairman Li, although you are an A-level Awakener, Archbishops are not as easy to deal with as you think."
He hurriedly said, even using a respectful tone.
"Really?"
Chen Fan didn’t say more and continued, "Do you know where they are hiding?"
Fang Liang smiled bitterly and shook his head repeatedly.
"Chairman Li, you overestimate me. As just a sect member, I don’t even know Bishop’s information, let alone the big figures like Archbishops. Plus, the sect has rules – positions of Archbishops and Bishops are kept secret from each other."
"So, even your Bishop doesn’t know other Bishops’ locations?" Chen Fan frowned.
"Yes, in theory, but they likely have some hidden means of contact."
Fang Liang said with a hopeful smile.
He had told all he knew.
Now, wouldn’t the person before him let him go?
"Do you have any black balls? Where are they?"
"Chairman Li, do you mean the Holy Balls?"
"Yes, let me see."
Fang Liang hesitated for a moment but then took out several black balls from his space items, explaining, "Chairman Li, these holy, black, black balls are empty. We haven’t harmed the people in the city."
Chen Fan nodded and took the black balls, crushing them one by one.
Several notification sounds rang in his mind.
"!"
Fang Liang turned pale and was stupefied.