CHAPTER 775: Two Heads

It took Han Shuo five days to reassemble the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation. It was installed under the largest gymnasium in the Han Residence. He had also installed six energy towers to power the nine layers of boundaries he had placed around the Formation to hide the intense murderous aura emanating from the Formation.

The Formation was placed underground and very well hidden. Only members of the Han family who knew its secret could find their way there. Even outsiders who were allowed to travel freely within the Han Residence would never be able to locate the secret entrance.

After Han Shuo had completed the formation, his family clan members impatiently entered it. Even Sanguis, Bolland and Gilbert went inside to further temper themselves after being encouraged by Han Shuo. The new formation was controlled by the Cauldron Spirit. He divided the formation into several segments of different power levels to personalise their training.

Since Han Shuo wasn't worried about his safety in the City of Shadows, he temporarily left the Cauldron of Myriad Demon in the Formation, allowing the Cauldron to temper his family clan members.

After Rose arrived at the Han residence, she was assigned to a remote and secluded building. Rose was quiet and stayed in her building all the time. Han Shuo was not worried that anyone would recognise her.

Messengers from the House of Saint had come by every day since his return to the city, asking for Han Shuo. After rebuilding the Eight Desolation and Torment Formation, Han Shuo went to the Sainte residence. Since the competition between the Seven Corps was imminent, Wallace did not force Carmelita to cultivate. The first thing Han Shuo did after arriving at the Sainte Residence was to look for Carmelita and listen to her grumbling about being bored.

When Han Shuo was asked what he had been doing lately, Han Shuo lied and said that he had been manning Fort Lasberg. He did not mention anything to Carmelita about Hushveil City.

Of course, Carmelita had heard all about the great incident in Hushveil City. She obviously did not suspect that Han Shuo had anything to do with it. She even excitedly discussed the incident with Han Shuo, expressing her admiration for the mysterious attackers who had wreaked havoc in Hushveil City.

Han Shuo felt a little strange that Carmelita was singing his praises right in front of him. After some small talk with Carmelita, Han Shuo finally went to see Andre.

"The competition between the Seven Corps is coming up soon. Since you are going to participate, make sure you make the proper preparations," Andre said straightforwardly after letting Han Shuo sit down. His eyes, however, looked deeply at Han Shuo. He tried to probe, "Where have you been lately?"

"I have been overseeing the daily operations of Fort Lasberg. Haha, now that Fort Lasberg is under the control of my House of Han, it is my duty to manage it well," Han Shuo replied calmly. Han Shuo knew from Andre's curious look that he was suspicious of him. His and Rose's actions in Hushveil City had been too conspicuous, and he knew that he wouldn't be able to hide it for too long. Han Shuo still hesitated if he should tell Andre what he had done.

"Bryan, have you heard about what happened in Hushveil City recently?" Andre looked at Han Shuo intently. He suddenly smiled warmly and said, "For some reason, I always feel that the incident in Hushveil City has something to do with you. Others, including my elder brother, do not believe that you are capable of such things. But I feel that you can.

Han Shuo was shocked. However, the expression on his face remained as calm as ever. He replied, "Lord Andre, you must think very highly of me."

Andre's irises narrowed. He nodded and replied, "Yes, I certainly do! In all these years, my judgement of people has always been very accurate. However, even after interacting with you for such a long time, I have failed to discover that you have been hiding your strength. If it hadn't been for your attack on Portlem in the banquet hall, I might still have been unaware that you actually possess Highgod strength!"

After a short pause while Han Shuo knit his brows in thought, Andre continued, "In all my life, you are the only person who has managed to fool my senses. So yes, I do think very highly of you!" Andre then fell silent for a few seconds. He looked deeply at Han Shuo and asked softly, "Bryan, can you please tell me honestly, are you the one behind the Hushveil City incident? If you are, there are certain measures our city must take to protect itself from the repercussions!"

Han Shuo looked at Andre dazedly. He could sense that Andre was sincere and could tell that he had no malicious intentions. The interests of Andre's House of Sainte and Han Shuo's House of Han were consistent and aligned. Avery and Hassling, whom he had murdered, were both enemies of the House of Sainte. Han Shuo could not understand why the House of Sainte would not defend him for his actions. Moreover, Han Shuo knew that it was only a matter of time before someone would find out that he was behind the devastation in Hushveil City.

Han Shuo realised that there was no need to hide the truth from Andre. He smiled but said nothing. Then he took out two glass jars from his space ring.

They contained the heads of Avery and Hassling!

With just one glance at the contents of the jars, without Han Shuo having to say a word, Andre was certain that Han Shuo was behind the terrible attack on Hushveil City. Although Andre had tried to prepare himself mentally, when he saw the heads of Avery and Hassling being taken out by Han Shuo, he was still taken aback.

Andre took a deep breath. His voice was a little different than usual. He said, "It's you! It really is you! My goodness, how unbelievable!"

Han Shuo was actually surprised by Andre's reaction. He thought that Andre had given him that solemn speech because he had received evidence of his crime. But after seeing that astonished look on Andre's face, Han Shuo immediately realised that Andre had no proof, only his gut feeling.

Andre stared at Han Shuo with his eyes wide open and remained shocked for a long time. But finally, after taking a deep breath, Andre managed to calm down. He hastily said, "Come, follow me. The incident in Hushveil City has become a serious matter. We must discuss it with my older brother!"

Soon Andre found Wallace, the City Lord of the City of Shadows, walking briskly with Han Shuo following.

Without a word, Andre placed the heads of Avery and Hassling on Wallace's table. Then he smiled strangely and pointed at Han Shuo.

Wallace was stunned for a moment as the heads were placed in front of him. Shortly after, his eyes glowing brightly, he turned to look at Han Shuo in shock. He seemed even more surprised than Andre. He even shouted in surprise, "It was you?"

Han Shuo calmly admitted with a nod of his head.

Wallace was stunned. He stared foolishly at Han Shuo for ages before finally forcing a smile and nodding. He muttered to himself, "Incredible, how incredible! Even I did not expect this. It turns out to be you!" After a short pause, Wallace asked in amazement, "How did you do that?"

Han Shuo stared blankly for a moment before he shrugged and replied, "Just like that.

"Brother, we must be careful. This Hofs of Hushveil City is a madman. He will not give up on Bryan easily. We must be prepared," Andre said in a deep voice.

"Be calm. No one would know that Bryan was behind the Hushveil City incident in a short time!" Wallace smiled and said, "Over the past few days, several family clans from different towns with grudges against the House of Hofley have publicly claimed that they were responsible for the attacks. At least three major family clans were willing to suffer the wrath of the Hofs!"

After Wallace uttered these words, it was Han Shuo's turn to be astonished. He grimaced and asked, "What? Why would they do that?"

"For the infamy!" Wallace explained, "Cutting off Hof's right arm, killing so many people in Hushveil City and still escaping in one piece is no ordinary feat. It's not something just anyone can do. For these family clans, claiming responsibility for the attacks meant that they would become instantly famous in the Darkness Dominion. This would attract reputation-seeking experts to join them, thus rapidly increasing the strength of their family clan".

"Bryan, you may not know it, but your actions in Hushveil City have caused a frenzy in the Darkness Dominion!" Andre smiled and continued, "Some women in the Darkness Dominion have even deliberately dyed their hair silver-white to imitate the appearance of the woman who went with you. Isn't that interesting?"

Han Shuo was at a loss for words. He had not expected their horrible deeds in Hushveil City to set such a trend throughout the Darkness Dominion.

"That's why I say you can rest easy for now. Those few family clans have diverted too much attention. As long as you do not go out on the streets with Avery's head and shout that you did it, no one will suspect that it was you!" Wallace comforted Han Shuo. He then said with a smile, "It looks like there will be a big change in the ranking of the seven Divine Guard Chiefs!"

Andre nodded and said, "All this time, Aobashi has been ranked first. But this time, she will probably move down to second place!"

Han Shuo was able to cut off Hof's right arm and bathe Hushveil City in blood. Aobashi, however, did not have the strength to do so. It was to be expected that Andre and Wallace would think so.

"Andre and I will not say a word about what you did in Hushveil City. Ask those close to you to keep quiet about it. That would keep you out of trouble - for now." Wallace paused for a moment before continuing, "You killed Avery. That means you have secured your position as head of the Fifth Corps. Do your best in the Battle of the Seven Chiefs. Defeating Aobashi will be of great benefit to your House of Han. As for the battle between the Divine Guards, don't worry too much about the outcome. After all, your Fifth Corps was short of men."

Wallace and Andre thought that the Divine Guards of the Fifth Corps would finish last in the competition. Erebus and Aobashi thought the same.

"Got it!" Han Shuo replied as he nodded. After a short discussion about certain things with Andre and Wallace, Han Shuo left the Sainte Residence. Han Shuo thought about his Divine Guards of the Fifth Corps who had been tempered by the Eight Formations of Desolation and Torment . He thought about how to give everyone a surprise!

The Divine Guards of the Fifth Corps had improved greatly in every way after being tempered by the Formation. They had formed a strong bond with each other. In a battle between groups, these men would be the most formidable team. Han Shuo believed that they would not disappoint him in the competition.