Chapter 598: An Angel

Five years ago, right there in Dragon Valley, in the depths of the Dark Forest, Han Shuo suffered a terrible injustice.

The Primordial Dragon was the most powerful being Han Shuo had encountered on the Profound Continent. This Primordial Dragon that guarded the Profound Continent possessed the power of a Lowgod. However, Han Shuo did not know how long he had remained in this state.

Han Shuo had not forgotten this blood debt. However, since his Avatar of Death was still absorbing the divine essence beneath Brettel City, while his Avatar of Destruction was still digesting the destructive energy formed by the deaths of several hundred thousand orcs, Han Shuo was not completely certain that he could defeat the Primordial Dragon with only his main body, which had recently attained the Nine Changes Realm in the Demonic Arts.

Standing on the valley above the place of extreme fire, Han Shuo coldly gazed at the Dragon Valley within reach. However, he did not rush over impulsively.

He calmed the anger in his heart and coldly groaned, "I will let you live for a few more days. When all three of my souls are finally reunited, I will surely destroy your Dragon Valley and your Dragon Soul!"

Han Shuo took a deep breath, suppressed his urge and returned to the Cemetery Of Death.

It took Han Shuo only a few minutes to return to the Cemetery of Death. Sanguis, Jasper, Hemanna and Sylph, who had been staying in the Cemetery of Death, grumbled when they saw Han Shuo, wanting to go out to see and experience this new world.

They were bored to death as Han Shuo had kept the four of them in this place since they arrived on the Profound Continent.

Since they had come from a different material place, the Abyss Realm, they were very curious about what another material plane would be like. Of course, now that Han Shuo had finally returned, they didn't want to stay in the Cemetery any longer.

Han Shuo did not refuse the urgent request of the four. He thought about it for a moment and said with a smile, "All right, I will take you with me to learn and familiarise yourself with this world. Hehe, the Profound Continent is completely different from your Abyss Realm. The flora and fauna are relatively friendly. They wouldn't attack strangers out of the blue."

"Okay, let's go now, Han Shuo. Staying in this place feels like being imprisoned. Let's go!" Jasper said smiling as he pulled Han Shuo by the arm.

"Alright, let's go," Han Shuo opened the gate and led the four of them out of the cemetery.

The Dark Forest was green and lush, with wildflowers and grass covering every inch of the ground. The air was crisp and the sky was bright and beautiful, quite unlike the dark and gloomy realm of the Abyss. The sun hanging high in the sky was especially unique, as there was nothing like it in the Abyss Realm.

They cried out in surprise as soon as they emerged from the cemetery. They looked around curiously, touching this, pinching that, and clicking their tongues in wonder.

"What a beautiful world!" Hemanna picked a flower and sniffed at it after putting it in front of her beautiful nose. She remarked as she looked happily at Han Shuo.

"The surroundings here are so beautiful! It is indeed just as you described - a magically beautiful world!" Sylph took a deep breath and looked around. Wherever she looked, there was lush greenery.

"At first I was worried if I would be able to adapt to this world, but now I finally feel comfortable. Whee... I like this world!" Jasper said excitedly as she gently flapped her pristine white wings, circling happily in the air.

Sanguis remained silent, carefully taking in the new world. He obviously had a much sharper sense of his surroundings than the three ladies. The only thing on his mind was how to increase his strength as quickly as possible. When he discovered that this new world would have no negative effect on him, he quickly felt at ease.

"Come, I'll take you all to a city," Han Shuo said smiling after seeing how quickly the few had adapted to the Profound Continent.

"Yay! Sure! We really want to see what a city in this world looks like!" Sylph cheered, appearing to be very excited.

With Han Shuo leading the way, the group left the Cemetery of Death and headed towards Sunshine Valley. Since their powers on the Profound Continent could be considered quite impressive, the four who followed Han Shuo chattering excitedly soon arrived at the entrance Valley of Sunshine.

After five years, Valley of Sunshine was firmly and completely under the control of the Soul Destroyer mercenary band. After a near-death experience, Trunks became even more vicious and cruel. With the secret support of the Lancelot Empire, Trunks had quickly consolidated his position in Sunshine Valley, making the Soul Destroyer Mercenary Band the greatest power in Sunshine Valley.

"Wow! What a beautiful and sophisticated building! Truly wonderful!" Sylph exclaimed again in surprise as soon as she arrived at the entrance to Sunshine Valley.

Buildings in the Abyss realm were simple and crude in design. The greater the status of its inhabitants, the larger the building. However, the Abyssal beings would never put much effort into fine details and refinement. As a result, there weren't many distinguishing features of Abyssal architecture other than the fact that they were huge. Virtually all buildings were crude in style.

The Profound Continent was obviously different. Literature and art were very well developed in this world. Its people's attention to the pleasures of life was fully displayed in all aspects. The houses they lived in were not just for sleeping. Their buildings were almost always painted in various styles and decorated with many fine ornaments; a world apart from the architecture of the Abyss.

"Eh? An angel! There's an angel! What a beautiful angel!" At the same time as Sylph's surprise cry, another cry of shock came from a group of Sunshine Valley guards.

The snow-white wings on Jasper's back were identical to those of an angel promoted by the Church of Light as a symbol of purity and beauty. No wonder the members of the Soul Destroyer mercenary band screamed in surprise.

"You fool, it's the enemy! Everyone be on the alert! The Church of Light is about to launch a full-scale attack!" Suddenly, the members of the Soul Destroyer Mercenary Band were on alert, as if they were facing a powerful enemy. They aimed their crossbows at Han Shuo and his party.

An angel is a symbol of purity and beauty. However, in the propaganda of the Church of Light, an angel was also synonymous with a powerful expert.

In Sunshine Valley, Trunks had long expressed his disgust with the Church of Light. Over the years, he had come into conflict with the Church of Light, even more so when the Pope of the Church of Light announced that they had eradicated their greatest heretic - Han Shuo. Sunshine Valley, under Trunks' control, had long been hostile to the Church of Light.

Under the circumstances, it was only natural that these people would misunderstand the situation when they saw Jasper, who looked exactly like a mighty angel warrior as told in the legends of the Church of Light, suddenly appear outside Sunshine Valley.

After the shout, members of the Soul Destroyer mercenary band were everywhere, aiming their weapons at Han Shuo and his party from a distance, ready to attack at any moment.

"What business do you Church of Light people have coming here? Didn't you know that Sunshine Valley does not welcome you?" one of the guards asked angrily. He gestured with his hand and led a few dozen men to slowly approach and surround Han Shuo.

Looking at these members of the Soul Destroyer mercenary band, Han Shuo couldn't help but laugh. He had not expected to find himself in this situation before he even set foot in Sunshine Valley.

He forced a smile and shook his head. He found the situation rather ridiculous. He was the founder of the Soul Destroyer Mercenary Band, but who would have thought that the members of his band would turn their swords on him? He was truly torn between laughter and tears.

"Han Shuo, who are these people?" Jasper was startled.

"Master, these people seem to consider us their enemy. They don't have much power. Shall I kill them in the name of the master?" Sanguis suggested callously with a cold face. The killing intent emanating from his body had suddenly increased in intensity.

Han Shuo gestured with his hand as he rejected Sanguis's suggestion, "No. We are all on the same side. It's only because I've been gone for too long that these people can't recognise me."

"Put down your weapons and declare your intentions, or we will attack!" the guard ordered loudly. He seemed rather nervous.

"We're all on the same side! Calm down!" Han Shuo declared helplessly. He forced a smile and held his hands up, afraid that these people might do something stupid and get killed by him by mistake.

"Hmph! Since when are the Church of Light and the Soul Destroyer mercenary band on the same side? Our commander has ordered that no one from the Church of Light be allowed to enter Sunshine Valley. If you have any business to discuss, speak now, or don't blame us for being rude!" the guard replied in an angry voice.

"Ask Trunks to see me. Is that wretch in Sunshine Valley?" Han Shuo shouted in a rather annoyed tone with his hands in the air.

"How dare you insult our commander, you are surely from the Church of Light! Everyone, prepare to attack! Capture first, talk later!" The group marched forward to attack.

"Master, what now?" Sanguis asked.

It looks like we have to hold these ignorant guys back. I guess that's the only option now. Han Shuo thought to himself. He too was ready to capture these aggressors and explain the situation to Trunks when he arrived.

"Stop! You idiots!" a loud voice suddenly rang out as the battle was about to break out. At the next moment, a fiery red figure shot out of Sunshine Valley and arrived in front of Han Shuo in the blink of an eye.

"Lord Candice, why are you here?" The men of the Soul Destroyer Mercenary Band immediately flashed a flattering and sycophantic smile upon seeing the newcomer.

"Barking idiots with no eyes, you all would have attacked if I hadn't shown up in time, right?" Candice rebuked very sharply as she glared at these people.

There hadn't been too many changes to the fiery Candice. She still wore sexy armour and carried a fire sword on her back. However, she seemed much more feminine than before.

"Candice, it's you!" Han Shuo couldn't help but laugh when he saw who it was.

"I heard the news of your return from Phoebe and couldn't believe it at first. I didn't expect you to turn up unharmed. This is great! Trunks has been very worried about you," Candice said with heartfelt joy as she looked at Han Shuo.

Han Shuo knew that Candice was an excellent mercenary from the day he met her. When he left the Profound Continent, Candice and Trunks' Soul Destroyer mercenary group did not interact. Han Shuo did not expect to meet her again in Sunshine Valley. What was even more unexpected was that when she mentioned Trunks, her tone of voice obviously became quite strange.

After looking up and down at Candice a few times, Han Shuo suddenly put on a strange smile and said, "Candice, don't tell me that you have a relationship with Trunks?"

Candice's usually rude and bold face unexpectedly blushed. At that moment, she raised her head and said confidently, "That's right.

Is that a problem? Let's go. Trunks will be overjoyed to see you."

With Candice leading the way, none of the guards from the Soul Destroyer Mercenary Band dared to block their path. They allowed Han Shuo and his party to enter smoothly and unhindered. However, their hearts were filled with doubts - who exactly was Han Shuo?

Why would Candice be so friendly with him?