Shen Kui was dead. Although his ambush had failed to kill the man in the Ferocious Mask, it had severely wounded him, and more importantly, it was the first such occurrence within the Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow forces, stirring up a great commotion that had just begun.
The man in the Ferocious Mask was feeble, his injuries extremely brutal. If not for his formidable strength, he would likely have already perished.
Even so, with his injuries so grave, it would take several years of recuperation to return to his former state, and it might even affect his foundation, causing a decline in his abilities.
"Lord…"
The person in charge of the stronghold who had killed Shen Kui hurried over, intending to treat the man in the Ferocious Mask.
"Stop right there!"
The man in the Ferocious Mask said with a grave change in his eyes.
The stronghold leader froze in place, his eyes innocent. His lips moved a few times as he said, "Lord, this matter has nothing to do with me…"