“Cat” headquarters, the prison.

On this morning, the eerie sun rose as usual, casting its not-so-bright light upon this abandoned prison.

And so-called prisons have always been places filled with fantastical color.

Some people who come here reform themselves, push open the doors and rush toward new lives.

While others arrive here only knowing how to steal wallets, but by the time they leave, they’re proficient in everything.

So people with hearts inclined toward goodness, no matter what wrongs they’ve committed, as long as there’s a sliver of light shining on them, will break free from the quagmire and rush toward the blue sky above their heads.

And those willing to degenerate, no matter how much sunshine is above their heads, will only see the abyss of the ten-thousand-zhang chasm beneath their feet.

Qian Wu arranged for two members to simply tidy up the staff rest room here, then called Qi Xia, Qiao Jiajin, Chen Junnan, Li Shangwu, Zheng Yinxiong, and others to enter.

“Everyone…” Qian Wu walked in with Zhou Liu and the nineteenth-ranked “Silence,” then casually closed the door.

But Qian Wu’s appearance today was very strange—he was a male dwarf.

“Qian… Wu?” Qi Xia looked at the scar on Qian Wu’s left cheek and asked tentatively.

“It’s me.” Qian Wu nodded, “What, did this appearance of mine frighten you?”

“I have no interest whatsoever in your appearance.” Qi Xia said, “Hurry up and begin.”

“But I’m very emotional today.” Qian Wu smiled, “It’s been at least seven years. Several of the veterans of ‘Cat’ are all gathered here… except for… Zhang San. I wonder how she is now…”

“Stop the nonsense and get straight to the point.” Qi Xia said, “You’ll have plenty of time to reminisce later.”

“How harsh, Qi Xia.” Qian Wu laughed, “You seem to have changed a lot. I remember you weren’t like this before…”

“I’ve always been like this.” Qi Xia said.

Qian Wu nodded and said nothing more. He turned back to give Nineteen a look, and Nineteen understood, closing his eyes.

“Silence” was activated.

It seemed several people had things they wanted to say. Everyone opened their mouths one after another, but upon seeing others wanting to speak, they suppressed their own voices.

“I only have one thing to say, let me go first…” Qian Wu spoke first to Qi Xia, “I originally wanted to use this opportunity to tell you about the true purpose of our ‘Cat,’ but now that Dawa is here, I’ll take a backseat and let him fully reveal ‘Cat’s’ final plan.”

Qi Xia nodded and turned back to look at Chen Junnan.

The other several people also looked toward him.

Chen Junnan also nodded along, but after a few seconds felt something wasn’t quite right.

“Wha-what? ‘Cat’s’ final plan… there’s no such thing?”

“Hm…?”

As soon as these words were spoken, the several people present were all stunned, with Qian Wu being the most shocked.

“Wha-what…” Qian Wu slowly stood up from his chair, but awkwardly, after standing up he was considerably shorter than when sitting, “How could you not know…? Did you forget the ‘final mission’ you arranged for me?”

“What does this young master know?” Chen Junnan was also a bit confused, “Isn’t it just to gather intelligence here and earn compensation? So that one day when that old boy Qi Xia comes back, there’ll also be a place for him to stay.”

“You…” Qian Wu sighed helplessly, then propped himself up with both hands and sat back on the chair, “Dawa, are you messing with me? What about your ‘army’ plan?”

“Arm…” Chen Junnan was stunned for a long time, then suddenly thought of something, “Ah, you mean… this…”

Chen Junnan recalled that right before he was about to return to the “Interview Room,” he had rambled off some nonsense to Qian Wu about an “army” plan.

He had suggested that Qian Wu expand his influence and build “Cat” into a well-managed army, where everyone would have uniform clothing and uniform code names, and would receive militarized management. Every day they would receive combat training and theoretical knowledge. Because this goal was so difficult to achieve, Qian Wu, being a disabled person, would most likely give up. Chen Junnan’s strategy was also to let him retreat in the face of difficulty and part on good terms.

At that time, Qian Wu had solemnly asked about the purpose of doing this.

Chen Junnan’s answer was: “If Old Qi really comes back, we’ll take this army and go kill the ‘Divine Beasts’ together.”

But now even he himself hadn’t expected that not only had Qian Wu fulfilled every joke he’d made in the past one by one, but even Qi Xia had returned.

Looking at it this way, wouldn’t he have become the most unreliable one?

“Wait… wait a moment…” Chen Junnan decisively waved his hands, “I, I’ve thought about it more carefully these years, killing the ‘Divine Beasts,’ this plan is still…”

“Kill the Divine Beasts?” Qi Xia sneered, “Very interesting. Explain in detail.”

“Huh?!” Chen Junnan paused, “Wait, wait, wait… Old Qi, is your brain still there? Did you get up too fast today and leave your brain stuck to the bed?”

“I want to hear your plan.” Qi Xia said, “I never imagined that ‘Cat’s’ final goal would actually be the ‘Divine Beasts.’ I feel that the Divine Beasts’ status is above the ‘Zodiacs’ but below ‘Heavenly-Dragon.’ If ‘Cat’s’ plan is this ambitious, I’m all ears.”

After hearing this, Chen Junnan only felt a bit dizzy. Things seemed to be spiraling out of control.

Kill the Divine Beasts…?

What an absurd plan this was!

Why would there really be people here who would believe such a plan?

“Through our investigations over these years, we’ve figured out the abilities of two ‘Divine Beasts.'” Qian Wu said, “If you agree, we can start with these two ‘Divine Beasts.'”

“Let’s hear it.” Qi Xia said.

“First, I believe the easiest to kill would be ‘Xuanwu.'” Qian Wu began, “There are several reasons for this.”

Qian Wu clearly and systematically listed for everyone the possibilities of killing “Xuanwu.”

First, Xuanwu sought death with all her heart and would give those attempting to kill her countless chances to try.

Second, Xuanwu was extremely easy to encounter. The simplest method was nothing more than “killing to seize Dao” to draw her out.

Third, Xuanwu’s abilities had been figured out—she had very significant limitations.

“Wait…” Qi Xia was stunned, “‘Ability’ of Xuanwu?”

His mind was full of memories of his organs being removed by Xuanwu. Such a terrifying ability actually had limitations?

“That’s right.” Qian Wu nodded, “‘Xuanwu’s’ abilities are probably only three types. The first ability is ‘Leap,’ she can appear anywhere at any time. The second ability is ‘Reaching In,’ Xuanwu can take anything she wants to take. The third ability is ‘Disintegration,’ with just a wave of her hand, Xuanwu can disintegrate inanimate objects…”

After hearing this passage, the several people present silently widened their eyes.

Qi Xia was even more shocked beyond words: “What kind of joke are you playing on me…?”

“What?”

“These, these things… aren’t they all ‘Echoes’?!” Qi Xia said somewhat incredulously, “Are you saying that Xuanwu not only has ‘Echo,’ but simultaneously possesses three types?!”