I Bound Myself to a Destructive Witch

Fortunately, in the midst of Xia Feng's anxiousness, and with everyone's nerves on edge, the central platform completed the 3-second countdown, and no one placed a bid.

It seems that in the third round, with everyone focused on learning about Jinyang Divine Domain, funds were indeed tight. Apart from Black Moon Pope and Jin Shiyin, no one had more than two hundred.

Of course, it's also possible that during the exchange stage just now, everyone spent their resources and simply didn't expect such an extraordinary item card to appear in the auction phase.

[Level 3 Item Card·Realm Destruction—No bids in this round, automatically enters the next auction phase]

However, what puzzled everyone even more was why Yophiel did not make a bid.

They looked towards Platform 4, where Yophiel was hiding in the shadows, and only a vague silhouette of a birdman with drooping wings could be seen.

Logically speaking, Yophiel had been searching the ash land in the third round. No matter how unlucky, the obtained Ember Stones should have exceeded two hundred.

Could it be that an alliance was formed with Platform 9, and there's another plan?

They looked towards Platform 9, where the Black Spade Man was also hiding in the shadows. Only a blurred figure could be vaguely seen, and he never made a bid either.

What are these two up to, everyone wondered.

But this is actually fine; if Yophiel doesn't bid, then those of us in the Blood Thunder Sky Sea are safe.

Otherwise... this Sumeru Battle would really end early.

[Now entering the fourth sub-stage—Identify the Red King!]

[All players' speaking permissions are now open—]

But a few seconds passed, and no one spoke; they all remained silent.

"Since no one has anything to say, let's end this round," Jinyang Tian tapped the table, speaking indifferently, "Let's move directly to the next round."

A glow lit up in front of the Black Spade Man, and a hoarse voice came from beneath the mask: "You all should have seen the number of people who successfully guessed the Red King, a total of three. I'll be direct; these three are myself, Yophiel, and Jinyang Tian."

Jinyang Tianying's sharp gaze suddenly locked in, bursting with cold murderous intent. Jin Shiyin faintly frowned, and his casual gaze fell mockingly, "Oh? It seems our little Venerable One has his insights."

"Jin Shiyin, there's no need to pretend," the Black Spade Man's mask shifted slightly, speaking calmly, "You are the Red King, and Jinyang Tian is your ally. You two conspired to frame Yophiel; I have already helped Angel Right Wing restore memory."

In the next minute, Xia Feng concealed some secrets of his own and succinctly laid out Jin and Jin's plans.

Jin Shiyin's casual smile gradually dissipated. Although he had prepared for his identity being exposed the moment he saw three people had guessed it correctly,

to be so precisely deduced by the Black Spade Man still sent chills down his spine. How did this rat-like Black Spade Man learn so much critical information!

The Black Spade Man not only seized the Authority Fragment, but now also publicized his identity, courting death! Jin Shiyin suppressed his anger and closed his eyes.

He didn't bother to explain much, nor pretend to be an unidentified player.

After all, the logic chain provided by the Black Spade Man was very complete, and with Yophiel, a crucial witness, nodding in agreement,

if he continued to insist he wasn't, no one would believe him.

"Ha~ quite a hand of framing, Jin Xizuo," Lady Mi's lips curled into an ominous arc, her soft tone harboring a deadly intent, "Fooled me quite well! I actually cast my vote for Yophiel earlier, missing a huge Ember Stone profit, haha~"

One has to admit, Jin Shiyin really deceived many people, almost making everyone believe Yophiel was the Red King. Most crucially, Yophiel separated from the main group in the third round, not even competing for Jinyang Divine Domain, instead searching all over for Ember Stones, looking exactly like the Red King's typical behavior to quickly collect enough Ember Stones to end the game early.

Alas, Yophiel was just a red herring.

In fact, Jinyang Tian was also supposed to be a red herring, to shield Jin Shiyin once everyone realized Yophiel wasn't the Red King, stirring everyone's suspicion.

But the Black Spade Man's assistance to help Yophiel recover memory, deducing the trap's full scope, completely unraveled the setup.

Once the settlement phase ends and they return to the Sumeru Realm, Jin Shiyin will become a target of condemnation.

Being exposed at another time may have been bearable, but being exposed while everyone was gathered in one place puts him in dire straits.

Jin Shiyin's expression darkened, unable to maintain a relaxed demeanor. He looked to Platform 2's Eagle-Helmeted man, transmitting:

"Jinyang Tian, according to our agreement, in this situation, you need to help me break through, is that still valid?"

Jinyang Tian's face showed no joy or sorrow and he nodded indifferently.

"Jinyang Tian, as Jin Xizuo's assistant, has no intention to gain the Sumeru Throne," Black Moon Pope suddenly spoke, "therefore, rather than target Jin Shiyin, it's better to target Jinyang Tian, delaying his return to the Sumeru Realm by three minutes. What do you all think?"

"....."

Old Man Black Moon!!

Jin Shiyin's eyes flashed with fierce light, just wait, do you really think I can't escape? Once I'm out, the Black Spade Man will be first, and you, old fogey, will be second! Both must die!

Seeing everyone starting to target Jinyang Tian and Jin Shiyin, Xia Feng secretly breathed a sigh of relief,

With this, it's even more perfect; Jinyang Tian won't even be able to return to the Sumeru Realm, let alone attempt to seize the Jinyang Divine Domain.

Meanwhile, on Miss Mu's side, the learning speed is like a rocket, with information synchronizing at a millisecond rate in Xia Feng's mind, constantly filling his brain with knowledge, making his soul feel both overwhelmed and inexplicably exhilarated.

[Mu Qingtong observes the whole situation, and after 3 milliseconds, completes the learning of the first 'Human Body Stellar Ash Point Crystal Structure'—0.1%]

[After 1 second, completes understanding of 'Stellar Fusion Configuration'—0.2%]

[After 3 seconds, completes understanding of 'Stellar Fission Configuration'—0.3%]

[After 3 minutes, Mu Qingtong successfully constructs the first 'Human Body Stellar Ash Point'—1%]

Human Body Star? This thing... sounds pretty awesome, Xia Feng thought expectantly.

[After 10 minutes, Mu Qingtong successfully constructs the second 'Human Body Stellar Ash Point'—1.001%]

Miss Mu's comprehension progress seems to have hit a plateau, encountering some hurdles.

But it's fine; as long as the Yang Spirit Basic Matrix has been learned, any subsequent slow progress isn't a problem.

Without any surprises, everyone looked down to operate and vote on their panels.

[Red King designation phase ends—]

Xia Feng used Mind Transmission: "Miss Mu, those guys are coming back. You're too close to them, stay hidden, don't let anyone discover your presence."

[2—1—]

Xia Feng's vision went dark, then light, and his avatar was hiding between distant cliffs, with a clear view of the Holy Realm's movements on the distant horizon.

Huang Zhaoyue's Dragon Mirror Cyan Pool shattered, and the world reverted from black and white to color.

By the towering beam of light, Jin Shiyin trod on a blood mist cloud, and turned to flee!