Hello, is this a letter addressed to Demon Fortress?

As for whether the "Heart of Mount Wei" truly possesses the ability to unlock the gates to demigodhood...

Lin Gui believes that it should exist.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be recognized as a "divine artifact" by the entire continent.

Even though it's widely considered the "most useless" of the ten divine artifacts,

Its inherent mysteries and value are enough to drive countless powerful individuals to follow in its footsteps.

In Bahrain's somber and slow narration,

Many renowned and legendary figures have come to try this.

But in the end...

Bahrain looked at Lin Gui with a serious expression, his voice heavy as iron:

"Humanity's 'Unyielding Spear,' Hunter."

"The Barbarian 'Bloodslayer,' Woodlow."

"Night Elf Chieftain, 'Shadowblade' Lin..."

He paused, each name like a heavy stone striking one's heart.

"These titled powerhouses who stand at the top of their respective races, after they go in..."

"And then there was never another word from them."

Bahrain turned to Shia, his gaze sharp:

"Little girl, you should have heard the legend of 'Shadow Blade' Lin."

"She is the most powerful warrior of the Elven race in five hundred years, the pinnacle of the assassin's path."

"The pinnacle of epic existence, the queen in the shadows."

"Even she is forever trapped inside..."

"Even she couldn't cross that towering wall of despair that stretched for thousands of miles."

He stared intently into Shia's eyes, as if trying to see into the depths of her soul.

"Do you think you... can do it?"

Shia's body trembled slightly, and her fingers unconsciously curled up.

Of course she had heard of Lin's great reputation.

I even met her once when I was a child.

Unexpectedly, she eventually disappeared at the Wailing Wall.

Anxiety, like cold vines, quietly crept into her heart, making her breathe heavier.

Bahrain's gaze shifted to Lin Gui, sharp as a knife.

"And you, a high-ranking junior mage."

"Do you really think you can do it?"

Lin Gui remained silent for a moment.

The black pupils were calm and still in the firelight.

But something was subtly flowing deep within.

"You can give it a try."

Bahrain was completely dumbfounded.

He stood up abruptly, his heavy body creating a gust of wind.

The roar almost blew the rock roof off:

"That's an epic-level assassin! An absolute powerhouse who traverses the wilderness as if it were nothing!!"

Spit sprayed all over Lin Gui's face.

Lin Gui silently raised his hand to wipe it away, his movements as calm as if he were brushing off dust.

He wanted to say that, in terms of strength, he wasn't even worthy of carrying the shoes of that "Shadow Blade".

In terms of stealth, they are no match.

An epic-level powerhouse's perception is enough to see through his dark, veiled robes.

But compared to the legends of those who perished within the walls.

He has an advantage that they absolutely do not have.

【The Eye of the Underworld】.

He can see all that is invisible, and can see directly into the essence and structure of the soul.

The most terrifying aspect of the Wailing Wall is...

Based on clues pieced together by scholar Elie.

It is the intangible, formless, soul-based demons that permeate it.

This is the real reason he dared to say "give it a try".

He can see soul-type demons that others cannot.

Since he can see it, he can do it the same way he always did when he crossed the forbidden area alone.

Be careful and cautious, like a little mouse, try to minimize your presence and slowly slip through.

But he could not explain these reasons to Bahrain.

In the end, Lin Gui simply met Balin's shocked and complex gaze and calmly repeated:

"Just consider it as me... being ignorant and presumptuous."

"I want to try this Wall of Sighs that has buried countless powerful figures."

Balin stared intently into Lin Gui's eyes.

In those rare black pupils.

It lacks the frivolity of youth and the impulsive bravado of youth.

There was only a deep, calm, and earnest atmosphere, like the ocean itself.

He hissed, leaned forward, and tentatively asked:

"Could it be... that you really possess that lost, hidden treasure of the 'Brotherhood'?"

Lin Gui silently pointed to his old, faded robe.

"Look at my outfit."

"Does a wandering mage deserve to possess something so legendary?"

Bahrain immediately retorted, tapping his finger on the table:

"But your levitation skills are unbelievably good! It's like you've practiced them your whole life!"

"And he's only at a high-level strength, yet he's already wielding a semi-divine artifact!"

"Let me tell you, even among semi-divine artifacts, your Wind Whisperer's Scepter is top-tier!"

"With that much, who would believe you're a wandering mage?"

"With this setup, if you told me you were the Demon Child of the Magic Tower, I would believe you."

Lin Gui shrugged, his tone nonchalant:

"I am indeed a wandering mage without a title."

"I didn't study in the City of a Thousand Towers, nor did I register with the Mage Association, and I don't even have a formal mage badge."

"As for the semi-divine artifact... it was given to me as a small favor after I helped someone out."

Bahrain's eyes widened in surprise, and his mustache stood on end.

"So extravagant? Giving away a semi-divine artifact like that? Which noble family is so wasteful?"

Lin Gui thought to himself.

He's carrying a real divine artifact, a soul-locking artifact at that.

Killing someone from afar is a silent act.

How could you possibly be interested in a semi-divine artifact?

But he didn't say it aloud; he just coughed and brought the topic back to the main point.

"In short, I must go to the Wailing Wall."

"You can't really lock me up for the rest of my life, can you?"

He looked at Bahrain, his tone calm yet sharp and penetrating:

"When Parliament sends someone to implement 'that resolution' at the end of the year."

"How are you going to cover up Shia's existence?"

These words precisely hit Bahrain's weak spot.

He couldn't even protect the orphans of the hero tribes in front of the Alliance Inspectors.

Not to mention protecting a demon prince with demonic energy.

Bahrain remained silent for a long time, his thick fingers unconsciously stroking the table.

The crackling firelight reflected the deep lines on his face.

Finally, he sighed heavily, a sigh filled with profound helplessness.

"prove."

Lin Gui tilted his head: "What?"

"At least prove it to me."

Bahrain raised his eyes, his gaze hardening like iron once more.

"You have the ability to cross forbidden territory, not to go and die."

He walked to the wall and forcefully pulled open a huge sheepskin map.

My finger traced the menacing area marked in red ink.

"There are three forbidden areas around the city of Jiandun."

"To the south, to the west, the silent sea; to the north, the Wall of Sighs."

"And...this one on the northeast side."

His finger slammed down on a dark black area in the northeast.

Blackwater Forest.

"The Jedi, the graveyard, is known for its sheer number of demons."

Bahrain's voice lowered.

"Twenty-nine epic demons have been identified."

"Legendary demons, more than four hundred and ninety in total."

"This is only what has been 'discovered'."

He turned around, his gaze pressing down on Lin Gui like a weight.

"What I need you to do is very simple."

"Using the 'Lone Peak' marked on the map as coordinates, enter the depths of the Blackwater Forest."

"It brought out a mineral that is only found there."

"A special crystal that can greatly improve the power of the magic crystal cannon, we call it 'black crystal'."

He stared into Lin Gui's eyes, speaking each word clearly.

"As long as you live, bring back a fist-sized piece of black crystal."

"I admit, you might actually be qualified to 'give it a try' at the Wailing Wall."

"If you can't do that..."

Bahrain's voice lowered, carrying an undeniable determination.

"Let's take the little elf girl, change our destination, and live a good life."

Lin Gui readily agreed to Bahrain's request.

There was no haggling.

Ten minutes later.

The open-air grandstand above the exit of the back mountain of Shield City.

A cold wind howled, blowing the robes of the group.

Bahrain pointed to the distant horizon where the sky met the earth, a dense, impenetrable black expanse.

He said in a deep voice to Lin Gui, who was already seated on the flying boat:

"That's the Blackwater Forest."

His voice was pressed against the wind, carrying a heavy, almost tangible emotion.

"To mine the ore inside..."

"Every year, the best dwarf warriors die there."

"Those who died were all elites, and even the weakest were extraordinary masters."

He was silent for a moment, his gaze fixed on the distance, as if piercing through it.

"My younger brother, Carton... is buried in there too."

"A legendary rise to the top, the best shield warrior of our generation."

"Three years ago, during an escort mission, a thunderbolt awakened an epic demon slumbering deep within the forest."

"To cover the retreat of the mining team, he turned around and covered their retreat alone."

Bahrain's voice was somewhat hoarse, like rusty iron rubbing together.

"Never came back."

"They didn't even find the body... It's probably already inside the belly of an epic demon."

He turned to Lin Gui, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"The mining area you're going to is where he fought his last battle."

"If you regret it now, it's not too late to turn the airship around."

Lin Gui did not answer immediately.

He simply gazed at the surging, seemingly alive inky blackness in the distance.

Suddenly, a seemingly unrelated question was asked:

"Is there a high demand for black crystal right now?"

This question surprised both Bahrain and Grom.

Grom scratched his coarse hair:

"Of course we need it. That stuff is a consumable; there's never enough of it."

"But that godforsaken place has limited transport capacity, and very few can be brought back alive each time."

"Most of the time, the boss has to risk his life to escort the goods in order to bring out more."

His voice lowered, sounding weak.

"The other legendary dwarves... we can't afford to lose them."

"Each one is a treasure; the death of one means one less pillar."

"yes."

Lin Gui nodded, as if he understood something.

He tilted his head back, uncorked the bottle, and drank the high-quality magic potion Grom had given him in one gulp.

Then, he nodded to the worried Shia.

Propelling the flying boat forward.

Heading towards that black forest that has devoured countless lives and where even legendary powerhouses may perish.

It flew away alone.