Online Game: Starting with an SSS-Level Plundering Talent - Chapter 516

Chapter 516: Chapter 516: City Lord Thoublade, Father and Daughter Reunited
Thoublade City was no ordinary city; it was a vast mountain range, towering into the clouds, piercing the sky like thousands of sharp blades.

John and his group arrived at the foot of the mountain but dared not advance further.

The entire stretch of the mountain range was under Thoublade’s World-in-Hand, and if they stepped into it, they would be detected immediately.

Around them, people were constantly passing by, moving quickly, all of them Emperor-level experts.

Second and third-star Emperors were considered the bottom tier here.

Their arrival did not attract much attention from the others.

“The Overseer?” John noticed a powerful figure flying past, disappearing into the mountain range, and couldn’t help but be surprised.

He was sure the person just now was a The Overseer.

Could this person also be one of Creator God’s subordinates, not hiding their The Overseer presence, boldly entering the mountain range?

Nine Phoenix also noticed and asked in confusion, “What’s going on? Aren’t The Overseers supposed to be wanted by the divine servants? How are they just strolling into Thoublade City like this?”

John was just as puzzled and turned to Dulu.

He scratched his head and said, “Master, I don’t know much about Thoublade City.”

At that moment, two more The Overseers flew by without hiding their aura, entering the mountain range.

John guessed these individuals must be from the The Overseer organization, Tiandollar.

Their figures disappeared into the mountains without causing much disturbance.

After a brief hesitation, John spoke, “Let’s go in and take a look.”

They didn’t act conspicuously but concealed their The Overseer aura as they entered the mountain range.

The peaks rose sharply, shrouded in mist. A peculiar fluctuation of The power of laws resonated with them.

Dulu had been right—once The Overseers entered the Kaos star domain, they couldn’t hide their tracks.

Fortunately, there seemed to be no unusual reactions in the surroundings.

Deeper into the mountains, a city stood nestled. Unlike Roshan City, it wasn’t as grand, but it still covered a vast area and was home to many powerful experts.

John and his group’s appearance attracted the gaze of several divine servants, but none made a move against them. They were allowed to enter the city without interference.

People were coming and going around them, many of whom were The Overseers. Their expressions seemed normal, and they didn’t appear to fear the divine servants at all.

John let out a small sigh of relief. He wasn’t sure what the situation was with this city, but it seemed to have no hostility towards The Overseers.

He even noticed that some of the Merciless Sect’s followers were openly gathering within the city.

He guessed that these individuals were likely searching for Merciless and her daughter.

“Let’s find a place to stay first,” he said, planning to find an inn to temporarily settle in.

Moreover, inns were often the best places to gather information.

…

Deep within the Thoublade Mountains, a seal isolated this area.

Inside the seal was a quiet and peaceful world.

A cute little girl, about four or five years old, was playing among the flowers. Her occasional giggles filled the air, adding a touch of color to the serene world.

Not far away, a thin middle-aged man and an elderly woman holding a cane were arguing.

“Lord Thoublade, you watched Merciless grow up—can you really bear to see her come to harm?” The old woman gripped her cane tightly, her tone pleading.

The middle-aged man was none other than the Lord of Thoublade City, Thoublade.

And the elderly woman was the one who had saved Merciless, Granny Goldflame.

Thoublade furrowed his brow, a flash of anger crossing his eyes. He spoke coldly, “Granny Goldflame, I did watch Merciless grow up, but I entrusted her to the Merciless Sect for protection, not to let her become a pawn to be discarded.”

Granny Goldflame, feeling guilty, spoke hesitantly, “But…”

“Enough,” Thoublade interrupted sharply, his tone growing colder. “You can either save Merciless or the girl, but you can’t do both. This is my final concession.”

“My lord!” Granny Goldflame pleaded desperately. “Can you really bear to watch this little girl grow up without a mother? I know the Merciless Sect’s actions have disappointed you, but Merciless is no longer the Saintess of the Merciless Sect. She has nothing to do with them anymore.”

Thoublade closed his eyes, unwilling to respond, and after a long pause, he finally spoke, his voice heavy with resignation: “Do you think Kaos executed Merciless in my Thoublade City for no reason? That man already suspects me. If I act any further, I will be putting myself in danger. Granny Goldflame, I have already shown you enough mercy. If you don’t want the girl to be harmed again, leave this place—go as far as you can.”

“My lord…” Granny Goldflame began, but was immediately interrupted by a wave of his hand.

His voice was cold and final, “Leave. I haven’t seen you, and you’ve never been to Thoublade City.”

Granny Goldflame gripped her cane tightly, letting out a heavy sigh. She then spoke coldly, “Lord Thoublade, the Merciless Sect may have wronged you, but what about your actions over the years? Have you truly lived up to Shen Yan? Aren’t you just a dog of Kaos?”

“Enough!” Thoublade roared, and a powerful aura suddenly exploded from his body, startling the little girl who had been playing in the distance.

Granny Goldflame didn’t say another word. She turned and left.

“Leisian, let’s go.” She stepped forward and gently took the girl’s hand.

The little girl hesitated, waving at Thoublade from a distance. “Uncle, we’re leaving now. When I find my mother, I’ll come back to see you.”

Thoublade forced a smile, but his fist clenched tightly under his sleeve.

“Wait,” he called out to them. He spoke again, “Go to the Merciless Sect. I’ll make it easier for you. This is the last thing I can do to help you.”

“The Merciless Sect?” Granny Goldflame stopped and refused immediately. “No, they want to make Leisian the next Saintess. I will never allow this little girl to walk into hell.”

“At least it’s better than dying now. As long as she’s alive, there’s always a chance. Think carefully,” Thoublade replied, then waved his hand at them.

Granny Goldflame furrowed her brows, her expression torn. She gave him a respectful bow and, pulling the little girl with her, walked away.

Thoublade watched them leave, and his hand instinctively reached for the jade flute at his waist. He murmured softly, “Yan Yan, did I truly make a mistake? But how can I save Merciless and her daughter?”

His expression grew weary, and for a moment, he seemed to age by several decades.

…

In Thoublade City, at the largest tavern, the Lonelive Tavern.

At a window-side table on the second floor, John and his group had furrowed brows.

They had come to gather information on Merciless, but it was no longer a secret.

In half a month, Merciless would be publicly executed in Thoublade City!

That’s right, Merciless had not escaped; she had fallen into the hands of the city lord, Thoublade.

The public execution was intended to lure Merciless’s daughter.

The Overseers and the Merciless Sect members in the city had also gathered for this reason. They weren’t here to rescue Merciless; their target was her daughter.

It seemed that Thoublade’s intention was to capture all of them in one fell swoop.

John’s gaze was cold as he stared at a towering mountain peak outside the window.

He knew Merciless’s whereabouts, but he couldn’t act—an eight-star Emperor was far beyond his abilities.

“John, the situation is complicated. You can’t act rashly,” Gaka said in a low voice, seeing the intent in his eyes.

John simply nodded without saying a word.

At that moment, a small figure on the bustling street caught his attention.

The figure appeared to be a child, dressed in a black robe with a large hood that obscured their face. The child stood by the side of the street, curiously observing the passersby.

For some reason, John’s heart skipped a beat, and he felt a strange sense of familiarity, as if their bloodlines were somehow connected…

He suddenly had a realization. Without thinking, he leaped down from the second floor, his eyes locked on the small figure. He held his breath, clenched his fists, his heart filled with a mix of anticipation and fear.

The little girl seemed to sense something, and she slowly lifted her head, revealing her delicate face, as cute as a porcelain doll. On her forehead was a faint flame-shaped mark.

John felt his heart twitch, and his voice trembled slightly. “Little one, why are you here alone? Where are your guardians?”

The little girl’s expression became cautious, and she instinctively took a step back. She curiously sized him up, shaking her head without saying a word.

John flashed a friendly smile and spoke gently, “Don’t be afraid. I’m not a bad person. Can you tell me your name?”

“Leisian!” A sharp voice called out, and an elderly woman suddenly pulled the little girl behind her, glaring at John coldly. A hint of murderous intent flashed in her eyes.

“I told you not to talk to strangers!” The old woman’s voice was stern, and without waiting for John to speak, she pulled Leisian away, turning to leave.

The little girl looked back at John with a puzzled expression, glancing over her shoulder from time to time.

“Senior!” John called, stepping forward to follow them.

The old woman’s figure flickered, and she quickly flew deeper into the mountain.

John didn’t hesitate for a moment and pursued her without delay.

“John!” Nine Phoenix and the others, finally noticing what was happening, hurriedly followed.

The old woman wasn’t running away; she entered the deep mountains, ensuring no one else was around. She stopped, placing Leisian behind her and raising her staff.

Whoosh!

With a wave of her hand, the fire element of the Heaven Laws surged violently, and a terrifying torrent of flames swept across the area, instantly engulfing John and his group.

“Six-star Emperor!” John exclaimed in shock, feeling the intense heat from the flames. He quickly summoned White Jade City to shield himself and the others.

He had already figured out the identity of the elderly woman.

“Senior, I mean no harm,” he quickly said.

“Hmph, only the dead have no harm!” The old woman scoffed coldly, and the flames suddenly erupted into a massive burst, engulfing them all.

John sensed the danger closing in and didn’t dare be careless. He quickly joined Dulu to protect the others and swiftly retreated.

“Grandmother, he doesn’t seem like a bad person,” Leisian said with concern, speaking up quickly.

“Leisian, remember this: There are no good people in this world,” the old woman ignored her completely, and with a wave of her staff, the flames transformed into a roaring fire dragon that charged toward them.

John barely managed to dodge, hastily calling out, “Granny Goldflame, I’m John!”

“John?” Granny Goldflame frowned, suddenly realizing who he was. The murderous intent in her eyes deepened. “Then you deserve to die even more!”

Boom!

A massive explosion shook the area as the flames erupted violently. White Jade City was blasted into the air. In the chaos, John summoned five Golden Wheels of Laws, but even with that, he couldn’t withstand the flames’ damage and was sent flying.

“Grandmother!” Leisian cried out in worry, her tiny body rushing in front of John, her arms spread wide.

Granny Goldflame was startled and, disregarding the backlash from the fire law, abruptly withdrew her attack, shouting angrily, “Leisian, are you out of your mind? Step aside!”

The little girl stubbornly shook her head and glanced at John behind her. “You’re no match for my grandmother, so you should leave now!”

The sudden turn of events stunned Nine Phoenix and the others.