Su Han watched the man’s performance and thought to himself: Was this choice the test within this room?
At this moment, Su Han had already formed a certain conjecture about the environment within this small city. This small city was not a real one; it was an illusionary city. In other words, this was a phantom realm. However, within this phantom realm, Su Han still felt pain and hunger, and could not awaken from it.
Seeing this choice now, Su Han knew that this was likely the key to this phantom realm.
Su Han shouted, "Stop threatening me. I will not let this person go. If I let this tyrant go, I will be putting myself in danger."
The constable ordered his subordinates to seize another person. The number of people being held hostage by the constable reached three.
At this moment, the surrounding onlookers, seeing the situation, feared that they might be the fourth to be captured and began to flee. They didn't even dare to stay and watch the spectacle.
Meanwhile, the constable looked at Su Han and said, "Quickly release the magistrate. If you release the magistrate, everything can be discussed."
Shi Rongxuan, who was being held by Su Han, quickly chimed in, "That’s right, that’s right. If you let me go, everything will be fine. Don't worry, I will let you go."
Su Han naturally ignored Shi Rongxuan's promise.
Su Han used the large saber to cut some skin on Shi Rongxuan’s neck, drawing a little blood.
Su Han said, "Tyrant leader, quickly order your subordinates to release those three people."
Shi Rongxuan hurriedly shouted, "Don't attack! Alright, I'll order it immediately. Constable Zhong, quickly release those three people."
After Shi Rongxuan finished speaking, he expected Constable Zhong to release the three people. To his surprise, Constable Zhong did not.
Constable Zhong was still holding the three people hostage, showing no sign of releasing them.
Shi Rongxuan continued to shout, "Constable Zhong, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and release those three people."
Shi Rongxuan’s scolding seemed to cause an expression of displeasure to appear on Constable Zhong’s face.
Su Han looked at Constable Zhong, feeling that his aura was somewhat strange.
Could it be? Su Han used his spiritual sense to probe. An evil aura was hidden within Constable Zhong’s body.
Su Han said, "Constable Zhong? Tyrant leader? You, the tyrant leader, are truly remarkable. Someone like you can make Constable Zhong obey your orders?"
Shi Rongxuan said, "Constable Zhong is just my subordinate. How could he not obey my orders?"
Su Han chuckled, "Heh heh heh, do you know who Constable Zhong really is? He is a cultivator of the demonic path."
Shi Rongxuan was shocked upon hearing this, saying, "What did you say? A cultivator of the demonic path? How is that possible? How could he be a cultivator of the demonic path?"
The term "cultivator of the demonic path" seemed to greatly surprise Shi Rongxuan. Yet, Shi Rongxuan refused to believe that Constable Zhong was one.
Shi Rongxuan continued, "Constable Zhong, quickly come and save me."
Constable Zhong revealed a smile on his face and said, "Heh heh heh, Magistrate, do you still think I am your subordinate!"
The spiritual energy from Constable Zhong's body spread out, tearing through his constable's uniform and revealing his muscles.
Shi Rongxuan stared at Constable Zhong in disbelief and said, "Constable Zhong, how dare you disobey my orders?"
Su Han could clearly feel a malevolent aura within this spiritual power.
"Tyrant leader, haven't you realized yet? Constable Zhong is a cultivator of the demonic path. How could such a cultivator obey your orders!"
Constable Zhong laughed, "That's right. I didn't expect you to be able to see through my identity. I am indeed a cultivator of the demonic path. I have been playing this act with you for a long time."
Shi Rongxuan asked in disbelief, "Playing an act? What are you talking about, an act?"
Constable Zhong said, "That's right, an act. I have been here to gather the blood essence needed for my cultivation. I have already gained a lot of blood essence through your magistrate's misdeeds. Heh heh heh, since I have been exposed, I will no longer conceal it. Today, all of you will die!"
Constable Zhong's aura spread out. Su Han, who had lost his spiritual power, could feel the might of this spiritual energy.
Su Han said, "This aura is at the middle stage of Qi Refining. You have already cultivated to the middle stage of Qi Refining?"
Su Han was well aware of this realm. If Su Han still possessed spiritual power, he would have no cause for worry. If he still had demonic power, he could perhaps put up a fight. But now, without spiritual power and without demonic power, Su Han was no match for Constable Zhong.
Constable Zhong directly snatched a saber from the other constables and struck down one of the ordinary people. Then, with two more strikes, he dealt with the other two hostages.
Following that, Constable Zhong raised his hand again and launched a magical attack directly at Shi Rongxuan, severely wounding him.
Su Han said, "I didn't expect you to actually resort to violence. It seems those constables were your subordinates as well."
Su Han released Shi Rongxuan, who fell to the ground. After groaning for a moment on the ground, Shi Rongxuan lost his life.
Those constables stood behind Constable Zhong as if they were his subordinates.
Spiritual energy continuously circulated around Constable Zhong before he finally withdrew it. By this time, the surrounding onlookers had all vanished. Su Han said,
Constable Zhong walked towards Su Han.
Su Han retreated in response, maintaining a distance from Constable Zhong.
Su Han said, "Speak if you must, but don't come any closer."
Constable Zhong said, "I think highly of you. Join my ranks. We will dominate this entire city. The people here will be at our mercy."
Su Han shook his head and said, "No, I don't want to do such things. Right now, I just want to leave here."
Constable Zhong said, "Leave here? The only way you can leave here now is by dying. Make your choice! Death, or join my ranks."
Hearing this choice, Su Han felt a sense of déjà vu. Shi Rongxuan had also presented him with such a choice. Su Han had made his decision then, and he had to make one now.
Last time, Su Han had directly captured Shi Rongxuan. Should he capture Constable Zhong this time as well?
Constable Zhong continued to ask, "Have you made your choice? Will you become my subordinate, or will you die?"
Su Han gripped the large saber and said, "Choice? Of course, I choose to eliminate you and rid the people of this pest."
Constable Zhong's expression immediately contorted into a ferocious grimace.
"Then, die!"