Chapter 150: A Woman’s Heart

A month had passed since the earth-shattering event in the forest. That month was filled with turmoil—Dark Moon City was more bustling than ever, with powerful warriors gathering here in unprecedented numbers.

Within a month, the news spread like wind to every corner of the Source of Darkness. The astonishing strike and the unprecedented God-Annihilating Thunder Calamity were widely discussed. Rod, the protagonist, quickly went from being an unknown minor figure to the most famous person in the Source of Darkness.

He killed the young head of the Nash family, fought a great battle against them, and broke free from the encirclement of over a dozen powerful warriors, annihilating two elite squads of the Nash family in a horrific massacre! During the pursuit, he fought valiantly against numerous enemies and even killed three quasi-divine-level warriors and four sacred-level warriors while being chased by both the Nash family and the Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan. He bravely faced the Thunder of Nine Heavens in the battle against the Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan…

Eventually, the God-Annihilating Thunder Calamity was summoned—even the heavens grew jealous of his strength and power, forcing them to eliminate him. This led to the terrifying Heaven-Annihilating Thunder Calamity, which caused disaster to the forest by Ming Lake outside Dark Moon City, creating a new lake. From then on, Ming Lake had a companion, and the Twin Lakes stood proudly outside Dark Moon City…

All these rumors spread wildly, and Rod was almost mythologized!

What was even more eye-catching was what happened afterward. The four major clans—the Dragon Clan, the Black Phoenix Clan, the Mi Jiao Clan, and the Scorpion King Clan—jointly convened a grand meeting with the royal family of Dark Moon City to discuss strategies. The Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan and the Nash family were pushed into a desperate situation.

Rod’s status as a Purple Star VIP left many people ashamed. No one knew his true background, yet he managed to obtain such a status. Some said he was the illegitimate child of high-ranking members from the Dragon Clan and the Black Phoenix Clan, while others claimed he was the offspring of the Demon Clan and the Dragon Clan. Rumors abounded, and it was only under the pressure of the trading guild that the situation was barely brought under control.

However, things did not settle down but instead grew more intense, with even more fantastical rumors spreading in secret.

In the end, the Nash family and the Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan, two moderately powerful clans, were pushed to the point of almost starting a war. The Nash family had to bear the bitter fruit of their young head’s death and pay compensation, while also handing over those who had pursued Rod. It was said that there were secret compensations and territorial concessions as well—a huge loss. This was the best outcome they could achieve after bribing various forces.

As for the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle clan, they were considered the culprits behind the thunder calamity, facing even more terrifying consequences. Opinions varied among the factions— the Dragon clan and the Black Phoenix clan demanded blood for blood. Meanwhile, the Scorpion King clan, the Mi Jiao clan, and the Demon clan seemed to benefit from the situation and sided with the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles, speaking in their defense. During this period of conflict, there were numerous secret fights, but no unified conclusion was reached.

It is said that the final judgment will take place in two days. These past few days, leaders from various major clans have flocked to Dark Moon City, making this matter even more prominent.

Speculations about Rod’s identity once again surged onto the stage, sparking widespread rumors.

In that forest, several major factions had sent people there frequently—almost regularly—to investigate. Unfortunately, they found nothing, not even a hint. Strangely enough, the devastated area recovered extremely quickly; within a month, it was lush with flowers and plants, as beautiful as a paradise on earth.

No bodies were found, nothing at all. All this left many people disappointed, forcing them to believe that Rod had been utterly destroyed.

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“No, the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle clan must not be spared. Brother Rod cannot die in vain!” At that moment, in a separate courtyard within Dark Moon City, Lucy stood coldly before several elders and middle-aged men, speaking firmly.

Those standing before her were all high-ranking members of their clans. Even the long-absent Grand Elder had come to Dark Moon City—his status within the clan was no less than that of the clan leader, showing just how serious the Black Phoenix clan took this matter. Of course, it wasn’t just the Black Phoenix clan; other clans also sent their top leaders. The peace and balance of the Dark Source had been disrupted by Rod alone, stirring up turmoil among all factions, each seeking to take advantage of this situation to create chaos.

“Hey… girl, this… it’s not that simple. The Scorpion King clan and the Mi Jiao clan have already sided with the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles. As for the Demon clan, you know they’ll support them. Although the opposition royal family in Dark Moon City agrees with us, the pro-war factions have close ties with the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles and won’t agree with us. Right now, even if we unite with the Dragon clan and the opposition royal family, our strength isn’t enough. The Demon clan’s Nether Realm and the Troll clan haven’t sent anyone either; otherwise, this matter wouldn’t be so complicated.”

The Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles have long resented our Black Phoenix clan. If we could, wouldn’t we want to wipe them out? But the situation is tense now—any move could have far-reaching consequences, so we can’t act rashly!” The old man sighed and spoke with a bitter smile at Lucy’s firm attitude. Recently, this little girl has been determined to destroy the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles, using her status and influence to sway the clan’s opinion significantly.

“Whatever. The Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles must pay for their crimes, and the Nash clan cannot be spared either. Do they think this will end so easily? It’s only just beginning!” With a cold gaze fixed on the direction of the Twin Lakes outside, Lucy spoke in a low voice.

“Hey… You… Recently, our Black Phoenix clan, along with the Dragon clan and the opposing royal family, has been secretly targeting these two clans. The Nash clan is now staying indoors for fear of heavy losses. On the other hand, we’ve killed no less than ten members of the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles as a lesson to them! Wiping them out entirely is impossible. Even if the Exchange doesn’t stop us, it’s hard to achieve such a thing—war isn’t that simple!” The old man didn’t know what to say in response to Lucy’s attitude.

“Let’s leave it for now, Grand Elder. We’ll discuss it after tomorrow’s meeting!” Sensing the gloomy atmosphere, Hei Yao stepped forward to ease the tension. Everyone had seen the change in Miss Lucy since Rod’s accident—she had lost her usual liveliness and cuteness, her smile replaced by an icy coldness that came from deep within, making people feel uncomfortable. Having watched her grow up, no one could bear to see her like this.

“Good. The trial starts tomorrow. We’ll see then! Even if we can’t make the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles pay with blood, we’ll still make them suffer greatly!” With another sigh, the old man said helplessly before leaving the room.

After everyone left, only Lucy remained in the room. Gazing at the night sky, her eyes grew distant. “Brother Rod, can you see? The trial starts tomorrow. Those guys actually spared the Nash clan. I definitely won’t let that happen. Don’t worry! I’ll use every means to make the Nash clan pay for your death, as well as the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles. No matter what, they can’t be spared. Even if the trial fails tomorrow, I won’t give up. Our Black Phoenix clan will avenge you! Trust me!”

She lowered her head and sighed, two tears silently sliding down her face. “Are you lonely over there? Are you cold? Hehe, I am too. I know the family has many things to consider, and I know everyone is very kind to me, but I still have to avenge you! You’ve been the only one who’s been good and sincere to me all this time. Lucy really likes you, truly. For you, I could give up the whole world; for you, I could turn against everyone. Do you believe it? I’ll prove it to you!
Wait for me. Don’t forget me. I’ll come to you soon. By then, it will be a new Lucy standing in front of you—stronger, not needing anyone’s help or protection. That Lucy will be able to fight alongside my brother! No one will be able to bully us anymore, really!
Lucy isn’t smiling anymore. I’ll save my smiles for my brother. They don’t deserve to see them!” Tears continued to slide silently. At this moment, Lucy was still a fragile girl, still a sixteen-year-old girl. She wasn’t that strong; all her outward appearance was just for others to see.
Inside the palace of Dark Moon City, Aida faced the small lake, gazing into the distance, and sighed. “Rod, tomorrow is the last day. I’ll try my best. The pro-war faction is too powerful. I don’t know if I’ll succeed! Really, I don’t know what to do. Father and my sister both oppose this. What should I do? Can you teach me? I really hope to see you, truly!
I originally planned to do more to help you fulfill your wishes and carry the burden on your shoulders. Now that you’re no longer here, what should I do? I won’t let you down. I’ll carry this burden with you to the end!”
The night was hazy, and the girl’s voice stretched out under the moonlight, becoming especially beautiful and moving. Her white dress made her look like an angel—pure and beautiful! Yet it also gave off a sense of desolate beauty.
“Hey, sister… Who is he? He must be really outstanding to make you feel this way. After all, it’s not easy to achieve such success at such a young age without relying on any power to gain the status of a Purple Star VIP. He’s much better than those men. No wonder you feel this way. It’s a shame. If I could, I really hope to meet this man!”
In a distant corner, Eileen watched her sister Aida, who was lost in thought, and sighed, murmuring to herself.
Under the night sky, Dark Moon City was not peaceful, and at that moment, the forests outside the city, as well as the area around the Twin Lakes of Sun and Moon, were also not peaceful!

The night air was cool as water. The lake, which should have been peaceful and calm, suddenly surged violently as if struck by some force. In the next moment, a powerful force of righteousness burst forth between heaven and earth. Yet this time it was brief—just a short instant. After that, elements of fire, darkness, and even lightning began to sweep toward the lake.