Chapter 890

Chase finally understood that the secular emperor was merely a puppet, and the real power behind Eastern Ocean resided in those cultivating on Forage Mountain.

This revelation did not surprise him much. After all, the situation in Bactria was not much better.

Chase had long suspected that a hidden force was influencing Capital City from the shadows.

Recalling the task that Gareth had given him, Chase asked, "Have you heard any news about the Basalt Armor resurfacing?"

"Basalt Armor? What's that?" Aaron looked puzzled, indicating that he had not heard of it.

Chase then remembered that 'Basalt Armor' was the name given to the artifact by Gareth. It might have a different name in Eastern Ocean. Thus, he continued, "It's the treasure passed down through Bactria's Black Turtle lineage. It looks something like this."

As he spoke, Chase conjured an image of the armor in mid-air.

"Oh, you mean the turtle shell! Yes, I've heard of it. It was said to have appeared recently on Holy Mount