Chapter 2277: The Three Calamity Lords, Questioning the Evil's Game

The Eighty-Fifth Chapter: Three Evil Calamity Lord, Asking About the Evils of the Situation

From the moment he woke up, Su He felt a burning sensation in his chest. It was a discomfort he hadn't experienced in a long time. When he looked, he saw a red mark on his chest, growing in size and depth.

He had encountered countless strange and dangerous situations, faced numerous powerful enemies, but he had never felt this level of danger before. His life seemed to be draining away bit by bit, without any resistance. This was not the exhaustion after a fight; it was a kind of consumption, an erosion.

He vaguely remembered something from before he fell unconscious. He had met someone, someone very strange, someone who made his entire being tremble with fear. That fear wasn't directed at the person themselves, but at the profound aura they exuded. It was an aura that felt like the root of all existence, a source of overwhelming power.

He tried to recall what had happened next, but his mind was a blur. The burning sensation intensified, spreading throughout his body. He tried to circulate his spiritual energy, but it was sluggish and unresponsive. A sense of despair washed over him.

Just as he felt his consciousness fading, a voice reached him, faint but clear.

"Su He, are you alright?"

It was a familiar voice, one that brought a sense of warmth and comfort. He struggled to open his eyes, and through the haze, he saw a figure standing over him.

"Su... Su... Qing..." he mumbled, his voice raspy.

The figure knelt beside him. "It's me, Su Qing."

Su Qing's face was etched with worry. She reached out and gently touched the red mark on his chest.

"What is this?" she asked, her voice trembling slightly.

Su He couldn't answer. The burning sensation was overwhelming. He felt his life force rapidly diminishing.

Su Qing's expression grew more panicked. She looked around, as if searching for something, anything, that could help.

Suddenly, a voice echoed from the distance.

"He's been struck by the 'Calamity of Three Evils.' It's a curse of the highest level. Unless he can find a way to break it, he won't last long."

Both Su He and Su Qing turned their heads towards the source of the voice. Standing some distance away was a figure shrouded in darkness, their face obscured.

"Who are you?" Su Qing asked, her voice filled with caution.

The figure stepped forward, and as they did, the darkness around them receded, revealing a gaunt man with piercing eyes.

"I am the Three Evil Calamity Lord," the man said, his voice low and resonant.

Su Qing's eyes widened in recognition and fear. The Three Evil Calamity Lord was a legendary figure, a master of curses and dark arts, whispered about in hushed tones.

"You did this to him?" Su Qing demanded, her voice shaking with anger.

The Three Evil Calamity Lord chuckled, a dry, rasping sound.

"Not directly," he said. "The curse was already in place. I merely amplified its power."

Su Qing's fists clenched. "Why?"

"Why?" the Three Evil Calamity Lord repeated. "Because it is my nature. I feed on calamity and despair. And this young man... he has a destiny steeped in both."

Su He, despite the pain, managed to speak again. "What do you want?"

The Three Evil Calamity Lord looked at Su He, a strange light in his eyes.

"What I want," he said slowly, "is to understand the 'Evils of the Situation.' This curse is intertwined with your destiny, young man. It is a key to unlocking something far greater."

"What are you talking about?" Su Qing asked, her confusion evident.

"The 'Evils of the Situation' are not mere curses," the Three Evil Calamity Lord explained. "They are forces that shape reality, that guide fate. By understanding them, one can wield immense power."

He then turned his gaze back to Su He. "You are a pawn in a much larger game, young man. And this curse is the board upon which that game is played."

Su He felt a chill run down his spine, despite the burning in his chest. He had always felt that his life was being driven by unseen forces, but to hear it confirmed by such a figure was unsettling.

"Is there a way to break the curse?" Su Qing asked, her voice desperate.

The Three Evil Calamity Lord smiled, a cruel twist of his lips.

"There is," he said. "But the price is high. And the path to breaking it lies within the 'Evils of the Situation' themselves."

He then turned to leave.

"Wait!" Su Qing cried out. "How do we find these 'Evils of the Situation'?"

The Three Evil Calamity Lord paused, and over his shoulder, he said,

"They are within you, young man. Within your past, your present, and your future. You must confront the roots of your own calamity."

With that, he dissolved into the shadows, leaving Su He and Su Qing alone with the weight of his words and the burning curse.