Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 91: Chapter 41 Dark Pile_2

Intelligence or missions, all will be fulfilled to the greatest extent possible.

Li Yelai could directly benefit greatly from the transactions of the ark.

Apart from the shares given to officials, it also enabled him to obtain effective improvements.

Third Awakening, Four Awakenings, even the magic potions of the Fifth Sense.

Obtaining high-quality Spiritual Ability Equipment was no trouble at all.

Of course, all of this had to be under the condition that his identity wasn’t discovered.

”Then, there’s your curse, Calamity!” Yin Fire continued, ”From the research, it’s known that your Calamity includes You Must Meet Strong Enemies and a killer of vehicles.”

”Are you suggesting that my ability to kill vehicles could also affect the ark?” Li Yelai was startled.

That would be quite interesting. When the ark was fully staffed, a coordinated attack could wipe them all out, couldn’t it?

What would the ark look like if the killer of vehicles’ effect was successfully triggered?

”Based on current analysis, there is such a possibility. But it cannot be tested,” said Yin Fire. ”So, for the time being, consider your curse as your trump card. If things go south, trigger the curse and forcefully disengage from the ark. Even if you can’t get the intelligence, it would still be a slap in the face to them! That’s the worst-case scenario.”

Li Yelai nodded, indicating his understanding.

At this moment, Yang Chen, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke, ”Everything carries risk. It’s possible that your vehicle killer has no effect on the ark.

It’s also possible that when you forcefully disengage from the ark, you could be captured by the enemy or have your Virtual Realm Projection destroyed and end up twisted or in a vegetative state.

There’s even more risk of your Virtual Realm Projection being attacked by other Void Realm Creatures en route.”

”Everything is risky, Night General, don’t push yourself. Think it over before you answer. Even if you don’t want to go, no one will blame you.”

Yang Chen looked at Li Yelai, his eyes shifting ambiguously.

He naturally wanted revenge for the Revenge. The unnecessary deaths of his teammates were caused by the Ark Chosen Ones.

Therefore, when he heard Yin Fire’s plan, he didn’t object right away.

If the plan succeeded, it would be a win-win situation. Li Yelai would grow stronger, and they could seek Revenge for their teammates!

But, if anything went wrong, Li Yelai would be in danger...

”I’m aware, Captain,” Li Yelai nodded.

Thinking of his deceased colleagues, the desire for revenge in Li Yelai’s heart grew even stronger.

They had faced danger and death head on. With Mr. Shadow as his trump card, why should he be afraid?

Moreover, through the ark, he could help humans grow stronger and become stronger himself...

Of course, the worst-case scenario existed: perhaps ’Mr. Shadow’ was not a match for the ’ark’.

Li Yelai fell into silence but images of his teammates, like heroes, flashed through his mind...

After a long time, he nodded in response, ”I should be capable. This operation must be carried out by our team alone! It belongs to no one else but us!”

In this incident, among the Spiritual Ability Users in the various divisions of the officials, the losses of Team One were the greatest; a third of its members died, and those who survived were all injured, with a considerable number of them thereafter unfit for handling missions.

It could be said that nearly half of Team One’s staff was reduced.

Such enmity must be avenged by Team One personally!

Yang Chen’s eyes flickered, and after silently for a few seconds, he finally spoke, ”You are truly a member of our team, but remember, safety comes first.”

”Mm.” Li Yelai nodded, then asked, ”What should I do next? When should I enter the ark? Do I need any training?”

”Don’t rush; on the fifteenth of every month, ark members will gather inside the ark. It’s only in the twenties now, so there’s no need to enter the ark separately,” Yin Fire said with a smile. ”As for training, that spokesman only attended twice; forced imitation would only lead to mistakes. At that time, a Captain Level strong person from the Path of Babbling will use Suggestion on you, and that should be enough.”

To board the ark on the fifteenth of every month as a Dark Pile? Li Yelai nodded slightly, ”So it’s decided then? There’s no need to discuss it with the higher-ups?”

Li Yelai thought, with four Giant Cities, each division was selecting candidates, so even if his own division was settled on him, wouldn’t it be futile?

”No, it’s decided. It’s you,” said the little old man who had been sunken in the couch, suddenly speaking up.

With his smile, his toothless gums were revealed.

He was indeed very old, but his voice was still full of vigor.

The old man rose from the couch, his squinting eyes gazing at Li Yelai as if seeing through his secrets, ”Very well, you’re doing quite well. I’m looking forward to your growth.”

Li Yelai was somewhat puzzled and looked at Yang Chen.

Yang Chen spread his hands and said, ”This guy is indeed a big shot. If he agrees, then it’s you.”

Li Yelai quietly asked, ”At this moment, should I say, ’If the lord does not abandon me, I wish to become your adopted son’?”

The old man was startled, then laughed and said, ”Then your seniority would be far too high, hahaha! Alright, Night General Xiao Ye, now that the candidate has been decided, you can go back. However, you have to remember, this mission is very secretive. Don’t tell anyone about it, whether family or friends. Don’t reveal anything. When the time comes, we will contact you.”

”Okay, I understand,” Li Yelai nodded, greeted everyone, and then left the room.

...

Li Yelai, burdened with a secret mission, didn’t feel any different.

So passed three uneventful days until Li Yelai received a message from the Equipment Department, stating that the Spiritual Ability Equipment and the Hot Melt Axe had both been assembled.

Thus, Li Yelai rushed to the branch, full of excitement.

He soon saw his equipment in the Equipment Department.

Grade C Spiritual Ability Equipment, the Azure Dragon Halberd, or should it be the Red Dragon Spear?

The spear shaft was pure black, the blade glowed red.

Golden dragons were painted along the shaft, and at the eyes of the dragon, there were a pair of rotating crimson pupils.

It’s said that among the eighteen types of weapons, the saber is the courage of all weapons, the spear is the king, the sword is the sovereign.

The halberd is the tyrant of all weapons!

Just by sitting in the weapons rack, the Red Dragon Spear exuded a domineering and wild aura.

”Made from the main materials of Taboo Items like the Tree Spirit and derived materials from Black Stone Statue Ghosts, along with the auxiliary substances of three types of Extraordinary Creatures. Working overtime, we finally crafted this Red Dragon Spear,” a middle-aged member of the Equipment Department began to explain. ”You’ve mentioned before that a weapon that’s too light doesn’t feel right for you, so this time we’ve specially added weight. However, neither the tenacity nor the sharpness has been affected.”

”Trying it out will tell me everything,” Li Yelai picked up the Red Dragon Spear. The weight was indeed just right; with Li Yelai’s current physique, it felt very fitting.

His previous long blade had also been a good fit, but after his Physical Enhancement, his strength increased, making it feel too light when he swung it.

Testing the swings of the Red Dragon Spear, Li Yelai lifted it on the downward stroke, creating an arc with each movement.

Li Yelai was somewhat satisfied, and the force of his swinging began to grow stronger. The curve of the Red Dragon Spear’s shaft became more pronounced.

The middle-aged member of the Equipment Department watched with a serious expression.

He could tell that Li Yelai was testing the tenacity of the Red Dragon Spear, smashing it down forcefully and pulling back in the opposite direction, putting the spear through extreme flexing.

If the spear wasn’t resilient enough, it would break after a few swings.

Finally, after Li Yelai pulled it back for the eighteenth time and the Red Dragon Spear returned to its original form, he nodded in satisfaction. ”Very good, I like it!”

The Red Dragon Spear felt great to hold and allowed him to perform the Single-handed Eighteen Strokes to its maximum extent. Li Yelai felt his close-combat strength had increased significantly.

Next came the Hot Melt Axe, a foldable version for easy carrying.

As Li Yelai activated the hot melt function, a crimson glow enveloped the axe blade.

Using very little force, a casual chop left a three-centimeter-deep gash on a metal cube.

”Not bad, considering the amount of money spent,” Li Yelai thought, then folded the Hot Melt Axe and secured it to his back.

He took out the Big Black Umbrella that the Equipment Department had modified for free and inserted the Red Dragon Spear into it.

Hmm, not bad, it hides well.

He then said goodbye to the Equipment Department staff and left the branch, carrying the Big Black Umbrella.

At one of the exits of the branch, he saw the girl in the panda Doll costume.

”Let’s go,” Li Yelai said with a smile, today was the day to have a meal with the Doll. He wouldn’t forget about a benefactor.

[Mhm,

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(ps: Brothers, Lang’s progress is four thousand a day, which is not short, really.)