Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 205: Chapter 97: Calamity Descends, Slaughter Insect Swarm

The sunset’s glow sprawled down, casting a hazy beauty over the solemn No.3 Border City.

Then, shadows encroached upon the remaining light, plunging the entire Giant City into utter darkness.

Yet, every department in the Giant City remained vigilant, ever cautious of movements in the wilderness.

Fortunately, according to information from Ye Boshou,

there were sporadic beast tides in the wilderness, heightening the danger of traversing it and complicating the escort of civilians.

But there was still no sign of the 71 Disaster Fog.

In the Void Realm as well, no abnormalities had appeared.

This provided some reassurance to the tense processors.

Perhaps the 71 Disaster Fog would not reach No. 3 Border City after all.

Taking advantage of the break, Li Yelai returned to his family apartment to help Li Yunyan pack her bags.

In fact, there wasn’t much luggage, as Li Yunyan never went out because of the curse, and she didn’t bother to dress up at home, mostly wearing pajamas.

As a result, she didn’t have many regular clothes, and half a suitcase handled it, the rest being some daily necessities and a photo album.

”Stick close to the nun, wear your helmet. The Spiritual Ability User next to her is an elite Ye Boshou. They are all aware of your situation and won’t get close to you. Just tell the nun if you need anything,” Li Yelai reminded again.

”I know, you’ve said it eight times already,” Li Yunyan nodded, then turned to the girl in the wheelchair beside her and said, ”Thank you, Miss Nun.”

The nun in the wheelchair smiled, ”Don’t mention it, your brother saved my life, this is nothing in comparison.”

Her limbs were severed, her body bore many scars, and her right hand was missing from the elbow down.

Yet, none of her sufferings had defeated her; her face still appeared kind and was filled with hope.

Indeed fitting of the title ’nun’.

Tonight, Li Yunyan would stay with the nun, and they would leave the Giant City together tomorrow for Lava Mine City, until the danger was resolved.

As a Spirit Extinguisher, the nun being able to communicate normally with Li Yunyan was the greatest help.

”If the threat is eliminated before we reach the Lava Mine City, just consider it a trip outdoors.”

”If the danger persists, officials will arrange suitable housing for you. I still have plenty of Merit Points, you can ask the officials in Lava Mine City for help. You know the bank card PIN,” Li Yelai rambled as Li Yunyan listened for a long while before nodding and saying, ”You promised Mom, you won’t abandon me.”

Li Yelai was startled, then smiled, ”Of course! Don’t jinx me!”

”Besides, my brother has the stature of a Great Emperor!” Li Yunyan also showed a forced smile.

Then, accompanied by the nun, Li Yunyan got into a van.

The Ye Boshou members, after greeting Li Yelai, left along with the van.

With the Ye Boshou’s protection and a Spirit Extinguisher’s company, Li Yunyan’s safety should be no concern.

Li Yelai then breathed a sigh of relief.

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Time ticked by; many Spiritual Ability Users began to believe that the Disaster Fog might not reach No. 3 Border City.

However, Ben Lei thought differently, he treated every potential danger with the utmost caution.

Thus, upon receiving news that factory and office workers had disappeared in the underground area of what was once an Ember Church sub-branch, now an official underground shelter, he immediately led a group of processors and a team of Border Iron Guard to the scene.

In the current situation, any anomaly had to be thoroughly investigated!

”When did they disappear?” Ben Lei asked the person in charge at the scene.

”Three hours ago, there was an issue with the shelter’s lower level wiring. Fifteen workers and three office staff went underground to check, everything was normal initially. But their signal was lost half an hour ago,” the person in charge responded quickly, ”We can’t rule out damage to the underground communication facilities.”

This location was initially an Ember Church sub-branch, taken over by officials and turned into a vast underground shelter. Should any mishap occur on the battlefield above, this place could shelter tens of thousands.

Officials had been renovating the site, but the work was paused with the emergence of the 71 Disaster Fog news.

Most people had been evacuated, leaving only a few workers and office staff to do the final tests and adjustments.

Yet, tonight, there had been a loss of communication.

”A communication failure...why would newly established facilities be damaged all of a sudden?” Ben Lei frowned.

”Could it be that it wasn’t cleaned up properly at the time? Could there still be Abnormalities lurking underground?” the person in charge asked quietly.

”Impossible, during that operation, each department dispatched many processors, including hundreds of senior Ye Boshou. They thoroughly swept through the entire Church Branch. There’s no chance any were missed,” Ben Lei shook his head; after that operation, the officials had conducted several inspections before starting the repair work.

It was impossible for any Abnormalities to remain.

After a brief moment of thought, Ben Lei said, ”I will go underground to find those who lost contact and bring them out.”

”Then I leave it to you,” the person in charge said, ”Please contact immediately if there’s any situation.”

Ben Lei nodded, ”Don’t worry, I’m a professional!”

Soon, Ben Lei and his team left.

They traversed the underground tunnels, moving swiftly into the lower levels.

Throughout their journey, the team members detected no anomalies, no signs of battle—considering even the office staff had combat capabilities.