Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 344: Chapter 163 Not Much Time Left_2

”How would I know? I’m not the Book Holder. However, from the intelligence I’ve gathered, this Disaster Fog is nothing to scoff at. In terms of danger, it’s even more hazardous than the No.71 Disaster Fog you encountered.”

Black Umbrella caressed the wounds of the Heavenly Meteor Qilin and said, ”The No.71 Disaster Fog is the Slaughter Insect Swarm, which indeed is a dangerous species. Even the Forbidden Zone wouldn’t want to confront it directly. Because they continuously reproduce and evolve. But in the end, they can be dealt with... Whereas with the No.49 Disaster Fog... If you fear the Slaughter Insect Swarm, the fog will just directly create the Slaughter Insect Swarm.”

”That’s only one of the fears inside. The more intelligent beings it devours, the more incarnations of fear it will produce. And the more experiences a Spiritual Ability User has, the stronger the fear they will conjure! Its upper limit is extremely terrifying; even if a being from the Forbidden Zone is devoured, their only option is self-imposed exile back to the Void Realm.”

”By the way, the former Champion Team One suffered a huge loss in the No.49 Disaster Fog. You’re young, you might not know how insane Champion Team One used to be. They were the champions of chaos, the lords of the Forbidden Zone, and even the Supreme, they feared nothing. And yet, they were wiped out by that fog.”

Li Yelai nodded indifferently; he was a member of Champion Team One and naturally understood the terror of the No.49 Disaster Fog.

But all he could say was, ”I see, there are such secrets...”

”Enough chit-chat, I need to go back and refine this item for you. Sixth Sense, that’s really generous of you,” Black Umbrella said with a smile.

Li Yelai nodded, ”Until next time, Lord Black Umbrella.”

Afterwards, Black Umbrella took the Heavenly Meteor Qilin and the bell with him.

Seven days later, he would return to the ark, complete the transaction for the Summoning Item with Li Yelai.

And Li Yelai also left the great hall, returning to the Physical World.

...

Inside the safe house, Li Yelai reported all the news.

Yin Fire’s expression changed immediately, looking at Li Yelai with a complex expression, ”The information you brought back is very important!”

The imminent reappearance of No.49 Disaster Fog in a certain area, as well as Black Umbrella possessing the bodies of Champion Team One members.

The former merit the attention of all Giant Cities, a fog that once brought Champion Team One to their knees could bring catastrophic blows to every Giant City!

As for the latter... Champion Team One must retrieve the bodies of their teammates!

”The whereabouts of No.49 Disaster Fog are currently unpredictable; perhaps we’ll have to wait for the Book Holder inside the ark to reveal the reason,” said Yin Fire: ”That is, at the next gathering.”

”Exactly, he should have another prophecy to reveal,” Li Yelai said: ”But he never gives precise information, only a range!”

”Hm, just like No.71 Disaster Fog...” Yin Fire replied: ”But undoubtedly, it’s enough for us to make some preparations and responses. And as for Black Umbrella...”

”We need to change our plan to entice Black Umbrella,” Li Yelai whispered: ”Merely luring him over isn’t enough, we need to find out his whereabouts!”

”Indeed,” Yin Fire responded. In the original plan, with Golden Armor’s complete death, Black Umbrella would inevitably make a move on ’Copper Face,’ after all, there were plenty of resources, and even a Spirit Extinguisher!

For Black Umbrella, this was a huge attraction!

He already knew the location of the safe house, and once he confirmed the death of Golden Armor, the former leader of the organization, he would take action.

That would naturally fall into a trap, to be officially Circle-kicked.

But now, simply capturing him isn’t enough, since he has the bodies of teammates, it’s very likely that they are in his hidden base!

We have to find his base! To recover our comrades’ bodies!

This requires a more detailed and precise plan.

”You needn’t worry too much. Just complete your mission well,” Yin Fire suddenly sighed: ”You’ve worked hard.”

Li Yelai nodded: ”I am their companion. It’s my duty to bring their bodies home.”

This indeed was Li Yelai’s true thought.

He fought side by side with his Champion Team members and respected the champions and members of past generations who had achieved great deeds for humanity.

It was an honor to be a member of Team One.

”Good, I’m growing fonder of you,” Yin Fire said with a smile.

Then, Li Yelai climbed into a ’Light Cruiser’ off-road vehicle and left the safe house.

But Yin Fire watched the vehicle disappear into the distance, eventually sighing deeply: ”No.49 Disaster Fog... Yang Chen, you must stay calm...”

He knew all too well Yang Chen’s, or rather Champion Team One’s, obsession with Disaster Fog Number 49.

Though Champion Team One had suffered complete devastation of its elites, they were able to swiftly recover to a significant size within just a few years. This wasn’t just due to official allocations; a large number of family and friends of former team members also joined the ranks.

Like Cheese, who after discovering she had Spiritual Talent, planned to join the logistics team. But in the end, she joined the first team without hesitation...

They would avenge their friends and family, an undying obsession!

The fiery flames of revenge would eventually consume everything!

Now, one of the killers had appeared, they wouldn’t remain indifferent...

Yin Fire hoped Yang Chen would stay calm, as the current Team One had not yet reached the standard of its former glory, and couldn’t forcefully confront the Disaster Fog.

...

Elsewhere, in the East City Branch, Yang Chen fell into a long silence after receiving the message.

In the end, he said in a low voice, ”Good, Night General, you’ve done well!”

He was calmer than expected, but everyone knew that beneath that calmness lay a terrifying blaze.

The fiery flames of revenge!

Yang Chen opened a nearby cabinet, looking at the armor and long weapons inside, as well as that blood-red cape.

He smiled faintly and then donned the armor and cape.

He then spoke to the Communicator, ”Lord Sword Madman, I am advancing to Seventh Awakening. Please, you and Lord Chang Qing serve as my protectors.”

”Don’t rush it, kid,” came the aged voice of Sword Madman from the other end of the Communicator. ”Are you sure you’re ready? Do you really see the path ahead clearly? One wrong step, and you’ll twist out of control. Don’t let the burden of Champion crush you! I don’t want to see you become a Divine Chosen of Blood God. Your Champion Team One has always been His favorite! Damn it, His taste is quite good!”

”Rest assured, I’ve never been so clear-headed,” Yang Chen responded calmly, his expression as firm as a rock.

Just as he said, upon learning of the enemy’s appearance, his path became crystal clear! It was the perfect time for his Seventh Awakening!

”Alright then, get ready,” Sword Madman chuckled. ”No.3 Border City should see the rise of a Seventh Awakening Overlord!”

Each ascension of a Spiritual Ability User brought tremendous enhancement, especially the High Awakenings.

Thus, a Seventh Awakening is termed Overlord, an Eighth Awakening Supreme, and a Nine Awakenings King!

These are the titles given by the Void Realm Creatures to powerful Spiritual Ability Users.

Among the alliance of the four Giant Cities where the Border Cities are located, there are two Kings and four Supremes.

They are stationed across the three Border Cities and Lava Mine City, confronting the three major restricted areas.

Within the three major restricted areas, there are Kings of the Restricted Zone and numerous Supremes and Overlords of their own.

On paper, the Forbidden Zone is stronger than the Human Giant Cities!

Both the number of Kings and the number of Supremes are higher in the Forbidden Zone than in the Giant Cities.

But due to the strife between the Zones, a certain balance is maintained.

Once war breaks out, no one would benefit!

Thus, in many cases, the Supremes and Kings do not make moves lightly. The Overlords (Seventh Awakening), are the strongest forces deployed by both sides.

And since the last generation of Champion perished, No.3 Border City has seen a gap, with only two Seventh Awakening Overlords left, one of which is Sword Madman, and the other Chang Qing.

It’s about time for a new one to rise!

Now, with the Old Mad King’s lifespan running out, once he falls, the delicate balance will break, and the Forbidden Zone will surely encroach upon the Human Giant Cities. It might even overrun No.3 Border City outright.

Before he falls, the Old Mad King will certainly launch a counterattack against the Forbidden Zone, heavily damaging one of them! He must eliminate a King of a Restricted Zone before his death, weaken or even turn the tide against a Restricted Zone; otherwise, humanity’s situation will worsen.

Before that time comes, humans must accumulate enough strength.

”The old guy is no use anymore, hurry up and grow strong...” Sword Madman murmured, ”There’s not much time left.”