Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 484: Chapter 228 Black Gold Dragon Pattern Halberd!_2

He didn’t mind, he couldn’t beat the Divine Chosen, but those at the Four Awakenings and Fifth Sense could definitely be killed.

At that time, their souls would go to Mr. Shadow, and their heads to the Blood River. He could earn a double salary, and he might even quickly advance to the Fifth Sense. How lucky would that be!

While the two Divine Chosen were planning, Li Yelai stepped out of the conference room and started wandering around the gathering place.

Surrounded by several believers, he arrived at the previously attacked material storehouse.

”Was it Champion Team One that attacked here?” Li Yelai asked casually.

”Yes, Lord Di Yun,” a young male believer quickly responded. ”But rest assured, they only destroyed thirty percent of our material reserves.”

”Very well, nicely done.” Li Yelai nodded and pointing at the collapsed building, he continued to inquire, ”What was originally here?”

”This warehouse stored material impurities, my Lord,” replied the believer. ”It’s because they destroyed the impurities that our loss wasn’t significant.”

”We actually have a warehouse of material impurities?” Li Yelai showed some curiosity.

A believer immediately answered, ”My Lord, these are collected from various channels. Some rituals need these.”

Li Yelai nodded slightly, ”I see, but I’m curious, how did you manage to collect so much of it?”

The believer couldn’t answer, but another swiftly took over the conversation, ”Lord Di Yun, our low-level believers are scattered all over the world and have various social statuses. They all quietly support our bases. This batch of impurities, I remember, came from the now-abandoned Lu City. It’s a trading hub for Spiritual Ability Organizations far from the major cities, where organizations sell material impurities in bulk. At least thirty percent of our material impurities come from there.”

Lu City, a city that had been abandoned.

Since it came from there, the Black Umbrella’s organization likely operated in the area.

After learning what he wanted, Li Yelai asked, ”Is it far from us?”

”Not too bad, just over a hundred kilometers and not too hard to find. But they are cautious, never revealing their headquarters. So, we just left them alone,” replied the believer. ”That organization also trades with the Eternal Life Sect. Perhaps, after this operation, we can trace back and gather intelligence on that organization.”

”We’ll eventually find it, no need to rush.” Li Yelai chuckled.

Black Umbrella, you wish to backstab? Well, I’m giving you a chance now! Let’s see if you can swallow it!

Li Yelai thought to himself, then asked, ”When can all the personnel be assembled?”

”By tomorrow noon at the latest.”

...

As he waited, Li Yelai returned to his room, shooed away his attendants, and began to hum a tune.

Soon, Little Mad King’s figure emerged from Li Yelai’s shadow projected on the wall.

”Resting well?” Li Yelai asked.

Though they technically shared a room, Li Yelai couldn’t see her.

Now, Li Yelai had somewhat gotten accustomed to this covert style of protection.

Each mealtime, they would make sure to prepare extra food.

Hidden in the shadows, Little Mad King would eat the food, unnoticed by others. This was the highest form of stealth eating—eating right in front of them!

While sleeping, Li Yelai would avoid sleeping naked, wearing at least some clothes.

Now, Little Mad King had switched back to her stealth-appropriate tight clothing and nodded in response, ”Not bad, the sofa is a bit more comfortable than the sleeping bag.”

”Sofa...” Li Yelai sounded surprised, then said, ”Then let’s stick to the old rules, you keep watch first, I’ll take over later.”

”Sure. I guess it’s my turn to warm up the bed for you,” Little Mad King blandly joked.

Li Yelai chuckled dryly, he certainly couldn’t let Little Mad King warm his bed, could he?

Others might not mind, but Li Yelai had to.

Then, the two exchanged information, Li Yelai confirmed the activity range of the Black Umbrella Organization, while Little Mad King had ventured into the wilderness to investigate, confirming that Champion Team One had deliberately left behind traces and clues.

”It’s really about driving the tiger to swallow the wolf,” Li Yelai mused. ”Do you think they might take advantage of the clash between the two sects and launch a surprise attack, reaping the benefits?”

”It’s possible, but risky. The fight between the two sects will indeed be fierce, but once a third party appears, they will surely unite,” said Little Mad King. ”They must be pushed to their limits before making a move. If they do act, you’d actually be in danger.”

Li Yelai nodded; this was also Li Yelai’s dilemma.

He was currently undercover as a Divine Chosen, and in the eyes of the team, he was a Human traitor. Once discovered, they would inevitably attack in a group.

”I will stay hidden by your side, but if Champion Team One surrounds us, even I’m not confident about escaping with you. You need to find a chance to reveal your identity,” Little Mad King advised.

Revealing his undercover identity—if not believed, Li Yelai would still be attacked.

If believed, then they must ensure no one from the Church survives, continuing to conceal Li Yelai’s undercover identity.

”I can only look for a chance then.” Li Yelai nodded, his feelings mixed.

The most painful time to be undercover is when you have to confront your comrades. I hope I never encounter such a situation.

At that moment, Little Mad King made a ’silence’ gesture and simultaneously faded into the shadows of the room.

Li Yelai’s expression subtly changed, and he then kept quiet.

Instead, he sat down on the sofa inside the room.

A few seconds later, indeed, footsteps could be heard outside the door.

”Lord Di Yun, it’s me, Gongsun Xing,” a voice came from outside, that of the Spiritual Ability Craftsman at this Church gathering point, ”Your equipment has been transformed and I’ve brought it to you.”

”That was quite fast,” Li Yelai smiled, ”come in.”

The door opened, and Gongsun Xing along with several believers entered the room carrying a long wooden box and a metal case.

Following that, they bowed to Li Yelai.

”Done in just one day? Are there no issues with the quality?” Li Yelai looked at the items they brought and couldn’t help but smile.

”Please rest assured, my lord. There will be no issues with the quality. Knowing that the battle is approaching, to complete the transformation quickly, we sacrificed many believers,” said Gongsun Master humbly, ”Please examine it.”

Sacrifice... huh, would that count as an assist from me? Li Yelai chuckled internally. Having a few believers die was a good thing for him.

He wished all these people would sacrifice themselves.

At that moment, two believers stepped forward with the long wooden box and opened it.

Revealed inside was the Spiritual Ability Equipment.

It was... a Sky Halberd!

The original Black Gold Dragon Pattern Spear had been transformed into a War Halberd.

The dark shaft of the halberd was engraved with a golden five-clawed giant dragon, seeming alive as it twisted around the shaft.

The two crescent-like spear ears were emitting a bloody cold light; perhaps due to the sacrifice, Li Yelai could faintly smell a scent of blood.

Compared to the previous Black Gold Dragon Pattern Spear, this Black Gold Dragon Pattern Halberd was even more domineering!

”A Double-Eared Spear?” Li Yelai murmured. He was actually more accustomed to using the single-eared Azure Dragon Halberd, but it wasn’t a problem.

He grabbed the War Halberd with one hand, found it to be slightly heavier by twenty percent, but still within an acceptable range.

Such a weapon needed to be heavy to feel right in use.

Li Yelai casually swung the War Halberd, the blade slicing through the air, the sound of a dragon’s cry echoing in the room.

This made several believers turn pale, fearing that Li Yelai would use them for practice.

Yet, Li Yelai then shouldered the War Halberd, applied a strong force with both hands, and bent the spear. He then let go, and the long spear violently sprang back, drawing a perfect circle, leaving a straight line on both the ceiling and floor.

”Very good, the toughness and sharpness are excellent,” Li Yelai said to the craftsmen, ”You’ve done well, take your men and follow me from now on. You’ll be the direct subordinates of my Di Yun.”

”Yes, yes!” The craftsman rejoiced, nodding repeatedly.

The believers also showed faces of joy, for following the Divine Chosen meant great benefits—a fast track to success!

They obviously did not realize the saying ’following through the Monster Brushing Cage carries its own burdens.’

Then, the believers opened the metal case, which was the Bright Armor that Li Yelai needed.

They carefully clad Li Yelai in the Battle Armor.

A few minutes later, when they stepped back a few steps,

they saw...

The Divine Chosen Emperor Fall, clad in Black Gold Bright Armor, wielding the Black Gold Dragon Pattern Halberd!

”Truly befitting of Lord Di Yun!”

”Overwhelmingly domineering!”

”Unmatched under the heavens!”

The believers flattered, but the craftsman’s face shifted.

The Bright Armor, the Fangtian Halberd—it reminded him of a dreadful existence.

But he soon recovered, chiding himself.

’Really getting senile, this is, of course, our lord, the Divine Chosen Emperor Fall!’

’How could it possibly be the Champion?’