Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 568: Chapter 267: Emotion Pocket Watch

As Li Yelai awoke, he felt refreshingly clear-headed.

His body and spirit had both recovered to their peak.

In reality, this was an adaptation to the enhancements of flesh and Spiritual Energy.

His ascension had been too swift; in just over a month, he had risen from the Four Awakenings to the Fifth Sense, then without stopping, he had taken on challenges, and under blessing, he climbed to the Third Rank on the steps of the Soul Well.

This rate of progression was probably only ever experienced by a Doll.

And the rapid, continuous enhancements had left his Spiritual Energy somewhat unstable.

It wasn’t until after a relaxing rest that he fully adapted.

Opening his eyes, Li Yelai saw the Little Mad King on the couch.

She was curled up, reclining on the couch, looking through the Church’s records and files.

And because her legs were bent, the hem of her long dress had slid down from her knees, revealing her fair thighs.

At first glance, she looked like a girl finding leisure at home.

But Li Yelai knew well that this girl was extremely powerful; those conspicuous long legs could easily snap the neck of a Flying Dragon!

”How long have I slept?” Li Yelai sat up and asked.

”About ten hours,” the Little Mad King put down her book and replied, ”It seems your Spiritual Energy has stabilized. Do you want to go out?”

”Yes, it’s time to go out,” Li Yelai responded, ”After that, it’s all about coordinating with the team members.”

The Little Mad King nodded, then stood from the couch and said, ”Alright, I’ll go and prepare the scene.”

”Prepare the scene?” Li Yelai was startled and asked, ”What scene?”

”To them, a Divine Chosen spending several days alone with a Personal Maid would leave some traces,” the Little Mad King glanced around and said, ”But this place is too clean. Such a detail, although minor, may cause them to doubt, and we need to avoid these problems.”

”You are quite cautious,” Li Yelai replied.

”Infiltration and Dark Piles must never be taken lightly. That’s why the headquarters have sent me to assist you; you haven’t undergone specialized training in infiltration and espionage,” the Little Mad King said, and then she pulled out two thin nightgowns from her bag. After holding them up to her body for a moment, she tore them forcefully.

She also took out a bottle of potion and sprinkled a few drops on both the bed and the torn nightgowns.

Soon, a foul smell spread throughout the room.

Smelling that familiar stench, Li Yelai’s face showed panic: ”This... what is this...”

”Honeysuckle Liquid.” The Little Mad King, with a calm face, sealed the potion and put it away, saying, ”When I planned to infiltrate with the identity of a maid, I prepared this.”

Li Yelai could only nod.

Then he watched as the Little Mad King applied light makeup to herself and pinched some red marks onto her neck.

Soon, the Secluded Fortress gates opened, and the heavy drawbridge over the deep valley was lowered.

A few servants, trusted aides, and a Demon General had been waiting here for some time.

Seeing Li Yelai in armor and Hong Zhuang emerging from the fortress,

The Demon General Bai Ya and the trusted aide River immediately greeted them.

”Lord...” As the trusted aide River was about to speak, he caught a certain scent, his expression changed slightly, and then turned somewhat awkward.

Beside him, Bai Ya’s expression also darkened, probably thinking that the Divine Chosen One had gone on a honeymoon with the maid.

Especially upon seeing the marks on Hong Zhuang’s neck, Bai Ya’s face grew even grimmer.

But their expressions soon changed,

Because they both sensed Li Yelai’s more powerful Spiritual Energy!

It was even stronger than when he had ascended to the Fifth Sense!

’Lord Di Yun must have reached at least the Third Step!’ Bai Ya was inwardly shocked.

The Emperor’s Fall Chosen One had ascended to the Fifth Sense just two days ago, yet now he had crossed three steps. Such talent was simply too terrifying!

’Worthy of our lord! Even when entangling with a woman, he doesn’t neglect his own ascension!’ thought River with admiration.

The servants all bowed to Li Yelai, praising Lord Di Yun’s might.

Li Yelai responded with a faint smile, ”Enough, you’ve all worked hard. Disperse now.”

”Yes, Lord!”

Then, the message spread to Jiang Yong and others.

”Lord Di Yun transcended three steps in a single seclusion? Is he cheating?” they couldn’t believe it.

Such talent, even among the Divine Chosen, was unfathomable.

Unless one had sacrificed many strong souls to grant such favor, this level of ascension would be possible.

But Lord Di Yun had been secluded within the fortress; where would he get so many strong souls?

”No wonder Lord Blood God favored him, granting such a lofty title as Emperor’s Fall. Di Yun’s talent is truly terrifying!”

”He is only twenty-four years old... Maybe he can contend for the title of Overlord before thirty! Or even higher!”

”We can’t oppose him anymore; otherwise, it would be trouble for Lord Zhutu.”

”Not only that, we must do everything we can to protect him and ensure his safety.”

”If Lord Di Yun were to open a sub-branch, so be it. But if he continues to stay at the Main Base and anything happens, we won’t escape the blame! Even Lord Zhutu won’t spare us...”

”What about the Fifth Legion...”

”Give it to him; withdraw our men,” Jiang Yong said, ”I just hope for peace hereafter.”

Meanwhile, inside the Headquarters Treasure Vault,

The Old Demon General also received the message.

A slight smile appeared on his face, ”Very good, Lord Di Yun, you may be able to replicate Lord Tiankui’s valor...”

Within the Blood God Faction, strength was highly esteemed.

Previously, although Li Yelai was a Divine Chosen One, he was only at the Fourth Rank.

Now, Li Yelai’s cheat-like speed of ascension shocked all high-level believers, prompting them all to seek his favor.

Even the servants of Li Yelai received great honors.

The same was true for the Little Mad King, in the disguise of a maid; even high-level Church officials sent her several Magic Potions.