Netherworld Retrograde

Capítulo 857: Chapter 400: Homecoming (Part 2)

Plans to return to No.3 Border City and rebuild a picture.

Currently, he’s wearing a black windbreaker. Putting on the Champion’s Cloak over it indeed seems a bit discordant.

“No rush, the Champion’s Cloak has undergone some mystical changes after slaying many formidable enemies. Wait until your Soul Well recovers before trying it on,” said Sword Madman with a smile.

The Champion’s Cloak is a legacy of Team One, originally a Secret Treasure. But after drinking the blood of human enemies, mysterious changes occurred, turning into a symbol of the Champion.

On the battlefield, that cloak flutters like the distant battle song, heralding the arrival of the Human Champion!

For this reason, replicating the Champion’s Cloak is difficult.

“And now, humans have acquired a cloak from a future timeline. Doesn’t this mean… humans will simultaneously have two champions?” A gleam shone in the official captain’s eyes.

“Indeed… Yang probably feels puzzled. Awakening to find himself suddenly becoming the Emperor.”

“Chaos, seniority chaos.”

“One is the Eighth Generation, the other the Ninth Generation; two champions appear simultaneously, won’t the Forbidden Zone be scared witless?”

“Just escaped from the Champion’s clutches, only to be confronted by a Champion again. Hehe, even the Forbidden Zone Dominators and Supremes are probably having their scalps tingling.”

Yin Fire’s expression was somewhat strange. If the Church learned that their Chosen of the Double Gods had become the Human Champion, they’d probably crash on the spot.

Especially for the Blood God Sect, how many years have they waited to corrupt the Champion?

This time, the undercover Chosen becoming Champion, they’d probably be crying with joy.

Just don’t know what those Chosen would think?

The official powerhouses excitedly discussed, while Doll gazed at the brocade box.

That’s Yunling Civilization’s future timeline, in that future, Xiao Ye was not acquainted with himself… but still joined Team One, becoming the Human Champion.

While in that future accompanied by…

A beautiful short-haired girl surfaced in Doll’s mind.

Thinking of this, Doll’s mood grew complex.

Deep in her consciousness, a mocking voice resurged.

‘What’s wrong? Feel like you’ve taken someone else’s possession?’

‘Discover your Xiao Ye wasn’t meant to be yours… feeling guilty?’

‘Afraid to meet that Little Dwarf now?’

‘Really foolish.’

‘If you care, then kill her.’

‘We should do as we please!’

Doll frowned slightly, although Cheese was less than 1.6 meters tall, not as tall as herself, calling her Little Dwarf was overly harsh.

As for other words, Doll opted to ignore.

This voice often tries to entice Doll to commit some extreme and terrifying acts.

Officials, having researched Immortal Palace’s legacy, deemed it might be the so-called Heart Demon, or… Three Corpses.

Mentioned in pre-Calamity religious culture too.

Humans harbor three kinds of evil desires within.

Known as Three Corpses.

The Taoist believe the Three Corpses are Upper Corpse God, Middle Corpse God, Lower Corpse God. Respectively corresponding to private desire, appetite, and sexual desire.

Similar meaning to Buddhism’s ‘Breaking Obsession.’

Different sects have different interpretations.

In Immortal Palace’s legacy, however, there’s a theory of good, evil, obsession regarding the Three Corpses.

Officials speculate that figure is likely the evil corpse among the good, evil, obsession Three Corpses.

The reason for its appearance is uncertain, but regardless, such things shouldn’t be acknowledged.

Doll calmed down, gazing out at the scenery through the Doll’s headgear. Her thoughts, unclear.

….

Train traversed the wilderness, returning to No.3 Border City. The journey was uneventful, nothing dared to obstruct such a formidable team.

Gazing at familiar hometown vistas, they felt like lifetimes had passed, yet they didn’t linger or reflect.

The reason for their early return was to escort back the Taboo Items employed in this great battle.

This time supporting the Immortal Palace, various Giant Cities ventured to expose many Taboo Items, requiring proper treatment.

After disembarking outside the high walls, captains led their teams away.

Li Yelai, Doll, and Yin Fire, along with East City Branch’s captains, returned to the branch with the Taboo Items.

Personally witnessing those Taboo Items transported back to Black Prison, contained once more, they then departed individually.

In the office, Li Yelai signed the casualty compensation agreement for warriors who fell in battle.

In this Immortal Palace war, among fifty-one Champion Team One members entering, the damages were severe.

Eleven died in battle, the rest were heavily wounded.

Eight Ye Boshou can never remain on the frontlines again.

Reading through each fallen comrade’s name, Li Yelai felt heavy-hearted.

He turned to Deputy Zuchao: “Have their families visited?”

“No… upon becoming Processors, families came prepared. Processors and Ye Boshou inherently oppose Calamity, sacrificing themselves tirelessly.”

Zuchao said: “You’ve done well, even Captain Yang Chen of Sixth Sense couldn’t match this. Don’t pressure yourself.”

“How are the newcomers?” Li Yelai asked.

“Testing phase, whether joining Team One in future or not, they’ll choose to be a Processor.”

“At Yang Chen’s side, any news?” Li Yelai continued.

Most elites of Champion Team One were dispatched externally, one group followed Li Yelai to Immortal Palace, another investigated a mysterious area with Captain Yang Chen.

“Everything normal. Latest message relay was a week ago. A squad delivered Captain Yang Chen’s S-Class armament and returned, bringing messages and private letters.” Zuchao responded: “Including yours, already delivered to your home, Bing He signed for it.”

Letters? Li Yelai paused, nodding slightly.

After handling official duties, Li Yelai didn’t rush back home but secretly met with Yin Fire.

Currently, two major sects urgently desire future intelligence.

That’s an exploitable point.

Especially concerning the Forbidden Zone’s resurgence.

Synchronized, Yin Fire presented a list, mainly Forbidden Zone Creatures targeted for official pursuit and assassination as future powerhouses.

“Could utilize their hands to eliminate some Forbidden Zone strongmen. Chaotic Forces and Forbidden Zone don’t get along, surely won’t idly observe Forbidden Zone’s rise. However, beware when attacking the Forbidden Zone, guard against back-stabbing. As Chosen, you must manage their plans.” Yin Fire said: “Regarding the assassination list, captains can access such confidential-level records. It’s not remarkable for you to carry it.”

“And regarding your two future identities. No need to conceal as it can’t be hidden. That Holy Emperor directly called you Dawn Monarch; many overheard. As for the Champion… you inevitably have to don the cloak.”

“If they learn I, the Chosen of the Double Gods, am in two timelines their mortal enemy, will it affect things?” Li Yelai asked.

Followers of the Fifth God are thorns in other chaotic believers’ eyes. Ended up Li Yelai is Green Flame True Monarch.

Whereas the Human Champion, needless to say, is a longtime adversary…

“Likely not, timelines have changed. You as Chosen are a given fact, immutable. They’ll only secretly delight, pinching Giant City and Master of Green Flames corner.” Yin Fire said: “Concealing those future identities makes them suspicious.”

“And then, regarding the ark. Last time, unable to join ark gathering. Jing Lin didn’t linger long inside the ark either. Ark Chosen Ones probably deduced you were in the Immortal Palace then. Just disclose some info sensibly, give Giant Cities across regions a reminder.”

After discussing, both departed.

Li Yelai returned to his home after a month away.

In the family apartment, slightly disheveled-haired Li Yunyan, circled Li Yelai several times, ensuring he wasn’t missing limbs.

Seemingly finally relieved.

“It’s good you’re alright…” she softly said, “Welcome home, big brother.”

Li Yelai gazed at the girl before him, recalling the charred corpse seen in the Causality Strike.

Suppressing inner turmoil: “Yeah, I’m back.”

(Writing transition chapters is truly a weak spot. Sat fifteen hours to finish, apologies…)