Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 882: Chapter 413: Entrance

The area of Ten Thousand Dragon Lake is extremely large, exceeding two thousand square kilometers.

Within it, a large number of Abyss Dragons as well as other Dragon Blood Creatures are nurtured.

Therefore, it was named Ten Thousand Dragon Lake.

A day ago, the Fifth Team of Night Watchers stationed here.

During their patrol, they suddenly detected a fleeting combat fluctuation coming from beneath the water.

The Fifth Team of Night Watchers stationed on land were unsure whether it was hunting by Extraordinary Creatures, or a signal from comrades on the second level. Nonetheless, they attempted a covert investigation.

Unfortunately, this lake is unfathomably deep. Moreover, there are quite a few Abyss Dragons of varying strength present.

Making their covert investigation extremely difficult.

Among them, a Four Awakened Night Watcher was almost swallowed by an Abyss Dragon.

Thus, they could only remain on the ground, guarding the village while waiting for reinforcements to arrive.

Upon hearing this, Li Yelai asked, “After the cleanup by Team One and Team Five, are there still many left?”

Li Yelai remembered from the intelligence, the Champion Team One led by Yang Chen eliminated a large number of Abyss Dragons.

“Indeed, a lot were cleaned up, but there are still some Extraordinary Creatures known as ‘Guardian Gods’ that escaped into the lake. Once they enter the lake, it becomes hard to pursue them. In the water, the Abyss Dragons have greatly enhanced mobility, while we humans are somewhat constrained,” responded a Night Watcher from the Fifth Team.

“Can you determine where the combat fluctuations occurred?” inquired Moon Shadow.

“We can’t, there’s too much interference. We only sensed them from the depths underwater,” responded a Night Watcher: “Moreover, we’re also unsure if these fluctuations were emitted by comrades on the second level, or if they were generated during the hunting of Extraordinary Creatures.”

“So, the investigation might be fruitless…and the chances are high since they have their own ecological niche.” Sword Madman looked towards the lake, “Also, this place is so large that blindly searching is akin to finding a needle in a haystack.”

“It’s unrealistic to drain such a large body of water.”

“We still need to choose other entrances or break through to Lake Heart Island again…”

“Let’s try using a Taboo Item first.”

With that, Sword Madman took out a Compass from his chest.

It was the very Taboo Item, Path-finding Compass, once used by Li Yelai and Little Mad King.

Li Yelai also used this Compass to unexpectedly find the Holy White Spirit Fruit in the Great Snow Mountain…and unexpectedly found his father….

As long as enough blood and flesh sacrifices are offered, it can provide the direction of the desired location.

Of course, it is not entirely accurate.

It cannot pinpoint intelligent beings, and if disturbed by some mysterious force, it cannot determine the direction.

“And then… it’s the sacrifice.”

The sword box behind Sword Madman trembled slightly.

The next second, the treasure swords within the sword box transformed into streaks of cold light and shot towards the mountain forest.

Far away, the mountain forest shook slightly, startling a flock of birds.

Seconds later, the corpses of several Extraordinary Creatures were lifted by the flying swords, emerging from the forest and swiftly arriving before the group.

Each Extraordinary Creature was killed with a single strike!

This technique of remotely hunting was incredibly exquisite.

The Sword Madman instantly slayed the Extraordinary Creatures several kilometers away and brought them back. Truly, the Overlord’s Spiritual Ability Technique is miraculous.

This is also the characteristic of the Divine Protection Path.

Without delay, Sword Madman directly offered these Extraordinary Creatures as sacrifices.

As the blood and flesh disappeared, the needle on the Compass started spinning rapidly.

Several seconds later, the needle pointed in the direction of the lake but soon began spinning again mysteriously.

It just kept stopping and turning.

“What does this mean? Does it mean it’s found it or not?” a Night Watcher asked.

“It should mean the entrance is very unstable. The direction of the lake…” Sword Madman frowned, holding the Compass upright.

However, the needle momentarily pointed downward at an angle before spinning again.

“Indeed, the entrance is underwater. But for some reason, it is very unstable, flickering in and out…Could it be moving?”

“Underwater, with Abyss Dragons, and the entrance is unstable…If any condition were less, it would’ve been easier for us to find it.” Moon Shadow pondered with a frown, “Sword Madman, can you cut the lake surface?”

“Wait until I advance to Supreme and then we’ll talk.” Sword Madman shook his head and asked, “In the local indigenous culture, is there any information on the second level?”

“No, this lake is too dangerous for them. They rarely approach,” replied a Night Watcher from the Fifth Team: “Unless under special circumstances, the village won’t leave their territory.”

“What do you mean by special circumstance?” Li Yelai asked.

The Night Watcher from the Fifth Team paused, “War!”

“Here, the so-called ‘Guardian God’ seeks human blood and flesh as sacrifices, preferably live humans. Thus, population is the most important resource in the villages here,” said a Night Watcher with an ugly expression: “Here, the Guardian God won’t interfere in human conflicts, and sometimes even encourages humans to engage in population raids.”

The other Night Watchers also had grim expressions.

They saw the bloodiness, savagery, and the decay of ethics in the village.

They even sensed some hostility.

In order to have a larger population, the village desperately reproduces.

Women here are precious resources.

After giving birth, women soon get pregnant again.

Moreover, the elderly, disabled, or those who have lost fertility often become the next sacrifices.

There is resistance, but in this environment, the spark of resistance is quickly extinguished.

In the absence of knowledge and growth environment, humans here can’t even produce a Third Awakening Spiritual Ability User.

If the Giant City hadn’t been established back then, the fate of humans might have been just like this…

Food being raised…

But fortunately, all this will change.

After pondering, Li Yelai said, “I have the Blessing of Underwater Breathing, and my physique is very strong, so I can dive into deep water.”

Considering only physical strength, Li Yelai has no rivals among the Sixth Sense.

Even under the pressure of deep sea water, he can withstand it.

Plus, he has the Blessing of Underwater Breathing.

Compared to other Spiritual Ability Users, he moves more conveniently underwater.

“I know, but underwater light is dim, and the area is so vast. Even if you dive to the lake bottom, you may still not find the entrance. It’s still like finding a needle in a haystack. I know you’re eager, but…” Sword Madman’s words were left unfinished, his expression changing slightly.

Moon Shadow and Li Yelai also sensed something unusual.

They felt a surge of chaotic Spiritual Energy Fluctuation, like ripples, suddenly emerging in the Void Realm.

Almost simultaneously, the needle on the Compass Sword Madman held stopped, firmly pointing in a certain direction beneath the lake surface.

This means…the entrance has appeared!

Without any hesitation, the three rushed toward Ten Thousand Dragon Lake.

(First two thousand words, another chapter will be updated later. The lack of an outline is torturous.)