Netherworld Retrograde

Capítulo 1175: Chapter 579: The Secret Meeting (Part 2)

“There are a lot of Horror Demons that want to kill me.” Li Yelai said, “The name ‘Monster Brushing Cage’ sounds awful, but it really is accurate.”

“It’s a pity your curse range isn’t big enough. If it could cover a hundred kilometers, we’d just have to stick by your side and could keep killing Leader-level Horror Demons nonstop. Once we wipe out all the Leader-level ones, we’d have the upper hand.” Ma Hongyi said.

“Fortunately, I now have a way to precisely take enemy heads. Once we settle on the tactics, I’ll go see if I can take down a few more leaders.” Li Yelai replied.

“The Little Mad King and Doll have advanced to Overlord one after another, and you’ve killed so many leaders. The situation is gradually turning for the better.”

The group exchanged intel and headed back into the fortress together.

After that, at the fortress gate, Li Yelai saw the middle-aged man and the old man in military uniforms.

Their status was clearly not low; many Spiritual Ability Users and soldiers on the move saluted them.

“Li.” Ma Hongyi quietly reminded, “They’re both councilors, the younger one is Zhen Shan, the old gentleman is Liu Bo.”

Li Yelai nodded. It was one of these two who had entered into some sort of cooperation with Chaos.

That was also the main reason Chaos still hadn’t spread for now.

Otherwise, with Chaos’s temperament, it would have already started corrupting each shelter directly. Once the Human side discovered it, we’d definitely erupt in a counterattack—and let the Horror Demons sit back and enjoy the show.

And although Li Yelai was the Human Champion, and people trusted his combat power and will,

if he wanted to pull combat power and Legions from various shelters to attack the ‘points’, he needed the councilors’ cooperation.

They were the current military–political leaders of the Human side within the Disaster Fog.

“Councilor Zhen Shan, Councilor Liu Bo.” Li Yelai cupped his fists in greeting. “I’ve long heard of you.”

“People like us aren’t worth any ‘long admiration’. Welcome to the front, Champion…” Zhen Shan stepped forward and gripped Li Yelai’s hand. “Truly a Hero in his youth. When I was your age, I hadn’t even awakened to the Fifth Sense yet.”

Zhen Shan’s words were extremely courteous, but his muscles were very tense, as if hesitating, tangled up over something…

Liu Bo’s gaze flickered as he said in a low voice, “Thank you for your support, Champion. I once had the fortune of seeing the third generation. As expected, Champions never let people down.”

“You flatter me.” Li Yelai replied. “I have a plan that will require the two of you to cooperate.”

“I know. And we happen to have a plan as well, one we want to inform you of.” Zhen Shan said. “Please, let’s discuss it carefully.”

Li Yelai naturally did not refuse. He turned to his companions and said, “Liu Yun, Ming Lang, come with me. The rest of you go get some rest first.”

Liu Yun and Ming Lang nodded and followed behind Li Yelai.

Liu Bo watched and remained silent.

Zhen Shan then said, “Champion, I hope… the three of us can talk further alone. Some intel isn’t suitable to spread.”

Li Yelai frowned slightly, putting on a somewhat puzzled expression.

But he didn’t push it. He said to Liu Yun and Ming Lang, “Then I’ll leave the guarding to you two.”

The two nodded, not really believing the Champion could be in any danger.

This let Zhen Shan secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

Afterward, the three of them went to the deepest command room in the fortress.

Outside the command room, three captains were stationed on guard.

Once inside, Zhen Shan activated one mysterious barrier after another, and even used a Secret Treasure to completely seal off this council chamber.

This was to prevent the content of their conversation from being sensed from outside.

Once the three of them were seated, Li Yelai didn’t beat around the bush and said directly, “Councilors, the purpose of my trip is to ask you to coordinate with me in taking the ‘point’ that leads to the third layer.”

“I know. We’ve received the intel from the Golden Winged Dominator.” Zhen Shan nodded. “The Heavenly Soldier Furnace is on the third layer. As long as we can connect to the third layer, we’ll gain a steady stream of Heavenly Soldiers to aid us.”

“The Heavenly Soldier Furnace… is a fine thing.” Liu Bo said. “As long as we have enough resources, we can forge spirit-powered combat units, which will greatly ease our disadvantage in combat strength.”

“But you’ve also seen the current frontline situation. You killed the King of Rakshasa and cut off the Beastmen’s ability to launch wanton raids, but you also forced the Beastmen to attack only from our side.”

Zhen Shan said, “So at most, we can only spare three thousand soldiers from the front, three companies of Mountain City Guards. As for Spiritual Ability Users, you can take fifty. At most five Sixth Sense users. Overlords, you can’t take any. For the rest, you’ll have to coordinate with other shelters to get them to spare combat power and Legions to support you.”

“I’ve done the math. At most, this layer can only give you just under twenty thousand troops. Any more, and the defensive power of the shelters will collapse.”

Li Yelai knew this was the Human side’s limit. Unless they abandoned the shelters, they really couldn’t spare more troops.

“No need to go that far. You both know Doll has already advanced to Overlord. With her ability, taking down the ‘point’ isn’t that difficult.” Li Yelai nodded. “And we aren’t fighting alone. Once we launch our offensive here, our compatriots on the third layer will launch theirs as well. They’ll hit the Forbidden Zone Army occupying the ‘point’ from the other side, a pincer attack.”

“That’s true in theory, but we can’t contact the third layer. There will be a time lag.” Liu Bo reminded him.

The third layer could still use Taboo Items—Tai Chi·Yin and the outside Tai Chi·Yang—to communicate with the outside.

And from outside, we could use airdrops to send part of the intel and coded messages to other Dark Sides.

But the first and second Dark Side could only receive intel and could not reply.

There was no way to have the people on the third layer prepare in advance to coordinate.

“That point isn’t a problem. I’ve already talked with the City Lord before; they may have long since prepared to attack the ‘point’. It’s even possible they’ll break through before we launch our assault.” Li Yelai replied. “Besides, we have the strongest assassin. She might be able to relay intel for us ahead of time.”

“That Little Mad King? Can she do it?” Zhen Shan frowned.

“You’re suspicious of her because of her own curse.” Li Yelai replied. “In reality, she’s an extremely reliable comrade. It’s exactly because she exists that I have no worries at my back.”

Seeing Li Yelai trust the Little Mad King so much, Liu Bo and Zhen Shan could only nod.

Zhen Shan then continued, “Next is that Silver Mecha. It escorted the survivors back to the shelter and brought a lot of intel on the Horror Demons. Is that your doing as well?”

“Yes. I have a Taboo Item that can give birth to a Mechanical Soul. Clearly, Silent Annihilation’s tech level is stronger than the Casting General’s, and so a Mechanical Soul loyal to Humans appeared.” Li Yelai replied. “We’ll have to make that Mecha hide well, so the Casting General doesn’t discover it ahead of time. I plan to seize it when I get the chance. If possible, let it build more Mecha for us to fight the Beasts.”

“Silent Annihilation? That civilization is extremely powerful, and seems to have some connection with the Beastmen at their peak.” Zhen Shan thought for a moment and nodded. “If it really can work out that way, it would be ideal.”

After they finished discussing these matters, Zhen Shan and Liu Bo fell silent.

After waiting a few seconds, Li Yelai asked, “Do the two of you have intel to share with me? All this mystery.”

Zhen Shan spoke. “Champion, no matter what happens next, please stay calm and don’t be in a rush to strike. Even if you disagree, at least let him finish talking.”

Li Yelai glanced at the silent Liu Bo, something stirring in his heart, and nodded slightly. “All right.”

Then Liu Bo pressed a certain button, and soon, a hidden door in the council chamber opened.

A figure walked out—a young girl who didn’t seem that old.

She looked only thirteen or fourteen, yet the Spiritual Power Strength on her was at the Fifth Sense.

What was shocking was that she was exuding a kind of unsettling Chaotic Aura.

Liu Bo said in a low voice, “You know the gap between Humans and Horror Demons. I intend to use a risky plan.”

Li Yelai’s expression didn’t change, while the girl approached with a mocking look on her face.

Her gaze swept past Liu Bo and then landed on Li Yelai.

“You still don’t get it? He wants to make a deal with…” The girl’s expression suddenly froze.

Then she trembled as she slowly walked closer, and in the end, knelt before Li Yelai.

“My lord…”