Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 474: Chapter 223: Win-Win!_2

She was the most suitable candidate for the task.

”Very well. However, at present, we must not let the outside world know that the ’Night General’ has become a Chaos Chosen—the impact on Champion Team One would be considerable,” an elder with a mechanical arm spoke up.

The elderly woman nodded, ”Moreover, under normal circumstances, we shouldn’t even be privy to this news. If it weren’t for the influence of the ark, if the Night General hadn’t confessed himself, we would remain unaware even if he were a Divine Chosen.

Psychic corruption is inherently secretive; unless he outed himself, or unless a high-level Spiritual Ability User came in person, it would be very difficult for others to detect.”

”That’s right,” they agreed. ”We shall pretend to be ignorant, and not overreact, lest we expose our possession of an ark ticket.” Everyone nodded their heads.

”But, about Bing He... how should we explain it to her?”

”We’ll just have to keep her in the dark. You can’t just tell her that her brother has become a Chaos Chosen, nor can you plainly state that her brother is an undercover agent for the Ember Church. Just say the Night General is on a mission in the wilderness.”

”Speaking of Bing He... the Jing Family...”

”The Yaoqing Jing Family, who would’ve thought they had contact with the beings from the Forbidden Zone Immortal Ruins. The Divine Son... is he seeking to create a suitable vessel through bloodline transformation? It’s surprisingly similar to the methods of the restricted area order.”

”To place their hopes on the so-called ’Divine Son,’ truly is like coveting the skin of a tiger.”

”No matter, they won’t cause much of a stir. Whether it be the Night General or Bing He, they are both part of our Giant City.

If the Jing Family dares to act tough...

Even if the Supreme Chongwu of the Jing Family himself comes, I will make him kneel!” The voice was flat yet arrogant—to make a Supreme kneel, such audacity!

But no one was surprised, and they all looked at the old man who suddenly appeared in the main seat with anticipation.

Indeed, it was the Old Mad King himself, possessing the arrogance to back up his words!

At that moment, the crooked figure of the Old Mad King straightened, and although his body was aged, it was enveloped in a robust aura of vital blood.

”Mad King,” the elderly woman smiled, ”Have you consumed the Spirit Fruit?”

”Mm. Thanks to the Night General... he truly has given me many surprises,” the Old Mad King nodded slightly. ”The Spirit Fruit has drained some of my life force, I dared not delay and consumed it immediately, skin and all, haha...”

”How is it? How much lifespan did it extend for you?” Everyone turned their attention to the Old Mad King.

”If I don’t use my abilities, I have another thirty good years,” the Old Mad King chuckled lightly.

Thirty years!

That meant the Old Mad King could continue to deter the Forbidden Zone for another thirty years!

Yet, the faces of a few elders changed slightly, ”The Holy White Spirit Fruit can only extend life for thirty years?”

For a king, thirty years was far too short.

”It is because I had already excessively depleted my reserves. Now, having an additional thirty years is quite fortunate,” the Old Mad King said with a casual smile, ”It’s enough for one final, satisfying battle!”

...

Elsewhere, Li Yelai, carrying a long spear, arrived at the valley to meet the approaching Church squad.

Two Divine Chosen approached.

”Kin,” the robust man at the lead, holding a great axe, looked around and couldn’t help smiling, ”We felt you were in danger and hastened our approach. It looks like you have already taken care of it. Our Lord will be pleased.”

The valley was littered with numerous charred corpses, evidence of an intense battle with an obvious outcome.

Looking at the swathes of corpses, the members of the Ember Church elite looked at Li Yelai with increasing respect and fanaticism.

Even if some among them had spiritual power strengths not inferior to Li Yelai, they still regarded him with awe.

Li Yelai mentally scoffed; the Blood God was probably not too pleased.

After all, Mr. Shadow had put on quite a show. Mr. Shadow had consumed so much yet didn’t grant a face or anything of the kind.

But aloud he still said, ”Praise be to our Lord.”

The female Divine Chosen with a large sword resting on the ground then asked, ”How shall we address you? As a new kin, or perhaps, what was your human identity?”

”Heh heh... Once...” Li Yelai chuckled, stretching out his right hand, ”No.3 Border City, Champion Team One...”

Champion Team One? The faces of the two Divine Chosen changed slightly and then burst into elation.

If there was anyone that the Blood God believers of the Ember Church detested yet also adored, it would naturally be Champion Team One.

The hatred was because the two sides bore grudges; the Champions had slain their Divine Chosen and even repelled Divine beings. They had inflicted severe losses on them.

As sworn enemies, the detestation was natural.

But the adoration stemmed from the fact that Champion Team One was tough and strong! They were worthy opponents!

To the Blood God believers, who relished war and slaughter, Champion Team One was the best kind of adversary!

At the same time, they were also strong humans cherished by the Blood God—if any believer could corrupt a strong member of Champion Team One, they might receive a blessing from the Divine and soar to great heights!

Now, hearing that the new Divine Chosen were from Champion Team One, how could they not be excited?

Li Yelai observed their expressions and then continued, ”Night General.”

The words ”Night General” did not elicit any change in the faces of the two Divine Chosen or the believers.

Good, it seems there are no Ark Chosen Ones among them.

Li Yelai thought. If they were Ark Chosen Ones, they would surely have reacted to those words.

”Abandon that code name; you have stepped onto a new rung and will ascend to the greatest heights. And my lord will grant you a fitting title.” The burly man raised his hand to grasp Li Yelai’s palm, ”I am Red Fury.”

”I am Xue Yin,” said the woman.

Li Yelai gave a slight nod but then saw the members of the Ember Church beginning to clean up the battlefield, dragging out the bodies of the Withered and chopping off their heads.

And using Earth Element Zeroing ability, they quickly fashioned a mound of earth... no, an altar!

They piled the heads upon the altar, creating a terrifying Corpse Pile.

”You’ve just joined the fold of our lord, perhaps you’re still unclear. These will be your sacrifice to our lord,” Xue Yin said with a smile, resting her hand on Li Yelai’s shoulder, ”You can’t just focus on slaughter and forget this.”

As she spoke, her reddening fingers traced Li Yelai’s collar and throat.

”Your body is really strong,” she chuckled, ”I wonder how your stamina is...”

While Cheese made Li Yelai’s heart race, this Xue Yin only made him feel a chill.

”Your purity is too low; someone might think you are one of his Divine Chosen,” Li Yelai frowned and shrugged her off.

”You shouldn’t say that,” Xue Yin responded.

Red Fury appeared unsurprised and said, ”Don’t mind it, but what she says is true. We are not madmen lost to slaughter; we are seekers on the path of killing. And as Divine Chosen, we go a step further to offer sacrifices to our lord in exchange for blessings.”

”Go, these are the sacrifices you have slain; go and receive our lord’s favor.”

”I understand,” Li Yelai replied.

He then walked towards the altar, but his mind was drumming with doubts.

Damn it, sacrifice... Can we really still offer a sacrifice?

Their souls were all devoured by Mr. Shadow.

If the sacrifice fails, might my position as a part-time Divine Chosen be at risk?

Li Yelai clenched the Dragon Spear, approaching the altar, looking at the horrific Corpse Pile in front of him.

After a moment of hesitation, he still uttered the prayer.

”Blood Sacrifice to the Blood God, skulls offered to the throne!”

If something went wrong, he would just activate the Lucky Wheel and take the chance to escape.

However, as his voice fell, the Corpse Pile before him ignited into a crimson blaze.

A surge of scarlet aura erupted from it, flowing towards Li Yelai.

Instantly, a desire for slaughter surged, and Li Yelai’s heart throbbed madly, as if cheering. His Spiritual Power Strength began to climb, and the projection within the Void Realm took several more steps towards the Soul Well.

At the same time, in the endless Void Realm, a voice came from light-years away.

’My beloved general, you are henceforth named, Emperor’s Fall!’

This made the two Divine Chosen exchange glances as their faces changed.

The title, Emperor’s Fall!

The significance of this code name was far from ordinary; it signified that this Divine Chosen’s talent was nearly the strongest!

The last title granted to the previous generation’s Champion Divine Chosen was Emperor’s Fall!

And the reason it was nearly the strongest is that there had once been a top-level title called ’Supreme.’

But for some reason, the Divine lord abandoned that title...

Did our lord favor this Divine Chosen so much?

The faces of the two Divine Chosen changed, and the scarlet aura around Li Yelai gradually faded, the murderous desire restrained.

The sacrifice was over, Li Yelai’s Spiritual Energy was stronger.

Li Yelai clenched his fists, he could clearly feel that the patterns and colors on that blank mask were more complete.

It could still be done this way, offering the souls to Mr. Shadow, and the skulls to the Blood God.

Two birds with one stone!

’A win-win,’ Li Yelai muttered to himself: ’I fucking won twice!’