Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 609: Chapter 286: Investigation

“This is…” Hongyi scrutinized the picture, and then exclaimed in surprise, “A wanted criminal, Qin Zhi?”

The Fantasy Band incident in No.3 Border City had an extensive impact, with that nightmarish voice even reaching out to other Giant Cities through broadcasts.

If the twisted strength contained in the broadcast’s sound hadn’t substantially weakened, the entire Giant City Circle might have suffered a great calamity.

Yet, it still resulted in some residents within No.2 Border City becoming mentally disturbed, with some still receiving treatment to this day.

As a member of Ye Boshou, Hongyi naturally recognized the face on this wanted notice. Every Ye Boshou member would remember the faces of these beasts.

“Is this Sixth Sense corpse… Qin Zhi?” Looking at the body that was only half-intact on the ground, Hongyi’s expression changed.

If it really was Qin Zhi, the situation was even more severe.

A criminal who had committed heinous crimes in No.3 Border City had infiltrated No.2 Border City.

What was he trying to do? Stage another Fantasy Band incident in No.2 Border City?

And did he… have an accomplice?

Hongyi immediately contacted headquarters and requested more Processors and assistance from the Guard Hall to commence a local search.

If that accomplice was carrying Taboo Items, they could pose a danger to the Giant City at any moment!

Hongyi couldn’t believe it – if the Song of Extinction were used in a bustling area, what kind of disaster would occur?

How many people would suffer terrible distortions, and how many families would be destroyed?

They had to locate that potential danger!

Moreover, if possible, the Giant City needed to be ready to evacuate residents at any time.

Of course, they needed to confirm that this corpse truly was Qin Zhi first.

“Hongyi, Captain Feixue is already leading a team to the scene.” The communicator relayed the operator’s voice, “She asks you to be careful of your surroundings—the Wilderness Ranger might still be hiding nearby. His level of danger is not low. From the footage you shot at the scene, that one arrow’s power could even threaten Overlord-level powerhouses!”

“A Five Sense Spiritual Ability User capable of outputting such destructive force is indeed terrifying,” Hongyi observed the deep trail cutting through the forest.

He was impressed by the Wilderness Ranger’s powerful output.

In the intelligence reports, this Wilderness Ranger was merely a Five Senses Strength freelance Spiritual Ability User.

And Hongyi, also a Five Senses Strength and regarded as a Heavenly Pride Level figure within the Spiritual Ability Family, couldn’t match this level of output power even with multiple abilities combined.

It was even plausible that no one in the world could unleash such power alone at the Five Senses stage.

Hongyi, with ample experience and broad knowledge,

had even seen someone summon a meteor with Calamity.

Yet faced with the Wilderness Ranger’s arrow, he couldn’t muster any thoughts of pursuit.

“Such a difference in output power, did he use some kind of Secret Treasure? Did he use this weapon in order to kill the wanted criminal?” Hongyi thought to himself, continuing to speak to the Processor on the other end of the communicator, “Once Qin Zhi’s identity is confirmed, notify No.3 Border City. It’s their request.”

Following this, Hongyi saw dozens of figures moving swiftly in mid-air.

The team split into two in the distance, one group dispersing along the trail, clearly pursuing the Wilderness Ranger.

The other group quickly arrived at the scene,

led by a beautiful young woman.

She was the third team’s captain from headquarters, Feixue.

A Sixth Sense Spiritual Eyes Path Spiritual Ability User.

Renowned in the Giant City for once slaying a subadult Ancient Dragon with a single sword strike.

Referred to by somewhat sophomore Processors as the finest swordsman in the Giant City.

Although a bit juvenile, her swordsmanship was indeed powerful.

Even disciples from Spiritual Ability Families aspired for her guidance.

And she was very willing to coach Spiritual Ability Users from both official and family circles, nurturing many talents.

Even among the Border Iron Guards, many were her disciples.

Thus, she was highly respected even within the Spiritual Ability Family.

“Master Feixue, you arrived quite fast,” Hongyi said.

“The distance wasn’t too far, so I rushed over. Also, stop calling me master; it makes me sound old,” Feixue responded, her gaze lingering on the three bodies: “What have you found out?”

“One Sixth Sense, two Five Senses.” Hongyi replied, “The Wilderness Ranger left behind Qin Zhi’s wanted notice.”

“Are you suggesting that this Sixth Sense corpse is, in fact, the wanted criminal Qin Zhi?” Feixue narrowed her eyes.

“It’s uncertain, but the possibility is high,” Hongyi replied, “And he still had an accomplice who escaped, likely another wanted criminal, Liu Sheng.”

Feixue nodded slightly, “Netherworld Path’s Liu Sheng, that could be a bit troublesome. However, I have many tracking experts among my team who might be able to find some clues.”

“That would be most desirable,” Hongyi nodded.

“Still, be cautious of the Wilderness Ranger. Regardless of whether this Spiritual Ability User is Qin Zhi or not, he remains a destabilizing factor,” Feixue said, looking towards the deep trail in the forest, her eyes flashing with caution and fear: “That arrow… was far too strong, and even had Chaos Power.”

Even though the Green Flames in the trail had extinguished, the lingering Chaos Power still sent shivers down her spine.

“Chaos Power?” Hongyi’s expression shifted slightly.

“Yes, you being Five Senses might not detect it, but I can distinctly feel that terrifying force from the depths of the Void Realm,” Feixue stated, “There’s a rumor that someone among the Wilderness Rangers worships the Chaos Fifth God, it seems to be true.”

“Is the Wilderness Ranger a Chaos believer?” Hongyi frowned, “But why would a Chaos believer want to assassinate Qin Zhi? From a certain perspective, they should be on the same side.”