Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 738: Chapter 346 Cooperation

Extraordinary Damage Buff, specifically against non-human species.

This was the blessing bestowed by the Chaos Fifth God, who had serious racial purity fanaticism, upon his believers.

It provided a stark additional damage against all non-human species, including Extraordinary Creatures, Chaos Demons, Forbidden Zone Creatures, and even beings like Returning Souls.

In the presence of the Fifth God, it was probable that even the “White Snake Legend” would not be allowed.

Of course, the damage buffs varied, some higher than others. Li Yelai only knew that Chu He, that guy, had a 150% buff. With such a high bonus, he might just be a Divine Chosen…

Li Yelai collected his thoughts and rode the old horse number five closer to the group.

“Night General Captain!” The One-Handed Sword stepped forward and said, “I am Ye Boshou from the Lava Mine City, East City Branch’s second team, One-Handed Sword.”

Although not from Giant City, the One-Handed Sword had heard of the Champion Agent’s fame as unrivaled among his peers.

And as both were official members, those Ye Boshous had seen the various captains involved in the Immortal Palace’s conquest.

After all, the officials had also considered the possibility that teams could get scattered in the process.

Of course, nobody expected that the Deceit Faction would suddenly throw a spanner in the works. Damn Deceit Dao!

Li Yelai glanced at Zi Tong, unharmed, and nodded, “Comrade One-Handed Sword, you’ve done well.”

Zi Tong had a very special ability, but it was indeed at a lower level, having just reached the Third Awakening. That she had survived in this dangerous Immortal Palace was partly due to luck, and partly thanks to the protection of One-Handed Sword and the others.

“It’s our duty…” One-Handed Sword glanced at Ma Gong nearby and responded, “We also owe it to the Night General Captain. Otherwise, we really wouldn’t know how to deal with the horde.”

Ostensibly, he was saying that Li Yelai had crushed the horde and saved them. In reality, he was reminding Li Yelai that there was something wrong with this Ma Gong.

In the distance, Zi Tong was furiously indicating something to Li Yelai with her lips, which were almost twitching. Was she signaling that there was a problem with Ma Gong’s face?

Li Yelai was, of course, aware of this. His gaze turned to Ma Gong as he said, “No need to thank me. This Five Senses Strong Person has impressive combat abilities. Even if he couldn’t crush the horde, he could have led you to break through. May I ask who you are?”

“Ma Family, Ma Gong,” Ma Gong responded somewhat gravely, “As humans, we should cooperate.”

“Ma Family?” Li Yelai nodded, “I am familiar with Ma Hongyi… no, with Red Clothes. But I have never seen you before, have I?”

Here it comes! Zi Tong and the others were on edge, subtly increasing the distance between them and Ma Gong.

A person with a hidden identity who had also disguised their face could very well be a Chaos believer!

This made them extremely cautious, especially after being tricked by the Deceit Faction.

From this perspective, they were right to be worried, as this person was indeed a follower of the Chaos God.

“There are so many in the Ma Family; it’s only natural that the captain wouldn’t remember me,” Ma Gong responded calmly.

Li Yelai chuckled softly and said, “May I speak with you in private?”

Ma Gong hesitated for a moment and then silently nodded.

Subsequently, the two walked into the forest.

Li Yelai rode in front, on Ya Yu, with Ma Gong following silently but gripping his bow tightly.

Li Yelai gave him a dangerous feeling.

As a true invincible Five Senses Strong Person, Ma Gong, though strong himself, dared not act recklessly. He didn’t stand much chance in a direct fight and the blessing he was given didn’t work against humans, unless… he triggered another buff that could just barely give him the power to fight.

But Ma Gong worried, might he be killed in an instant?

He was very aware that Li Yelai suspected his identity, but he was even more aware that he couldn’t escape.

The Ya Yu that Li Yelai was riding was faster than him.

Escape was no longer a practical option.

“Relax, Ranger,” Li Yelai said calmly, “You haven’t laid hands on my comrades; we are not enemies yet.”

Li Yelai chose to be straightforward, as he was indeed curious about the Wilderness Ranger.

As for turning hostile, Ma Gong was still not his match.

Ma Gong’s expression remained unchanged as he responded calmly, “What is Lord Ye referring to?”

“Don’t play dumb with me,” Li Yelai dismounted from Ya Yu and got close to Ma Gong, saying, “I’m not clear on why you want to enter the Immortal Palace, but for now, we haven’t regarded you as our enemy. Even if you are Chaos believers… after all, the Fifth God has never shown hostility towards humans.”

Ma Gong watched Li Yelai for a few seconds, then revealed a smile, “Respectable official captain, please do not refer to us Wilderness Rangers as Chaos believers. On the contrary, they are our primary hunting targets.”

“Also, the great Master of Green Flames will never be an enemy of humanity. When humanity falls into despair, His arrows will tear through the night of despair, bringing the dawn of hope. As long as you’re not oppressors, show no injustice or grievance, you will never be our targets.”

“Ho,” Li Yelai laughed, “The Chaos Faction’s rhetoric is consistent. The Blood God symbolizes courage, Eternal Life symbolizes life, Jile symbolizes love, Deceit Dao symbolizes wisdom. Are you saying your Fifth God symbolizes justice?”

“No,” Ma Gong shook his head, speaking earnestly, “It’s hope!”

“When engulfed by endless despair, as long as you maintain the will to resist, the great Master of Green Flames will cast His gaze upon your battlefield. Even for a mere instant, He will grant power to ignite the green flames!”

This reminded Li Yelai of a scene he had seen in Disaster Fog number 71.

It was an official captain who, when the defensive line fell, ignited a green flame, but in the end, he still perished in battle.