Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 739: Chapter 346 Cooperation_2

From the current perspective, the Master of Green Flames poses no threat to humanity, but that’s just for now.

As a Chaos God, can there really be such a benevolent deity? Perhaps not?

Humans have suffered too much at the hands of Chaos, endured too much hardship.

And how many of humanity’s Heavenly Prides have fallen to the corruption of Chaos? Becoming traitors to their own kind!

Thus, humans always remain vigilant towards the Fifth God.

It’s like a once backward nation, humiliated by many great powers, seeing another rise. How could they feel good about it?

After being messed with by the four gods of Chaos for so many years, how could they trust the fifth?

Li Yelai was able to communicate peacefully because they have yet to commit acts harmful to humanity.

“I hope you can keep your word,” said Li Yelai indifferently.

“Please rest assured… We are not in conflict with the officials. As long as you don’t target us for the sake of those corrupt officials we’ve killed, we’ll keep to our own sides,” Ma Gong, shedding his disguise, grinned broadly.

“Alright, how should I address you, Ranger?” Li Yelai asked.

“I am Zhang Zhong,” responded Ma Gong, or rather Zhang Zhong.

” So it was you…” Li Yelai paused.

Wasn’t Zhang Zhong the Wilderness Ranger who had killed Qin Zhi, Fen Xiao, in Border City No.2?

He was also the first person Li Yelai contacted with a coin.

“Do you want to leave directly, or would you like to join us?” Li Yelai asked.

“Honestly, I have no particular goal right now; I just knew I had to come to the Immortal Palace. Perhaps, destiny will guide me to the right place. Since we’ve met, shall we journey together? Would the Night General Captain also accept me, a Ranger?”

“Of course, but given your special identity, continue to present yourself as Ma Gong,” Li Yelai said.

“Alright. I didn’t expect Lord Ye to be so easy-going,” Zhang Zhong replied.

“I’ve said it before, you didn’t attack my comrades, so you’re not an enemy. And since you killed Qin Zhi, you are a friend to City No.3,” Li Yelai responded. “But from now on, you will need to follow my commands.”

“Fair enough. But when the green flame ignites, all Rangers, including myself, will take action,” said Zhang Zhong. “I hope both you, Lord, and the officials, will not stand in our way.”

“As long as you do not oppose humanity, we officials naturally will not interfere,” Li Yelai responded.

Even Rangers themselves don’t know what shall trigger the ignition of the green flame?

“It won’t. The green flame only ignites in the most desperate moments, who knows, by then we may even be comrades in arms,” Zhang Zhong laughed.

“Are all Rangers believers of that one?” Li Yelai suddenly asked; he had received hints as well.

“Who knows? It’s possible. Becoming a Ranger requires a test,” Zhang Zhong responded. “Don’t expect to get any information from me. We Rangers hardly communicate with one another.”

“Then, do you not have any leader?” Li Yelai asked, keen to know about that ‘Witness.’

“There might be one, but we are all Lone Wanderers,” Zhang Zhong countered. “Wherever there is oppression, there we are. You might not know, but we Rangers can see the resistance in human despair. So, we might join on the road, but in the end, we scatter in all directions.”

“That’s quite romantic,” nodded Li Yelai. “It would be even better if you didn’t make such a spectacle when you take down those corrupt officials.”

“When the laws of your Giant City fail to reflect fairness, we Rangers won’t just stand by. Using force to violate prohibitions? This world needs it!” Zhang Zhong intoned. “Those who suffer injustices, those in despair, they all await the Rangers. This world needs Wilderness Rangers!”

“Although as an official captain, it’s not right for me to comment, but what you’re doing is indeed satisfying,” Li Yelai smiled.

Killing corrupt officials and those savage beast in human skins seemed perfectly okay to Li Yelai.

As for not bringing calamity to their families… that remained to be seen. Some beneficiaries, if left alive, would be the greatest injustice to the victims!

However, plastering an entire family on the walls is indeed quite revolting. The forensic team vomited several times… from the stench…

“Ho, Lord Ye sure has the potential to be a Ranger. If you retire, you might well become one,” Zhang Zhong laughed as well. “I know what you’re referring to – that family annihilation case. In fact, several Rangers arrived at that guy’s house, but all too late. They could only smear his corpse on the walls.”

“Is that a peculiar habit of you Rangers, or a requirement of that divine being?” Li Yelai inquired.

“Neither,” Zhang Zhong shook his head. “I’m not sure who started it. Let that beast suffer a long time before dying. Next time, I plan to try it too. It is a bit disgusting, though….”

Li Yelai and Zhang Zhong emerged from the forest.

The allies waiting outside, including Zi Tong, were extremely surprised to see the two men return unharmed.

“Captain…” the One-Handed Sword stepped forward and whispered to Li Yelai, “Is he okay?”

Li Yelai whispered back, “He’s a Wilderness Ranger, so he’s fine for now.”

“Ranger?” One-Handed Sword was slightly stunned, being part of the official organization Ye Boshou, he was certainly aware of this group.

The officials had an ambiguous attitude towards the Rangers, not exactly enemies, but caution was necessary.

“Stay alert, there might be quite a few Rangers inside the Immortal Palace.”

“Yes!”

Li Yelai’s arrival undoubtedly brought a sense of safety to the team.

And Zi Tong’s abilities were also showcased at this moment.

Her eyes could perceive much information, catching glimpses of mysterious lights even from great distances from the palace.

With her ability, she could quickly pinpoint the location of the Immortal Palace.

The team planned to send out signals for assembly every hour as they approached the palace to gather more forces.

At the same time, Li Yelai learned why they had been attacked by a pack of beasts earlier.

Someone had disturbed the beasts, and in an effort to shake them off, they had used them as bait.

However, despite this, their fate was not much better.

Half an hour into their journey, they came across the bodies of some of these people.

Clearly, they hadn’t escaped Calamity and had become prey for the Extraordinary Creatures. Upon finding them, a giant bear was gnawing at their corpses, its massive red form munching on a woman’s arm and crunching her fingers like carrots.

Before the bear could notice, Zhang Zhong raised his bow and shot an arrow, blinding one of the bear’s eyes.

Then, the Mountain King Avatar slipped in smoothly, gutting the Fifth Sense bear.

“How foolish… If they had joined us and fought the beasts together, they might have had a chance to live,” Zi Tong said, looking pale at the scene.

“It’s different, young lady. If it hadn’t been for the Night General Captain arriving, we would have suffered casualties no matter what. They only had to lead the beasts to us and just run faster than we did. If not for the unexpected bear during their rest, they might have come out unscathed,” Zhang Zhong commented, “At times like these, one shouldn’t put too much faith in human nature.”

The One-Handed Sword stepped forward to light a fire, burning their remains to ashes so they would not become food for Extraordinary Creatures. In such an environment, even burial wasn’t safe.

…

Meanwhile, in another area.

Mo He looked at the corpse, now unrecognizable from the bites of Extraordinary Creatures, and fell silent as if touched by death itself.

If not for the conspicuous curly hair and the special armor from his Family, she could hardly believe this was her cousin.

That young man who had just entered the Fifth Sense, who’d been so full of himself, boasting about challenging the Night General—if he lost he’d join Champion Team One, if he won, he’d have her as sister-in-law, and then she beat him up.

But now, there he lay in such a state.

The eight-person team, with five Spiritual Ability Users, two of whom were of the Fifth Sense, and one Iron Guard.

Not even a chance to escape? Torn apart by Scythe Weasels of the third and fourth awakenings?

That was impossible! How could one with the Fifth Sense not even manage to flee?

Mo He clenched her fists.

“Xiao He, the Secret Treasure on his wrist is gone…” someone said in a low voice, “It seems like a curse went out of control…”

“I know…” Mo He took a deep breath. Murder for treasure?

The Mo Family would not let this go unavenged!