Netherworld Retrograde

Capítulo 877: Chapter 410: Assemble and Depart! (Part 2)

This caused the official strongmen to slow down their clearing speed, but ultimately it was a close call without any danger.

After eliminating most of the ‘Guardian Gods’, some official strongmen needed to return to the Giant City to recuperate.

At the same time, the Giant City plan also dispatched more strongmen and legions.

However, due to the Immortal Palace war, this step was delayed.

But just a few days ago, the official strongmen discovered that there was actually a third layer!

Captain Yang Chen and Captain Cang Bai, along with several elites, were the first to enter the third layer for investigation.

Two days later, the passage from the first layer to the second layer’s Lake Heart Island was destroyed.

The Ye Boshous stationed on the ground lost contact with all their comrades in the second layer.

As a result, three people were immediately sent out, traveling day and night to Border City to seek help.

Just a few minutes ago, they bypassed the Forbidden Zone, reached an outpost outside the city, and conveyed the message back.

Li Ye Lai and the others, after seeing these reports, felt a slight sense of relief.

Only the passage was destroyed, trapping them inside. There were no terrifying casualties.

This is a blessing in disguise.

But soon, Yin Huo frowned and asked, “Didn’t we have comrades guarding the passage?”

“Yes, we did!” responded a Ye Boshou with chapped lips on the projector. “We had Ye Boshous guarding both inside and outside, we know the importance of the passage! We were the team guarding the outside.”

“But it was still destroyed, a throwing spear pierced right through Lake Heart Island from below.” Another Ye Boshou produced a severely worn and broken spear.

The moment everyone saw the spear, their hearts skipped a beat.

Li Ye Lai recognized that it was…Yang Chen’s spear!

As a Spiritual Ability User on the True Martial Path, Yang Chen lacked long-range attack methods.

Before his rise, he trained in spear throwing with the help of his predecessors, eventually using it as his trump card.

While not as versatile or quick as the Divine Protection Path, it focused on sheer force.

In mid-range combat, its power is extremely strong!

Thus, carrying a spear and wielding a Sky Halberd became Yang Chen’s hallmark.

Previously, when Li Ye Lai obtained a spear weapon, he also learned a few tricks from Yang Chen.

Now, this spear had destroyed the passage…

“Did Yang Chen personally destroy the passage entrance?” Moon Shadow frowned. His relationship with Yang Chen was good, and he was now serious: “Why would he do that?”

“Did he discover something dangerous on the third layer and want to trap it inside?” asked a captain from the North City Branch.

“Yang Chen is the current Champion, who can challenge an Overlord with his Sixth Sense. After becoming an Overlord, he is invincible below the Supreme. And if a Supreme had taken action, they should have detected it.”

“Indeed, captains, before the passage was destroyed, we did not sense any combat fluctuations,” responded Ye Boshou.

“It wasn’t a battle… then what was it?”

“What kind of thing could make the Champion destroy the passage without leaving a word, trapping himself and his comrades…?”

“Even if he unearthed an Insect Swarm, even if the Insect Master resurrected, with Yang Chen’s current strength, he wouldn’t need to go this far.”

“What on earth is it…”

“Could it be… the Champion Destiny?”

“Shut up!”

The Epidemic Doctor thought for a moment: “Could it be a virus?”

“A virus?” Everyone frowned in thought.

It was indeed possible, that there might be some dangerous virus on the third layer.

It’s highly infectious. By the time Yang Chen and the others discovered it, it might have already been too late.

To prevent further spread of the virus, Yang Chen destroyed the passage…

If so, it was terrifying, to face viral infection in an inescapable place…

“You haven’t been to the second layer?” Li Ye Lai asked.

“No, we have always been stationed by the lake. Our mission is to guard the passage and protect the human population there,” responded a Ye Boshou.

At the same time, a deep voice rang out: “They did not lie, it has been confirmed.”

Evidently, the officials ensured the safety of the Ye Boshous who relayed the message back, to guard against any chaos believers’ plot.

For now, the possibility of a virus seems higher.

Could it be the Eternal Life Sect?

That shouldn’t be, if the Eternal Life Sect acted against the Champion, I, as the Eternal Chosen One, should have heard something.

Moreover, could the Eternal Life Sect’s virus truly affect someone as strong as Captain Yang Chen?

“Whatever it is, we must dispatch a rescue team.”

After the Immortal Palace battlefield, with a large number of official strongmen casualties, there aren’t many candidates now for a rescue team.

And since the Ten Thousand Dragon Lake is located in Qian Province, the legion’s movement won’t be fast.

At this moment, a voice echoed in the Doll’s mind: ‘Hey, how the heavens are truly helping you, that Little Dwarf won’t be coming back.’

The Doll ignored her, but instead raised her arm and held up a sign.

She knew for certain that Li Ye Lai would go for the rescue, and she would fight alongside him.

[My ability can limit the spread of most viruses. Even in battles, I can help! (,´･ω･)ﾉ]

The Doll’s injuries had healed, and with Li Ye Lai, she could cooperate perfectly. Her ability could indeed limit the spread of the virus.

However, she was currently executing the Corpse Cutting Plan and couldn’t enter combat.

Therefore, the arm she had raised was gently pressed down by Li Ye Lai beside her.

“I have the Blessing, I fear no virus or disease,” said Li Ye Lai. “And as the acting captain of Champion Team One, I am the best choice. Team One has already assembled and can depart at any time.”

This was a fact, being the Eternal Chosen One, Li Ye Lai was immune to all poisons. Even if poisoned or sick, he could recover with a swipe of the Face.

“Night General, but your Soul Well…” A captain from the South City Branch frowned.

“Don’t worry, it’s completely repaired,” Li Ye Lai responded. “I had a fortunate encounter in the Immortal Palace.”

“I have the Green Scale Blessing, with strong poison resistance, I can go too,” Moon Shadow said. “Moreover, I am very fast, I can reach the Ten Thousand Dragon Lake early. Let the main force wait in the rear, and after Night General and I investigate, we can consider a strong attack.”

“Alright, I will join you.”

A familiar voice emerged from the speaker, it was the Sword Mad Tyrant.

A rescue team, composed of an Overlord, two captains, and two teams, was finalized.

Then, a series of orders from headquarters were issued.

“Mobilize the Iron Guard Army.”

“Deploy the Taboo Items, Netherworld Train.”

“Collect three Holy Healing Potions.”

“Notify the nearest Ba Shu Giant City, request legion assistance.”

…

Once the rescue team was finalized, the East City Branch seemed to awaken from slumber.

A large amount of supplies was loaded onto convoy vehicles, and two official teams urgently assembled.

Li Ye Lai also went to the logistics department to collect numerous medicines, food, and… some candies.

After placing everything into the ark’s storage space, Li Ye Lai turned and saw the Doll standing behind him.

She took off her headpiece, staring blankly at Li Ye Lai, seemingly wanting to say something.

“Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon,” Li Ye Lai whispered.

And in the Doll’s mind, that voice reappeared.

‘What are you doing?’

‘Do you want that Little Dwarf to come back?’

‘Stop him!’

‘This is a rare opportunity!’

The Doll was silent for a few seconds, then nodded slightly and handed the Blue Sky White Cloud Gourd to Li Ye Lai from her waist.

“Bring them…bring her…back.” The Doll whispered.

“I will.” Li Ye Lai stepped forward and pulled the girl into a firm embrace.

And the Doll rose on her tiptoes, kissed his lips and tongue. She bit forcefully on his collarbone, leaving a distinct bite mark, causing Li Ye Lai to wince in pain.

‘She’ll be mad if she sees the bite mark, won’t she?’ the Doll thought, ‘I’m so bad…’

The warmth of the embrace made her reluctant to let go.

After Li Ye Lai had left, the voice in her mind sounded somewhat mocking.

‘If you’re so attached, why let him go?’

The Doll didn’t respond but instead gazed at Li Ye Lai’s departing figure.