Netherworld Retrograde

Capítulo 1069: Chapter 519: Unrest at Mo Yuan Mountain! (Part 2)

This guy can ignore anything to complete the task.

With such a mindset, she tends to overexert herself during challenges.

Though defeating this layer’s projection is already quite taxing, she would still choose to take risks and attempt another challenge against stronger opponents, possibly leading to serious injuries because of the challenge.

This doesn’t mean that Little Mad King is weak; her true strength lies in her assassination methods, as she’s the strongest assassin in Giant City.

Even Overlord-level powerhouses find it difficult to detect her presence immediately.

Yet the risk of direct confrontation is considerable.

This is why Li Yelai can’t help but say a few more words to remind her.

Little Mad King slightly nodded to show understanding: “Of course, you’ve mentioned it many times, and I’ve taken it to heart.”

Upon hearing this, the group exhibited complex expressions.

“Rest assured, as long as there’s any breath left, I’ll bring her back,” the Epidemic Doctor responded softly, evidently unconvinced.

Little Mad King didn’t mind the skepticism from her companions.

In fact, this has nothing to do with her curse.

Currently, any curses near Li Yelai would be suppressed by the Divine Demon Stele.

The doubt towards her was purely due to stereotypes.

“Alright. Ideally, ascend after returning to Giant City,” Li Yelai suggested, “here, I can protect you.”

Little Mad King is about to ascend to Overlord, only a step away from the promotion. The overflowing spiritual energy waves around her could be sensed.

She could have ascended to Overlord months ago, but due to Old Mad King’s concern over her insufficient accumulation, she was strongly suppressed until now.

This is why she challenges the Inheritance Land; she’s currently a Great Spiritual Ability User at the Sixth Sense Peak.

She’s reached the highest summit achievable at the Sixth Sense level.

Once she becomes an Overlord, it’ll take a long time to reach the peak again.

Therefore, she has to complete this challenge before the promotion.

Once the challenge is completed, she can ascend to Overlord and become the fifth Overlord of No.3 Border City, also the youngest Overlord!

Imagine a top-tier Overlord-level assassin; it’s exhilarating.

Forbidden Zone Dominators won’t dare go to the bathroom alone.

Combined with Little Mad King’s own curse, as long as her existence is known, the strength of suspicion would make Forbidden Zone powerhouses paranoid.

If they found out Little Mad King entered the Forbidden Zone, they’d suspect every corner—behind them, around corners…

In a way, the curse of suspicion enhances her deterrent power.

However, during the promotion, her curse poses a risk. Even Void Realm Creatures might attack her more due to the curse.

The safest way is to have Li Yelai, unaffected by the curse, act as a protector.

Little Mad King nodded slightly.

After greeting Ma Hongyi and others, the challengers boarded the train.

The Netherworld Train let out a loud horn sound and slowly departed the station.

Inside the carriage, the Doll put on the doll headgear, waved one hand at Li Yelai, and in the other hand, held up a sign.

[I’ll bring you some specialty goods (>ω･*)ﾉ]

Watching the distant Netherworld Train, Li Yelai inexplicably felt a twinge of worry.

“What’s up? Already feeling attached after just a few days?” Cheese said.

“I’m not overly sentimental; I just have a weird feeling…” Li Yelai paused, not knowing where this feeling originated.

…

Meanwhile, in some corner of the world.

Inside the Heavenly Destiny Walker’s secret base, a walker reported: “Currently, the top-tier powerhouses within the challenge range have mostly been held up.”

“Mostly? Who slipped through?” The Book Holder opened their eyes.

“The Fear Empress in No.3 Border City, and those Divine Chosen of Chaos,” the walker replied. “Due to the variable’s presence, our arrangements targeting No.3 Border City were disrupted. And following your orders, we didn’t interfere recklessly.”

“Interference could also be disrupted. That’s the risk of the variable!” The Book Holder’s gaze flickered: “But failing to hold up the Fear Empress remains a loss… humans might lose a future Emperor-level.”

The walker responded: “It’s all because of that damn variable! That damned Human Champion!”

“Enough, let’s see the subsequent developments. The Fear Empress hasn’t fully awakened yet; this might be an opportunity.” The Book Holder replied: “Moreover, this Calamity might help clean out that variable.”

“Wouldn’t that be wasting that cage?” the walker asked, “Did you not make a deal with Copper Face to eliminate the variable?”

“The variable has now become the Champion, already risen. Even Copper Face, or Emperor’s Fall, can’t eliminate him. You don’t understand the significance of a Human Champion; before destiny calls, they are invincible at the same rank.” The Book Holder laughed: “As for wasting, Copper Face has already entered the first tier, investing in him isn’t a waste!”

“All of this is for humanity, for this world!”

“Destiny will ultimately lead to the conclusion we anticipate!”

…

Back in Giant City, Li Yelai replied to Mo He that once the Doll returns, he’d visit Master Mo Hai at No.1 Border City.

Because of the good relations fostered by the seventh-generation Champion, Master Mo Hai had extended multiple invitations to Li Yelai, which couldn’t be repeatedly declined.

Spiritual Ability Equipment of the same level can indeed differ in quality; it’s the difference in the craftsmanship level of Spiritual Ability Craftsmen.

Spiritual Ability Equipment crafted by Mo Hai’s hands are all premium.

The Blood Cloud Ring Head Blade in Li Yelai’s hand is such an example.

From craftsmanship level, it even surpasses the Black Gold Dragon Pattern Halberd crafted by Gretwin.

The flow of spiritual energy is better, and the displayed power of the equipment is stronger.

Now that Li Yelai has ascended to Sixth Sense, he can use S-class equipment. Although unable to activate its full power due to lack of divinity, the strength is sufficient. He has the materials, all from the Treasure Vault of Blood God Headquarters; he can use them without feeling guilty.

Subsequently, he and Cheese went to visit the rescued children and saw the already recovered Pang Hui.

Looking at this young future Champion, Li Yelai and Cheese felt a bit emotional.

Currently, Pang Hui is only fourteen years old, not yet an adult, and hasn’t studied much, being sold to a merchant team.

Although becoming a Spiritual Ability User under stimulus, his Soul Well isn’t stable.

Now, he’s learning at an official educational institution, stabilizing his spiritual energy while absorbing knowledge.

His personality is somewhat grim, doesn’t speak much, nor like to fuss.

Yet upon seeing Li Yelai and Cheese, he brightened a bit.

He remembers they were the ones who rescued him and his companions.

The two didn’t disturb them, confirming they were doing well before leaving the institution.

Pang Hui’s identity is highly confidential, ensuring he won’t be assassinated by Chaos or Forbidden Zone assassins.

Afterwards, Li Yelai began preparing for the upcoming ark gathering.

The gathering is scheduled in two days.

He needs to finalize the intelligence to gather and other Giant City and faction movements with Yin Fire in advance.

However, the next day, Li Yelai suddenly received a message from Chaos.

[Forbidden Zone, Mo Yuan Mountain. Recently significant troop movements, suspected intention to act against Ba Shu Mountain City!]

This intelligence was relayed to the Church by Chaos informants.

The corruption power of Chaos doesn’t just affect humans; Forbidden Zone Creatures and Humans can also be corrupted.

All sentient beings risk being corrupted by Chaos.

Thus, Chaos mastering Forbidden Zone intelligence isn’t surprising.

But this intelligence still shocked Li Yelai, making him suspect if deceit believers might have intercepted and modified this intelligence.

Are you kidding? Has the King of Forbidden Zone at Demon Abyss Mountain gone mad?

Starting action against Giant City at this juncture?

It’s crucial to note that the presence of Ten Thousand Dragon Lake has gathered numerous experts from Giant City.

Conservative estimates suggest a dozen Overlords, with greater numbers of Great Spiritual Ability Users at Sixth Sense!

At this time, humans are extremely powerful in that region.

The Forbidden Zone should be praying no human expert gets a sudden idea to launch a strong attack on the Forbidden Zone.

Not being attacked is a blessing; why take the initiative to strike?

Starting a war during their military exercise? What kind of logic is this?