Netherworld Retrograde

The Divine Chosen Ones of Chaos were greatly shocked by the news of Emperor's Fall becoming the Jile Divine Chosen.

This might be one of the few times on this world where humans, Chaos, and the Forbidden Zone all reached a consensus.

The Champion and Jile Divine Chosen, completely unrelated!

You could even say it would make more sense if he become the Deceit Chosen One.

After all, being a Dual-God Chosen, he had already infiltrated into the position of Human Champion. If Deceit Dao discovered this, it's possible they might cast a glance his way, even making him the Three Gods' Chosen for some amusement.

But Jile...

If Jile had corrupted the Champion, they would have already announced it to the world. They would see it as their greatest badge of honor.

"According to intel, Emperor's Fall does indeed have partners," said a Chosen One from the Eternal Life Sect, "According to Believers returning from the Disaster Fog, it seems there are three."

"Three hundred wouldn't matter either. Brother Luo Duo changes bedmates every day, even meddling with Forbidden Zone Humans, yet we haven't seen him become the Dual God Chosen," the Calamity Plague Chosen replied.

"Right, and I observed that brother Emperor's Fall reacts rather indifferently to women. His Demon General Bai Ya is clearly a woman who would bear well, yet he hasn't touched her," replied Luo Duo Chosen. "It's quite Champion-like."

"Moreover, the Jile doctrine is not simply about lust... Otherwise, those families crazily spreading their bloodlines would have long been under Jile's banner."

"The pursuit of peak artistry or extreme emotional stimulation aligns more with the doctrine of Jile. Could it be that brother Emperor's Fall plays very wildly in secret?"

"I haven't noticed, he is keen on infiltrating hostile forces and watching those who regard him as a teammate die before his eyes."

"He really is... a pervert," the Chosen Ones from Eternal Life sighed.

Being called a pervert by the Eternal Chosen Ones who deal with plagues and viruses, a certain Champion would probably retort.

...

Meanwhile, the Divinely Chosen Ones from the Blood God Sect also fell into discussion.

"Was the presence of Emperor's Fall's Fear Demon as the Three Gods' Chosen due to the reason of isotopes?"

"There's a significant probability. Emperor's Fall did visit Ten Thousand Dragon Lake and was parasitized by the Heartless Fruit created by Jile. Perhaps his subordinates and Demon Generals worried he might be corrupted by the Heartless Fruit, thus the emergence of Fear Demon Emperor's Fall."

"When the isotope was the Three Gods' Chosen and then extinguished, did he inherit the status of Jile Divine Chosen?"

"Otherwise, how could he summon the Prince of Jile? However, the sect of Jile is unlikely to acknowledge this."

"No matter, he has blessings and can wield Jile's Chaos Holy Artifact, regardless if Jile acknowledges it or not!"

"But won't humans start suspecting?"

"Currently, humans suspect this is Deceit Dao's connivance. No one wants to believe the Human Champion is a Divine Chosen."

"Then might he be the Four Gods' Chosen?"

"Probably... if indeed..."

"Emperor's Fall will commence a grand feast!"

...

Meanwhile, Champion Team One finally entered the familiar streets of No.3 Border City, stepping on elongated shadows.

The long-lost hometown scent mixed with the smell of smoke and dust rushed toward them, and the tension that had been pressing on the members' shoulders like a rock for months finally eased and dispersed at this moment.

Tightened nerves relaxed, transforming into barely noticeable sighs, blending with the footsteps of returning to the city.

The dispatch report and material transfer were swift and silent.

However, the true homecoming ceremony did not come from the official documents of the Giant City, but from the waiting crowd on both sides of the road.

They were relatives of the departed heroes, families who had broken down upon hearing tragic news.

The news of conquering Disaster Fog No. 49 spread across the city like a wildfire's spark.

The team's archenemy, Disaster Fog No. 49, which brought countless nightmares, had been completely rooted out!

These white-haired parents, dependent-less partners, and children who were ignorant yet aware of sorrow, their eyes tightly followed this triumphant team, silent tears rolling down their cheeks. It wasn't a common welcome; it was a heavy gratitude crossing time and life and death.

Li Yelai walked within the ranks, his eyes sweeping over faces filled with mixed emotions.

He saw some representatives sent by families and clans, nodding solemnly.

But more were ordinary faces submerged in the crowd.

Wrinkle-filled farmers' wives, workers clutching old photos, and elderly couples supporting each other.

Their lips moved, silently expressing the same word: 'Thank you.'

Thank you to this team for avenging their loved ones who slept eternally in the shadow of the Disaster Fog.

This was the sorrowful wish of a team of survivors...

Li Yelai saw Jing Lin, who smiled and nodded at Li Yelai, silently saying, 'Congratulations on returning home.'

He also saw Starfire and Shadow Stream, as well as the expressionless Heavy Knight.

They waved at Li Yelai from the rooftops on either side of the street.

One wonders, did Starfire prepare any offerings for himself?

He also saw the waving Detective sitting in a car, wondering if this guy still has some side business?

Soon, familiar figures entered his sight, it was Cheese's uncle and aunt. They squeezed to the front, their hands tightly pressed against their chests, as if trying to hold down the heart that was racing with fear.

When they saw Cheese standing intact in front of them, showing them a tired yet vivid smile.

The flood of tears broke through, it wasn't simple joy, it was the long-buried fear and anguish that gnawed at them day and night, afraid to see that familiar figure disappear again on their way home, just like the tragic reenactment from years ago tearing apart their family.

Joyful sobs and shouts of reunion rippled through the crowd.

However, amidst this triumphant symphony, there always lingered an inescapable note of sadness. Not every eager gaze received a response.

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