Netherworld Retrograde

During the time Li Yelai suffered injuries while performing causal countermeasures.

Could the Furnace Heart Venerable be... Zi Shu, or the Heavenly Destiny Walker?

This made those who knew like Li Yelai and Yang Chen suddenly tense up inside.

The Furnace Heart Venerable holds a high position as one of the Dual Venerables of No.1 Border City. He once turned the tide and saved millions of lives, an undisputed hero of humanity.

If he were the Heavenly Destiny Walker...

The trust foundation, which the Giant City Circle relies on for survival, would instantly collapse, and all strategic deployments would seem like child's play to the Heavenly Destiny Walker!

Moreover, did the blood of those Heroic Spirits who sacrificed under the command of the Furnace Heart Venerable also become a sacrifice for conspiracy? A humble footnote in the Book of Destiny?

Could it be that the Heavenly Destiny Walkers are hiding within the Giant City? Perhaps even with official identities?

Has he noticed something? Has he deduced that Li Yelai is the Chaos Chosen?

Or perhaps, will he use his position as the leader of the Giant City, using official power to deal with Li Yelai?

Li Yelai showed no change in expression, but inside, he felt like a storm was brewing.

This speculation is terrifying!

But it's not merely Li Yelai being paranoid; the Heavenly Destiny Walkers are incredibly mysterious, never noticed by the outside world. It's very likely they've blended into the official ranks....

If the Furnace Heart Venerable really is Zi Shu, would he have to wage war against the supreme of the Giant City?

Li Yelai felt heavy-hearted.

"Alright, comrades of the Mo Family, 'stay calm,'" Cheese suddenly spoke: "Champion Team One has arrived, if needed, we will assist without hesitation."

The power of Suggestion was quietly employed, a cool power like a stream quietly flowed over everyone's tense heartstrings, forcibly calming the anxiety caused by speculating about the Furnace Heart Venerable's identity.

Li Yelai felt a certain heavy pressure in his heart temporarily being suppressed.

"Yes, of course. Maybe it's false information, after all, we haven't received any official orders." Mo He nodded: "In any case, please board the vehicle first, everyone. We have prepared accommodations for you. Once you've rested, the Mo Family will craft the most suitable Spiritual Ability Equipment for you."

Afterward, Li Yelai and others boarded the transportation convoy prepared by the Mo Family.

Sitting inside the vehicle, Li Yelai looked out at the streets of No.1 Border City.

Close to dawn, many dining establishments started opening for business. The entire Giant City is gradually waking up.

The first light of dawn gently coats the cold steel structures in a soft warm gold. White steam rises from breakfast stalls at street corners, the faint aroma of food is the most common yet precious scent of human life in the Giant City. Times without war are always valuable.

But Li Yelai saw some strong individuals from City No.1 quietly leaving the high walls.

They moved swiftly and soundlessly, like leopards traversing a steel jungle.

They seemed to walk casually along the sides of the streets, parallel to the early commuters, yet their route always maintained a subtle synchronization with the Mo Family transportation convoy, firmly locking onto the trajectory of the convoy's movement.

This was not for escorting, moreover, Champion Team One doesn't require an escort.

There was only one possibility...

"It's the Judgment Team of No.1 Border City," Cheese observed for a moment and reminded: "It seems they have grown suspicious of us."

The Judgment Team, Punishment Team, and Judgment Team may have different names across different Giant Cities, but their duties are largely similar.

At their core, they specifically manage those twisted human compatriots, those human warriors tainted by Chaos Faith, and purge human traitors.

They are the sharpest cleanup crew within the Giant City, the Damocles sword hanging over every Spiritual Ability User's head.

Their appearance often accompanies cold shackles, scorching purification flames, and irreversible endings.

Thus, within many Giant Cities, they are often synonymous with cruelty and extremism.

For example, in the Ba Shu Mountain City, council member Liu Bo was in charge of the Judgment Team. Acting decisively and brutally, once suspected and captured by him, one would surely suffer, if not die. He is the very presence that could make children stop crying among Spiritual Ability Users.

And within No.3 Border City, Captain Yin Huo would occasionally join Judgment Team actions, and the Little Mad King, who could only act alone, was simply a member of the Judgment Team. Hence, they planned assassination missions against human traitors.

"Their suspicion is not about us," Liu Yun commented quietly.

Several group leaders instinctively glanced towards the corner where the Little Mad King was.

The Little Mad King remained expressionless, gazing silently out the window at the figures quietly surveilling them. He seemed to offer no explanation for this suspicion.

A Supreme was attacked, and the assailant was suspected to be a powerful assassin with no battle fluctuations erupting. Coincidentally, the Giant City's most formidable assassin, the Little Mad King, was nearby No.1 Border City and had lost contact with the Giant City for a period.

Moreover, the curse of distrust on the Little Mad King further amplified her suspicion.

If not for Champion Team One providing a substantial alibi for the Little Mad King, they might have come to interrogate.

If the Furnace Heart Venerable really is Zi Shu, it's likely they would have exploited the Judgment Team in their schemes.

Don't forget, Li Yelai once demonstrated the power of Four Gods' Choice amidst the Disaster Fog.

Even though it was eventually defined as a deceitful conspiracy, if they decide to investigate further, the Human Champion naturally cannot reject it.

Considering this wasn't the environment for conversation, the people inside the vehicle fell silent.

Then, they were taken to an apartment area in the New District of No.1 Border City.

This area was owned by the Mo Family, serving as accommodations for distinguished guests. It truly showcases the craftsmanship and technology mastered by such a family, as even their reception areas are exquisitely designed.

Members of Champion Team One dispersed to rest.

Li Yelai, Yang Chen, Doll, and various group leaders gathered in a large villa.

After ensuring there were no eavesdropping devices within the villa.

Only then did everyone feel at ease to communicate.

"Furnace Heart Venerable ascended sixty years ago. He is the oldest among the powerful besides Old Mad King," Yang Chen said, "Could he really be Zi Shu?"

"Even though we publicly arrived at No.1 Border City, the only ones aware of our precise route are the high echelons of the two Giant Cities," Long Lie stated, "Then, you're aware we were dragged into the ghost territory. Even if he's not, there is likely a Heavenly Destiny Walker mole within No.1 Border City."

"No, it's too rash to suspect a human hero," Liu Yun said, "It's just intelligence, after all, susceptible to espionage."

"But the timing of the Supreme's injury is still too coincidental," Cheese pondered, "Could Zi Shu have exploited this to attack the Furnace Heart Venerable? And then intended to guide us to suspect the Furnace Heart Venerable?"

"That would mean Zi Shu retained the strength to assassinate a Supreme even after my causal countermeasures, or... among the Heavenly Destiny Walkers, there may be top-tier assassins who have arrived at No.1 Border City!" Li Yelai remarked, "Neither of these are good news, but compared to the Furnace Heart Venerable being Zi Shu... I would much prefer these possibilities."

"Naturally, people tend to seek compromise," Cheese responded, "No one wishes for a human hero, supreme of the Giant City, to be an enemy."

"Currently, No.1 Border City has sealed off news of the Supreme's attack," Yang Chen pondered momentarily before speaking, "I'll visit the Furnace Heart Venerable later. Let's not act rashly for now."

"And for now, relax and rest," Yang Chen said to Li Yelai, "You're many, so stay here. I'll stay in the neighboring building, ready to assist anytime."

Li Yelai nodded, and after seeing everyone off.

Turned around to see Doll speaking to the Little Mad King: "If there are top-tier assassins among the walkers, it's up to you."

The Little Mad King nodded slightly, took his luggage, and found a room to settle down.

Watching this scene, Li Yelai felt that certain misunderstandings might be hard to explain.

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