Netherworld Retrograde

"There actually exists such an enormous quantity..." A cool voice came from behind Li Ye.

The Little Mad King lay on Li Ye's back as if weightless, one arm loosely around his neck, the other resting on his shoulder.

Not worried about strangling Li Ye to death... Xia Ming speculated, if the Champion were backstabbed, could he react in time?

And yet, she seemed completely unaware of any improprieties in this posture, continuing calmly to analyze: "Are these... accumulated from the collapse of various Alien Race civilizations and dynasties throughout the ages?"

"Yes." Xia Ming's gaze quickly swept over the Little Mad King's stance.

If it weren't for Chang Hui having previously highlighted the special relationship and absolute trustworthiness of this mysterious assassin and the Champion in the intelligence, he might find it very hard to believe that such a powerful assassin existed.

Moreover, upon seeing this assassin, he always felt a natural distrust. But this distrust was quickly suppressed.

A curse perhaps? The Spiritual Ability Users outside weren't locked out of the Void Realm, but they bore this cost....

Xia Ming swiftly gathered his errant thoughts, continuing: "You could say that. The Crimson Curse is like a kind of periodic tide, relentlessly ravaging this world for countless years, having severely damaged every once-glorious civilization. It is the most terrifying Catastrophe in this world. Of course, under certain conditions, it might also be catalyzed by human disaster."

He pointed below at the varied yet equally twisted Wanderers: "So, among them, you can find figures from virtually all Alien Races in history, perhaps even some... remnants of lost civilizations not recorded in the ancient books of our White Stone City."

"But the Night Demon has been eliminated, losing its command; the Wanderers won't be as terrifying relatively speaking. Of course, such a number is still troublesome." Xia Ming said: "Leave the battlefield to us for now; you go rest first."

Li Ye nodded; having fought continuously and unleashed two instances of Ye Yun, he was indeed somewhat exhausted.

However, enough substantial battle rewards had been gained, with the Night Demon being completely destroyed.

"At the same time, we should also share our intelligence." Xia Ming adjusted his glasses.

"Indeed."

Soon, Li Ye and the three of them returned to Wanfeng City, receiving a grand welcome.

If it's to say that earlier, having Wanfeng City hand over the Miracle left them disgruntled.

Now... they're planning to robe Li Ye in yellow and crown him...

The culture of Wanfeng City could be considered a weaker, more normal version of the Blood God Sect belief.

Therefore, Li Ye was right to their taste.

So, seeing Li Ye arrive, they laid out a lavish feast, and if not for it being wartime, they likely would've brought out fine spirits.

Ah, spirits... Li Ye recalled that wild night with the Doll.

At that time, they drank wine, Monkey Wine. Then...

Now, he misses them a bit.

Don't know if Captain Yang Chen and the Heavenly Destiny Walkers have encountered them yet.

Calculating the time, it should be around now.

But, due to the time difference, the time here passes faster... perhaps they're just now engaging.

Can the Rangers' Blessing Arrows break the Heavenly Destiny Walkers' deceptions as planned?

Li Ye quickly gathered his thoughts, picking up a steak and discussing with Xia Ming.

Xia Ming, who prides himself as a scholar, wasn't picky about eating; he probably skipped proper meals often in pursuit of research.

"I just reviewed all the recorded documents; indeed, there's no mention of Heavenly Palace City. A Heavenly Palace Sword once appeared, but that too is history from an ancient Alien Race civilization. Allegedly, a Great Divine Power was slain by this sword, leaving its name behind. But its authenticity is unknown. It's too ancient." Xia Ming recalled Li Ye's question, and on returning, contacted White Stone City, re-examining the records and providing an answer.

"Where did you learn of the words 'Heavenly Palace City'?" Xia Ming adjusted his glasses and asked.

"That shadow just now... as for the source, it's unreliable but can be referenced." Li Ye pondered but didn't mention the 'system' thing.

After all, this is undoubtedly the stuff of the Deceit Faction.

Certain Divine Chosen of the Deceit Faction enjoy using this to deceive, making targets think they've bound a system as the man of destiny, then they confer benefits, gradually convincing the target of the 'system.'

Finally, telling the target 'see that guy in a red cloak over there? Go slap him/her!'

Even Champions have been harassed by this, and Li Ye himself was once harassed, which led to uncovering this 'Mechanical God Core' thing...

Incidentally, the Mechanical God Core is in Li Ye's Reserve Space. It seems to contain an intention of the Changle Immortal Monarch.

Does this count as his golden finger?

Li Ye mused randomly, while Xia Ming, after pondering, responded: "Then the intelligence you gained is either false, or so true that our human civilization can't touch it. Your mysterious source... can it be clear about the identity of that shadow?"

"Hmm, if correct, that one's real name should be... Monarch Token." Li Ye revealed the name of that existence.

And in that instant, Li Ye, the Little Mad King, Xia Ming, and Hao Feng—all four Divine Beings, their faces subtly changed.

Because, as soon as the name was uttered, the world seemed to undergo a subtle change. A gaze swept across the banquet hall, making Li Ye's body instantly tense.

The surrounding environment seemed to freeze; Li Ye could clearly see the suspended dust.

What was that? Monarch Token himself? Holy crap, can saying a name be sensed?

Are you a King or an Emperor?

But that sensation instantly dissipated, as if nothing had happened.

Xia Ming's face was not pleasant: "Alright, I believe it, but better not speak that one's name."

"Just uttering the name brought about this kind of Champion... is it a god?" Hao Feng's expression was grave.

"It may not be that one's direct gaze, possibly some other entity harboring a grudge against him." The Little Mad King analyzed.

"Possibly, let's consider something else first." Li Ye nodded.

Detecting the importance of the next topic, Hao Feng led the three to a more secret room.

"What other intelligence have you obtained about that one?" Xia Ming asked, the existence of 'Monarch Token' was too extraordinary to ignore. Not to mention that 'Monarch Token' had spoken once of the world's end.

If true, does the destruction of the world mean it's inevitable? What of human civilization...

This was also what Li Ye was concerned about; it's unclear if 'Monarch Token' was a friend or foe. Furthermore, according to the Heavenly Destiny Walkers...

Li Ye was to stay in this world for over a month; could it be that the world would be annihilated in that time?

"I only caught some glimpses of his identity and titles." Li Ye conveyed the intelligence he had observed.

This led Xia Ming into contemplation: Divine Chosen, Hero, Savior, World Destroyer, Tyrant, King of Ten Thousand Races...

These conflicting titles made it hard for Xia Ming to deduce their origin.

"There's no source in history for these origins, even when human heroes were corrupted by Chaos, none received such 'supreme' titles."

"Is this truly the world's history?"

"Or is it, he too is an outsider?"

Xia Ming frowned deeply, seemingly grasping a clue, but it vanished in an instant.

"Forget it, I'll talk about what I've found...." Xia Ming organized his words: "You outsiders, no, or rather, you, Mr. Li Ye. It seems you've been targeted by the Wanderers."

"Targeting me?" Li Ye raised an eyebrow, having somewhat suspected this.

But irrational creatures proactively targeting him, is it due to his Champion's identity, pressing a threat onto non-human beings?

"Indeed, I noticed that after your appearance, those Wanderers, initially obeying the Night Demon's command, even forsook attacking us and directly launched an assault on you."

"The Wanderers derive from the Crimson Curse, with speculation that the Crimson Curse is the world's malice, so the Wanderers might just be the extension of this world's consciousness."

"And you are, therefore, targeted by the world's consciousness. Or put another way, the world holds malice towards you."

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