Chapter 1205: Chapter 1177: The Grand Operation
Outside Linchuan, Oblivion Cliffs.
This place outside Linchuan was originally developed as a scenic spot.
However, due to the extremely low temperatures and lack of visitors, developers abandoned plans for this area.
Over time, it became a haven for some mountaineers.
Of course, even those fitness-focused climbers couldn’t come every day.
And when they’re absent, this place, apart from some birds and plants, resembles a ghostly site.
Recently, a company took over this place, intending to develop it, but no progress has been made for a long time.
Without those climbers, this mountain has become even more deserted.
But today, shadows appeared under Oblivion Cliffs.
The company that took over Oblivion Cliffs is under the Palace of the Nether King.
Yet the people gathered now under Oblivion Cliffs clearly aren’t from the Palace of the Nether King.
However, based on their appearances and aura, it’s evident that these people are powerful warriors!
A quick count shows there are hundreds of them, and all of these people are ranked Martial Artists!
Such a lineup could establish a considerable force. In fact, forming a true major force wouldn’t be difficult.
Because over eighty percent of these hundred people are Mystic Rank Martial Artists!
Mystic Rank Martial Artists are a genuine core power in any force.
Since breaking through to Earth-level is challenging, Mystic Rank Martial Artists serve as the backbone, typically handling affairs.
Earth-level Experts, meanwhile, represent the foundational tier of each force’s power.
But now, apart from the over eighty percent who are Mystic Rank, the remaining percentage are all Earth-level!
This lineup is quite terrifying indeed.
Right now, among these Earth-Level Warriors, an elderly man’s face looks somewhat grim.
"What exactly happened?" The old man turned to the person beside him and asked, "Why haven’t they arrived yet?"
Beside the old man, a somewhat alluring woman softly said, "Elder Yun, don’t bother with those two. Our matter this time is far more important than those two."
"But..."
"Elder Yun, in this matter, I think Jing Ji makes a valid point," a man approached and said, "Yu Lian and Duanmu Wuliang never really fit in, and before we came, Yu Lian seemed to have received a letter and then discussed it with Duanmu Wuliang. I think these two are very suspicious!"
"Are you suggesting they might have betrayed us?" Yun Canglong’s face turned cold.
"It’s not out of the realm of possibility!" The man nodded, unfazed by Yun Canglong’s chilly expression, and spoke somewhat bluntly.
"Alright, alright." At this point, Jing Ji intervened to mediate, "Though they’re somewhat unreliable, it’s impossible they would betray us. After all, they’re not foolish. They know the strength disparity between us. Plus, given their enmity with the Li Family, they couldn’t possibly join them."
"Let’s hope so." The man nodded, following the descent, recognizing that Yun Canglong was the leader of this operation and the strongest among them, so he didn’t want to offend Yun Canglong too much.
"In that case, we shouldn’t worry about those two. I think we can move on soon." Yun Canglong said coldly.
"The message we received indicates the current Palace of the Nether King, though sizeable, has only a few experts truly able to stand out. In terms of Earth-level Experts, they can’t compete with us." The man spoke again at this time.
"With our current strength, without too much preparation, we can crush them as we go."
"Chang Sheng, don’t sound so optimistic. If the Palace of the Nether King is as weak as you claim, why aren’t you going alone?" At this moment, another person spoke from within the crowd.
The speaker is also an Earth-level Expert.
"Although the strength of the Palace of the Nether King doesn’t currently compare to ours, it has at least ten Earth-level Experts, and Elder Luo Yi is there, too. Just where does your confidence come from?" The Earth-level Expert mocked, "If the Palace of the Nether King were truly easy to deal with, our ally wouldn’t be urging us to strike now."
Upon hearing this, Chang Sheng’s expression changed several times before ultimately remaining silent.
Yun Canglong observed this, his expression unchanged, though he inwardly sighed.
Although this group appears overwhelmingly powerful enough to rival any major force theoretically, they’re from all corners, united only by their grievance with the Li Family, vigilant and fighting independently.
If they truly clash face to face with the Palace of the Nether King, the outcome is uncertain.
However, things have reached this point, and Yun Canglong knows he has no retreat.
What he can do is lead this group to find their enemy and kill them, nothing more.
He can do nothing else.
"Alright, stop arguing." Yun Canglong’s voice rose among the crowd, though calm, it sounded like thunder, displaying the imposing presence of a Burning Heat-level Expert fully.
In this moment, the group finally ceased their quarrel.
"We only know a vague direction. From now on, separate a bit, spread your True Qi, and begin searching for the Nether Army Base, and then, destroy it in one sweep!"
"Departure!"
A group of Earth-level Experts led even more Mystic Rank Martial Artists towards a certain direction.
Such a large group of experts simultaneously unleashing True Qi, their power is almost comparable to the might of heaven, extremely intimidating. Even the clouds in the sky seemed to change at this moment.
Nether Army Base.
Second Grandfather slowly emerged from the laboratory, looking at the suddenly dim sky overhead with a flash of inexplicable expression in his eyes.
Suddenly, Second Grandfather touched his chest.
"A sudden premonition?"
As he looked up at the clouds over the Nether Army Base, Second Grandfather’s face grew somber. Gazing at the sky, he remained silent.
Though he wasn’t well-versed in divination or fortunes, he gained some insight from being alongside Fourth Grandfather Li Xinglun for so many years.
At this moment, he observed unusual signs within the clouds overhead.
At length, Second Grandfather sighed softly.
"It seems that old Fourth was right; a change is indeed coming in the sky."