Chapter 97 – Has he gone mad?

“This man is one of the battle commanders under Huang Wenyue, possessing over 500 times combat power! He is infinitely close to the 600-fold Invincible Realm! His name is Ban Wu!”

Jiang Hao’s expression was grave as he stared at the burly figure on the street.

Before joining Huang Wenyue’s faction, he had thoroughly familiarized himself with the people around Huang Wenyue and recognized this burly man.

“Over 500 times combat power?!”

Du Yu and the others were astonished.

A combat power of 500 times already placed one among the top-tier experts below the Invincible Realm.

Such a figure might not amount to much in the face of the Invincible Realm.

But in front of experts like them with 200 or 300 times combat power, his status and position were extremely high. On ordinary days, they wouldn’t even have the right to speak to him.

If they were to fight, he could easily annihilate them in an instant.

Listening to Ban Wu’s words, Han Liang spoke gravely to the others, “He’s ordering everyone to prepare, not a single person can be missing. This means he wants the entire Ghost Market to mobilize!

What is Huang Wenyue planning? Why is this sudden action so large-scale?”

“Didn’t you hear? This time, we’re heading to ‘Ghostfire City.’ Did I hear that correctly?” Du Yu couldn’t help but rub his ears, somewhat unable to believe it.

Ghostfire City!

That was an extremely famous black ancient city in the Dark Zone.

Because its level was exceptionally high!

Higher than other black ancient cities with 700 times combat power, it was a black ancient city with 800 times combat power.

Any Yin Soldier or Ghost General from within possessed 800 times combat power!

Its perilous nature needed no further elaboration!

Such a dangerous place—even those in the Invincible Realm would detour and keep their distance, not daring to approach.

But this time… Huang Wenyue had actually set his sights on ‘Ghostfire City.’ Wasn’t this seeking death?

“What’s going on?”

“Has Huang Wenyue gone mad?! This is a suicide mission!”

Du Yu, Jiang Hao, and the others were equally shocked!

The Dark Zone was perilous to begin with.

They only dared to nibble around the edges of 700-fold black cities, searching for some opportunities.

Anything higher would be courting death!

An 800-fold black city was a danger zone they didn’t even dare to imagine!

“He’s seeking death!” Jiang Hao’s expression shifted, and he began to consider retreating in his heart.

It was true that he had come seeking opportunities, but he certainly hadn’t come to accompany Huang Wenyue on a suicide mission.

Han Liang and the others also wore grave expressions, wondering whether they should join Huang Wenyue in his madness.

This journey might very well be one from which they would never return!

At that moment, the streets buzzed with heated discussions.

“What’s going on with Leader Huang?”

“Why has he chosen the extremely perilous ‘Ghostfire City’? How dare he target such a city? What confidence does he have?”

“Unclear, but with our strength, going there would be like throwing eggs against a stone—simply suicidal.”

“Exactly! This ‘Ghostfire City’ is a place only Giant Level experts can handle.”

“I’m not going!”

“I’m not going either. This is suicide!”

The streets were filled with clamor.

Many shook their heads, choosing not to go.

Ban Wu stood with his arms crossed, hovering in mid-air. Seeing the crowd oppose his elder brother Huang Wenyue’s decision, he immediately swept a cold gaze over everyone and said sternly:

“I’ve said it… not a single person can be missing from this operation!

Everyone, return and prepare quickly! We depart in two hours!

During this time, anyone who leaves without permission will be treated as a deserter and executed on the spot!”

Ban Wu spoke, his gaze icy as he swept it over everyone, a cruel smile playing at the corner of his mouth. Well, well! Usually, we protect you and support you, and now that we need you, you all want to leave one by one?

How could such a good thing exist in this world?

At the same time, figures appeared from all directions around the Ghost Market.

These figures exuded powerful auras, each possessing over 500 times Combat Power. They appeared coldly on all sides, blocking the paths out of the Ghost Market.

They had sealed off the entire Ghost Market!

The message was clear: no one was allowed to leave.

“Let me leave!”

An Elder attempted to depart via Aerial Flight but was blocked by a cold-faced youth.

“Go back!”

The cold-faced youth swept a frigid glance over him and spoke indifferently.

The Elder snorted, his expression defiant. “If you want to go to a dangerous place like ‘Ghostfire City’ to die, go yourselves. I have no interest in accompanying Huang Wenyue to his death.

Let me leave! From now on, I have nothing to do with this Ghost Market!”

As soon as his words fell, the Elder’s expression changed in the next second!

Upon hearing this, the cold-faced youth chose to strike decisively. With over 500 times Combat Power erupting, a powerful surge of energy instantly engulfed the Elder.

“Ah~!”

The Elder let out a terrified scream. Before he could even beg for mercy, he was blasted into a bloody mist.

In an instant, the place fell into utter silence!

Only a bloody drizzle drifted slowly down.

Those who had also been preparing to leave the Ghost Market halted their steps, their faces filled with fear as they looked at the powerful figures blocking the Ghost Market.

One by one, they fell silent, not daring to attempt a breakout.

Within the Ghost Market, everyone was equally deathly quiet!

After witnessing this scene, no one dared to utter a word.

On the second floor of the teahouse.

“Huang Wenyue… he’s getting serious now!”

Han Liang’s teeth chattered, his breathing growing heavy.

Du Yu trembled as he spoke, “It’s over! It’s over! This time we’re truly doomed!

Huang Wenyue is determined to drag us all to our deaths!

We won’t even be able to participate in the Federation Grand Examination!”

As he spoke, Du Yu’s face turned ashen with despair!

Jiang Hao remained relatively calm. After gazing at the completely sealed-off Ghost Market for a long moment, he shook his head and said, “There’s no other way. We can only take this risk with Huang Wenyue!

Leaving now means certain death!”

Then, Jiang Hao voiced his confusion, “Strange! Huang Wenyue isn’t insane. Why would he choose a Forbidden Land like ‘Ghostfire City’?

Could it be that he has some Trump Card up his sleeve?”

“Don’t think about it anymore. Let’s go prepare!”

A 3rd Revolution classmate sighed and said. They would be setting off in just two hours.

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The Dark Zone was located deep within the Shadow City Secret Realm, where black mist perpetually lingered.

The ground was pitch-black, but upon closer inspection,

it was clear that the earth had been so heavily saturated with blood, its color so deep, that it appeared black—though in truth, it was a deep crimson.

Upon entering, the entire Dark Zone exuded an eerie, unsettling aura that sent chills down one’s spine.

Occasionally, one could see squads of Yin Soldiers passing through the black mist.

Some wore ancient armor.

Others carried sedan chairs, gliding swiftly past before vanishing into the black mist ahead.

Yet every Yin Soldier in this place was immensely powerful, each radiating an aura of 700 times Combat Power.

Even those in the Invincible Realm had to tread carefully in such a perilous land.

A moment of carelessness could lead to dire straits, making it difficult to leave alive.

Amidst the black mist, massive cities lay hidden.

As they drew closer, they could see that these cities were completely different from those outside—entirely pitch black, radiating a dense, dark glow!

Their aura was even more profound and weighty than that of Red Mythic Tier ancient cities!

“Is this the Dark Zone?!”

On the deck of a massive Ghost Dragon warship, Ye Sheng stood at the bow, facing the wind as he observed the surrounding scenery shrouded in black mist.

Beside him were Huang Wenyue and a group of his subordinates—generals with 500 times Combat Power—accompanying him.