Chapter 610: The Upper Realm
The fact proved true.
Jiang Huo and the others were right.
If they didn't leave, the national corps and the Tier 4 experts from Underworld God Island wouldn't have minded capturing them all in one go.
After all, organizations like Demon Arrival, the Dark Church, and the Demon Advocate had committed acts so heinous that the heavens raged. If they had a chance to wipe them out, they wouldn't let it pass.
However, it seemed that their opponents had planned an escape route when setting up here.
One after another, they used their methods to flee.
Seeing the fearful cult followers, the national corps commanders sneered.
Once they left Underworld God Island, those followers would be eradicated without mercy.
The reason they would wait until off the island to kill them was to show some respect to Underworld God Island. Since its island master decreed no unauthorized battles on the island, they'd respect that rule.
Anyway, the magical warships of the national corps were ready.
As soon as these cultists left Underworld God Island, they would be captured entirely—no mercy would be shown.
At this moment, the national corps commanders had already walked up to Ling Zhan, sizing him up.
Ling Zhan...
He had now become the recognized number one under Level 100.
He was fully qualified to lead a top-tier squad.
Moreover, in this death battle tournament, he had fought alone against many, killing all of the dark organizations' Saints and Saintesses—a tremendous accomplishment.
"General Li, congratulations! The Dragon Kingdom has birthed yet another prodigy who astonishes the world!"
"In time, he will surely become an unparalleled powerhouse!"
The national corps commanders naturally praised him.
The gaze they gave Ling Zhan was filled with admiration.
If only Ling Zhan had been a prodigy of their country!
No wonder even the Rotten Witch wanted to take Ling Zhan as her only disciple!
General Li couldn't help but smile at the commanders' praise.
The smile held an undeniable sense of pride and satisfaction.
He patted Ling Zhan's shoulder heavily.
To be honest...
This death battle tournament had completely changed General Li's perspective of Ling Zhan.
He now firmly believed that this non-specialist rogue was destined to surpass everyone in the future!
The fact that these dark organizations went to such lengths to try and kill Ling Zhan showed just how much of a threat he would be to them in the future.
"General Li, I believe that Ling Zhan, our young friend, now has the clearance to learn classified information."
"It would be appropriate for him to understand the true nature of this transfer world, wouldn't it?"
At this moment.
The commander of the Amethyst Empire couldn't help but propose.
When the Amethyst Empire's commander spoke.
The surrounding commanders' expressions froze, and they looked at each other.
Clearly...
The 'classified clearance' mentioned here was extremely critical and confidential.
It was information below the commander level that no one had the right to know.
"Everyone is correct! Ling Zhan, once we return to the Hundred Ghosts Fortress, rest for a while and then come to the United Conference Room!"
"You truly now have the right to lift a corner of this world's veil."
General Li said with a smile.
With that said.
The commanders turned and left the arena.
They still had work to do.
They needed to wipe out all the remaining members of the dark organizations on Underworld God Island!
Additionally, they had an agreement with the island master of Underworld God Island to conduct a thorough investigation of the native islanders after the death battle tournament.
The native islanders of Underworld God Island had control over some of the island's mechanisms. If members of the dark organizations had infiltrated them, they would be like hidden bombs waiting to explode.
Under such circumstances.
The island master naturally had to conduct a complete sweep of the entire island.
"Whew..."
"Ling Zhan, you scared me to death!"
After the commanders left.
Li Chaoge and the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox approached.
Princesses Saint Luni and Saint Lucy followed behind, with Zhu Yaoguang watching from afar.
Li Chaoge, her pretty face pale, finally saw Ling Zhan in one piece, and her heart finally settled.
When she first saw that Li Sheng and the others had returned, her heart instantly sank into an ice-cold abyss.
She had lost all her spirit.
Now that she knew it had all been Ling Zhan's intentional ploy, she was both relieved and a little upset.
This guy...
Always liked to take risks!
Whether in battle or strategy, it was always the same.
He made everyone worry every time.
This time, he even dared to devise a plan to trap the Tier 4 experts of the dark organizations!
And he actually succeeded!
At least Jin Yuchun, Dos, and Karakto were cursing angrily, their bodies covered in wounds!
Who would have thought!
A Level 70 non-specialist rogue managed to leave a group of Tier 100 experts battered and bruised!
One had to admit...
It was truly an impressive feat.
"What now?"
Li Chaoge stared blankly at Ling Zhan.
The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox beside her couldn't help but shake her head.
My little master!
You used to be so decisive!
How have you become so silly now?
With the death battle tournament over, naturally, we return to the Hundred Ghosts Fortress!
What else is there to do?
Don't tell me you want this emotionally dense iron-headed guy to take you shopping on Underworld God Island?
Ling Zhan also looked helplessly at Li Chaoge.
To be honest...
Although he was indifferent by nature, he wasn't as emotionally clueless as the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox made him out to be.
He could sense her feelings for him.
By all rights.
A proud daughter of heaven like Li Chaoge falling for someone should be a blessing for anyone.
But for some reason, Ling Zhan's heart was gradually closing off.
He had no inclination for romance.
He just wanted to level up quickly and grow stronger.
Then find a way to bridge the power gap between himself and the Tier 100 experts.
"Let's return to the Hundred Ghosts Fortress."
Ling Zhan said calmly.
Ignoring the disappointment in Li Chaoge's eyes, he turned and left.
Returning to the Hundred Ghosts Fortress.
The system rewards for the death battle tournament were also distributed.
This time, the system awarded a significant amount of experience points, raising Ling Zhan from Level 70 to Level 75.
Apart from that, there were some material rewards.
It seemed that, in the system's view, this death battle tournament was not particularly challenging, so the rewards weren't exactly generous.
Back at the fortress, while waiting for the return of the national corps commanders, Ling Zhan continued his rigorous self-training.
Finally...
Half a month later.
General Li and the national corps commanders returned to the Hundred Ghosts Fortress.
They summoned Ling Zhan to the classified United Conference Room, a place only commanders could enter.
Ling Zhan was probably the first to enter this place without being Level 100.
As soon as he sat down.
General Li's deep eyes locked onto Ling Zhan, and his low voice slowly echoed.
"Ling Zhan, have you ever heard of the 'Upper Realm'?"