Chapter 900: 756: After the Battle (Extended Chapter)

Chapter 900: Chapter 756: After the Battle (Extended Chapter)

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The aftermath had just passed,

A native Invincible Strongman who had just emerged from the Desolate Ancient Cave Heaven, somewhat lagging in news, had flown for several hours and finally saw the Human Race Federation from afar.

‘A mere small race, what virtue and capability do they have to possess several Holy Artifacts?!’

A sudden burst of the might of a military formation, a giant axe’s phantom and the Ice series, Fire series Divine Skills collided, unleashing a world-shaking power.

This Invincible Strongman abruptly stopped in his tracks, turned around, and flew back the way he came.

“Suddenly remembered, I have important matters to attend to, farewell, farewell.”

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In a very ordinary teahouse in Seven Lustrous City,

Two Shadow Guild assassins disguised as humans met here.

“Rakshasa, are you planning to make a move? The Human Race’s Xing Ling or Xing Yue? Now is the perfect time.”

The aftermath had just passed, and Seven Lustrous City was unaffected.

Within the city, only two Human Race Divine Domain Realm figures relied on the City Protection Array to resist foreign strongmen outside the city.

At this moment, the foreign strongmen and the attention of the Human Race Divine Domain Realm figures were both focused on the distance.

The terrifying pressure had already disappeared, and the explosive shockwave seemingly intent on flattening everything, was also gradually dissipating.

Even though the outcome of the battle was unknown, this was indeed the best opportunity to act.

The two Human Race Divine Domain Realm figures were not in their peak state.

What if the Human Race wins? Then handle it as we originally planned!

They have also assassinated numerous top-level leaders of major forces. As assassins and top-end assassins at that, there’s no way they’d refrain from assassinating just for fear of offending some strongman or force.

The higher the difficulty, the more accomplished they felt in successfully executing an assassination.

The top assassin named ‘Rakshasa’ sipped his tea and retorted, “I’m not in a hurry, Ghost Face, why don’t you pick a target first to avoid conflicts later?”

“No, no, I’m not in a hurry either, you pick first, Rakshasa.”

“You pick first, I can provide support for you.”

“You go first, I’ll give you both targets; if the assassination succeeds, you’ll be Shadow Guild’s NO.1, go ahead.”

“No, you go.”

“No, no, you go first.”

They pushed the task back and forth, suddenly falling silent, awkwardly embarrassed.

After a while, Ghost Face finally said, “I’m good at planning before acting. It seems like a good time now, but based on my calculations, there’s a 66.6% chance it’s a trap set by the Human Race, so, hmm, I’ve decided to wait and see.”

“I share a similar view; for us assassins, the most important thing is to have a foolproof plan. Recklessness is not an option, let me probe the depths of the Tao Sect a bit more.”

Ahem, it’s definitely not because we were scared or anything like that.

…

In Tao City, only Fani was overseeing things at the moment, but because Tao City was so close to the Tao Sect’s mountain gate, top forces dared not attack.

The top assassin of the Shadow Guild, Dark Rakshasa, had infiltrated this city several days earlier.

“Indeed, most of the Tao Sect’s experts have already dispersed to various battlefields. At most, only one Divine Domain Realm figure is holding the fort now.”

He only sensed a faint threat near the municipal building in the Core Area of Tao City.

“Although the city is already under martial law, with Law Enforcement Team patrols everywhere, to me, those in Unity Realm and Stepping Void Realm are no different from ordinary people.”

In just a few days, Dark Rakshasa had familiarized himself with the entire Tao City, including the residences of the Human Race’s great families and the Treasure Pavilion.

Apart from worrying about exposing his trail, not daring to snatch a few Divine Weapons from the Treasure Pavilion, or approaching areas around the municipal building where the Divine Domain Realm was stationed, Dark Rakshasa could go anywhere.

“The Tao Sect’s lair is inaccessible, but aside from the Treasure Pavilion, the most valuable asset in Tao City should be its Transmission Array.”

As a top-tier assassin, Dark Rakshasa not only possessed exceptional combat power but was also well-versed in Rune Studies, Array Study, Potions, and more.

He strolled to the transmission zone like an ordinary Awakener.

Dark Rakshasa had learned that it offered both single-person and mass transmission options.

Single-person transmission, like the transmission arrays of most forces, required paying a hefty amount of Source Crystal and selecting a destination.

The mass transmission…

“The Transmission Array to Bay City will activate in 15 minutes; this is the last one for the day, so please hurry…”

A loudspeaker repeatedly broadcast the announcement, while dozens were already waiting in the waiting room beside the transmission array—after all, mass transmission was much cheaper than single-person tickets.

Fifteen minutes later, about seventy to eighty travelers stepped onto the array platform and vanished amid a flash of light.

Dark Rakshasa moved to a portable control machine, operating and paying for a Source Crystal ticket while continuously observing Tao City’s Transmission Array.

He had no intention of cracking it yet, but with his knowledge in Array Study, he could, with some time, memorize the array patterns, eventually deciphering the secrets with the help of a Rune Studies or Array Study Grandmaster and possibly unveiling some of the Tao Sect’s hidden bases worldwide.

Cracking the secrets of the transmission array would strike the Tao Sect harder than merely assassinating a Human Race Divine Domain Realm figure.

He needed to repeatedly transmit back and forth for observation; even if noticed, it didn’t matter since no one in Tao City could stop him at this point.

Dark Rakshasa stepped onto a transmission array platform, heading to an independent city affiliated with the Tao Sect, located near the Sky-cutting Mountain Range.

Enveloping glows surged around him, and in the next instant, upon reopening his eyes, Dark Rakshasa found himself solidly grounded again.

“The transmission technology in Tao City is indeed superb; there’s no hint of spatial dizziness…wait, where is this?”

The space ahead was chaotic, occasionally swept by bursts of Annihilation Wind, making Dark Rakshasa wonder if he was in the depths of the Desolate Ancient Cave Heaven?

Yet at his feet lay a transmission array platform, much like the one at Tao City, quietly placed in the void.

Little did he know, he was at the lowest level of Pale Hell, the prison of chaotic space.

Suddenly,

The space twisted like waves, and the unsuspecting Dark Rakshasa was tossed into the depths, greeted by a scene where chaotic lines intertwined erratically.

His aura burst forth, but the flames rising were significantly weaker than usual.

Subjected to an inexplicable suppression, he couldn’t even unleash half of his power!

This unprecedented feeling left Dark Rakshasa in a panic.

“What’s going on? Let me out, let me go back!”

…

It had been three days since the “Battle for Supremacy.”

In that vast fan-shaped area, akin to a palm, strongmen gradually began to explore.

But aside from being appalled by the terrifying destructive power of that battle, they found nothing.

No sign of the Divine Domain Realm figures from the top forces could be seen, nor could they find any evidence of the Tao Sect or the Human Race Federation.

“Could it be they perished together?”

A certain elite Divine Domain Realm speculated.

The possibility seemed reasonable, given that he was already among the world’s top powers with only a few stronger than him, the forces they possessed being barely enough to erase a province of an Empire with a single strike at their limit.

The possibility of mutual annihilation was high!

This Divine Domain Realm from the “Sunset Empire,” 16 million miles away, thought the more he thought about it, the more he became excited, “Previously, the Empire was hesitating whether to join and seize a share of the pie, and now that the great battle has already begun, we thought we missed the opportunity. Now it seems… the continent is about to reshuffle!”

Suppressing his inner excitement, this Divine Domain Realm took a few deep breaths, “Previously, the Empire hesitated to join and claim a share, thinking the opportunity was gone. But now it seems… the Tao Sect is considering retreat, too preoccupied to bother with the Human Race Federation.”

“However, these are just my assumptions. The most important thing for every Empire move is utmost caution… Well, let me probe a little first.”

This Divine Domain Realm stationed in the central continent of the “Sunset Empire” summoned his close subordinates, instructing, “You’re loyal, having been with me for hundreds, thousands of years; that’s why I’m giving you this credit… Remember, you need to do this… this… and then do this…”

A direct lineage ordinary Divine Domain Realm, along with over a dozen Unity Realm experts, nodded firmly, “We will never forget your great kindness, my lord.”