Reverse flow of the Yellow Springs

With the lingering fear of surviving a catastrophe, and with only his remaining demon generals and elite troops, the God of Tear and Plague abandoned the main force still fighting bitterly in the City of Law without hesitation, and sped across the desolate plains at the maximum speed he could.

After issuing that plague threat, he clearly felt that the piercing killing intent, like a bone-deep infection, finally dissipated.

At the same time, the terrifyingly powerful 'clerk' did not choose to pursue him, but instead transformed into a golden rainbow and rushed straight towards the Crimson Chosen One who was fleeing in another direction.

good good!
A dead Taoist friend is not a poor Taoist!
Lei Wen was overjoyed. He knew how hard-won this opportunity was. If he was held back by that assassin even for a moment, he would definitely follow in the footsteps of Po Fa and Mei Hong.

He could kill the chosen 'civil servant' in a few moves, but he didn't have the courage to fight back.

Therefore, even though he had successfully escaped the sphere of influence of the City of Law and even reached a very secret safe outpost, he had no intention of stopping.

The pressure from that eerie female assassin and that monstrous 'clerk' was simply too immense.

After only a brief rest at the base and issuing the highest level of warning to the remaining personnel, he immediately resumed his operations.

They swiftly traversed the deep valleys filled with jagged rocks, passing through hidden mountain fortresses and chaotic array formations.

Only after finally stepping into the deepest part of the mountain range, the most heavily guarded branch headquarters, and passing through the heavy, rune-covered metal gate, feeling the rich, primordial chaotic energy and countless activated defensive formations around him, did the Tear Plague God's tense nerves finally relax, and he let out a long exhale of a foul breath carrying the scent of plague.

It's safe now, finally!

However, he never noticed that a blurry, beautiful figure, almost completely blending into his shadow, followed him silently through all the dangers and formations, like the most patient hunter.

The moment he stepped into the base and relaxed, the Little Mad King, lurking in the shadows behind him, was coldly staring at his neck.

Then, the Little Mad King's figure blended perfectly into the shadows, like a drop of water falling into the ocean, without causing any energy fluctuations or spatial ripples, and quietly disappeared.

She obtained the complete path leading to the core base deep within the Chaos faction, a path filled with visible and hidden sentries and array nodes.

But the God of Tears and Plague knew nothing about this.

He was merely relieved by his temporary safety, unaware that he had already opened the door to the enemy's heartland.

This world has never seen such a powerful assassin. So much so that even Tear Plague had no clear understanding of the Little Mad King's abilities.

Even outside, where Li Yelai and the others were, Little Mad King was a top-tier assassin.

If the circumstances are right, assassinating the Supreme Being is not impossible.

In a direct confrontation, Little Mad King might not be the absolute best. But if it comes to infiltration and assassination, the opponent would be better off even using Divine Favor while using the restroom.

The killing will only occur when they are compressed into each other's line of sight, or even less.
Meanwhile, Li Yelai had been invited into the dispatch center of Law City.

Lawyer Chang Hui, along with several candidates for the Six Senses, personally hosted them.

They remained wary of Li Yelai, but relatively speaking, they were more inclined to be friendly.

At least, according to Li Yelai's 'system' display.

Chang Hui

Job Type: Human Hero

[Relationship: -10~20] (Warning, Friendly)
After all, Chang Hui was also aware that Li Yelai might have malicious intent.

Once that great supernatural being unleashed his Dharma form, even his old bones probably wouldn't withstand many blows. Aside from lacking divinity, Li Yelai was almost indistinguishable from a great supernatural being. His physique was powerful enough, and his mobility surpassed most great supernatural beings. The accumulation of power was invisible to Chang Hui, but he was deeply shocked.

“Mr. Li Yelai, you are not a great supernatural being, are you?” Chang Hui said.

Li Yelai had already changed into the robes of the City of Law and was sitting at one end of a long table, with a feast of the City of Law's specialties in front of him.

He appeared somewhat quiet and reserved, but the powerful figures present all knew he was the one who had slaughtered the Chosen Ones of Chaos. Or perhaps the greatest violence in this world!

“Well, from the perspective of your world, I am indeed not a great supernatural being. The abilities I use are actually just imitations, mimicry,” Li Yelai replied. “I do not possess divinity; I am merely at the peak of the Sixth Sense.”

"Our world... Indeed, you come from another world. The virtual realm is vast; there really are other human civilizations here." One candidate remarked, "I knew the course I studied back then was fine. But my advisor said I should stick to the combat route."

Li Yelai pondered that being able to advance to the sixth sense before the age of thirty was indeed a sign of considerable talent.

“Yes, with Mr. Li’s strength, it’s impossible that he has remained silent for so many years. He has always been an outsider. But we are all human, and we are not xenophobic,” another female candidate said.

“That’s one way to understand it.” Li Yelai nodded. He was indeed not from this world, so their understanding was not wrong.

"You and your companions are all from the outside world?" Chang Hui asked. "Are there more companions?"

"No, just two people. On the human side, it's just me and my companion. But on the alien side, there are probably seven." Li Yelai revealed some information: "If I'm not mistaken, they appeared within the alien civilization. Their appearance will inevitably strengthen the alien civilization they belong to."

"Are they as powerful as you?" Chang Hui's expression was serious; he was deeply impressed by Li Yelai's strength. The Little Mad King's battlefield assassination abilities were indeed terrifying. If all enemies were of this level, the pressure on the human camp would be immense. These seven powerful beings had directly overturned the balance of power between humanity and alien civilizations.

"No, in a head-on confrontation, I'm not afraid of any of them. Even if they all come at me together, I'm absolutely confident I can crush them all," Li Yelai said. "But their bigger problem is the forbidden zone knowledge and abilities they carry."

"Knowledge from different worlds?" Chang Hui asked. "And what are forbidden zones?"

Li Yelai briefly summarized the existence of the giant city and the forbidden zone.

The other candidates lamented that the situation for humanity in that other world wasn't much better, with too many enemies, and so on. But they still longed for that world.

Imagine, in different worlds, separated by a distant virtual realm, human civilizations are growing brilliantly amidst suffering—how romantic and comforting that would be!

Chang Hui's expression shifted slightly; he keenly sensed the evasiveness in Li Yelai's words.

The existence of giant cities and forbidden zones seems somewhat similar to the human city-states and alien civilizations of this world.

However, Li Yelai was not a top-tier fighter in that world. A powerful figure with such a great ability to reverse the tide of battle was not considered top-tier.

The power ceiling of that world is far higher than that of this world!
This made him understand everything instantly!
The virtual realm where Li Yelai was located was not locked! They did not need to rely on any wonders!

Others may not yet realize it, but only the powerful individuals connected to the wonder can clearly sense that the illusory realm has been locked down. The path for psychic advancement has been severed!

Even if a spectacle is created, it is merely taking a step beyond the limit.
Li Ye glanced at Chang Hui, noticing the change in his expression, but didn't point it out. Certain secrets needed to be discussed with Chang Hui privately; otherwise, if the people of this world discovered the problems, or even the falsity, of their world, it would cause serious trouble.

Then, Li Yelai asked, "Lord Changhui, as an outstanding individual, do you know who the strongest being in this world is?"

"If we're talking about rank, you should be the one who slew the Chosen Ones of Chaos." Chang Hui slightly raised his hand, and laws surged, temporarily silencing the voices of others. "But you've already slain two Chosen Ones. That makes you the strongest in this world!"

Chang Hui made no attempt to praise Li Yelai's strength, but at the same time, his eyes were somewhat solemn: "However, in the minutiae of this world's history, one can detect the presence of certain figures."

"Some?" Li Yelai frowned. A lot? No way.

“Perhaps.” Chang Hui paused. “It could also be one person, but appearing in a different guise, driving the world’s progress.”

"Promote." Li Yelai inexplicably thought of the 'Book of Destiny'.

Isn't the Book of Destiny precisely what drives certain destinies and causes and effects?

Damn it, does this world also have a book of destiny?

Li Yelai instantly felt uncomfortable and horrified. Just how many of these things that alter fate exist? Surely they can't all exist in every world?
"Of course, this is just our speculation. After all, at certain opportune moments, mysterious powerful figures may appear. They may raise the banner of rebellion under the rule of foreign races, tip the scales in a war, or provide inspiration to drive the construction of wonders."

Chang Hui paused for a moment and then said, "It seems that throughout history, there has always been a certain figure active at certain junctures, and then disappearing without a trace. Whether in the open or in the shadows, it is uncertain, but we have all noticed and speculated about it."

"I don't know if this speculation is correct, but if such a person really exists, then his strength is unfathomable."

Chang Hui looked at Li Ye and said, "As you know, before humanity obtained its first wonder, it was unable to resist the then-dominant alien civilization. Human resistance was too powerless in the face of great supernatural powers. Not everyone can defy such great supernatural powers as you. Not to mention, under the rule of alien races, humanity simply could not produce many strong individuals; it lacked both knowledge and resources."

In the glorious era of foreign civilizations, the entire human race was either enslaved or used as food.

There have even been cases where the blood and spirit of tens of thousands of people were used to refine a certain secret treasure.

In that situation, even if a human possesses psychic abilities, it would be difficult for them to develop. They would often be captured and used as research material.

Chaos beliefs also developed and grew among humans during this period.

The only good news is that these alien civilizations did not develop any kind of 'forbidden zone order' to distort the human body and mind.

This is what allowed humanity to resist. Otherwise, like the humans in the forbidden zone, they would truly be doomed.

But each suppression was filled with bloodshed and brutality.

Even if we consider the eighteen rebel kings and sixty-four warlords at the end of the Sui Dynasty, they would only have been suppressed by foreign civilizations back then.

At that time, the foreign civilization was at its zenith.

There is a huge, insurmountable gap in strength between the two sides.

But there was one group of powerful humans who, under those circumstances, raised the banner of rebellion. They furiously killed powerful alien beings, seized the first 'wonder,' and thus opened up the situation.

Then came the rise and fall of various human resistance forces, who cultivated strong individuals, seized wonders from other races, and even built their own wonders.

Ultimately, they successfully overthrew the rule of the alien civilization.

But the first hero sacrificed himself in the war and left the stage of history.

Yet his existence remains incomprehensible. At that time, humanity had no wonders, and even psychics with the fourth or fifth senses were rare. How did 'he' kill the Great Apocalypse?

"Would it be an outsider like me?" Li Yelai asked.

“He possesses divinity; according to records, his divinity is as profound as mountains and seas,” Chang Hui said.

“My companion also possesses divinity, making her a powerful being in this world. However, she lacks a foundation, so she must minimize the depletion of her divinity,” Li Ye explained, clarifying the difference between a hegemon and a powerful being.

"As expected, great supernatural powers are not the limit of the physical world, but unfortunately, we can't see the way back," Chang Hui said quietly. If the virtual realm of this world had not been sealed off, human civilization might have been even more brilliant, instead of being tormented by the Crimson Curse.

He shook his head helplessly: "That was a thousand years ago. The magnificent architecture, the establishment of dynasties, and the eventual division of city-states all seemed to be driven by mysterious powerful figures. But it's just speculation, after all. The last time something similar happened was three hundred years ago, during a war of expansion for a city-state. A powerful figure intervened, but then suddenly sacrificed himself. This person was equally powerful and of unknown origin. That's why this speculation arose. And I'm not even a hundred years old yet."

The so-called war of expansion was similar to the establishment of giant cities in Li Yelai's understanding, which compressed the sphere of influence of alien civilizations.

It was suspected that it occurred at that time.
"I see," Li Yelai said thoughtfully.

At present, the possibility that the other party is the holder of the Book of Destiny cannot be ruled out.

But now, it truly is that kind of existence. It has survived for over a thousand years. Well, Li Yelai doesn't quite understand the lifespan of divine beings, and doesn't know if a thousand-year lifespan is normal.

“If those things were really done by the same person, then they must possess power that we cannot match,” Chang Hui said. “If it’s just speculation, then you are the best in the world!”

At this point, Chang Hui looked at Li Yelai and asked, "Could you explain how you commanded the Chaos Legion?"

His muscles tensed slightly as he asked that question.

Li Yelai didn't care about this; it was just the necessary caution and vigilance: "In my world, I have taken over the power of the Chosen of Chaos. From this perspective, I am the legitimate Chosen of Chaos, more legitimate than them. Please keep this news from me to avoid unnecessary trouble."

"To seize it?" Chang Hui still had some doubts, but he didn't delve into it further.

To reiterate, if Li Yelai wanted to do evil, he simply couldn't stop him.

Chang Hui then deciphered the law, and the people present continued their discussion with Li Yelai.

However, at a certain moment, Chang Hui's expression changed. He sensed something approaching, something that his laws had not noticed.

Li Yelai smiled and said, "Calm down, we're on the same side."

Because that cool, crisp scent was telling him that his partner had returned.

The next second, Little Mad King suddenly appeared beside Li Yelai. (End of Chapter)