The Law of Heaven

Chapter 30 The Mystery of Fog Mountain
An old Wuling Hongguang was parked in the underground garage. Aihara easily pried open the car door and found the equipment box belonging to Deep Blue Union in the trunk.

About three hours ago, Deep Blue Alliance issued an emergency announcement on its internal network in the name of the company, and distributed exclusive equipment boxes and passes, calling on all hunters to freely explore Fog Mountain and carry out a large-scale sweep of the other side.

For any immortal species, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, because only by exploring the other side can they obtain those extremely rare resources.

Lively.

Ancient relics.

These are the lifeblood of the immortal species.

Of course, if one performs exceptionally well in this exploration mission on the other side, one might be noticed by the core members of the five major families and given the opportunity to learn the Art of Matter.

However, Aihara did not receive any notification, let alone the accompanying equipment box. This was obviously because he had been assigned to the reserve sequence, and the company did not want him to take any risks.

That damn mastermind.

Damn Li Yun.

Fortunately, Aihara successfully activated the Oni-Faced Clown and went to his uncle's house to kill the Shadow Division's lackeys; otherwise, he really would have been stuck at home.

"Come, let me see."

Aihara opened the equipment box, and was immediately overwhelmed by the dazzling array of items inside.

Firearms, ammunition, grenades, signal pistols, flares, night vision goggles, entrenching tools, medical kits, bulletproof vests, satellite phones, emergency rations, and military tents.

He fiddled with the equipment, muttering, "The equipment is quite complete. It seems they're really prepared for a long battle inside. But the problem is, won't staying in the other side for too long lead to corruption?"

He was a little puzzled.

But he soon understood.

There was also a file bag in the box. Inside the bag was a finely crafted rough stone ring and an instruction manual about the opposite side.

Aihara glanced at the instruction manual and suddenly understood.

"The other side of Mist Mountain has not actually completely invaded the real world, but the company used the power generated during the Heavenly Principle Uprising to forcibly tear open an entrance. Hunters who want to enter the other side need to wear a ring."

This ring is made from minerals from the Misty Mountains, crafted using ancient alchemical techniques. It simulates the aura of the other side, allowing one to cross boundaries.

Wait, Aihara suddenly thought of the Mirage.

The Mirage Tower also requires a token to enter, which may be a commonality between the two sides.

Aihara felt he had learned something, and as he read on, he roughly understood the characteristics of the opposite side.

"There are alternate sides in the Misty Mountain, but the abnormal spacetime is not evenly distributed. This mountain range is not entirely covered by alternate sides, just as there are islands in the sea that people can live on. Perhaps the area we are in now is an alternate side, but if we walk another ten meters or so, we will return to reality."

I see. No wonder there's some equipment in the gearbox that's needed for wilderness survival. This is preparation for hunters to survive in the Fog Mountain for a long time.

Wushan is a large scenic area, with many undeveloped natural areas, covering a total area of ​​150 square kilometers. Such a large place could easily sustain someone trained in wilderness survival for several years.

Therefore, the primary task for the immortal race upon entering the other side is to organize the map. They must find the space located in the real world as quickly as possible to avoid being contaminated.

learned.

Aihara put the raw gem ring on his right hand, picked up the equipment box, turned around and jumped off the car.

He then rummaged through the trunk for gasoline, poured it evenly into the car, lit a lighter, and threw it over.

The Wuling Hongguang burst into flames, propelled by an invisible force to a corner far from other vehicles.

There was a bang.

Explodes again.

Flames burst forth, illuminating the darkness.

Aihara carried his suitcase out of the underground parking garage, where a violent storm hit him, and in the distance, the piercing sound of car horns could be heard.

Flashing red and green lights were faintly visible through the rain. He erected a mental field to isolate himself from the rain, pre-set the navigation route on his phone, scanned a shared electric scooter on the roadside, and headed towards Wushan.

Aihara changed his mind.

He had only intended to use this night to extract information about the loan company from his uncle's family, so that he could follow the clues and find the real mastermind behind it all.

However, the appearance of Shen Zhong and his group allowed him to complete his mission ahead of schedule and even obtain a pass to enter Wushan.

Next, Aihara will go to Kiriyama to take a look. If the Blue Alliance's blockade is not so tight, he can sneak in with his pass and take advantage of the chaos.

In this way, Aihara appears to be a well-behaved baby who stays obediently in the reserve sequence, harmless to humans and animals.

However, in secret, Aihara can use his lively clown ability to freely explore the other side without worrying about encountering any life-threatening dangers.

But there is a crucial issue here.

Aihara was unsure of the limitations of using the Ghost Face Clown, and even less clear whether the clone would be rendered unusable if it was injured or died; all of this had to be tested.

"Fog Hill..."

Aihara rode his bicycle against the raging wind and rain.

Looking at the night view ahead, he felt a sense of emotion.

The dim streetlights flickered on and off on both sides of the road, and the tall buildings in the darkness were shrouded in mist, their faint lights as ethereal as a dream, as if they were far beyond the mortal world.

The majestic mountains appeared and disappeared in the torrential rain, like a giant beast lurking in the shadows. The black dragon horns that rose from the ground were like iron tombstones, and just a glance at them could make people feel the ancient and distant pressure.

My second uncle loved taking his two children hiking. Back then, Wushan was not like it is now. It holds many memories for our family.

But ever since his second uncle died, Kiriyama's image in Aihara's mind has gradually become distorted and he has become a stranger.

Now, he's going to uncover the truth.

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In the Wushan Scenic Area, fog permeates the night.

The rain was torrential, and police cars flashed red and blue lights in the rainy night. Special police set up a cordon along the broken road and looked up at the huge dragon horns, trembling slightly.

"We have done what Director Yu instructed us to do. That's all we can do in total."

The SWAT captain raised his hand, signaling the reporters to step back. He turned around and said seriously, "But you'll have to figure out how to deal with these media outlets yourselves." Reporters from various media outlets were frantically taking pictures outside the police cordon. They couldn't see the dragon horns pointing towards the sky like tombstones, but the cracks in the road were so conspicuous.

No one knows how these cracks running through the highway were formed, but it's big news that could ignite public opinion.

Reporters braved the wind and rain to drive here just to capture this scene at the foot of the mountain.

The young man in a suit bowed deeply, ignoring the flashing lights coming from all directions: "Thank you all for your hard work."

The SWAT team leader directed his teammates to work on the spot. Tonight, many vehicles were unable to continue due to the road rupture. Their job was to rescue all the people in distress and prevent any accidents.

Therefore, the police force did not hesitate to deploy helicopters in such severe weather to tow away the blocked vehicles by air.

Executives from DeepBlue United were busy at the scene. Some were dealing with the media, others were directing transportation, and still others were negotiating with guesthouse owners to requisition their rooms as a temporary command center.

Master Zhou was also present. He held a telescope and pointed it at the huge dragon horn standing in the mountains, looking up at the deity like an ant gazing at a god: "What a magnificent sight! The biological cells of the Mirage Dragon seem to have fused with those of the opposite side. This is clearly the result of His gluttony; Misty Mountain has already been eroded by Him."

If I'm not mistaken, the Mirage Dragon and the Mist Mountain have most likely merged into one. If the Mirage Dragon ultimately manifests its mythical form, then this mountain will be its body. We will see a mountain… rising abruptly from the ground!

Scholars are taking photos and documenting this rare opportunity for humanity to confront mythical creatures. Every photograph is invaluable and worthy of being recorded in history.

"Master Zhou, in your opinion..."

The young man in the suit asked, "Approximately what rank does this mirage dragon occupy?"

Master Zhou scratched his head, put his hands behind his back, and sighed, "General Manager Ruan, you've really stumped me. I don't know the specifics either; we'll have to wait until we get the gene sample to confirm. But this mirage dragon's bloodline must be extremely noble. Its aura reminds me of that supremely violent god who only appeared in legends."

His voice was very soft, as if he were afraid of disturbing the god sleeping in the darkness: "That god's name is Zhu Jiuyin... Zhulong!"

That is indeed a legendary name.

It only appeared in ancient times, and no one knows where that god went or where he is now. He has been sleeping in the long river of history for eight thousand years.

General Manager Ruan fell silent, then said softly, "Sometimes I think that in our era, the other side and the present world are quite balanced. Most of those legendary mythical creatures are asleep, and their authority is gradually diminishing. But even so, the power of the gods is still not to be underestimated."

In ancient times, in a wild and untamed world where the other side and the present were out of balance, how filled humanity with fear and awe must have felt when confronting the divine principles presented in a mythical light. I don't know how our ancestors defeated those gods, but even now, having only glimpsed a fraction of their power, I'm already acutely aware of my own insignificance and powerlessness. This world is too mad, far beyond what someone like me can comprehend.

Master Zhou patted him on the shoulder: "What are you saying? You are a genius, a strong candidate for the next head of the family. You shouldn't think like that."

General Manager Ruan said with a wry smile, "But my talent is far inferior to my brother's."

"General Manager Ruan."

The secretary, holding an umbrella, leaned closer and whispered, "The combat sequence is about to enter the opposite side."

General Manager Ruan looked up at the night sky filled with endless torrential rain.

One after another, helicopters, resembling hawks, broke through the thick fog and disappeared into the endless mountains.

Everyone was looking up at this scene. The company's combat sequence is the combat reserve unit with the most resources invested, mainly used to deal with primitive disasters that may break out at any time, or large-scale wars between immortal species.

This is the core team exploring Fog Mountain; those well-trained geniuses are the real assault team. In comparison, the hunters are more like their hunting dogs.

"I see."

General Manager Ruan suddenly asked, "How is my brother?"

The secretary respectfully replied, "Mr. Fu entered a period of weakness after using Levatin, and showed symptoms of a mental breakdown. However, with the chairman by his side and the support of the most professional medical team, he should be fine."

"That's good."

General Manager Ruan's gaze passed over the abyss-like cracks in the road, looking at the convoy that had already gathered at the foot of the mountain, where the hunters stood ready.

Long before the other side passage of Fog Mountain was opened, most hunters drove their vehicles to the foot of the mountain, where they could drive into the mountains much faster.

Apart from the security personnel, the teams were basically led by instructors from various hunter squads.

"Captain Jane, please."

General Manager Ruan said, holding the walkie-talkie.

"receive."

Wearing a raincoat, Jianmo instructed the security personnel to prepare their equipment, then turned to look at the fully armed hunters.

"Instructor Li."

He said suddenly.

Li Yun, who was still smoking and organizing his equipment, looked up when he heard someone call him. He frowned unhappily and said, "Captain Jian Mo? Is something the matter?"

Jian Mo appeared like a ghost, grabbing his collar and coldly saying, "Don't think I don't know what you've done. You put the person I recommended under your name. Although the result was not bad, I advise you not to have any more crooked ideas, otherwise..."

Li Yun's face darkened: "Otherwise?"

Jian Mo silently loosened his collar, turned and left: "Otherwise, I will kill you on this mission."

Li Yun didn't care at all, and scoffed in response, "Don't worry, I won't do anything to the newcomers. I didn't give them any passes for tonight's mission either. I just sent those little brats to pick up trash on the outskirts, but whether they want to come or not is another matter."

After saying that, the instructor and his teammates exchanged smiles and got into the vehicle with their equipment.

The bright headlights of the off-road vehicle pierced the rainy night like the eyes of a pack of wolves, and the vibrations of the engine roared like a wild beast.

Jane didn't answer, but waved for the heavily armed security guards to get into the car, ready to depart at any time.

"I am Jian Mo, the first squad leader of the Security Bureau. We are now commencing the mission to explore Fog Mountain. All hunter squads, listen to my instructions and prepare to enter the mountain."

The torrential rain lashed his hard-lined face. This mission was too dangerous, and the boy was still a newcomer; it was probably a good thing he couldn't participate.

The off-road vehicles drove into the misty mountains like a pack of wolves. The last vehicle lurched before entering the mountains, and an instructor slammed his hand on the steering wheel.

The instructor, puffing on his cigarette, muttered to his adjutant, "This is really weird. Why aren't Shen Zhong and the others answering their phones? He dares to stand me up for such an important mission. I think he's asking for trouble."

Little did they know that in the dark forest, someone was hiding behind the trees like a ghost, silently laughing.

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