Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 96 Zhang Lexuan's Embarrassment
Yin Chen's insights were quite novel, causing Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and other outer court disciples to show thoughtful expressions.

Ye Guyi blinked her emerald eyes and asked curiously:

"The Slaughter City? There's such a good place? How come I've never heard of it? If there really is a place that can trap evil soul masters, why are there still so many evil soul masters wreaking havoc all over the continent?"

Yin Chen shook his head, a hint of regret appearing on his face:
"According to that ancient book, the Killing City was later... destroyed by someone. The book is vague about who destroyed it, and I don't know either."

"destroyed?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Guyi's beautiful face immediately showed indignation.

"Who could be so heartless as to destroy such a wonderful place that could trap evil? Could it have been those evil spirit masters themselves?"

"Cough, cough, cough..."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Lexuan and Ma Xiaotao coughed almost simultaneously, sounding slightly embarrassed.

Ling Luochen's lips twitched slightly, and his icy blue eyes glanced to the side.

As core disciples of the inner court, they clearly knew some deeper secrets about the Slaughter City, especially the truth behind its destruction, which was closely related to one of the original Shrek Seven Devils, a great figure who now resides in the God Realm.

However, the implications are too complex to discuss at this moment.

Zhang Lexuan immediately and subtly changed the subject.

"Ahem, those are all ancient matters from ten thousand years ago, and they have little to do with our current mission. The most urgent task is to use the intelligence provided by the Heavenly Dragon Gate and the Earthly Dragon Gate as soon as possible to find and eliminate our target—those few Nirvana Corpses who escaped into the Dragon City area. Then, we should bring the intelligence and analysis we have obtained back to the academy as soon as possible and report it to the Sea God Pavilion. The elders will decide how to proceed."

Her words brought everyone back to reality.

Indeed, no matter how the far north changes, their current task is to hunt down those few Nirvana Corpses. Of course, they still need to investigate, since Zhang Lexuan came here for this very purpose.

Otherwise, it would be too late for the inner court's senior sister to intervene if it were just a matter of hunting down a few Nirvana corpses.

The next morning, as expected, the Earth Dragon Sect sent a core disciple to "Dragon Sleep Residence" to hand over a detailed intelligence report to Zhang Lexuan.

"This was sent to me by the sect leader. According to the clues we have, the targets you are tracking are currently hiding in the abandoned 'Grey Rat Alley' area in the west of the city. It was a slum area planned by Dragon City in its early years, but it was gradually abandoned. The terrain is complex and the alleys are intertwined, making it a good place to hide."

The disciple said respectfully.

Zhang Lexuan took the intelligence report and quickly glanced at it. It not only marked the specific location but also briefly described the characteristics of the surrounding environment.

A thought stirred within her: the Earth Dragon Gate was indeed extremely efficient, and the level of detail in this intelligence indicated that they were genuinely trying to help.

"Thank you very much, Sect Leader Nan. You've worked hard too." Zhang Lexuan thanked the disciple.

After seeing off the disciples of the Earth Dragon Gate, Zhang Lexuan immediately summoned everyone.

"Intelligence has been confirmed. The target is hiding in an abandoned area in the west of the city. Without further ado, let's set off immediately."

She looked around at everyone, her tone serious.

"In this operation, the inner court disciples will be the main force responsible for the cleanup, while the outer court disciples will accompany and observe. You must obey orders and not act on your own. Your task is to experience the atmosphere of real combat, observe the characteristics of Nirvana Corpses, and accumulate experience. Do you understand?"

"Understood." Everyone responded in unison.

Whether they were disciples from the inner or outer courts, they all abandoned their usual relaxed demeanor and wore solemn expressions.

After all, they were facing a bizarre and dangerous Nirvana Corpse.

The group of ten quickly left the hotel and headed west of the city.

The further west they went, the more dilapidated the surrounding buildings became, and the fewer pedestrians there were. A sense of antiquity and desolation permeated the air. Finally, they stopped in front of an area consisting of low, broken stone houses, which was "Grey Mouse Alley".

The alleyway entrance resembled the gaping maw of a beast ready to devour its prey; inside, it was dark and damp, exuding a musty smell and a faint stench of decay.

The intricate alleyways are like a maze, where sunlight struggles to penetrate, making them appear particularly eerie.

Zhang Lexuan gave a hand signal, and the team immediately went on alert.

She assigned tasks in a low voice:
"Luo Chen, you are responsible for sealing off the east side of this area to prevent the target from escaping. Xi Xi, you sneak in and confirm the exact number and location of the target. Xiao Tao, you come with me to break in from the front. Bei Bei, San Shi, and Nan Nan, you provide support from the outside and seal off other exits. Yin Chen, Gu Yue Na, and Ye Guyi, you follow behind me and Xiao Tao, observe carefully, and do not make a move without my order."

The instructions were clear and concise, and everyone immediately sprang into action.

Ling Luochen exuded a chilling aura as he silently swept towards the east, a thin layer of icy mist spreading along the alleyway, forming an invisible barrier.

Xixi's figure blended into the shadows like a ghost and disappeared instantly into the intricate alleyways.

Flames flickered around Ma Xiaotao, and fighting spirit surged in her crimson eyes.

Zhang Lexuan's aura was calm and focused, with a moon-like halo flowing across her body.

Yin Chen, Gu Yuena, and Ye Guyi followed closely behind. It was the first time for all three of them to participate in such a combat mission. They were focused and carefully observed everything around them.

A moment later, Xixi reappeared beside Zhang Lexuan and whispered:

"Confirmed. Three targets, all hidden in the largest abandoned warehouse at the very back. Two are Soul King level, and one is Soul Emperor level. Their auras are very cold, and they seem somewhat agitated."

"it is good."

Zhang Lexuan's eyes sharpened.

"action."

She and Ma Xiaotao exchanged a glance, and the two of them simultaneously unleashed their soul power, rushing towards the abandoned warehouse like arrows released from a bow.

Ma Xiaotao threw a punch, and the violent phoenix flames instantly shattered the rotten wooden door.

"Roar--!"

Inside the warehouse, a non-human, deathly, and violent roar suddenly erupted.

An intense aura of death emanated from the air, almost tangible.

Yin Chen and his two companions followed closely behind, stepping into the warehouse area.

The warehouse was spacious inside, but it was covered in dust and cobwebs.

Three figures emerged from behind the dilapidated pile of goods. Their skin was ashen, their eyes gleamed with bloodlust, and they exuded a nauseating stench of decay.

It is the Nirvana Corpse.

The Nirvana Corpse, at the Soul Emperor level, was even larger, its withered claws gleaming with an eerie dark light. It stared intently at Zhang Lexuan and Ma Xiaotao, who had intruded, and let out a hoarse roar:
Shrek Academy...meddling in other people's business.

Clearly, he knew who was chasing them, after all, some of them had escaped from Ling Luochen and Xixi back then.

The battle inside the warehouse erupted instantly and quickly escalated to a fever pitch.

(End of this chapter)