Chapter 138: Strange Activity in the Abyss. The No Retreat Army is Here!

Outside Blue Star, deep in the Abyssal Realm.

A sticky blood-colored substance covered this place, making it look just like a blood-colored ocean. But at this moment, this blood-colored ocean was not calm. It swirled unceasingly, and a Sage-level force swept across it.

The entire space trembled faintly!

Several huge figures standing at the sea of blood’s edge knelt down, trembling when they saw the swirling sea.

A roar as loud as thunder sounded from the sea of blood’s depths!

“Damn it! How can the spiritual imprint I left behind be erased? Damned brat, I will kill him!”

…

The angry roar, together with the sea of blood’s turbulence, was terrifying!

Only after a long time did peace return to this place.

A huge head coalesced from the sea of blood. It had a pair of evil eyes, which emitted a monstrous and bloodthirsty aura, making the sky tremble!

A dense Semi-Sage pressure pervaded the place. It was as if heaven and earth were trembling under this head’s gaze!

The kneeling figures all jolted, and then they hurriedly spoke. “Your subordinates are awaiting the Lord’s command!”

The huge head, full of killing intent, coldly said, “I want to rest for a period of time. Have the juniors who entered Blue Star erase this human!”

Along with those words, a huge blood-colored curtain of light appeared in between heaven and earth.

On the screen was an image of a young man in white robes. He held a golden sword, and his body was as straight as a spear.

It was Link!

“Yes!” The huge figures all answered respectfully.

…

On the Blue Star, the No Retreat Army compound was a hubbub.

A group of No Retreat Army soldiers—along with the other people—were packing their clothes, preparing to leave and head for Unfallen City.

After the discussion during the meeting the day before, most of the people in the No Retreat Army were inclined to join Unfallen City.

After all, in this apocalyptic world, being able to live in a human main city was far safer than living in the wilderness. This was an option that was hard to refuse.

Link’s strength and character had also been acknowledged by the No Retreat Army’s soldiers.

So, today came to be.

Soon, all the people finished packing.

Zhao Yongkang looked at the long procession converging behind him. He saw the people’s glittering eyes and their expectant expressions, and a smile appeared on his face. He knew what these people were looking forward to was a stable life.

Unfallen City, which had become a human main city, could fulfill their wish.

In front of Zhao Yongkang’s eyes, there seemed to be a vague figure of Link’s steely back in white robes.

Perhaps, that man will be the hope for humanity in the apocalypse! With this thought in mind, Zhao Yongkang bellowed the order without hesitation. “Let’s go!”

The large crowd headed in the direction of Unfallen City.

However, a young priest of the No Retreat Army suddenly came up to Zhao Yongkang and reported, “Chief Zhao, Jiang Cheng has disappeared.”

Upon hearing that, Zhao Yongkang’s eyes narrowed slightly. “When did it happen?”

“I found out this morning. It seems he left yesterday without telling us,” said the young priest.

A No Retreat Army soldier beside Zhao Yongkang scratched his head, surprised. “How could that be? Why did he leave? After joining Unfallen City, our safety will be better guaranteed. Someone as talented as Jiang Cheng will definitely be recruited by City Master Link. There is no reason for him to leave…”

Zhao Yongkang also had some doubts, but he did not say anything more at this time. He just said, “Got it.”

Now, the people in the No Retreat Army all wanted to live safely in a human main city. Although Zhao Yongkang held Jiang Cheng in high regard, it was impossible to change their plan because of him alone.

There were tens of thousands of people moving forward.

Although the apocalypse was dangerous, it was also a great opportunity for the [Doomsday Online] players.

Those who had survived so far had, more or less, their abilities upgraded compared to the pre-apocalypse period. They had gained extraordinary abilities that they never would’ve thought of having before, and their speed was high.

In a short time, the crowd saw the towering black walls of Unfallen City.

Rings of order were dense in the air above Unfallen City. They made the space near the city more stable. No terrifying monsters would be descending from the space cracks suddenly.

“Is this the main city? It’s really quite extraordinary!” exclaimed someone in the No Retreat Army.

At that moment, a terrifying pressure suddenly came from the direction of Unfallen City!

This was a power far stronger than that of a Stage Four powerhouse. It caused the faces of many No Retreat Army soldiers to turn pale instantly!

Their hearts thumped as if they were facing a terrifying beast, and a sense of fear and imminent death pervaded their hearts!

Even the top Stage Four human powerhouses, such as Zhao Yongkang, turned pale!

The tremendous oppression descended upon them like Mountain Tai. It made their bodies stiffen, and they were unable to move.

Some lower-stage players were full of fear. They trembled under the monstrous pressure, their legs trembling like chaff being sifted!

“What’s going on? This overwhelming pressure… Could it be that a terrifying monster has come?”

“Didn’t they say that powerful monsters wouldn’t appear around the main city?!”

“Such a terrifying pressure! Could it be a Stage Six, Bright Moon-rank monster, or a stronger existence?”

Exclamations of shock all rang out at once.

Meanwhile, Zhao Yongkang and the other Stage Four powerhouses narrowed their eyes and gazed at the black city wall in the distance.

There, a blood-colored figure suddenly lunged out. It transformed into a terrifying blood shadow several feet tall, seemingly about to attack them.

A thunderous roar shook the sky!

“Crush… Crush!” The huge blood shadow, with equally terrifying speed, raised its arms and headed toward the crowd!

At this moment, another voice from the city battlements shouted fiercely, “Stop.”

The blood shadow stopped moving, turned his head to look at the city, and spoke in a somewhat stuttering voice. “Those who violate Unfallen City… Crush…”

Link shook his head, and a touch of helplessness flashed across his face.

This blood shadow’s original will had been erased, though the creature’s instincts were retained because of [Eternal Sleep]’s effects.

The blood shadow was like a newborn beast, still a bit confused or a bit stupid.

It was a good thing Link had a spiritual connection with the blood shadow and could feel everything that was happening on his side. Otherwise, there was really a possibility that there could be big trouble.

“Come back,” commanded Link firmly.

The huge blood shadow immediately turned around and returned to Unfallen City’s gates, morphing into a two-meter-tall, blood-colored figure. He opened his bloody mouth wide open and grinned at Link.

This made Link feel like he had a silly son.

Zhao Yongkang and the others were all frozen in place with dumbfounded looks on their faces! They had yet to understand the situation.

Yang Xuerou explained to the crowd below the city. “Gentlemen, sorry, this is our City Master’s pet. It’s supposed to be the city’s guardian beast. Apologies for scaring everyone.”

“Eh…” It took a while before Zhao Yongkang and the others recovered from the shock they had just had. When they heard these words, they were once again shocked.

This was actually Unfallen City’s guardian beast?