Chapter 824 - 817: Shock

Chapter 824: Chapter 817: Shock

SWISH!!

A tall figure leaped down from the valley above and landed on the magma lake.

The figure’s body was crimson red, with deep red threads weaving into tattoo-like patterns across his skin. His seemingly ordinary face constantly wore a chilling smile, and his eyes were like sharp blades that inspired fear.

"Xuehe" Gegula?!

The moment she saw this figure, Red Spider’s pupils contracted slightly, revealing a hint of shock.

She couldn’t believe the organization had actually sent this madman.

Although he was only ranked ninety-fifth on the Overall Leaderboard, anyone who could secure a spot in the top hundred was undoubtedly a ruthless figure, perhaps even a formidable overlord dominating a region. Even within the Ghost Ruins Organization, those in the top hundred were considered absolute peak experts and could even hold important high-ranking positions.

Her report had indicated that Zhou Yuanjue might possess the strength of a top-hundred ranker, but that was only a possibility. The organization had plenty of other ways to deal with him, such as forming a three-person or five-person team. She never expected them to directly send an expert from the top hundred.

It was evident that the organization took the matter of dealing with Zhou Yuanjue very seriously; otherwise, they wouldn’t have made such a decision.

After landing in the valley, Gegula first glanced at Long’Er lying in the distance, then looked at Red Spider, a mocking sneer forming on his lips. He then stepped forward, walking toward where Red Spider Fuya lay.

"Red Spider, what an ugly sight. To think that two candidates at the Second layer Transformation Boundary were beaten so miserably by a newcomer at the First layer Transformation Boundary. It’s truly beyond my expectations," Gegula said, smiling condescendingly at Red Spider Fuya. He stood tall over her, his massive frame casting a huge shadow that obscured her vision as a thick stench of blood assailed her nose.

"I did lose; there’s nothing more to say about it. Call me trash or garbage, whatever you like. This is the consequence a loser must bear," Red Spider said, her eyes lowered. Faced with Gegula’s mockery, she had no intention of arguing back.

Perhaps if the person standing before her wasn’t a top-hundred ranker, or wasn’t a madman like Gegula, she would have dared to retort. But she had no desire to provoke this bloodthirsty man, lest he go crazy and do something unreasonable. That would not align with her interests.

However, she obviously wasn’t going to just shut up and say nothing.

"Although we lost and the outcome is ugly, I still want to warn you that our opponent is genuinely strong. At first, we also thought nothing could go wrong, so we didn’t use our full strength right away, which allowed him to seize the opportunity.

"My advice is not to underestimate him and not to give him any openings, even if he is only at the First layer Transformation Boundary. Otherwise, you might end up just like us," Fuya said calmly.

"HAHAHAHA!"

Hearing Fuya’s words, Gegula suddenly burst into raucous laughter that echoed throughout the valley, as if he had just heard the funniest joke in the world.

"Don’t make excuses for your weakness."

Gegula slowly stopped laughing. He stared straight at Fuya, piercing cold light and killing intent shooting from his eyes. His terrifying aura practically froze the air. "Also, this is the last time. If you ever compare me to trash like you again, even if we are in the same organization, I will make you realize the consequences!"

At this, Fuya closed her mouth and said no more.

Seeing that Fuya had stopped talking, a menacingly satisfied smile spread across Gegula’s face. He continued, "Alright, tell me where this guy is right now. You two just lie here like good little losers; you’ll see the results soon enough."

A long while later.

SWISH!!

Gegula’s figure leaped over the valley and quickly vanished without a trace.

Watching the direction he left in, Fuya narrowed her eyes slightly.

He was as confident as ever. Aside from asking for his target’s likely location, Gegula hadn’t inquired about any battle details or Zhou Yuanjue’s abilities. Perhaps he felt it was unnecessary, or perhaps he thought it would be a pleasant surprise during the fight.

"I hope you can achieve victory, just as you proclaimed," Fuya muttered softly to herself. It was a pity she wouldn’t be able to witness the battle.

***

Half an hour later, outside the Chiyan Safety Zone.

SWISH!!

A figure flashed over from the distance, landing just outside the safety zone.

He didn’t enter. Instead, he simply stood there with his arms crossed, seemingly waiting for something.

This strange individual soon caught the attention of the people inside the Chiyan Safety Zone.

His tall stature, blood-red skin, terrifying aura, and killing intent that practically froze the air—along with the way anyone who got near felt their blood and heartbeat faintly slipping out of control—all indicated that this man was extraordinary.

Eventually, someone recognized his identity.

"Isn’t that guy... rank ninety-five on the Overall Leaderboard, one of the ace Assassins of the Ghost Ruins Organization? The powerhouse known as ’Xuehe’?"

"Now that you mention it, he does look exactly like the data for the ninety-fifth ranker."

"With that kind of aura, it’s obvious he isn’t some ordinary expert. It has to be him."

"Hiss... What is a top-hundred ranker doing in our small safety zone instead of staying in Jixian City at the center of the continent? Is he just here for fun?"

"Shh, keep your voice down! Haven’t you heard the legends about him? Do you know how he got the title ’Xuehe’? Wherever he goes, a river of blood is sure to follow. He’s a terrifying maniac. Word is he can bypass the life-support mechanism’s protection and dismember his opponents to the extreme. Anyone who falls to him takes several times—even a dozen times—longer to recover. If he sets his sights on you, you’re dead meat!"

"Holy crap, bypass the life-support mechanism? Are you serious? That’s terrifying!"

"Did you think anyone in the top hundred would be simple? They are the people standing at the absolute pinnacle of the entire Leyuan. They are beyond our imagination!"

"..."

Gegula’s identity was quickly confirmed by the candidates in the Chiyan Safety Zone. Since the leaderboard for the top hundred included image data for each person, he wasn’t hard to recognize.

Ultimately, the Chiyan Safety Zone was located in the lower-middle tier of the continent. Even the leader of its strongest organization, Black Lava, hadn’t reached the Second layer Transformation Boundary.

To the candidates here, the top hundred on the Overall Leaderboard were truly untouchable figures looking down from on high. Even existences above the Second layer Transformation Boundary would be treated as VIPs and handled with extreme care.

As a result, Gegula’s appearance instantly caused a massive uproar and sent severe shockwaves through the Chiyan Safety Zone.