Chapter 448: Chapter 448: Suddenly Exposed

Lu Bo and Bai Xun, the two Thunder Generals, were somewhat unwilling to accept defeat. They exerted all their strength and tried to use the Iron Tower Array to resist the descending heavenly might. However, as soon as the Dragon Thunder touched the crimson lightning, it immediately dissipated, unable to withstand it.

"If all six of us brothers were present, how could we possibly lose to just you!"

Amidst the unwilling roar, two more personal guard Thunder Generals met their end.

With only one minute left before being expelled from the Secret Realm, he finally had time to check the gains from this Secret Realm.

First was the Legendary Level equipment from the Chi Dragon at the bottom of the abyss.

[Abyss Ring.]

[Item Level: 50.]

[Quality: Legendary]

[Attributes: Power +22, Dominion +20.]

[Special Effect 1: Frost-type skill effects +20%.]

[Special Effect 2: Spell damage ignores defense +8%.]

[Special Effect 3: All equipment cooldown time reduced by 20%.]

Although this equipment only has three attributes, the cooldown reduction and penetration are hardcore attributes for the later stages, just right for Li Rui.

However, what he cares about more is the items dropped by the personal guard Thunder Generals.

The two Thunder Generals in front of this array dropped the Thunder Heart Horse and Sheep, and combined with the Chicken, Dog, and Pig obtained in the Golden Scale Northern Abyss, plus the earliest Monkey, it means half of the twelve Thunder Generals have already been taken down.

Meanwhile, the six items provided a synthesis option.

"Synthesis?"

He turned around and cast a Great Fire Bell Spell, killing a few sneaky barbaric beasts trying to ambush him, while selecting synthesis in the item menu.

Only to see the six Thunder Hearts disappear, replaced by another piece of equipment, its panel looking a bit strange.

[Golden Scale White Dragon Amulet.]

[Item Level: 55.]

[Quality: Legendary]

[Attributes: Spirit +40, Physique +40.]

[Active Skill—Vanishing: Upon activation, immune to all control effects, greatly reduces presence, Spiritual Power consumption is proportional to duration.]

[Special Effect 1: All equipment cooldown time reduced by 30%.]

[Special Effect 2: Total Spiritual Power increased by 50%.]

[Special Effect 3: Thunder Attribute damage increased by 20%, Thunder Attribute skills have an additional Dragon Thunder effect.]

Among the attributes of this equipment, only the active skill is active, the remaining three attributes are greyed out and unusable.

Clearly, the remaining attributes need another six Thunder Hearts to unlock, making this equipment a complete form, allowing Li Rui to master the true power of the Dragon Thunder.

Moreover, the active skill is precisely the trait that the six slain personal guard Thunder Generals possessed.

Li Rui thought about it; whether it’s cooldown reduction or the total amount of Spiritual Power, they are essential for him.

With his growing arsenal of techniques, various methods of Spiritual Power consumption are increasing, including Escape Techniques, All Heaven Great Thunder Fire Seal Spell, and Reverse Yin and Yang, Alloy Spear, and Iron Horse, all being major energy consumers.

He thought, next time he enters the Secret Realm, it’s best to gather the remaining six personal guard Thunder Generals, so next time he can directly go to Ghost Cry Ridge for the Earth Thunder.

Li Rui glanced at the countdown; only three seconds remained before forced expulsion.

He didn’t know that while he was excitedly waiting to return, Cheng Mingyue’s inner world was collapsing, with the situation outside further deteriorating.

Under the Holy Mountain, the direct jurisdiction of the High Court was already flowing with rivers of blood, the roadside drains a crimson scene.

The survivors were being escorted by fully armored High Court Guards towards the foot of the Holy Mountain.

Of course, some of the normal High Court Guards realized something was wrong with tonight’s events, or some of their family members had also lost their lives in the unusual violence, prompting them to rise up in resistance.

They didn’t know about the world NPC matter, nor could they expect that the Holy Judgment High Court, which protected their belief, would turn its blade against them.

If anyone could overlook from above, they would find that the bloodiest spots in the city were orderly, blooming from the center of the forbidden area to the surroundings, forming a complex array.

Anyway, in this situation, the team searching for remaining survivors was slowly approaching Cheng Mingyue.

"It’s been several hours, the Secret Realm lasted several days, right?"

She muttered in her mind, "This guy still hasn’t woken up, truly infuriating."

Complaining was useless; Li Rui lost consciousness entering the Secret Realm, not lazily lying in bed.

Thud.

Thud thud.

Just then, the sound of metal clashing onto the floor echoed outside; it was those High Court Guards in full armor, their footsteps stirring significant pressure in this quiet house.

Cheng Mingyue certainly wasn’t afraid of ordinary High Court Guards, but worried about being found by world NPCs.

After all, by now, fighting in other places was gradually subsiding, those left were either hiding like her, but most had likely been slain already.

Resulting in even the tiniest battle could easily catch attention.

Fortunate enough, Cheng Mingyue remained calm, suppressing her aura, crouched by the bedroom door, planning how to quickly and silently end the fight.

Boom!

The bathroom door was kicked open. Evidently, the fully armed High Court Guards weren’t very polite, knowing that knocking wouldn’t elicit any response.

Two iron-armored figures slightly tilted their heads, walked in, one heading left, one right, intending to search each room.

Bang clang, bang clang.

As they stepped forward, their armors rattled, creating considerable noise, one High Court Guard stepping into the bedroom.

Bang clang, bang clang.

Meanwhile, the other searched cabinets in the kitchen, clearly having seen someone hiding inside them before.

He bent over, back to the door, unaware that someone was already close.

Bang clang, bang clang!

This wasn’t his footsteps, but the sound of Cheng Mingyue’s two punches collapsing his chest armor and ribs, perfectly syncing with their previous pace.

"Ha, turns out easier than expected."

She wiped the cold sweat off her forehead, "I was worried for a moment, hehe."

Dealing with these two guards didn’t raise any extra noise, it appeared they passed through this round.

Returning to the bedroom, she pondered if to attempt moving, though she hadn’t been discovered yet, soon someone would realize the two High Court Guards didn’t regroup.

After pondering, Cheng Mingyue hoisted Li Rui over her shoulder, intending to move through the backyard’s path, only to freeze, her heart skipping as she looked out the window.

The Iron Tower giant wielding a halberd was right downstairs, meeting her gaze.

Boom!!!

The deafening roar erupted once more, reverberating across the entire blood-red barrier from the edge of this forbidden area.

Cheng Mingyue had no intention of staying to fight, throwing up two barriers to block the enemy, and without looking back, fled in a different direction.

At fifty, she stood at the top tier, yet not at the level to handle world NPCs solo.

"Those two armored people were problematic."

Though unsure how they managed it, for sure, the two High Court Guards transmitted a signal, directing the Iron Tower giant precisely.

"Ugh, stop pondering random things, just run away!"

Cheng Mingyue admired herself; despite a terrifying killer behind, she could still muse about.

"Do I get distracted when anxious due to ADHD?"

"Stop thinking already!!!"

Boom!

The Iron Tower giant swung his halberd again, directly demolishing half a street.

Cheng Mingyue scrambled to dodge the attack, despairing over the massive gap between them.

What she saw next, however, widened her eyes, as through the collapsing dust emerged two figures.

Roger Simon and Isa Eso, both appeared somewhat bewildered.

We were hiding well, how’d we suddenly get exposed?