Monsters Are Coming-Chapter 1085 - 293: Since That’s the Case, All In!
Beneath the Throat Splitting Valley, the Evil Qi surged like boiling water.
A complex of steel and bones remained unaffected by the Evil Qi, an invisible Energy Barrier keeping it at bay; this was the Reverse Tide Army's Fifth Training Camp: Throat Split Arena.
The entire camp resembled a giant beast crouching at the bottom of the canyon.
The walls were also polished from ancient giant beast bones, and the interior was mainly divided into three sections.
These included the Black Steel Training Ground for training,
the Thousand Blades Corridor leading to the rest area, lined with weapons from past trainers on both sides,
and the Beast Fighting Pit.
The pit held a large number of Fierce Beasts captured from outside, serving as real combat challenges for the trainees.
Every time the logistics corps delivered supplies, they would bring new Fierce Beasts.
Unlike previous phases, the quality of meals in the Fifth Training Camp depended entirely on the trainees' abilities.
Whatever type of Fierce Beast was killed that day, the corresponding Spirit Meal would be prepared with its meat.
All meat ingredients were freshly supplied, slaughtered, and cooked that day.
At this moment, 87 kilometers south of the camp,
Li Zheng, the Liver Emperor Group players, and other trainees were making their way back.
The Evil Wind howled in their ears, and each step forward required enduring the assault of the Evil Qi.
With the special training concluded, they only needed to return to the camp to enjoy three days of rest.
"By regulation, shouldn't the Magic Shield Instructor escort us back? Why are we walking back ourselves?"
At Chi Tu's complaint, Long Gen at the front of the group couldn't help but glare:
"You still have the nerve to talk. The Magic Shield Instructor likely thought something went wrong with the special training area, leading to unsatisfactory results. Walking back is just an indirect way to give us extra training... I told you, we should have lifted the Qi Blood Barrier early and bathed in the Evil Qi."
"What's done is done, we have to walk back." Chi Tu sighed in resignation.
Thinking the ordeal was nearly over, they hoped to return to the camp and indulge for three days and nights, rewarding themselves for the hardship endured during the special training.
But unexpectedly, there was an extra training task.
Fortunately, the camp wasn't too far; despite the fierce Evil Wind blowing against them, they were sure to reach within the day.
Just then, a low humming chant suddenly rose among the group.
Gray Domain, a student of the Domain City Clan, walked on the right side, rhythmically tapping his Arm Armor with his rough fingers, a gravelly voice rolling from his throat:
"Hey~ Yo~ Against the wind, stepping on soil, Evil Qi fills my lungs with bitterness. Camp ahead, cliff behind, if not immortal, walk till collapse... "
To hear a spontaneous song with self-made lyrics was nothing new among the strange events seen within the camp.
The training camp was a melting furnace, hosting a greater diversity of races than Earth.
Hence, various peculiarities and amusing incidents were commonplace.
In the Third Training Camp years ago, Li Zheng even saw an Echo Clan member.
Known for their peculiar habit, the Echo Clan seldom spoke but loved to repeat what others said, like a walking recorder by one's side.
"Long Ji's physique strong, four-eyed gaze bright, Ghost Wind leaves no trace... those Player Clan beasts, most inhuman... Heh ha!"
On hearing these lyrics, Li Zheng and the others couldn't help but roll their eyes.
Yet, the Domain City Clan student's rough yet oddly vital voice, like rocks refined by a thousand tempests of Evil Wind, bore a peculiar vitality.
Gradually, other trainees echoed in agreement, stomping their boots heavily, pounding the ground in rhythm amidst the dull drumming of their steps to while away the boredom of travel.
Half a day later.
Li Zheng and the others released the Qi Blood Barrier, preparing to rest where they stood.
Just then, Ghost Pupil's four eyes suddenly rotated in unison, then sharply focused on something ahead and to the right, speaking in a deep voice:
"Stay alert, something's up."
The other trainees, hearing this, looked in the direction Ghost Pupil was fixated upon.
Amidst the howling black Evil Wind, a silhouette could be barely seen walking slowly towards them.
Despite the fierce Evil Wind, the figure moved with composure, becoming clearer with every step.
As the Evil Wind scattered, the figure was revealed, cloaked in a Shadow Robe, pale, slender right hand gripping a bone-white staff, its tip bearing a Glazed Lamp. Upon it burned a ghostly blue cold flame, unwavering in the Evil Wind.
But Li Zheng and the others' attention focused on the newcomer's face, a mask of flowing silver mist with ever-changing expressions, at times compassionately smiling, at others coldly solemn.
Fine silvery particles drifted continuously from the mask's edges, tracing fleeting lines on the robe.
With each step, the Evil Qi beneath their feet crystallized into a semi-transparent black lotus, alternating between blossoming and withering.
Strangely, the fierce Evil Wind became tame in the newcomer's presence, swirling gently by their robe's hem like a tamed pet.
Li Zheng and the Liver Emperor Group players, without hesitation, activated Decomposition to assess:
[Life Throat]:
Hunting Level: Demigod
Character Description: One of the Twelve Masters of Destiny, wielding the power of the Destiny Rule. According to an agreement with the Reverse Tide God, the sealing is lifted today, thereafter the clan dismantles, wandering the world as merchants of equal bargaining.
They trade in opportunities and pawn destinies, never reneging, claiming all pledged if they win, or offering sought treasure or fulfilling promises if they lose, engaging in equal transactions with all the world.
...
Upon recognizing a Demigod Realm entity, the Liver Emperor Group players instantly tensed, appearing extremely anxious.
As players, even when faced with gods, they were fearless.
