Netherworld Retrograde-Chapter 537 - 253: Green Flame Lotus

"I know you were once involved in the beheading operation against the Insect Master, but at that time you were only at the Third Awakening, at most you only served as a cover, right?" Little Mad King frowned. "Does that count as meeting the condition?"

"Otherwise, who could meet such a condition?" Li Yelai spread his hands. "Fighting an enemy three levels above one’s own without ganging up, how else could one win? I think it should count."

A cross-level battle spanning three levels, at the very least, required killing a Four Awakenings while still at the First Awakening.

How could that be possible?

Even the geniuses of today, whose names are well known everywhere, couldn’t do this step.

Ma Hongyi, Jing Lin, these stronger-than-average Spiritual Ability Users from prestigious families, couldn’t do it.

Little Mad King, Doll, these officially recognized Spiritual Ability geniuses, also couldn’t do it.

Even the predecessors nicknamed Champion, wouldn’t be able to.

If one could slay a vastly superior opponent who was three whole power levels higher, wouldn’t that mean the King of the Restricted Zone wouldn’t even be enough of an opponent?

Unless, the superior enemy was beaten to within an inch of their life, barely hanging on, just needing one final blow. Otherwise, it was impossible for anyone to meet such a requirement.

Thus, the most likely possibility was to lay siege! This was the only method to fulfill the condition.

Of course, this was the façade that Li Yelai had presented.

Little Mad King and everyone else thought the Insect Master had died during the beheading operation.

But in reality, the Insect Master had survived the siege and, because he was certain to encounter strong enemies, met with the severely injured Li Yelai and the unconscious Doll.

In the end, it was through trading with Mr. Shadow that Li Yelai managed to kill that beast.

If the trade also counted as his own kill, then Li Yelai should be considered to have met the condition.

"But there is still risk, after all, no one can be sure if this counts as meeting the condition. Are you sure you want to attempt the mutation?" Little Mad King reminded him, although she wanted Li Yelai to become stronger quickly, she also didn’t want him to take too much of a risk.

"If it doesn’t count, at most, the mutation would fail, but I would still be able to obtain Mimic Dragon Soul and advance to Fifth Sense," Li Yelai responded. "We don’t have much time. We need to destroy this place before we leave the Main Base!"

Fen Xiao’s actions against Border City Number Two had already entered the preparation phase.

According to the agreement, Li Yelai would leave the Main Base and head to Border City Number Two.

After his departure, there would be too many variables at play.

So, his plan was to advance to Fifth Sense as quickly as possible and gain access to the rights of an Ark Fourth Ring Seat.

Through the ark’s access, he would take as much of the Main Base’s supplies as possible and use the Lucky Wheel to destroy this place as completely as possible!

The Main Base continuously provided intelligence and resources to each sub-branch; it had to be destroyed as soon as possible.

"Teammate, you really are impatient," Little Mad King said. "Actually, destroying the Main Base can wait until we’ve returned from Border City Number Two."

"But who can know whether I will be able to return to the Main Base afterward?" Li Yelai shook his head. "This time I will cooperate with Giant City to deal with Fen Xiao, and my identity might be exposed. Thus, this opportunity should not be missed."

"Then safely step into Fifth Sense, if you fail, everything will be for nothing," Little Mad King said.

"There are uncertainties, but dying is not one of them," Li Yelai nodded.

"Hope you keep your word, teammate," Little Mad King said. "Then how do you plan to refine the Magic Potion? Do you want me to refine it for you, or let the Church do it?"

"You can refine Magic Potions?" Li Yelai was somewhat surprised.

He naturally would not choose to let the Church refine it; doing so would be like giving away a rare Magic Potion Recipe for nothing.

"Mhm, refining Magic Potions isn’t difficult for someone at Sixth Sense, as the control over Spiritual Energy is quite perfect," Little Mad King said. "Of course, it would be most stable if a user of Divine Protection Path refined the Magic Potion. Considering you’re adding an Ancient Dragon Ball, I suggest you enter the ark and let Giant City help you refine it."

Li Yelai nodded. "Alright, then please act as my protector."

Subsequently, Li Yelai took out the Magic Potion Materials and the Golden Ancient Dragon Ball and placed them beside him.

He himself donned the Copper Face and, clutching the ark ticket in his embrace, began to infuse Spiritual Energy.

In the next second, a sense of weightlessness and a burst of white light assailed him, and when it faded, he was already in the Ark Hall.

"Captain, please help me contact Lord Camellia," Li Yelai smoothly took his seat and spoke loudly.

"Okay, he has been summoned..." a detached chuckle came from the depths of the ship. "Copper Face, it seems you are about to advance to Fifth Sense. I remember it’s only been a little over thirty days since you entered Fourth Ring."

"I’ve come across some extraordinary opportunities," Li Yelai said. His advancement speed was indeed fast.

He had just reached Fourth Ring before leaving Giant City, and now, just over a month later, was about to step into Fifth Sense. If those elected from the ark knew this, they would probably curse him for cheating.

In reality, this was related to both the fierce battles Li Yelai had experienced and the blessing of the Blood God. Both were essential.

Without the former’s accumulation, Li Yelai wouldn’t have been able to endure the blessing and would probably have been distorted.

Without the latter’s blessing, Li Yelai would have taken several more months to reach this level.

"Speaking of which, Captain, if I advance to Fifth Sense, could I challenge for a Fourth Ring Seat?" Li Yelai inquired.

"Of course, adjustments at any time and at any level are possible, though the chances of passing are higher at Sixth Sense," the Captain replied. "It seems you can hardly wait for the Fourth Ring Seat."

"There is some urgency," Li Yelai nodded, then asked further, "What is the challenge for the Fourth Ring Seat?"