Netherworld Retrograde-Chapter 556 - 262: Mechanical Soul Revival, Glory Reborn!
Actually, Li Yelai could have chosen a much easier method to complete this challenge.
Their goal was to bring back items of sufficient value, and the best choice would have been the Taboo Items.
Next in line were those powerful technological creations from the mysterious warships.
All of these could have enabled Li Yelai and Jing Lin to complete the challenge and gain access to the Fourth Ring Seat.
And Zhao Gang himself possessed Taboo Items, willing to provide them for the two.
The fleet had set sail with three Taboo Items.
Though two were lost afterwards.
But they still retained an Emotion Pocket Watch that could alter a target’s emotions. Its purpose was to ensure the psychological health of the warriors, yet it could not resist corruption.
During the exploration of the Dead Sea Wreck, the survivors also found several Taboo Items.
An ice coffin that could freeze an entire cabin was placed deep within the ship, used for preserving the bodies of the warriors.
A Repair Stone Hammer that could fix non-precision items, where the first nine out of ten strikes would gradually repair the struck area.
The cost was that the tenth strike would unleash a considerable damaging effect. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
If not handled properly, it could completely ruin what was originally being repaired.
The survivors had used this Stone Hammer to repair the warship.
Thus, the warship was overall well preserved, with hardly any signs of bullet holes, but the control panel of the warship could not be fixed.
And Zhao Gang planned to give the Emotion Pocket Watch and the Repair Stone Hammer to the two.
Letting them easily complete the challenge, merely asking them to relay the intelligence back inside Giant City.
That was his only request.
He knew very well that the two Fifth Sense individuals were utterly incapable of reversing everything and would instead waste their lives in vain.
Better let them leave sooner...
But Li Yelai did not accept this kindness; instead, he offered Zhao Gang a choice.
"Resurrect the glory of the Border Fleet?"
Zhao Gang repeated this phrase as if he could see the once majestic First Fleet of the Border City.
What glory it was! A powerful fleet that even the Forbidden Zone Creatures feared!
But... all of that was gone.
Zhao Gang smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Today’s Border Fleet is just me alone, and I don’t even count as a living person, so how can I restore the glory? I... can’t represent the fleet either..."
"It’s possible," Li Yelai took out the Ink Jade Horn and looked at Zhao Gang seriously.
"As long as you are willing, I will fight alongside the Border Fleet against formidable enemies!"
"I will also witness the supreme glory of the Border Fleet!"
Indeed, Li Yelai could have easily completed the challenge, taking away the Taboo Items and leaving. He just needed to convey the message to Giant City.
Even without having to speak, Jing Lin would have helped him communicate.
He could complete the challenge with ease...
But... he did not want to do that!
The human heroes were trapped and died here, the once glorious warships turned into tombs, with only the remaining Captain guarding their last dignity.
How could he leave so easily?
He had the ability to change all this, the ability to let the heroes once again display their glory.
If he did not do so, his heart would solidify, and his thoughts would no longer flow freely!
Thus, he gave a choice, as long as the Captain nodded, he would fight shoulder to shoulder with him! Witness that unparalleled glory!
Jing Lin glanced at Li Yelai, the corners of his mouth curling up under his helmet.
’Indeed, this kid is very much to my liking!’
And Zhao Gang, looking at the horn in Li Yelai’s hand, seemed to have a glimmer of light in his lifeless eyes.
"Is it because of... this Taboo Item?" Zhao Gang asked: "Does it have some heaven-defying effect?"
"Indeed, this is the Nether River Horn!" Li Yelai responded: "As long as the brain is well-preserved, it can awaken the dead! Although they will turn to dust after eight hours."
"So, please consider carefully. You can reunite with your comrades, but after eight hours, their bodies will leave no trace."
"As long as the brain is intact, they can wake up? Good! Good!" Zhao Gang’s arms trembled, he had frozen all his comrades’ bodies in the cabin to prevent them from desecration. Their brains were not rotten or missing; they met the conditions!
Yet Zhao Gang continued to ask calmly: "Such powerful ability, what’s the cost?"
"The user will feel an impulse to piece together bodies, and eventually, their sanity will be torn apart, becoming a monster accumulating countless corpses!" Li Yelai replied.
"Turning into a monster that endangers the world, huh? Hahaha...." Zhao Gang laughed: "Well, I am already like this. I will bear it! Even if I become a monster...."
"No, I will bear the cost! Such a matter shouldn’t trouble a senior like you," Li Yelai smiled in response.
"Young man, don’t joke with your life!" Zhao Gang said earnestly: "The price of reviving them should naturally be borne by the fleet. You are too young, it’s not your turn to pay the price yet."
Li Yelai shook his head: "Please don’t misunderstand, senior. I have the Wise Stone, which can offset those costs.
And you, whether successful afterward or not, I hope you can survive.
You represent the Border Fleet, as long as you exist, the Border Fleet will not vanish.
One day, humans will set foot in this place!
One day, the Border Fleet will announce its return to the world!"
After a few seconds of silence, Zhao Gang then laughed: "It’s strange, you could have simply taken the Taboo Item and left, yet you’re dragging yourselves into danger."
"Maybe it’s discontent," Li Yelai responded.
"Discontent... indeed it is discontent." Zhao Gang smiled: "Then... please witness..."
"The glory of the First Fleet!"
