Chapter 2187 - 2180: He Entered the Blood Vortex Flow?

"A-Alright, we will definitely comply!" The leader’s demeanor instantly made the two individuals realize that this Explorer’s identity was absolutely terrifying; they had never seen the leader show such a serious expression before!

"This badge has actually appeared..." After ending the communication, the leader’s body still couldn’t help but tremble slightly.

Every core member of the Holy Soul Alliance knows this badge; it represents the elusive Alliance Hierarch of the Holy Soul Alliance!

It is said that before this Hierarch appeared, six great nations fought fiercely for the ownership of this Blood Pond, engaged in wars that turned the world upside down, with none conceding to another!

Someone once suggested managing the entire Blood Pond collectively and sharing the proceeds, but no one agreed because each nation believed they were powerful enough to secure the final victory.

Until the day the Hierarch appeared, he dominantly seized the entire Blood Pond with an incredibly formidable posture, rendering the leaders of the six nations unable to utter a word, thus putting an end to a war that had lasted for centuries!

After taking over the Blood Pond, the Hierarch didn’t truly claim it for himself but allowed the six nations to govern it together, his presence more like a constraint!

Only after that did the Holy Soul Alliance come into existence, and the six nations jointly established a small town.

However, it’s said that after achieving the unification of the six-nation alliance, the Hierarch virtually vanished, leaving all management rights to the council.

Even though he had left, his reputation within the Holy Soul Alliance remained exceedingly high because his appearance had completely put a stop to the wars of the six nations; the common people of these nations were especially grateful to him.

This occurred a very long time ago, over a thousand years ago. Even though this mysterious Hierarch has never appeared again, the six nations have continued to maintain the alliance without anyone attempting to break the agreement, demonstrating the intimidating power he brought to them.

And the badge the leader just saw represents the Hierarch’s family!

The first thing any member joining the core power of the Holy Soul Alliance must do is memorize this badge’s mark in their heart.

The Holy Soul Alliance has numerous rules and regulations, with the first and most important being that seeing this badge is equivalent to seeing the Hierarch!

After more than a thousand years, the badge has appeared again!

"T-This matter must be reported to the council!"

...

Regarding the history of the Holy Soul Alliance, Zhang Menglong was not familiar, so he naturally didn’t know the kind of turmoil currently engulfing the entire Holy Soul Alliance.

"Sir, would you like something to drink?" The two guards fawningly moved closer to Zhang Menglong.

"Shall I get you a more comfortable chair? It’s so hard to sit around here!"

Zhang Menglong glanced at them with a peculiar expression. Just two Supreme Crystals, and their service attitude became exaggeratedly deferential?

The two suddenly recalled the words of their leader earlier, "Lord Explorer, did you just say you wanted to fetch something?"

Zhang Menglong nodded.

"But currently, most of the structures above the Blood Pond have been swept up by the Blood Vortex Flow and are severely damaged. Besides, it’s so dangerous now; shall we arrange for a few people to accompany you?"

"No need, I’ll go in alone," Zhang Menglong chuckled. "Can I go in now?"

"The supervisor instructed that you can do anything you want; we can assist you," the guards replied with forced smiles.

"It’s fine; I’ll manage on my own," Zhang Menglong intended to enter the Blood Pond. Having someone tagging along would be troublesome; what if someone thought he was harboring suicidal thoughts?

"If that’s the case, we won’t disturb you any further, sir."

Without the guards hindering him, Zhang Menglong effortlessly entered the Blood Pond area.

There was an energy barrier system surrounding the Blood Pond. When it was opened for Zhang Menglong, he felt a strong gust of wind blowing from inside.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, it’s even fiercer than a typhoon!" Zhang Menglong looked at the once calm Blood Pond, with buildings provided for Explorers to dive and rest now severely deformed.

Powerful streams of water would burst from the Blood Pond at any moment, shooting hundreds of meters into the sky; some water columns, at specific angles, directly hit the buildings on the shore, deforming and even destroying them.

If such a water column struck a person, some Transcenders with weak strength might be shattered to pieces.

"This is really intense," Zhang Menglong felt a pang of anxiety. "I wonder what’s causing the Blood Vortex Flow—such an effect can’t be due to ordinary geological changes."

"This is absolutely not ordinary geological change; there must be something special beneath this Blood Pond!" Gou Dan said resolutely.

"Whatever the cause, I’ll find out by going down," Zhang Menglong walked toward the shore of the Blood Pond, simultaneously casting the "Water Control Art" he had just learned.

"Boom!" Suddenly, a water column shot toward Zhang Menglong, its diameter exceeding five meters—a terrifying water tornado!

However, the water column stopped just a few meters in front of Zhang Menglong, as if hitting some invisible barrier.

As Zhang Menglong took two steps forward, the water column was forced back, with the liquid at his feet dispersing due to some sort of repelling force.

The liquid seemed to fear Zhang Menglong!

With a thought, a pool of liquid on the ground adhered to Zhang Menglong, forming a sphere that enveloped him within the center.

With a leap, Zhang Menglong directly entered the Blood Pond.

The liquid sphere within a meter range around Zhang Menglong seemed entirely isolated from the surrounding liquid, unaffected by external forces—he couldn’t even feel any impact!

The water sphere carried Zhang Menglong vertically downward through the chaotic Blood Vortex Flow. Along the way, Zhang Menglong even saw many broken limbs and Explorer equipment, highlighting the catastrophic result of this disaster.

...

Shortly after Zhang Menglong plunged into the Blood Pond, astonishing auras appeared in Town No. 1, causing the guards at the Blood Pond’s entrance to change their expressions dramatically.

High-status visitors have arrived!

The leader!

Heading this group was the sentry leader of the Holy Soul Alliance at Town No. 1, followed by six middle-aged men, dressed in luxurious attire and exuding authority.

"Where is he?" Looking around, they couldn’t find the person they intended to meet.

"Where’s the person who handed you the badge?" the leader asked anxiously.

"He said he was going into the Blood Pond to retrieve something. Didn’t you say he could do whatever he wanted?" So, we let him in."

"What did you say?" Everyone’s expression changed, "He went into the Blood Vortex Flow?"