Chapter 772 Three Days in a Flash (Part 1)

Hearing that the strange space could actually expand, Huo Feiteng looked surprised, but his expression also grew grave.

The two of them said no more and soon found Lin Xinghai and the others on the next block.

Lin Xinghai’s face was pale, and it was purely from fright.

Yes, frightened. The moment the strange space expanded, Lin Xinghai felt an unprecedented chill.

In that instant, he felt as if he could die at any moment.

The feeling was so intense that he had instantly turned and fled, which was how he had escaped the strange space’s expansion.

Moreover, Lin Xinghai discovered that the strange space hadn’t just expanded outward; it also seemed to have strengthened to some degree.

At the very least, compared to before it expanded, the space now had a much stronger suppressive effect on his Time Acceleration Ability.

Everything that had just happened solidified Lin Xinghai’s resolve. ’I absolutely cannot enter that strange space.’

’Zuo Wenya and the others went in and seemed to be fine, but they didn’t sense any danger either. Perhaps this space targets specific individuals.’

’Just because others can enter without issue doesn’t mean I can.’

"Are you all right?" Huo Feiteng asked with concern when he saw Lin Xinghai’s condition.

This was the first time Lin Xinghai had met Huo Feiteng. Although the man was over forty, he didn’t look old at all. His sharp eyes, in particular, gave off a piercing and formidable aura.

"I’m fine!" Lin Xinghai quickly shook his head.

Huo Feiteng had already been briefed on the situation before he arrived, so he didn’t waste time on pleasantries. He simply asked about the extent of the area’s expansion, then walked over to investigate it carefully.

Huo Feiteng possessed the Slow-motion Superpower. Of course, this wasn’t a slowing of Time, but a slowing of sensory input. In other words, it was a type of Perception Power.

And it was precisely because he had this type of Superpower that Huo Feiteng’s Perception Power was far superior to that of an ordinary person; he could detect many things that others could not.

He was even one of the very few powerhouses who had developed a Perception Secret Technique.

As he released his Perception Power, he simultaneously activated his Superpower to cover the area. On top of that, he even used a Secret Technique that enhanced his perception.

Under the combined effect of all three, his Perception Power seemed to undergo some kind of metamorphosis, allowing him to see things on a deeper level.

"Huh!"

Huo Feiteng suddenly let out a soft sound of surprise.

In truth, when he had first arrived, he’d had his doubts about Lin Xinghai’s claim that the core area was almost completely covered by a strange space.

After all, the moment he heard the news, he had also used this method to investigate but had discovered no strange space whatsoever.

But now, standing at the junction between the two zones, with a reference point for comparison, he had truly discovered an anomaly.

Seeing the expression on Huo Feiteng’s face, the hearts of the others instantly tightened.

"Admiral Huo, could it be that there really is something wrong with this space?" Hu Haifeng was the first to ask.

He had, in fact, never believed there was any spatial anomaly.

"Rather than saying there’s a problem with this space, it’s more accurate to say that this space contains a strange kind of Energy."

"I don’t know what kind of Energy this is, but it’s extremely difficult to detect. If I weren’t standing at this boundary, allowing me to make a comparison, I wouldn’t have been able to discover it at all," Huo Feiteng said with a frown.

"Then, Admiral Huo, what should we do about this situation?" This time, it was Zuo Wenya who asked.

He felt a sense of relief. If nothing had been found this time, he would have been under considerable pressure for causing such a stir, and might even have faced criticism.

But now that they had Admiral Huo’s confirmation, their report was validated as authentic and effective. Not only were they free from any fault, but they might even receive credit for a great service.

As for how much credit they would receive, that would depend entirely on the importance of this matter.

"I’ll start making some preparations on my end, but for the most part, we will maintain the status quo," Huo Feiteng said after a moment of thought.

"Admiral Huo, I have a feeling this special energy is very dangerous. Shouldn’t we evacuate?" This time, it was Lin Xinghai who spoke.

He was certain that if this special energy erupted, a great number of people would die. He even suspected that those at the Divine Demon Realm wouldn’t be able to withstand it.

"We can’t retreat." Huo Feiteng shook his head and explained, "We didn’t pay such a heavy price to fight the Abyssal Plane just to turn around and run."

"Even knowing this is a trap, we have to spring it and endure all their schemes, unless we truly reach our breaking point."

"You are all aware of how bizarre the Abyssal Plane’s methods are. They somehow managed to pull strings in such a way that none of us could detect the existence of the Marrow Tempering Realm."

"And then there’s this strange energy. If you hadn’t discovered it ahead of time, Lin Xinghai, we probably wouldn’t even know what hit us when it finally erupts."

"But the more this is the case, the more we cannot retreat. We must see the ’Corpse-man Plan’ through. Only by figuring out all of their methods will we have even a sliver of a chance to win when the final, decisive battle comes."

"Otherwise, they can infiltrate us and learn our situation, while we remain completely ignorant of the Abyssal Plane. That’s just a slow death. Rather than let that happen, I would sooner pile up bodies now to test out every last one of their methods." At that moment, Huo Feiteng’s tone held an unquestionable resolve.

The people present fell silent; no one said another word.

Everyone knew that Huo Feiteng’s choice was the right one. The more bizarre the methods displayed by the Abyssal Plane, the more thoroughly they had to execute the "Corpse-man Plan."

After he finished speaking, Huo Feiteng paused, looked at Lin Xinghai, and said in a softer tone, "None of us knows what this energy’s specific function is. So from now on, you are not to enter the core area."

"Others can be sacrificed. I can be sacrificed. But you cannot."

"Times are different now. As the creatures coming from the Abyssal Plane grow stronger and stronger, the effectiveness of our conventional firearms will only diminish. I even suspect that the Abyssal Plane has supreme powerhouses capable of withstanding nuclear weapons."

"Therefore, the influence of high-end combat power on the entire battlefield will only grow. And you are the one with the greatest potential to reach the Peak."

Huo Feiteng’s words were spoken with heartfelt sincerity. Lin Xinghai looked up in surprise, not expecting this prominent figure to hold him in such high regard.

’Of course, even if he hadn’t told me, I would never have dared to enter this area anyway.’

Receiving the order, he immediately nodded and said, "Yes, sir. I understand."