Chapter 815 - 380: Gathering of Shadows! The Gatekeeper Strikes! (Part 2)

But the embarrassment didn’t last long. Ye Mingqiu directly threw the executor’s head to Nightingale and said, "I’m here to exchange for a reward, and by the way, use my Order Points to enhance my strength."

"Me too."

"..."

Nightingale frowned as she looked at the two of them, finally sighing deeply with resignation, asking, "Is the chaos in Happy Town related to you? Are they with your group?"

"Just a temporary alliance."

Ye Mingqiu replied.

Nightingale didn’t say anything more. She directly accepted the head and then walked alone toward the base, saying without turning back, "Your current situation is very dangerous. Don’t follow. Just tell me what materials you need, and I’ll send them to you. The Order Points will be processed as usual... Anyway, it seems like you don’t plan to return, just head outside."

"Got it!"

Ye Mingqiu smiled. This guy was quite smart. He indeed planned to make another move, and if he used his trump card to hide now, it would be wasted.

....

Half an hour later

The defense forces in Happy Town were fully activated, and large-scale battles erupted within the town. Many Spiritualists and Transcenders upgraded through combat, becoming stronger, making the battle more intense.

If only one or two people leveled up, the impact wouldn’t be significant, but the problem was all the outsiders could upgrade through battles, and they seemed very united... though this unity was for profit.

At least they were still united, and until now, there were no casualties.

That’s terrifying!

The loss ratio is incomparable!

However, this situation won’t last long, as the experience required to level up will increase, the efficiency of enhancement will slow, and as time passes, stronger enemies will arrive, changing the risk-to-reward ratio.

Ye Mingqiu and Carl approached the gate but found the guard still standing at the entrance, with an incredibly relaxed expression, as if nothing major had happened.

"Something’s off!"

The two weren’t fools and instantly realized the issue. This guard’s position wasn’t simple, and his strength should be quite strong, but such a powerful guy wasn’t taking action, allowing the outsiders to destroy order.

Why?

Why is that?

Could there be a hidden part of the world’s rules I don’t know about?

Ye Mingqiu and Carl exchanged glances and simultaneously chose to retreat. While heading to the battlefield now would undoubtedly yield benefits, they needed to be alive to enjoy them. In an uncertain situation, continuing forward was too risky.

As for the other guys?

If they die, they die!

If they can live, they live. If not, they die!

But out of basic ally relations, Ye Mingqiu still told the mask, "The guard at Happy Town didn’t take action. He seems indifferent, but there might be hidden rules behind it. Be careful."

Though the mask didn’t have listening features, it’s uncertain if the other side would really hear, so he just said it directly, and whether the other side receives it is up to luck.

"You’ve already come, why leave?"

The guard suddenly let out a hearty laugh, and formations lit up around the two, as a technologically infused curtain descended, enveloping Ye Mingqiu and Carl in the distance.

[Hint: You have entered the Suppression Domain. In this domain, you cannot use active-type skills]

"This is...?"

Carl’s expression changed instantly. The restriction on using active skills was too deadly for him. Whether it was domain thread or his doppelgangers’ abilities, he couldn’t use them at all.

That’s too terrible!

’Stop pretending, it’s just a doppelganger.’

Ye Mingqiu glanced at him and didn’t expose his plan. After all, there were still enemies outside, and he couldn’t betray his team now.

This Suppression Domain was really terrifying, with a strong effect. Most outsiders would lose half their combat power due to being unable to use active abilities, leading to their deaths.

But...

That’s other people!

"Hehe."

The masked Ye Mingqiu stepped forward, fearlessly facing the guard.

Although the opponent’s basic strength was definitely strong, and the domain had a strong suppression effect on him... he wasn’t the type who relied on active abilities for combat.

Although he couldn’t activate the [Tyrant Form], it didn’t mean he couldn’t use transformation. The passive of the Doomsday Tyrant allowed him to directly enter the second stage [Doomsday Tyrant] form through death, which was a passive, not an active ability, so it wasn’t restricted.

And...

"Link."

The Blood Spear emitted a crimson glow, familiar Blood Pattern Crystal climbed up his arm, it was the ability to link with the Blood Spear... Crimson Link!

During the previous resource assimilation, Ye Mingqiu acquired a massive amount of Life Crystals. At this moment, the Blood Spear’s Enhancement Level had reached +28, unlocking a new ability, Crimson Link, and the weapon’s base strength significantly increased.

After all, it cost thousands of Order Points!

Although the enhancement required Life Force would double each time the Blood Spear advanced, the abundant Order Points were more than enough to obtain substantial Life Force enhancements.

Opposite him, the guard also stood up, holding a jet-black stick with a dragon-shaped pattern winding around the rod, looking domineering and clearly not an ordinary weapon.

Ye Mingqiu and the guard walked towards each other, their gaze collided in mid-air, and their invisible auras clashed as if they were tearing the space apart.

A gentle breeze blew by

"Whoosh!"

Both moved simultaneously, instantly transforming into afterimages, assaulting each other. The black dragon-patterned long staff collided with the Blood Spear, producing crisp sounds in mid-air.

The black stick instantly suppressed the Blood Spear. Ye Mingqiu skillfully side-stepped to deflect the force, but the black dragon-patterned staff rebounded like it had life, launching an even more ferocious attack.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!..."

After several confrontations, Ye Mingqiu’s palms were covered in blood due to the fact that his power was not as strong as the guard’s, leaving him at a disadvantage in high-intensity battles.

"You’re stronger than I imagined."

The guard spoke with a smile, his eyes filled with bone-deep arrogance.

He moved closer to Ye Mingqiu step by step, and although he appeared arrogant, he was meticulously cautious. During the weapon clashes earlier, the guard had clearly realized one thing.

That is...

The opponent’s weapon is extremely strong!

Whether in attack power or sharpness, it was very high. If it grazed him, even he might get severely injured, so he couldn’t afford to be careless.

"Phew~"

Ye Mingqiu softly exhaled an impure breath, his gaze sharp. The earlier battle could only be called a trial; the guard must have held back. The upcoming fight... would be difficult.

Their gazes met again, both discerning the determination in each other’s eyes, and they moved again.

"Boom!"

Blood Spear and the black dragon-patterned staff collided, the intense sound exploding once again. However, this time the confrontation’s outcome was entirely different. The guard, certain of Ye Mingqiu’s lack of power, chose a bold and forceful strategy, suppressing with brute strength, abandoning technique.

’Damn it!’

Ye Mingqiu frowned, being pushed back repeatedly, inevitably falling to a disadvantage. Although he could choose not to resist and let himself be killed to enter the [Doomsday Tyrant] form, he couldn’t accept giving up on himself.

He carefully observed the opponent’s movements and calculated future attack routes in his mind.

It was tough!

Because he knew how the opponent would attack, but the opponent’s power was too strong, temporarily insurmountable, resulting in suppression, unable to win for now.

As time passed, Ye Mingqiu’s disadvantage became more pronounced, his injuries grew, and the black dragon-patterned staff’s attack power was immense. Without his Immortal body and upgraded level, he might have died already.

"Damn it! Do I have to use that move?"

Ye Mingqiu thought quietly.

"Bang!"

In the next moment, a sharp bullet sound rang out, hitting the guard’s leg.