For two days, the news that Yang Zicang would lead people into City No. 11 had been spreading in secret.
Many people rushed to Hub Town in a panic, wanting to visit the two from Piao Ming Group. But of course, they couldn’t see Morri.
To avoid any possible strange dangers, Yang Zicang instructed Boboli not to let Morri leave the villa and not to meet any outsiders.
As for Xu Aiyuan’s place, she was also swamped with visitors, the threshold nearly worn down.
If the deputy mayor of Hub Town hadn’t been stopped by others, he would have personally visited the Place of Lost Frequency. That would definitely become breaking news recorded by young journalists.
–That woman Rose Creek gets the advantage first again.-
In the drafty wooden shack, the two watched the figure wrapped in a blanket, warming themselves by the magic crystal.
–That last Evil Thought Blade played the simp all the way to the end, and after nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine years, Chronos got shuffled off. If he senses it from up there and finds out, I wonder if he’d cry.-
–You bastard, why does everything turn sour as soon as it leaves your mouth?-
–Weren’t we discussing how to get into City 11? Why are we gossiping?-
–Discuss my ass. Keep dreaming.-
The man pursed his lips: –I wonder if this Yang Zicang can get his share of the fat from this frequency-lost land. I’m worried for the kid—that woman’s methods are way too slick.-
–Yeah, yeah, that’s true. It’s none of our business. Being able to get the news already means our Ningfeng shed area has some standing.- Another person chimed in.
……
At the A-level interlaced land, Xiao Yushan, having cut off the connection, carried a hint of excitement.
–Alexander said we get two free entry spots to City 11. Let’s figure out who should go.-
The group, who were gnawing on dry rations, immediately burst into coughs. Although the isolated island within their city had existed for ten months, no team had yet managed to venture deep into it, let alone reach the real City 11.
–Yang Zicang can directly enter the center of City 11?-
–Captain Xiao, you’ve got to be kidding.-
Xiao Yushan nodded excitedly. –Dead serious.-
At the other end of City 25.
A crowd of people with hair ranging from golden to dark brown and skin tones of all kinds gathered inside a manor-like building.
–The qualification to directly enter City 11—Morri’s the one who put it out again.-
–He’s too valuable. We should get him into our team.-
–But he won’t leave Hub Town. What do we do?-
Several people turned their gaze to the young man on the left of the black man seated in the center.
–Nicolo, do you have a way?-
The man with thick, jet-black short hair narrowed his deep, penetrating dark eyes upon hearing this. He swung his olive-toned, sturdy arm, and a silver-white zigzag line flickered and shrank at his fingertips.
–I heard Morri’s missing fiancée is named Julia.-
Their eyes lit up.
–Fiancée? If we knew what she looks like, we could try to find her.-
Nicolo pondered for a long moment.
–Find someone who can do criminal sketches, and a plastic surgeon.-
The few people looked around; some shuddered, while others were overjoyed.
–Yes! Let’s do it!-
The burly black man in the main seat heavily patted Niccolò on the shoulder with his big hand.
–As long as we know what she looks like, let alone one Julia, I can find five or ten Julias for him, hahaha!-
Niccolò smiled silently, his body gently swaying with the big hand patting his shoulder.
……
In the rosy morning sun of City 23.
–They want to lead people directly into the real City 11?!-
Chen Yunze suddenly stood up from his chair, his expression stern.
This news instantly cast a haze over the hearts of the Four Symbols Heavenly Group members, who were deeply confident about the year-end ranking battle.
A burly man said solemnly, –Our great advantage was the Virtual Zero Chronos weapon. I didn’t expect they have it too. How did that guy manage it?-
–The city that fails the ranking challenge will be ranked again after all the winners. If we fail, we might drop to over thirty.-
–Absolutely not!- Chen Yunze slammed his palm onto the chair back, instantly breaking it. –We also need to go in and get more Virtual Zero weapons!-
Everyone shrank back. Cheng Yunze ordered with authority:
–Zhang Fist, Jia Jia, and Bai Xiaoshou, the three of you come with me to the island. We’ll clear the path first. The rest of you, immediately begin preparations for the mobilization to enter the city.-
The three nodded obediently without a word.
Cheng Yunze had never been so furious and anxious before.
Although City No. 41’s ranking had tied with his city overnight, he never truly believed they could threaten him—he hadn’t taken them seriously at all.
But before long, that Yang Zicang stirred up turmoil in the Lost Frequency Land.
As the opponent’s trump cards kept being revealed, Cheng Yunze felt some pressure, but it was only pressure. No matter how formidable Yang Zicang was, he was just one man. Even with a fully subdued psychic Enightmare, Cheng Yunze was not afraid of him.
And now, that bastard had actually gone to City No. 11! That was a top-secret that even the bottom-ranked cities had no right to hear about. Not only did he go himself, but he could directly bring people in!
–City No. 41, that hellhole, doesn’t even have two Chronos weapons. This Yang Zicang… seems I’ll have to seriously plan for the year-end ranking battle.-
–It must be thanks to that damned Big Star train again.-
At the morning meeting, everyone said in exasperation.
They all understood that the divine weapon –Virtual Zero Chronos- had clearly lost its value in overturning the final battle and deciding the outcome of the world.
Cheng Yunze led his team—one woman and two men—onto the path heading into the island.
On the azure waves, the large ship pressed against the wind and waves. A woman named Jiajia looked up at the distant billows. She appeared young and beautiful, yet possessed an aura of having weathered many storms.
Ning Jiajia turned and said, –Captain Yunze, doesn’t Yang Zicang rely on his psychic ability? Against those earthbound spirits, he should be just the type to be countered.-
–That’s probably why he’s looking for people.-
The woman fell silent.
Bai Xiaoshou was a thin, slight young man wearing glasses, with a gaunt skeletal face. At this moment, the Moxel on his chest kept flashing. His eyes were fixed ahead, but his focus was not on the lake surface. Clearly, he was paying attention to something else.
–It’s said that Morri of the Puming Group is an extremely strong Chronos manager. Captain, if we can enter City 11 this time, we should link up with Yang Zicang’s people and see if they’re really as strong as the rumors say. After all, Yang Zicang has nearly died several times—we have no reason to be afraid of him.-
The other sturdy man, with sun-darkened skin, also said:
–According to the intel I’ve heard, Yang Zicang is strong, but he’s definitely not at the level where he can go toe-to-toe with the Defenders. As long as his strength stays within that range, we can’t lose.-
–Right.- Chen Yunze at the bow nodded perfunctorily.
Sensing the gravity in the captain’s heart, Bai Xiaoshou looked up and said with a smile:
–Captain, if worst comes to worst, we can designate a far more brutal battlefield for him at the year-end assignment. We’ll gather a bunch of experts to enter an A-level crossover ground, crank the difficulty to the max, and make the Moon Shadow Monster appear—then the top team of City 41 will absolutely have no way to clear it. As long as they can’t clear it smoothly, they won’t be able to take our place.-
Thinking of the privilege that the City of Challenges grants them—the right to designate a trial ground—Chen Yunze finally felt his mind settle.
–That’s right. That’s our last card.-
A composed expression returned to his face as he chuckled softly:
–But if Yang Zicang manages to obtain that Void Zero Chronos weapon this time, combined with that spear that can strike from a distance, I’m afraid even those A-level crossover grounds that give us headaches will pose no challenge to him.-
–That spear is just too overpowered. I never really felt it before, but the more I think about it, the more terrifying it becomes.-
–Yeah, and…- Chen Yunze let out a long sigh. –Don’t forget, he also has a replaceable stealth Moxel. Paired with the Void Zero Chronos weapon, it’s an invincible combination. That’s what truly worries me.-
The three fell silent.
Bai Xiaoshou said without hesitation, –The Moxel probably hasn’t been used yet. If at the end of the year, for the sake of rankings, we have to unleash such an invisible monster, I’d rather we lose.-
Ning Jiajia hesitated, as if about to speak, then finally said, –Maybe we should try to win him over, offer him some benefits.-
Chen Yunze turned to look at the woman and said, –Jiajia, while I admire your boldness to go after big goals without sweating the small stuff, don’t underestimate Yang Zicang either. Just drop the idea of winning him over.-
Zhang Quantou suddenly let out a laugh.
–What are you laughing at now?- Bai Xiaoshou turned his head.
–We’ve been talking a lot, but don’t forget—the last time we successfully got into City 11 was way back at the start of the year.-
……
–Cheng Yunze has set foot on the island!-
Boats drifting across the lake, peddling daily necessities, spotted the Four Symbols Heavenly Group’s vessel heading toward the island. As the beginning of the month rolled around, more teams had arrived on the island, and so had more of these trading boats.
Jiang Junyi of the Dragon Soaring Group dragged his long sword across the ground, splitting open a piece of rubble, and picked up the magic crystal beneath it.
A fine thread twisted in.
–Mm, got it.-
Upon receiving the message, Jiang Junyi severed the connection and turned to his teammates beside him.
–Cheng Yunze is here. Let’s go welcome him.-
On the other side, Chen Bin, captain of the Snake Movement Group, also made his way toward the island’s shore.
The sun blazed high; azure waves shimmered.
The ship’s prow nudged against the muddy bank, and Ning Jiajia followed Cheng Yunze onto the gravel ground of this fragment island.
At least twenty or thirty people had already gathered before them, waiting like ministers awaiting their sovereign, welcoming the arrival of the Four Symbols Heavenly Group’s captain.
–Captain Yunze.-
–Boss Cheng.-
–Sister Ning. Mr. Bai, Mr. Zhang.-
Everyone eagerly stepped forward, and someone even held out an umbrella.
–Give it to Jiajia.-
Cheng Yunze pushed away the umbrella handle extended toward him.
The man smiled ingratiatingly and hurried to hold the umbrella over the poised, elegant woman, instantly shielding her from the harsh, uncomfortable sun.
Ning Jiajia couldn’t help lifting her chin slightly.
She reveled in this sensation. Even though these people weren’t here to welcome her, standing beside that figure allowed her own radiance to shine naturally—like a star beside the moon, equally captivating.
In the sunlight, Cheng Yunze said,
–Everyone, no need for such formalities. I’ve come this time planning to enter City 11 again. Have any of you found a relatively easier route over the past two months?–
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