Bi Mo Zhi Jian

Chapter 122 The Maggots and the Complete Opening

"Is... is he really human?"

After an unknown amount of time, someone swallowed hard, and another voice trembled, "I mean, he's too strong, too strong to be human... No, he's stronger than human."

The sinister hunter who spoke was trembling like seaweed in the wind.

The man slowly emerging before his eyes, stained with blue and purple blood, was more terrifying than any sinister entity, like a demon.

...

"It's him, the man codenamed 'Black Saber'! I've seen the information uploaded by the Baijiang branch."

Director Huang's face was grave.

Rakshasa, the captain of the special forces, understood the dangers within the horde of sinister entities even better. Due to his own abilities, he had also accomplished feats of single-handedly entering the horde and fighting his way out numerous times.

However, not all hordes of sinister entities were the same.

This was the White Wood Forest, one of the most high-risk areas in the entire Donghuang. The constant onslaught of sinister entities alone had the elite team struggling to cope, and casualties were unavoidable by this point.

Rakshasa widened his eyes, witnessing the figure cutting through a dense gathering of sinister entities, including many large and colossal ones.

His gaze fixed on the silhouette.

His black coat was already covered in blood, slightly corroded, with some parts still smoking. Yet, upon closer inspection, his steps were steady, and he bore no injuries. He merely carried an exaggeratedly large saber, which he swung with a fierce motion—

Whoosh!

As an invisible mantis-like sinister entity lurking nearby leaped out, a flash of red light streaked past. The immense power not only sliced the entity in half on the spot but also pulverized it into dust, causing it to explode!

A cloud of green blood mist erupted.

"A Saber Master!"

"An absolute master, someone who could found a school even in ancient times!"

This time, Huang Hongtian saw clearly. His gaze fell upon the mask worn by Black Saber's face, and he couldn't help but speculate.

Could Black Saber's true identity be someone he knew?

While Xing Jinglei's profound boxing skills might have been attributed to natural genius and solitary training, Black Saber's saber techniques, capable of founding a school, were undeniably beyond that.

He must have endured decades of arduous training, constantly exchanging and sparring with peers, to achieve such mastery in boxing.

"But I'm still inferior to him."

"Even if we only consider saber and boxing techniques."

"His saber possesses both an unparalleled ferocity and the finesse of cutting through an ox's carcass with ease. It's likely he's approaching that realm."

Peak mastery!

A contemporary grandmaster!

Of course, saber techniques were only one factor influencing combat power. But if he were to disregard saber and boxing skills, Director Huang found the disparity in other aspects to be even greater.

Meeting the gazes of those around him, Black Saber sheathed his great saber and slung it over his back. He walked directly up to Director Huang and Rakshasa, nodding slightly.

"On my mentor's orders, I was to search for anomalies in the White Wood Forest."

"However... I found none."

He shook his head, seemingly blaming himself.

Director Huang: "..."

He could only clear his throat and say, "We are currently advancing systematically. Once all the sinister entities in this area are eliminated, nothing will remain hidden."

"On behalf of the Investigation Bureau and the Special Forces, I welcome you to join us."

Black Saber joined the ranks but remained at the forefront at all times, frequently venturing alone into the horde of sinister entities, his great saber a whirlwind of slashes.

Fast! Ferocious! Terrifying!

This man of few words was truly terrifying!

Cruel to the sinister entities, and cruel to himself!

"He's a ruthless man!"

"No, this man is even more terrifying than a ruthless man!"

"He's a fearsome warrior, a god of slaughter!"

"Too terrifying, boss, we can't compare."

"Boss, shouldn't we just yield? 'Number one in the civilian sector' is just an empty title. Let's prioritize our safety."

"Agreed, agreed. We absolutely cannot clash with such a malevolent deity."

Seeing the fearful trembling of the old hunters from Yunling State beside him, Xing Jinglei couldn't help but roar, "Shut up!"

You were the ones praising him to the skies.

And you're the ones wanting to yield now!

But...

Xing Jinglei gazed at the figure dancing amidst the horde of sinister entities in the distance, and he too couldn't help but swallow.

His eyes held a hint of shock.

He tried to put himself in Black Saber's shoes and realized... he could kill the sinister entities, but to dance on the edge of a blade repeatedly, dodging dangers from all directions by a hair's breadth.

He... couldn't do it!

It was impossible!

Even with his physique and talent, being hit once or twice wouldn't be a major issue. But ten or eight times, a hundred times, he would die.

Charging into the horde like this, he wouldn't last long before he perished.

"His strength is indeed above mine."

"After all, he's likely a senior member of the organization."

As fellow "Fire Seed" members, if one had more seniority, they would naturally possess greater strength.

This was logical.

But he would catch up and surpass him!

His innate ability, 'Sinister Slayer Physique,' was his greatest asset. Killing sinister entities allowed him to plunder materials and earn more points.

He was an awakening one who was still developing.

His future was promising.

He...

"Boss, that man has been charging for half an hour."

"Boss, that man has barely rested. Is he truly human?"

"Boss, isn't that man a sinister entity wearing human skin?"

"Gulp~!"

He didn't need these useless subordinates to tell him; Xing Jinglei could see it.

He also saw that the tasks within the list in his mind were disappearing rapidly. Half of the executors were Miss An, and almost half were Black Saber.

The three of them had eliminated more than half of the sinister entities.

Yet he was merely a participant.

His promising future was as good as gone!

The competition within the "Fire Seed" organization was too intense!

...

The middle section of the White Wood Forest was filled with the roar of cannons and the clash of battles.

Meanwhile,

Deeper within the forest, wisps of gray mist drifted, trees withered, and the land appeared faintly desolate. Only colossal monsters roamed within.

There were no signs of human life; it was a land of death.

Yet, in this dead land,

A figure in gray robes, unremarkable in appearance, stood atop a withered tree. His toes lightly touched a branch as thick as an arm, bending it without breaking. He floated as if he were a doll, almost blending into his surroundings.

The sinister entities that roamed by detected nothing.

This was the result of powerful body control. Expert level was one thing, but Master level was another.

He called it 'Dual Control.'

His manipulation of his body and his use of life energy were meticulous.

He could also conceal his aura; otherwise, the 'Lampfire White Robe's' null-light state alone would not be enough for him to move freely within such a dense horde of sinister entities.

"Another reason is that I just underwent my third awakening, and all the accumulated mystique has been depleted. I'm not as conspicuous to the sinister entities."

"To ensure maximum concealment, I didn't even bring Black Eye with me."

"It's also inconvenient to make a move."

"The density of sinister entities here is much higher than in Black Saber's area. More importantly... there might be 'Black Hands' hidden within."

A full map appeared in his mind.

Numerous 'Three-Star Group, Many' and 'Three-Star Group, Large' tasks were taking a detour, heading towards the areas where Black Saber, An Jianyou, and Xing Jinglei were located.

This was somewhat against the logical behavior of sinister entities.

He leaped lightly from one withered branch to another, almost silently. His gaze swept over his surroundings, inch by inch of land.

Nothing appeared unusual.

He hadn't even seen a Four-Star sinister entity, although the map indeed showed none.

He only saw the convergence points of the "Realm Gates of Sinister Entities," with gray mist pouring out and ordinary two and three-star sinister entities roaming around.

Suppressing the urge to obliterate them with a palm strike, Fang You continued his search, like a wisp of a ghost.

At the same moment,

Less than a thousand meters away from him, the area was shrouded in gray mist, with withered trees reaching out like claws. A faint ripple of water seemed to emanate from the surroundings, as if existing between reality and unreality.

A grotesque figure stood there, and writhing maggots could be vaguely seen beneath its clothes.

Around it, colossal sinister entities stood, not roaring, but as docile as pets.

"Delicious... world..."

"Soon..."

"To be able to find this place... is remarkable. There are still quite a few... humans with great potential. Especially those two... human women who control sinister entities, and that human male dressed all in black."

"Very special, very delicious."

"Offerings to the great god, the god will be more pleased."

"Hiss... Heh heh..."

The figure murmured.

Dense white maggots spread from its trouser leg outwards.

...

An Jianyou shivered.

"Strange."

"Is some invisible sinister entity targeting me?"

"One must never be careless on the battlefield!"

She drew her saber, held her small round shield, and nervously scanned her surroundings. The three little blacks hid nearby, ready to manifest as her meat shields at any moment.

But after a long time, there was only the cold wind blowing. An Jianyou found it strange but still didn't dare to relax, forcing herself to remain vigilant.

Hundreds of meters away,

Whoosh—!

A great saber cut through the air, leaving a crack in the earth.

Black Saber stared at the shattered white worm, frowning. "What was that?"

The night deepened.

With the combined efforts of the special forces, the investigation bureau, and the civilian awakened ones, the sinister entities continued to fall.

Glancing at the time and distance, Captain Rakshasa gave the order, "Set up camp and rest!"

"The estimated time is almost here." Director Huang said, "We were too rushed to reach that specific location, but we're close enough. We definitely need to rest now and prepare for more intense battles."

Rakshasa spread his wings and flew into the air, gazing at the distant area where wisps of gray mist drifted in the darkness.

The distance was no longer far.

Time flowed by, and at a certain moment,

Five "Realm Gates of Sinister Entities" in Baijiang, Yincheng, Shuize Prefecture, the North, and other locations burst open with a roar. The tide of gray mist breathed, spitting out one terrifying monstrous shadow after another.

In the northern region, Iloxi clenched her fists, her long hair fluttering in the wind.

"Tremble, sinister entities! Tremble, all who behold my glory!"

She raised her hand, and rolling fireballs descended, igniting the first barrage.

...

In Shuize Prefecture,

Pei Hongjing stood with a deputy director of the prefecture and said with a smile, "Protecting our homeland is the duty of every awakened one in Huangguo. I believe that with our concerted efforts, we will soon be able to contain this disaster."

He threw out several flying cards, which exploded with a bang.

...

Baijiang City, Yincheng,

The figures of the Investigation Bureau and sinister entity hunters could be seen, but so could the figures of "Fire Seed."

And at the same time,

In the White Wood Forest, spotlights pierced the night sky.

In the distance, the gray mist suddenly thickened, roaring and surging outwards like a tide. The sinister entities in the depths of the forest that were touched by the gray mist also began to roar, becoming increasingly active.

"They're here!"

"Let's see what changes will occur next."

On a nearby mountain peak,

The wind howled, blowing his robes. In Fang You's field of vision, he saw those figures.