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Chapter 1071 - 1043: Anomalies in the Netherworld

Chapter 1071: Chapter 1043: Anomalies in the Netherworld

"Have you really decided?" An Qin looked at Li Chen and asked quite seriously.

"Don’t worry." Li Chen smiled and spoke, "I’ll be back soon, what’s there to be afraid of."

An Qin nodded lightly in response, "Don’t be like you were before."

Li Chen fell silent for a moment; he knew what An Qin meant by "like before."

Since encountering ancient martial arts, Li Chen had brushed with death numerous times. Surviving till now really came down to fighting for his life.

Just like last time, he had actually resigned himself to the possibility of dying back then.

Although he survived in the end, even now, he still feels a lingering fear. Not to mention how worried those around him must have been.

"I understand." Li Chen smiled, suddenly reaching out to hug An Qin, gently kissing her on the head.

"Even though as a leader, I’m indeed living quite a miserable life. Yet, I still really like the life with you and everyone else."

Li Chen gently turned his head to look at the Nether Army Base behind him, "I really don’t want to die so early."

"Didn’t I tell you? Actually, I’m very afraid of dying."

...

Li Chen and Alice stood side by side, looking at the screen on the computer, appearing somewhat surprised.

He did plan to go to Miaojiang, but before going, he intended to bring the Netherworld along. Speaking of it, during the previous battle with the Lan Family, he didn’t even see the shadow of the Netherworld.

In theory, although the overall strength of the Netherworld isn’t comparable to a martial artist, its attack power is something even earth-level experts need to be wary of.

Li Chen clearly remembers carefully instructing the Netherworld to protect them well.

Initially, Li Chen thought the Netherworld had gone to the Mystic Star Sect with Lin Yi and the others, but he later found out that it hadn’t left.

It was just that, due to some special reasons, the Netherworld’s body had undergone some changes.

The image on the computer did indeed show the Netherworld.

However, this Netherworld seemed somewhat different from the one Li Chen knew.

Its dark armor, for some unknown reason, had transformed into red. Even its body had expanded in size.

From a once fist-sized creature, it had grown to nearly the size of a human head.

Moreover, even via the screen, Li Chen could tell that the Netherworld seemed unusually frantic for some reason.

"Let me go take a look." After a moment of silence, Li Chen said to Alice.

"Boss..." Alice hesitated for a moment before speaking, "For some unknown reason, after you disappeared, the Netherworld began rampaging. At first, it was fine, but later, after its armor turned red, it became somewhat uncontrollable."

"Several people in the base were injured by the Netherworld too..."

"...It’s okay." Li Chen said, "Please apologize to those brothers on my behalf."

Although Alice didn’t mention much about the injured ones, Li Chen was very aware of the Netherworld’s attack power.

Its sharp scythes, even a slight brush against them, can have severe consequences. One can almost imagine the terrible state of those people.

Seeing Li Chen’s insistence, Alice said no more and reluctantly opened the chamber where the Netherworld was confined.

In the unoccupied chamber, the Netherworld would miraculously calm down, losing its desire to attack. Otherwise, even the specially designed enclosed chamber of the Palace of the Nether King might be easily sliced open by those terrifying scythes.

Sensing the external motion, the originally still Netherworld trembled slightly, and Alice clearly saw its body begin to tremble mildly.

Based on previous experience, this was a precursor to the Netherworld preparing to attack.

Yet, as the chamber opened, Li Chen walked towards the Netherworld without any hesitation or defense.

Initially, Alice was somewhat worried, but then she widened her eyes.

Because as Li Chen approached, the Netherworld stopped trembling.

However, in the next moment, the screen flashed, and the silhouette of the Netherworld vanished.

"Boss, be careful!" Alice couldn’t care less about being in the command room, she shouted out loud.

"Shoosh!" A red shadow flashed, charging directly towards Li Chen.

Yet Li Chen remained undefended, allowing the red shadow to rush towards him.

With a slight sound, Li Chen felt a weight pressing on his shoulder. Turning his head, he smiled at the Netherworld lying on his shoulder.

Just like before.

"Little guy, I heard you’ve been really restless lately?" Li Chen said with a smile.

"Squeak—" A light response came from the Netherworld’s mouth.

Hey, you’ve gotten a lot heavier.

Li Chen felt the weight on his shoulder and couldn’t help but shake his head.

Others couldn’t see the Netherworld’s situation, but he could.

It seems the Netherworld is undergoing a rather peculiar kind of evolution, and he can’t quite say what this evolution will turn into.

Perhaps, from the moment the Netherworld hatched, it started walking a completely different path from other Super Gu bugs?

He’s seen those Super Gu bugs in the Miao Village too, but none looked like a mantis.

Looking at the Netherworld’s blood-red armor, and sensing the unique aura linked to him from its body, Li Chen could almost confirm that the Netherworld’s transformation was closely related to him.

"Well then, just take a good rest for now." Li Chen shook his head, "Netherworld, you stay here and complete your evolution first."

"Squeak squeak—" The Netherworld chirped twice, sounding a bit reluctant.

"I know you want to stay by my side, but you need to complete your evolution first, right?" Li Chen laughed, reaching out to touch the Netherworld’s armor.

To Li Chen’s surprise, while the Netherworld’s scythes remained as cold as before, touching its armor, he felt warmth.

This kind of warmth clearly isn’t something an insect should possess.

"I’m really quite eager to see what you’ll evolve into in the end."

When Li Chen emerged from the laboratory, he saw An Qin standing quietly on a distant rocky mound, watching the Nether Army as they trained.

"How are my brothers? Aren’t they remarkable?" Li Chen approached and spoke.

"Finished with your business?" An Qin glanced sideways at the guy slacking off and raising pets, she snorted slightly.

"All done." Li Chen nodded, "After meeting a few people, I can set out."

"Who are you meeting?"

"Of course, my grandfathers who truly handle the big picture. How about it, do you feel like a misfit bride meeting her in-laws?"

"Go away, it’s not my first time meeting the seniors!"

"Your focus seems a bit off, doesn’t it?"

"Hey... Li Chen!! Who are you calling a misfit bride?!!"