Netherworld Retrograde
Chapter 362 - 173: The Terrifying Book Holder

Chapter 362: Chapter 173: The Terrifying Book Holder

After the Book Holder revealed this information, everyone sensed the terror of Disaster Fog number 49.

Other Disaster Fogs had mechanisms and flaws that could at least be sought.

Such as what Li Yelai encountered, Disaster Fog number 71, the Slaughter Insect Swarm.

Apart from forcibly dispersing the Disaster Fog by slaying the Sovereign, there was another response plan.

That was to ensure that the Insect Swarm had difficulty replenishing biomass; then, the number and quality of the swarm would no longer improve.

Regardless of the difficulty, there was at least a way to decipher it.

But Disaster Fog number 49 was the embodiment of various fears, and it could even produce Insect Masters depending on what the devoured intelligent beings feared.

This had nothing to do with personal strength but was related to personal experience.

Even an ordinary person, if they had seen an Insect Swarm or just heard about the Insect Master, was very likely to fear it, thus conjuring a new Insect Swarm in the Disaster Fog.

Of course, if it were a well-informed Spiritual Ability User, the potential could be even higher.

Insect Masters were already terrifying enough, and if the highly intelligent Horror Demons banded together...

Without mentioning anything else, if they directly protected the Insect Master, denying humans the opportunity to behead, it would put humanity at a disadvantage.

God knows what terrifying beings might be crafted within those Horror Demons.

Beyond the Insect Master, might there be an even more fearsome Calamity Sovereign? Or perhaps the Forbidden Zone Supreme or a King?

Terrible, far too terrible.

Such a gathering of monsters scheming together is a disaster for any force!

Of course, the Horror Demons might band together, but they might also slaughter each other.

If it’s an Insect Master, perhaps they would also hunt other Horror Demons to strengthen themselves?

Use a Horror Demon to fight another Horror Demon?

Li Yelai pondered this in his heart.

Other Ark Chosen Ones continued to ask, "So the fall of some Inland Giant City is the scheme of those Horror Demons?"

"Yes," the Book Holder smiled, "As for the details, I am not clear."

People naturally didn’t believe it, but they didn’t continue to inquire; the Book Holder was always like this.

"A coalition of monsters..." an elector from the Third Ring spoke up, "Then who among them will be the Catastrophe Fog Master?"

Everyone looked at the Book Holder, as the most reliable method to tackle the Disaster Fog was to kill its Catastrophe Fog Master. Once the Sovereign dies, the Disaster Fog would dissipate.

Yet, the unique nature of Disaster Fog number 49 made it difficult for everyone to guess who the Catastrophe Fog Master was.

If an Insect Master or Forbidden Zone Supreme appears, who exactly is the Catastrophe Fog Master?

The Book Holder slowly shook his head, "This is precisely the most terrifying part of Disaster Fog number 49. By definition, every Horror Demon it shapes is a Catastrophe Fog Master."

"Then the Catastrophe Fog Master is not much of value!" an elector scoffed, yet they were all frightened to their cores.

By definition, they are all Catastrophe Fog Masters, which meant that only by killing all the Horror Demons in the Disaster Fog could it be dispelled!

This makes the danger much greater!

If there are few in number, one might still discern among the fewer Horror Demons.

If devoured humans are too many and the number of Horror Demons skyrockets, how could one tell them apart? After a great battle, if some inconspicuous Horror Demon is hiding, wouldn’t it be impossible to conquer the Disaster Fog forever?

"Correct, Champion Team One back then failed to realize this. They paid a considerable price, barely managing to kill several powerful Horror Demons. They were deceived by the remaining Horror Demons, with the Disaster Fog disappearing as a mere act of self-preservation, leading them to believe they had succeeded. At that time, the weakest Disaster Fog number 49 also survived by a fluke."

"The seventh-generation champions, in their prime and unparalleled in talent, ended up with a vain sacrifice. Alas..." The Book Holder’s voice carried a trace of emotion.

At that moment, Li Yelai’s heart was also pounding.

He had not expected to hear some of the truth about the past within the ark.

Pity, such a pity.

In the great battle six years ago, more than half of Champion Team One heroically sacrificed themselves.

Having slain several terrifying beings, they were close to completing the conquest, yet due to the special nature of Disaster Fog number 49 and the deception of a few Horror Demons, they missed the best opportunity...

As for the vain sacrifice? A laughable notion!

If not for Champion Team One’s desperate battle, the elite bravely risking their lives, Disaster Fog number 49 would have risen six years ago!

They sacrificed themselves to buy humanity more time!

Li Yelai struggled to control himself and continued to listen to their conversation.

And the Book Holder continued, "This is the will of fate, but it is also because of their sacrifice that the monster of the eighth generation of champions was spawned."

"The eighth-generation champion, Yang Chen? His rise is also part of your plans, Book Holder?" Jin Shan asked, unable to hide his astonishment.

As the Supreme of Black Origin City, he had crossed paths with Champion Team One during his growth. After a bloodbath, he remained highly cautious of each generation of champions.

His mother, every generation of champions was invincible among their peers! How could he not pay attention?

Who would dare let humanity produce another Mad King?

He was certainly aware of the power of the eighth-generation champion, Yang Chen. Even now, Jin Shan’s information indicated that Yang Chen was only at Sixth Sense, but he paid close attention.

The Book Holder merely chuckled lightly, "What plan? We are simply following the arrangements of destiny."

"Ridiculous!" Jin Shan scoffed, thinking the Book Holder was boasting arrogantly.

However, the Book Holder looked at Jin Shan evenly and said, "Speaking of which, Lord Jin Shan, seventeen years ago, you fought a bloody battle against the fifth-generation champion. Despite having the advantage in numbers, you were ultimately defeated; your brother and commander were devoured by the fifth-generation champion. Your subordinates were smashed by his punch, and your troops were annihilated by him."