Netherworld Retrograde
Chapter 403 - 192: Champion?

Chapter 403: Chapter 192: Champion?

"You finally came... my love," Mei Wu looked at Ma Hongyi, seemingly without much surprise, but with a smile and joy in her eyes: "It’s been many years."

She seemed once again the lover who had shared a life with Ma Hongyi, not the traitor Mei Wu who had killed many human elites.

As her voice fell, six dual-winged angels appeared around the high platform, surrounding Hongyi and drawing their sharp blades at him.

They were Mei Wu’s most loyal trusted aides, even though a great battle was erupting below the church, they did not leave their posts. They always protected Mei Wu.

It seemed that this so-called assassination attempt had failed, for Ma Hongyi was indeed a renowned genius of the Giant City, almost invincible in close combat with a long spear in hand, despite being on the Path of Zero and very few among the Fifth Sense could match him.

But even he would find it tough to face two Five Senses Strong People and six Four Awakenings angels at the same time!

Not to mention, he could not hurt Mei Wu!

He was Mei Wu’s former lover, whether it was because of a curse or not, he was the one who loved Mei Wu most, how could he possibly draw his sword against Mei Wu?

Facing the encirclement of the Forbidden Zone Creatures, Hongyi did not stop his steps and took a step forward.

Mei Wu frowned slightly and instantly appeared in front of Gretwin.

Because at the moment that step landed, the six angels came under attack.

As Hongyi took a step, twelve Light Spheres appeared out of thin air beside him, and countless Sharp Light Spears shot out from the spheres.

The six angels roared, swinging their Spiritual Ability Equipment frantically, trying to fend off the Light Spears.

But when the Light Spheres faded, they were already pierced by several Light Spears, nailed to the ground.

Zero Path·Starlight Continuous Attack!

In the No.3 Border City where Li Yelai resided, there was Ye Boshou who could control ten Light Spheres, transforming them into ten points of firepower, attacking the enemy from different angles, which was already extremely powerful.

Yet Hongyi could control twelve!

Blood stained the ground red, and Hongyi stepped over the puddles of blood, like a reaper shrouded in blood!

His gaze did not waver at all, still fixed on Mei Wu.

The enmity was no longer hidden, and a terrifying murderous aura filled the entire high platform.

His hand held a crimson treasure sword that, despite still being sheathed, seemed to possess an endless murderous intention, with the faint sound of countless lost souls wailing.

That terrifying murderous aura caused Gretwin’s body to stiffen.

If it wasn’t for Mei Wu’s appearance beside him just now, he too would have been struck by the Light Spears, and even with his power, he would not have died. But the Starlight Continuous Attack that created twelve Light Spheres was still a daunting deterrent!

"Indeed a genius," Gretwin mused, "No wonder he caught Mei Wu’s eye..."

"Humph, bootlicker," Hongyi scoffed with contempt.

What was that? Gretwin didn’t understand the implication.

"You’ve changed a lot. Weren’t you unmatched in gunsmanship? Why are you using a sword today?" Mei Wu asked with a smile, unconcerned by the death of the six angels.

"Before you die, I want to know an answer," Ma Hongyi looked at Mei Wu.

"A dying wish? Back then, I was willing to enter the Forbidden Zone for the Giant City, but now you’ve come to kill me? It truly saddens me..." Mei Wu commented with a light laugh.

Upon hearing this, Gretwin’s heart shook. What did she mean?

Enter the Forbidden Zone for the Giant City? Wasn’t Lady Mei Wu a deserter who ran away into the Forbidden Zone?

So, was the desertion in those years orchestrated by Border City No.2?

Or perhaps it was the Ma Family’s plan?

Sacrificing several members of the Ma Family and Ye Boshou as a demonstration of allegiance to infiltrate the Forbidden Zone? To become an undercover agent?

Gretwin looked at Mei Wu in shock.

Indeed, with Mei Wu’s charm, if she entered the Forbidden Zone, she would quickly gain trust and be the best candidate for an undercover agent. But the cost was too great.

"No one ever forced you..." Ma Hongyi continued to look at Mei Wu: "Instead, so many people were willing to sacrifice their lives for you, even your close friends... They sacrificed everything for your trust within the Forbidden Zone, but you betrayed them, betrayed humankind."

"Betrayal?" Mei Wu tilted her head towards Hongyi, a flicker of light in her beautiful eyes: "No, I simply did what was in the best interest of humanity."

"In humanity’s interest?" Hongyi repeated the phrase, ignoring the encirclement around him.

"That’s right," Mei Wu began: "I have glimpsed a corner of the future."

"With the return of the exiled Forbidden Zone Creatures to the Physical World, humankind is doomed to fail, the Giant City will fall. All humankind will be consumed by the restricted area order. And I shall preserve the Flame for humankind."

"My love... join me."

"My plan has always had a place for you."

"With the foundation of your Ma Family and the protection of two major Forbidden Zones, our alliance will be even stronger."

"We can shelter a part of humanity from the influence of the Forbidden Zone order, to live in a safe area."

"I wanted to lure you out this time, to discuss this plan in detail."

"Join me, and we can be as we once were..."

Mei Wu spoke softly, revealing a shocking truth.

She truly was the undercover agent sent by the Ma Family into the Forbidden Zone, but in the end, she had completely turned to the Forbidden Zone.

"A part of humanity?" Ma Hongyi inquired: "What about the others?"

"That is a necessary sacrifice, neither you nor I can change the big picture," Mei Wu stated matter-of-factly.

"Heh..." Ma Hongyi chuckled and raised his treasure sword.

Mei Wu sighed lightly; she naturally saw Ma Hongyi’s rejection.

Even under the influence of a curse, even while deeply in love with her, he still chose to refuse her.