The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 294 - 200: Sudden Enemy

Chapter 294: Chapter 200: Sudden Enemy

Zhao Lingfu was finally persuaded and chose to join Li Yi’s team.

It wasn’t for any other reason but because Li Yi indeed had a chance to enter the Golden Academy and become a Cross-border. The potential future was worth a gamble; If he won, he could also bask in the success, and if he failed, it wouldn’t be a loss either—at least he would gain a Guiding Skill. After all, Yang Yilong was still alive, and Li Yi’s future remained uncertain.

Of course, Li Yi also understood that as long as Yang Yilong was alive, no one would bet on his future.

After all, to attract investment from others, one must display sufficient value.

Therefore, he didn’t think there was anything wrong with Zhao Lingfu’s attitude. At the very least, others were willing to exert effort now, helping his team push forward and kill those continuously emerging Walking Corpses.

And with the addition of a Spiritual Perception Master, the pressure on the team was significantly reduced.

The building that was once difficult to penetrate was now about to be conquered, and the mission was proceeding smoothly again.

However, compared to before, the teams entering deep into the old town district had noticeably slowed down. Many teams could only fight while resting slowly. Some teams were routed and had to give up the mission, while others suffered heavy losses and were forced to retreat... The ambulances outside the old city area were busy non-stop.

"Cough, cough."

At the same time, the door to the Investigative Bureau’s meeting room was opened, and a weak cough was heard as a familiar figure walked in.

Zhang Lei?

In the meeting room, the high ranks of the Investigative Bureau’s eyes immediately revealed a look of surprise.

The medicine provided by Li Yi was truly effective; Zhang Lei had woken up so quickly.

"Everyone, how is the situation in the old city district? I’ve heard that you’ve initiated an operation named ’Demon Purge,’ calling upon the city’s Cultivators for a large-scale cleanup mission," Zhang Lei asked impatiently about the most recent developments as soon as he woke up.

"The progress is relatively smooth, but we’re currently at a standstill and need more time to complete the cleanup."

"The remaining area is very small now, but the source of the Walking Corpses still hasn’t appeared, which is problematic. If we can resolve the source, the mission can be successfully concluded."

Zhang Lei’s expression darkened as he said, "That woman’s strength is terrifying, not so easily dealt with. Any Spiritual Perception Master who encounters her will be as grievously injured as I was. Where is Pete? I need to go support him."

"You’ve just woken up and should really rest. You shouldn’t participate in the mission this time. Master Pete has now broken through to the Spiritual Realm and can take on the heavy responsibility. Besides, for dealing with that woman, we had no intention of having a single person make a move. According to the previous plan, we are gathering a group of top-tier Spiritual Perception Masters to work together and take her down."

"No matter what, I must participate in this mission. Prepare a helicopter for me; I need to go to the old city district. This mission can only succeed, not fail. The Investigative Bureau can’t afford the cost of failure and doesn’t have the capability to organize a second Demon Purge. Also, for the sake of the current situation, I’ve personally decided to give up my spot at the Golden Academy."

Zhang Lei spoke and immediately left the meeting room, his attitude firm.

Meanwhile.

The Demon Purge operation in the old city district continued.

A team of Cultivators advanced triumphantly and finally cleared out the Walking Corpses from an area before arriving at an area that hadn’t been cleared yet.

Wangmen District.

This was a very ordinary district in the old town, but this unassuming district was emitting an unusual vibe.

Because the lights were on in the district.

It seemed there were still people living there.

Bizarrely, there were no traces of Walking Corpses nearby, and all the abnormalities seemed to cease at this location.

"There’s something wrong with this district."

The leader of the Cultivators was none other than Li Shaqing from the Cultivator Association. At the moment, Li Shaqing’s body looked a bit worn-out, tainted with the stench of corpses, but his eyes were bright and his body radiated a formidable aura as he scrutinized the district.

A mysterious sensation made him stop at the gate of the district, hesitant to enter, as if a tremendous danger lurked within, one that even a Cultivator of his level might not be safe from.

"Vice-President, should we continue to clear this district?" asked a Spiritual Perception Master.

Li Shaqing shook his head and said, "There is something off about this district. It’d be best not to enter hastily, or we might encounter danger. Look, there are no Walking Corpses appearing nearby, which is very abnormal. However, we can take advantage of this anomaly to rest. Everyone is tired from the continuous fight."

As he spoke, his gaze never left the district in front of him.

And out of caution, he forbade his teammates to get close.

However, it wasn’t just his team that needed to rest; many teams were exhausted and taking a break.

In a place in the old city district.

"Yang Yilong, let’s take a break. Everyone is tired, and it’s not suitable to continue fighting. Even if we all are at the Spiritual Realm, wearing out like this isn’t the solution," said a Spiritual Perception Master, catching his breath after dispatching the last dry corpse.

The treasure sword in Yang Yilong’s hand also dimmed and disappeared. He nodded and said, "We indeed should rest. Even teams as strong as ours are feeling the pressure, not to mention how difficult it must be for others... Since that’s the case, I want to take care of some personal matters during this time."

"You want to find Li Yi?" Qin Qing immediately asked.

"Now is the best opportunity to find Li Yi while the Investigative Bureau’s helicopters are busy transporting the wounded and delivering supplies, and surveillance over this area is lessened," Yang Yilong said. "I don’t want to miss this chance. If we wait until the latter phase of the operation, we will all be the focus of attention, and it would not be easy to make a move then."