Chapter 45: Gate of Heaven

Led by the messenger, Yisu, Arnold, Saratos, and the others quickly arrived at the majestic Lich Great Hall.

Compared to their last meeting, the strength of Yisu, who was holding a large scythe, had risen another level. She had unexpectedly broken through to the Eighth Step, becoming a veritable Skeleton King; one could only guess how many Soul Fires of the Undead she had devoured. Standing there motionless, she exuded a heavy pressure. Her figure was tall and straight, her bones tough and power ful, and a mask covered her face; her loose robe could not hide her graceful curves. If one were not familiar with her, at a glance, they might think she was a beautiful and powerful female warrior.

As the Grand Commander of the Lich Legion, Yisu controlled the most resources and cultivated the fastest. Hu Feng asked himself if his cultivation speed was fast enough, but in front of Yisu the Skeleton King, he could not help but feel outmatched. This calm and decisive skeleton seemed to possess a talent for cultivation that even top geniuses could not match.

“The Underground Castle in the darkness must either be destroyed or fall under our control; there is no other choice!” Looking at his many subordinates, Hu Feng slowly continued, “Now, the difficult task before us is to quickly detect the terrain of the Underground Passage and find the exact location of the Underground Castle. Yisu, from now on, the Death Warrior Udely will be your personal guard and guide. I give you half a month; you must complete the task at the fastest speed. Losses in the troops are acceptable, but there must not be excessive casualties!”

The terrain of the Underground Passage was complex, hiding an unknown number of vicious monsters; it was impossible to have no casualties after entering. Although Yisu had made rapid progress, she was, after all, only of the Eighth Step, so encountering a high-level creature would be dangerous. Without her, the Grand Commander, to hold the fort, the Lich Legion might accidentally be wiped out; with the powerful Minotaur for close protection, it would be much safer.

The Underground Castle was determined to be won, but what concerned Hu Feng more was the legendary Dark Heavenly Book. No matter what, he had to make a trip to Saintess Peak as soon as possible.

If he could not obtain the Dark Heavenly Book, at least he could witness the battle between top experts, which would be of great help to his cultivation. If he were lucky enough to obtain the legendary Dark Heavenly Book, then he would have struck it rich; becoming an Undead Supreme would be just around the corner!

“Yes!”

Yisu bowed to accept the order, her words concise and to the point, without any unnecessary nonsense. After raising her head, she calmly continued, “Lord, according to the report from the Vampire Squad, a damaged Gate of Heaven was discovered near the entrance of the Underground Passage, with a large number of Yin Souls entrenched around it. This subordinate suggests that we first concentrate our efforts on wiping out these Yin Souls and seizing the Gate of Heaven to ensure the safety of our retreat before entering the Underground Passage in full force.”

The Gate of Heaven?

Yisu’s tone was calm, but the people around were shocked after hearing it, and Hu Feng was no exception.

What was the Gate of Heaven?

Legend had it that it was a Portal used by the Angel Legion of the Divine Kingdom to conquer various Planes; as long as one possessed devout faith and powerful Magic Power, one could summon powerful Battle Angels to assist in battle. Fourteenth Step Battle Angels! Their power, speed, and Magic were all top-tier among creatures; possessing just one Angel War Pet would be incredible, but if a squad of Battle Angels could be summoned to fight, who in the Wasteland would still be an opponent?

“Investigate again; find out the situation clearly. No matter what, we must guarantee the retreat route of the Underground Passage. These Yin Souls must be wiped out, and the Gate of Heaven must be obtained!” After pondering for a moment, Hu Feng ordered in a deep voice and took out the cold Undead Horn. “Yisu, this is the Undead Horn I just refined. It can instantly and significantly increase the combat power of the Lich Legion. Now, I give this treasure to you; do not let its power and potential go to waste!”

The Undead Horn had amazing power and great potential for improvement; Hu Feng could hardly put it down himself. But after weighing it up, he decided to vigorously cultivate Yisu the Grand Commander. He sent a divine thought into her mind, passing on the usage method of the Undead Horn. If a treasure was lost, it could be plundered again or refined by hand, but if capable talent was lost, it would be difficult to find another! Being able to stand out from many Undead and lead the Lich Legion to grow rapidly was enough to prove Yisu’s ability as Grand Commander.

No matter how important the Underground Castle was, they could not rush in recklessly; they had to advance steadily. The Gate of Heaven was no small matter and had to be obtained at all costs. Originally, he had prepared to quickly head to the distant Saintess Peak, but now it seemed he would have to wait a little.

“Yes!”

Yisu, Saratos, and the others bowed to accept the order in unison. Each went to their positions and quickly got busy. The fast Vampire scouts kept going in and out, passing back a large amount of information. After nightfall, the massive Lich Legion once again stepped onto the vast Wasteland.

The night was the world of the Undead.

Without knowing when it started, Hu Feng found that he had fallen in love with the night, liking to sit quietly alone in the majestic Lich Great Hall, looking at the distant forests and mountains. The past was like the wind; the noisy city and irritable days of his previous life were getting further and further away. Alone in the gloomy night, he quietly pondered the meaning of life and death, exploring the mysteries of Cultivation. The pitch-black world made his heart peaceful, the biting cold wind made him awake, and the thick night gave him a sense of safety he had never felt before.

For a Lich whose lifespan could reach ten thousand years even without cultivation, nothing was safer than the night. In people’s hearts, they were the embodiment of night and death!

Led by the Vampire Squad, the massive Lich Legion quietly sneaked to a valley near the Underground Passage. Looking through the dense branches and leaves, one could see semi-transparent Yin Souls floating around in the valley, chaotic and disorderly, but upon closer inspection, it seemed to imply some hidden mechanism; they did not miss any corner during their patrol. It was completely impossible to sneak in silently.

Looking at the large number of Yin Souls in the valley, Saratos, an experienced old Skeleton, could not help but frown.

Yin Souls were born with only the strength of the Fifth Step; their combat power was not considered strong, but unlike ordinary Undead, they feared no physical attacks. Only powerful Soul attacks could truly put them to death. But these fellows were born mastering an Innate Divine Ability to quickly steal the enemy’s Magic Power. If one was slightly careless, even a Great Magician could suffer an unexpected setback. After the Magic Power in their body was stolen, what would they use to face a large group of fellows who feared no physical attacks?

After pondering for a moment, Yisu set up an ambush and sent out a small group of Skeletons, hoping to repeat the old trick and lure the Yin Souls in the valley out in batches to wipe them out. Unexpectedly, these floating Yin Souls were more cunning than foxes; every time they chased to the valley exit, they would retreat, ignoring any provocations from the Skeletons.

What to do?

Looking at the cunning Yin Souls in the valley, Saratos, Arnold, and the others shook their heads, having no plan to execute. Facing these fellows who feared no physical attacks, it seemed that the Sea of Skeletons tactics the Lich Legion had always been proud of had also lost their use.