Heroes' Prison

Chapter 827 - 783: The True Catastrophe

On the other side, in the Hero’s Continent, Huang Yi’s incarnation was teleported to the research base established in the Demonic Beast Mountain Range.

Lu Ye, the Alchemists, Zaun Madman, Toxic Sorcerer, and other top researchers from various worlds and eras were gathered here, leveraging their expertise and working collaboratively in scientific research.

Huang Yi directly headed to the laboratory of these research fanatics, where they were currently pulling all-nighters conducting experiments, busy before various instruments.

"God of Slaughter, what brings you here!" Lu Ye spotted Huang Yi’s arrival and casually greeted him.

The other research fanatics seemed unaware of Huang Yi’s presence and continued focusing intently on their experiments.

Huang Yi nodded, walked quietly to Lu Ye, and said, "Lu Ye, I want you all to help study a potion."

"What potion?" Lu Ye asked curiously.

Huang Yi took out a magic bottle from his storage ring, which contained a single droplet of flame-burning potion—none other than the drop of Divine Strength Water his true body had recently obtained from the Harbinger of Doomsday.

He shook the bottle slightly and said, "I need this potion. If we can produce it in large quantities, it can be used to recover strength. I’m currently caught in the Reincarnation cycle. If I have a sufficient amount of this potion, I might be able to prematurely end my Reincarnation."

Lu Ye took the magic bottle, his clouded eyes fixed on the fiery liquid. His previously casual expression grew serious.

Closing his eyes, he carefully sensed it, his facial wrinkles tightening with concentration.

Suddenly, his eyes opened wide, and he exclaimed: "Divine Power!"

This sharp cry immediately startled the other research fanatics, who turned their heads simultaneously.

"What? Divine Power?"

"Let me see! How did you get your hands on Divine Power?"

The other researchers quickly surrounded him, exclaiming in astonishment.

Lu Ye held the magic bottle, his clouded eyes focused on the burning droplet of potion, sighed complexly, and lamented: "Such a pity, this Divine Power is just a tiny trace, not sufficient for strong effects!" After saying this, he passed the magic bottle to the other researchers.

"Do you think there’s any chance you can replicate this potion?" Huang Yi stared at Lu Ye expectantly and asked.

Lu Ye shook his head: "Divine Power is the strength of the gods, only cultivated within the bodies of demigods. Without Divine Power as a raw material, it’s impossible to create this potion using other methods alone."

Hearing this, Huang Yi’s expression dimmed as he let out a sigh: "I had hoped you could find a way to produce large quantities of this potion to end my Reincarnation prematurely. But now, it seems there’s no hope at all?"

"It’s not entirely hopeless; there might still be an alternative!" The Alchemist contemplated and said, "While we don’t have Divine Power as a raw material, we can use other methods to significantly amplify the effects of this potion."

"Oh? To what extent?" Huang Yi’s hope reignited in his eyes.

The Alchemist calculated for a moment and replied: "We could probably reduce your Reincarnation time by five or six days."

"Five or six days, huh?" Huang Yi stroked his chin thoughtfully and nodded, "Alright, five or six days is better than nothing!"

The Alchemist and Lu Ye exchanged a glance and then smiled faintly. Looking at Huang Yi, they said, "This enhancement project will require substantial funding. To proceed, we’ll need at least five billion Gold Coins for research expenses."

"Money is no concern; take whatever you need! I care only about results!" Huang Yi waved nonchalantly.

Recently, the massive earnings he made by betting in the martial arts tournament had left him with more money than he could spend in a lifetime. He entrusted the bulk of his wealth to the business-savvy investors in the Rose Prison, who were making a fortune in The Second World with his Gold Coins, accumulating wealth steadily.

Now, anything money could buy carried little significance to Huang Yi. What he needed could not be purchased with Gold Coins, like Epic Equipment, which couldn’t be found no matter how much money was offered.

"Just make sure you’re quick! Don’t let me finish my Reincarnation cycle before you’re done—by then, it’ll be useless to me." Huang Yi reminded them before yawning and logging off to sleep.

The earth lay shrouded in the final darkness before dawn, the prison cloaked in deep shadows.

After logging off, Huang Yi glanced blankly out the window, collapsed onto his bedding in exhaustion, and soon fell into a deep sleep.

He slept peacefully, curled into a fetal position like a baby.

Most young men his age were wrapped in their girlfriend’s arms while sleeping, yet Huang Yi held his own neck as he drifted off.

When would he finally embrace that girl named Qin Shiyu in his sleep?

...

In the blink of an eye, five days had passed.

Today, Huang Yi estimated that the Cloud Sail Battleship should have arrived at the Central Continent. He rose early, had breakfast, and logged into The Second World.

As usual, he visited the forums to check updates.

"T.N.T has officially severed ties with Kid. T.N.T made a midnight raid on Kid’s temporary military camp, seized part of the spoils! Kid strongly condemned T.N.T’s rogue behavior and issued a public statement to launch severe retaliation!"

"Ganges deployed military forces to raid a sub-territory under Desire Arises from the Heart’s command, successfully capturing the territorial city!"

"The former vice president of the Heavenly Medicine Guild, God-Slayer Tian Shang, has betrayed the God of Slaughter and has been offline for five consecutive days."

"The war between the Pharaoh’s Legion and the Giant Bear Legion has reached its final stage. The Pharaoh’s Legion has made remarkable advances, and the Giant Bear Legion is beginning to collapse."

"Yesterday, thirteen guilds on the Hero’s Continent announced their departure from the Desire Legion to join the Hero Legion."

Seeing these updates, Huang Yi’s lips curled into a slight smile. His plan to sow discord had proven effective.

Ever since that night when he dismantled the conspiracy, the enemy factions endlessly suspected the presence of an informant among them, triggering cycles of internal conflict.

Desire Arises from the Heart, Zheng Wen, Second Brother Who Studies Medicine, T.N.T, Kid, and Ganges—these six individuals used to conspire together against Huang Yi, but now they’ve directed their energies against one another.

That night, T.N.T’s legion suffered an ambush by Huang Yi’s artillery units, losing over a million members. T.N.T suspected Kid as the mole and unleashed their fury onto them. Judging by the forum updates, their relationship was beyond reconciliation now, and their infighting promised to ease the Hero’s Continent’s tensions.

Ganges, who was killed by Huang Yi on that same night, directed his resentment towards Desire Arises from the Heart, adopting harsh retaliation measures.

The alliance of T.N.T, Kid, and Ganges had collapsed complete, with their allied nations’ legions also affected. Heavenly Dao and Dante seized the opportunity to consolidate numerous other legions, catapulting their invading forces into the strongest faction among the aggressors!

At present, the Hero’s Continent was at its most tranquil state, as the enemy factions were too engrossed in internal strife to be threatening.

However, this was but a brief calm before the storm. The Pope, Miyamoto Musashi, and Fuchan Fenrao—these three major figures—had already stabilized their guilds’ headquarters and were heading back to the Hero’s Continent. Once these three titans arrive, dangerous tides would again sweep over the Hero’s Continent.

Shortly after logging in, Huang Yi received a message.

When he saw the sender’s name, he froze—Qin Shiyu!

Qin Shiyu had actually logged on!

After months of yearning, Huang Yi finally received her message!

He took a deep breath and opened the message:

"Brother Yi, I miss you so much. During this time, I’ve been preparing to assassinate the Deputy Chairman of the World Federation, and I’m almost ready now. Tomorrow, I’ll make my move, though I’m not sure if I’ll make it out alive.

A while ago, you all mobilized the West African guild forces in The Second World to inspire rebellion among West African nations against the World Federation, right? You even struck at some of the World Federation’s controlled forces, helping Ni Dongde achieve significant victories on the West African battlefield.

This has incited the World Federation’s thunderous rage. They’ve resolved to intensify their control over The Second World to prevent such uprisings from happening again. They’ve granted immense support to Miyamoto Musashi, T.N.T, and the Pope, and they’ll likely launch a new round of offensive against you—this time fiercer than ever.

T.N.T, Miyamoto Musashi, and the Pope have devised a game-changing method, confident that it will let the World Federation dominate all of The Second World. Their conviction is unwavering, believing it’s unstoppable.

I still haven’t uncovered what exact method they’ll use, but there aren’t many ways to crush you, so you might have some guesses.

You need to prepare quickly—the real catastrophe is on the horizon!

The Hero’s Continent is the first battlefield, and you’ll bear the brunt. Be cautious. What’s at stake isn’t just us or the Hero’s Continent, but all of The Second World.

If their forces conquer The Second World, the World Federation will gain dictatorial control here. Our one venue for opposition will be permanently severed.

In just over ten hours, I’ll act. Strangely enough, I feel scared—I fear I might never see you again. But when I think of you, I find courage once more. I’ve always believed you’ll safely emerge from prison. I can’t wait to witness that day with my own eyes.

I just visited the City of Roses—that city you gifted me. The roses are in bloom again, seemingly more vibrant than ever, though they aren’t the same ones as before. But that’s okay—doesn’t the City of Roses look just as beautiful?

Perhaps I’m just another rose, once held tenderly in your hand. If I wither one day, don’t mourn too much—a brighter, more fragrant rose will come into your grasp. Lower your head to inhale its scent—it’ll smell just like me.

Brother Yi, I can’t sleep; I’m so restless. I miss you dearly. The wind outside picked up. I feel chilly—if only you could hold me..."