Heroes' Prison

Chapter 841 - 795: Half-Beastmen Team

"You can actually get in touch with Sharp Sword?" Huang Yi couldn’t help but feel a bit surprised.

The Poet truly deserved his reputation as someone who knew all about the major figures and forces. He could even contact Sharp Sword.

Sharp Sword was even harder to locate than Dragon Spike, always shrouded in mystery. His only knowledge of Sharp Sword’s whereabouts was from when Dao Feng retired, during which Sharp Sword fought him in a duel and managed to gain a slight upper hand.

Since then, he hadn’t heard of any friends encountering Sharp Sword. During the awards dinner at the martial arts tournament, Sharp Sword had challenged him for a duel but never sought him out afterwards.

"Yes, I once helped Sharp Sword, and he gave me his contact card." The Poet nodded and turned to look at Huang Yi. "He’s not online right now. I’ll leave him a message saying that you’re looking for him. Once he replies, I’ll let you know."

"Thank you!" Huang Yi said sincerely. If Sharp Sword agreed, then all the super-first-class experts on Hero’s Continent would have joined the Hero Legion.

The Poet shook his head and smiled, "It’s a small favor. Besides, your Airship Corps’ captain, Wen Xiange, has given me plenty of gold. Our collaboration has been very pleasant."

The Poet was referring to their airship collaboration with Huang Yi. When he handed over the design for the Oceanic Airship to Huang Yi, they agreed that once the airship was built, the profits generated from its use would be split evenly between the two.

For this, the Hero Guild even established an Airship Corps, fully operated by Wen Xiange. Some of the airships were converted into military airships equipped with projectile facilities for warfare. Others were intended for commercial use, generating substantial financial income for the Hero Guild.

After that, Huang Yi and the Poet chatted while reading books. The two of them spent an afternoon in the quiet and empty 90th floor of the library.

By evening, they left the library. The Poet headed to the tavern for a drink, while Huang Yi decided to head immediately to the Desolate Demon Lands.

He had just reviewed some materials and now had a rough understanding of the area’s situation.

The Desolate Demon Lands were fraught with danger. At the formation’s exit point in the Desolate Demon Lands, the Oskan Royal Academy had constructed a defensive city named Desolate City. Within the city, a special Teleportation Circle ensured reinforcements could be sent at any time without the need for pre-activation.

Huang Yi quickly used one of the Academy’s Teleportation Circles to transport himself to Desolate City.

The moment he arrived, he distinctly sensed the eerie aura permeating the area. The sky was blood-red, like the dusk of doomsday. People in the city hurried about with anxious expressions and rushed footsteps. Even the NPCs wore standard-issue, heavy, and cold armor, as if ready for battle at any moment.

Desolate City had a critical defensive role. If the Demon Army attempted to spill out, they would first have to contend with Desolate City. Consequently, the city’s Guard Army was always at the ready to block the Demon forces’ onslaught at a moment’s notice.

At this moment, Desolate City was bustling, crowded with powerful presences. Every individual was at least an Advanced Holy Domain warrior, and top-level Holy Domain experts were occasionally spotted.

Though dangerous, the Desolate Demon Lands attracted many Holy Domain warriors looking to hunt demons. Demonic materials such as the Demon Clan’s Fang, Demon Clan’s Blood, and Demon Core were all immensely valuable resources.

Blending into the crowd, Huang Yi unconsciously quickened his pace, cutting through streets and alleys until he eventually arrived at the city gates.

Desolate City was exceptionally fortified, built by Advanced mentor-level architects from Oskan Royal Academy’s architectural department. It followed the schematic of an extraordinarily strong Defensive Array. The walls were not made of ordinary stone bricks but were cast from a special alloy developed by the Academy’s alchemy mentors. Even Heavenly Domain-level demons would struggle to breach the walls. The city’s Heavenly Curtain Barrier was constantly active, consuming vast amounts of Magic Stones around the clock. The city gate served as the only passageway in and out of the city.

At the city gate stood two rows of fully armed Guard Soldiers. Their auras were intense, and their sharp eyes surveyed everyone entering or exiting with great attention.

At this moment, one of the guards spotted Huang Yi and immediately stopped him, barking, "The Desolate Demon Lands are far too dangerous! Your strength is too weak. According to the regulations, you’re not allowed to leave. Turn back immediately!"

The commotion instantly drew the attention of other individuals exiting the city. Some began whispering and murmuring about Huang Yi.

"Hmph! Another brash young lad who doesn’t know his limits, thinking the Desolate Demon Lands are his private backyard!"

"With that level of ability, even a random demon in the Demon Lands would take his life!"

"Exactly! A burden like him joining a team only drags everyone down. Worst-case scenario? Full party wipe!"

Looking at the stern-faced guard, Huang Yi felt helpless. He had no choice but to retrieve his Oskan Royal Academy school badge and pin it to his chest.

The Guard Soldier’s previously stern expression shifted as soon as his eyes landed on Huang Yi’s badge.

The Academy’s badges came in seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet, reflecting the student’s level of attention and privilege within the Academy. Huang Yi’s badge was the highest-ranked violet, signifying he was one of the Academy’s most distinguished students with top privileges. Therefore, he could bypass most regulations.

"Ah, a top student of the Academy! My apologies! Please, proceed!" The guard’s attitude turned respectful in an instant. He even slightly bowed before personally escorting Huang Yi to the city gate.

Those who had mocked Huang Yi earlier were now stunned. Seeing the once tough guard suddenly acting so deferentially toward Huang Yi, they exchanged bewildered glances. Upon spotting the violet badge on his chest, their expressions changed dramatically.

"We misjudged! Who’d have thought he was a violet-badge student?!"

"There are fewer than ten violet-badge students in the entire Oskan Royal Academy, are there not? This guy looks unfamiliar. Who is he?"

Among the crowd were some students from Oskan Royal Academy, but their badges were mostly yellow or green, far inferior to Huang Yi’s violet badge.

After exiting the city gate, Huang Yi was abruptly approached by a group of people.

"Hey there, buddy! So you’re headed to the Desolate Demon Lands to hunt demons too? You seem to be alone. It’s impossible to get far on your own in the Demon Lands! Our Blazing Fire Mercenary Corps is strong and experienced there. Why not join our squad? We’ll make sure you leave laden with spoils!" A burly man wielding a battle axe invited Huang Yi, his expression sincere.

"Hey, classmate! If you’re joining a group, consider our Oskan Royal Academy’s Demon Hunting Squad! Our goal this time is for every member to obtain a High-level Demon Core." Another group also approached, led by a student from Oskan Royal Academy. However, the badge on his chest was green, far less prestigious than Huang Yi’s.

Even though Huang Yi’s aura wasn’t particularly strong, his violet badge had piqued the interest of several squads. After all, there were very few violet-badge students in the Academy, and every one of them was an extraordinarily powerful expert.

"Thanks, but no thanks!" Huang Yi shook his head. Since he intended to transform into an Eyeless Demon to enter the Desolate Demon Lands, pairing up with others was out of the question. He unpinned the badge and stored it back in his storage ring, then quickened his pace to distance himself from those trying to recruit him.

Soon, he was nearing the Desolate Demon Lands. The wind from ahead carried a strong demonic scent, reeking like a mix of blood and rot, which made him nauseous.

"...Those two useless fools! They couldn’t even handle a mere over-level-120 God of Slaughter!"

As he walked, Huang Yi suddenly heard furious shouting not far away. He turned his head and saw an imposing group of over a hundred Half-Beastmen. Among the crowd heading toward the Desolate Demon Lands, they stood out as a particularly formidable force. Their levels weren’t concealed but displayed proudly.

Most of the Half-Beastmen were NPCs, with the weakest among them being above level 150. At the forefront were five Half-Beastmen players, all above level 190, with the strongest reaching level 196. They seemed to be the leaders of the group.

Player levels had started climbing, and many now held important roles in various factions. For example, the campus basketball enthusiast Huang Yi previously sought out was a key member of the Warrior Alliance. These level-190-plus Half-Beastman players were clearly influential figures within the Half-Beast Holy Land.

"If I had known, I’d have handled it myself! No matter how strong that God of Slaughter is, he’s only just over level 120! I could crush him with just a flick of my finger and avenge our guild’s disgrace!" Another Half-Beastman player sneered coldly. With his arms crossed and a golden longsword strapped to his back, he exuded a sharp and intimidating aura, much like the weapon he carried.

Another player chimed in, nodding in agreement, "Yeah! Those demons are nowhere near as infuriating as the God of Slaughter. If I had a choice, I’d hunt him instead of chasing demons. He’s far more despicable! As long as the God of Slaughter remains alive, Cornucopia Guild’s humiliation can never be erased! Back then, that bastard Instakill’d me with a single move. Now it’s time for him to experience what it feels like to be Instakill’d!"

At that moment, the level-196 player leading the group raised his hand and gestured for silence. Calmly, he said, "Enough. Move faster. We’re heading to the Desolate Demon Lands to hunt level-190-plus demons and collect their Demon Cores. Once we reach the Heavenly Domain level, super-first-class experts will be nothing compared to us. Then, we’ll attack the Hero Guild. I’ll make sure they can’t lift their heads in front of me. And in front of the God of Slaughter, I’ll destroy his loved ones one by one, showing him the full extent of my madness!"

With that, he summoned a Golden Blood Bull, mounted it, and galloped forward.

The other hundred-plus Half-Beastmen also called forth their mounts and set off, kicking up a cloud of dust in their wake.

"What a small world. It’s the Cornucopia Guild!" Huang Yi narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched the departing group of Half-Beastmen. (To be continued. If you enjoy this story, please visit Starting Point (qidian.com) to cast your Recommendation Tickets or Monthly Tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)