novelraw Chapter 2046: Inspection!
Chapter 2046: Inspection!
In the hand of the dry corpse, he was clutching something that looked like the root of an old, withered tree.
"What is this?"
A flash of doubt flickered in Zhou Yu’s eyes.
He had witnessed the power of this dry corpse before; those two phantoms, although just avatars, had the strength of the Void Refinement Realm, yet were almost killed by this dry corpse.
From this fact alone, it could be inferred that this dry corpse was definitely an existence beyond the Void Refinement Realm.
Without a doubt, it should be a super strong presence at the Integration Realm.
Anything that could be held by a super strong Integration Realm practitioner was surely extraordinary.
Zhou Yu carefully approached the dry corpse and took the withered old tree root from its hand.
After that, he checked the corpse thoroughly and found nothing else, then immediately flicked his fingers, releasing a stream of Primordial Spirit Fire.
In an instant, the dry corpse was reduced to nothingness.
Just as Zhou Yu finished this, he suddenly furrowed his brow and looked into the distance.
"Someone’s coming!"
Zhou Yu immediately realized that the commotion caused by the rupture in space just now must have alarmed the experts from the City Defense Headquarters.
He had to leave this place immediately.
With that thought, Zhou Yu quickly activated his movement technique, speeding towards his own abode with the dry old tree root in hand.
A few minutes after Zhou Yu left, two silver streaks shot across the sky from the distance.
Mere moments later, they appeared above the swamp.
They turned out to be two protectors clad in silver armor.
After arriving here, they immediately began to inspect the area.
"The intense spatial disruption just now erupted right here."
"Brother Wu, can you discern what happened here?"
The protector with the surname Wu frowned deeply.
"It seems to be fluctuations caused by the rupture of space."
"Space rupture?"
The protector beside him squinted his eyes and said:
"This place is only a hundred miles away from the Fengyuan City Defense Array. I think it possibly has something to do with the City Defense Array."
With that, the protector sighed.
"Although Fengyuan City’s defense array appears impregnable, in reality, there are many issues inside."
"Those damned alien races have spent thousands of years trying all sorts of ways to destroy the City Defense Array. It’s truly impossible to guard against."
The protector with the surname Wu snorted angrily.
"Those bastards, I really want to fight them!"
The protector beside him chuckled bitterly and said:
"If a fight really breaks out, the Human and Demon Clans probably wouldn’t stand a chance."
"Forget it, let’s follow the procedure, inspect, and then report to the City Defense Headquarters."
The protector with the surname Wu wore a serious expression and nodded.
He then waved his hand, and a round Magic Artifact appeared before him.
Immediately, the protector with the surname Wu began casting spells, activating the Magic Artifact.
As the artifact was activated, a faint Spirit Light spread out from them as the center in the void.
This Magic Artifact is the renowned Hidden Spirit Seeking Plate of Fengyuan City.
Within the range of the Hidden Spirit Seeking Plate, as long as the opponent’s cultivation does not exceed the Integration Realm, they cannot escape its detection.
This Magic Treasure was specially crafted by a top Artifact Refining Master in Fengyuan City to detect alien spies.
The protector with the surname Wu stared at the Hidden Spirit Seeking Plate, expressionless.
Moments later, he suddenly frowned.
"Hmm?"
The protector beside him was puzzled and asked:
"What’s the matter?"
A gleam of light flashed in the eyes of the protector with the surname Wu.
"There’s someone here!"
"Let’s go."
As soon as he finished speaking, the protector with the surname Wu activated his movement technique, transforming into a stream of light, flying into the distance.
The protector beside him followed closely behind.
The direction they were flying in was exactly where Zhou Yu’s abode was located.
At this moment, Zhou Yu had already returned to his abode. He stored everything in the Four Directions Realm, then began his closed-door cultivation.
Shortly after, he heard a cold and domineering voice penetrate his abode’s protective formation and ring in his ears.
"The person inside, come out!"
Even though Zhou Yu had already prepared for this, the voice contained such overwhelming pressure that it shocked his heart and spirit, turning his face pale.
A cold light flashed in Zhou Yu’s eyes. Then, he stood up and walked out.
When he came outside, he immediately saw the two silver-armored protectors in the sky.
Zhou Yu immediately bowed respectfully and said:
"Junior Zhou Yu, Captain of Team 189, greets the two protector seniors!"
Upon hearing Zhou Yu, the two protectors squinted their eyes, scrutinizing him.
"You are the captain of Team 189, Zhou Yu?"
Zhou Yu nodded.
"Indeed, I am."
"I’ve heard of you. Last time, you led a team to kill a Black Water Realm expert of the Withered Wood Water Clan."
"Quite impressive indeed."
The protector with the surname Wu said casually.
Zhou Yu replied immediately:
"The junior was fortunate to encounter the Withered Wood Water Clan when they were heavily injured."
"Luck is also a part of strength."
"However..."
The protector with the surname Wu suddenly changed the topic and asked:
"With your potential and talent, why choose such a barren Spiritual Land?"
Zhou Yu had long prepared. He showed a helpless expression and said:
"I’m new to the Heavenly Origin World. Thanks to the care of Protector Zhao, I managed to come to Fengyuan City. I indeed don’t have enough Spirit Stones, so I had to settle for this place."
Upon hearing this, the protector with the surname Wu was taken aback.
"You were recommended by Protector Zhao Wu?"
Zhou Yu nodded calmly.
"Yes, indeed."
After spending some time here, Zhou Yu had a general understanding of the ranks among these protectors.
The protectors of Fengyuan City are broadly divided into two circles.
One circle, represented by Zhao Wu and others, are all ascended from various low-level planes, collecting the plane’s fortune, and possessing immense strength.
The other protectors are mostly descendants of local cultivators. Although they have abundant resources, in terms of strength and cunning, they are no match for those who ascended from lower planes.
As a result, most of them do not actively provoke ascended protectors like Zhao Wu.
After all, this group has shed the blood of countless people.
When they heard Zhou Yu was brought by Zhao Wu, their attitude slightly changed.
The protector with the surname Wu’s expression softened considerably, and he asked:
"Not long ago, there was a strong spatial fluctuation here. Did you notice it?"
Zhou Yu looked puzzled.
"Senior, I... have been in deep closed-door cultivation, preparing for a breakthrough. There were also some protective formations set up around, so..."
"I was unaware of what happened outside."
Hearing this, the protector with the surname Wu frowned and then enveloped Zhou Yu with his Divine Sense.
"Mid Divine Transformation Realm peak!"
"Yes, indeed only one step away from a breakthrough."
"With proper cultivation, you could break through in one or two years."
"Those of you from lower planes truly have exceptional talent."
After saying that, the protector with the surname Wu advised:
"Lately, the perimeter of Fengyuan City has been restless. Be cautious."
"Report to the City Defense Headquarters immediately if there are any issues."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu nodded and said:
"Thank you to both seniors for the guidance."
"The junior will remember!"
The two protectors seemed very satisfied with Zhou Yu’s demeanor, so they asked no further questions and soon departed.
Zhou Yu watched the two protectors’ auras completely disappear into the sky, finally feeling at ease. He then eagerly returned to his abode...