The King of Black Fog

"Nobody is talking?" The voice of the Slicer carried a hint of cruel excitement, "Very well, this time those who did not return alive will have their families enslaved."

Slaves are unprotected in the camp and during battles between holders, they are used as expendable items to test the 'great power' of the opposition.

They may also be used for research on monsters or given to those with severe side effects, yet possessing 'healing,' 'wound transfer' abilities provided by the 'great power.'

Once one becomes a slave, the best outcome is to turn into a monster and not endure the torture.

As for whether the frontline camp's population will dwindle, this is not a problem for the holders of 'great power,' as there are plenty of people above the abyss.

The chill always reaches the hearts of everyone present.

"What are you afraid of?" The White Light Divine Sword reproached, "As long as we are here, what threat do the monsters pose apart from not being able to be looked at directly? Keep calm!"

The Angel pursed her lips scornfully like a young girl.

'You are next.' She mouthed silently.

The exploration team continued onward, finally reaching the unapproachable area after half a day.

They did not immediately bypass it; after one return trip, each team had new ideas and prepared new methods, deciding to attempt again.

If the attempt fails, then immediately bypass and continue to delve deeper.

Even those warriors were permitted to touch.

This was their chance.

Many mortals thus gained 'great power,' becoming high and mighty holders. At that time, whether to return above the abyss to enjoy life, or continue to explore, find ways to balance 'great power,' and study the truth of the abyss, they could choose all.

Only those with possession can have the right to choose.

Li Changzhou and his team certainly wanted to try, but they did not need to take action themselves.

Everyone looked towards Si Number Two and Si Number Three.

The two combined, Si Number Three did not need to skin, Si Number Two could see information in the future.

The golden pupils of the eyes breathed rhythmically, growing larger and smaller.

Si Number Two, with a far-off expression and demeanor, said: "It is 'unapproachable,' its form is an ice flower, and when it blooms, nothing can approach."

"Then when will the flower close?" Li Qianxia asked.

"There are two ways. 'Unapproachable' cannot withstand darkness and light. Using nonentity darkness and light to strike the ice flower, it will temporarily close for self-preservation, allowing for contact."

Li Changzhou asked: "How far away?"

"You can't," Si Number Two bluntly denied him, "Your darkness isn't long enough."

...Isn't that a personal attack and slander?

A completely worldly Si Number Two slowly closed her eyes, then said: "You could try to seize the 'White Light Divine Sword.'

'White Light Divine Sword' isn't in their hands, and naturally, it won't act against 'unapproachable' in the future.

Wrapped in bandages all over, Si Number Three said: "'Please close your eyes' also needs to be obtained."

"When to act?" Si inquired.

"Wait, wait, wait." Li Qianxia hastily calmed her down, "Now the exploration team is united outwardly, suddenly acting against 'our people' would be wrong."

"But we can't persist in this stalemate either." Si looked at her, "'White Light Divine Sword' and 'Please close your eyes' might transform into monsters or fall into the abyss in the subsequent expedition, I suggest acting immediately."

Li Qianxia felt she had a point, but indeed cannot act against 'our people' in front of everyone. It's not a matter of feasibility; it also concerns whether they can win.

Undecided, she looked towards Li Changzhou.

"Act." Li Changzhou said.

Yang Qinglan nodded: "The sooner the better."

"Delays bring changes." Turquoise Pool agreed.

Li Qianxia tried hard to restrain her instinct as a liberal arts student and swallowed the phrase 'abnormality arises' that was on the tip of her tongue. Now was not the time for playing idiom solitaire.

Alas, what a shame, for it was not just idiom solitaire, but a double entendre too!

"But how do we act?" She asked.

Li Changzhou and Yang Qinglan simultaneously looked at the inner wall of the black box, where two monster cocoons were embedded, resembling tumors.

Li Qianxia had not previously personally experienced the imprisonment of monsters with them, and due to the cold, she forgot about the matter momentarily.

Following her brother and sister-in-law's gaze, she immediately understood.

"Confirm the plan," Li Changzhou said, "I'll control the monster, pretending it's attacking."

"I'll command the little ice man to assassinate the 'White Light Divine Sword.'" Yang Qinglan said.

"Qianxia will transform into a bird to carry me, and the two of us will kill 'Please close your eyes,' while Changzhou will somehow create an opportunity for us." Turquoise Pool said.

As for why Yang Qinglan would assassinate the 'White Light Divine Sword,' it was to prevent the opponent from reacting and using 'great power.' As long as Yang Qinglan's body remains in the black box, the little ice man being killed would not matter.

Turquoise Pool and Li Qianxia being two people, 'Please close your eyes' could target only one.

After confirming the plan, everyone looked once more toward Si Number Two.

Si Number Two opened her eyes.

The golden eyes did not require light to bestow color, and in the darkness, they remained like a slowly blooming splendid golden flower.

The next moment, Si Number Two said: "'White Light Divine Sword' has become a monster."

In the future, she will also stay in the black box, so she won't look at the monster directly. All information will come from Yang Qinglan—she will say it once and then use the little ice man to arrange it into text.

"Why did someone turn into a monster again?" Li Qianxia was somewhat uneasy.

She recalled the matter where Si mentioned her turning into a monster yesterday, and wondered if she might also suddenly turn into a monster?

Turquoise Pool similarly furrowed her meticulous brow slightly, which showed a hint of bewilderment: "When you previously checked the 'unapproachable' information, did the future Yang Qinglan not mention 'White Light Divine Sword' becoming a monster?"