Reverse flow of the Yellow Springs

"The Xuanwu Gate Inheritance Law?" Cheese glared at Jing Lin, annoyed. "You can't just trick Old Li into playing the Xuanwu Gate Inheritance Law because he's surnamed Li."

In this land, eight hundred is indeed a magical number.

Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, led eight hundred men to break their cauldrons and sink their boats.

Huo Qubing, with his eight hundred men, stormed the Xiongnu's lair, achieving the legendary feat of sealing the wolf's lair.

Zhang Wenyuan, the God of War at Xiaoyao Ford, defeated 100,000 Wu troops with only 800 men.

Emperor Yongle (Zhu Di) of the Ming Dynasty led eight hundred men to quell the rebellion.

And Li Shimin, the Grand General of the Heavenly Strategy, led eight hundred men in a fierce battle at Xuanwu Gate! Whoever wins will become the Son of Heaven!
What Jing Lin was referring to was, in an extreme situation, directly consolidating forces to forcefully kill that 'pieced-together' monster. This plan was simple, brutal, and efficient, but it also meant a complete breakdown in relations, triggering unpredictable internal turmoil and a crisis of trust.

Of course, Li Yelai felt that this plan was too extreme and involved too many people, so it would be better for him to go alone.

Suddenly, Li Yelai realized that it was understandable that some of the higher-ups in the giant city were wary of him.

Currently, there is no Supreme being permanently stationed in Border City No. 3.

Among the eight overlords currently in the giant city.

Captain Yang Chen, who was also a champion, suffered a separation of body and soul, resulting in a significant reduction in his combat power.

His dolls are his companions, trust him completely, and it is almost impossible for them to stand against him.

The strongest assassin, Little Mad King, is currently suffering from amnesia and extremely dependent on him, so he will not attack him.

Chu He, this newly arrived powerful figure from the Lost Lands, is grateful to him and has a close relationship with him, so he will not help the Giant City at all.

Other overlords were no match for Li Yelai.

If I were to actually attack Xuanwu Gate, no one could stop me except for the old Mad King himself.

Given his own curse and his high regard for Li Yelai, it's highly unlikely that the Old Mad King will make a move.

Is that why the council became suspicious and wary of Li Yelai's actions against 'Mirror River'?

Li Yelai sighed inwardly, but also felt that the situation was understandable.

Human champions versus the giant city—what a nightmare!

“Let’s start by investigating Jiang Ling’s interpersonal relationships.” Li Yelai brought his thoughts back to the main topic and made a decision: “Since it is a ‘pieced together’ group that may be related to the Jiang family or Councilor Pang Yu, then its status is likely not low, and it may even be in the upper echelons of Jucheng. We must be more secretive in our actions and must not alert the enemy, so as not to fall into the enemy’s scheme again, or cause unnecessary internal panic and conflict.”

"As for the enemy themselves... do you have any leads?" Jing Lin pressed. "I've reviewed the restricted area intelligence in the archives, and there are only a handful of restricted areas that are clearly recorded as having the ability to manipulate memories on a large scale and continuously. The closest one is 'Frozen Corridor,' but that place is extremely far from our Third Border City, and there are other restricted areas and dangerous zones in between. They wouldn't travel thousands of miles just to collect the bounty offered by the Heavenly Evolution Walker, just to target you, would they?"

“The probability is very small. That restricted area cannot silently affect the entire giant city, including the Old Mad King.” Li Yelai shook his head slightly. “I think it’s either the Heavenly Evolution Walker or the Devious Path faction. You know, no conspiracy can be unjustly pinned on the Devious Path faction.”

“If it’s a heretical path, then your status as the chosen one isn’t enough,” Jing Lin complained.

"Alright, now that I've informed you, I should head back. Come to the Jing family manor when you have some free time." Jing Lin stood up and said, "You've been promoted to overlord; we should celebrate for you."

"Let's deal with the immediate issues first. I still have to challenge for the third ring position with Yunyue later." Li Yelai waved his hand in response, feeling that he still had a lot to do: "Is everything alright with the Jing family?"

"Nothing major, it's just that the Divine Child is about to be born." Jing Lin shook his head and said, "The main lineage values ​​the Divine Child very much, I wonder how fast he will grow up." From Li Yelai's perspective, the Divine Child is somewhat like a bloodline modification of a Void Realm creature.

After all, what family's child can become a psionicist right after birth?

In less than three years, he grew into a young man, and his level rose to the position of overlord.
If given five or even ten years, he would probably become a monarch.

So weird.

However, considering his connection with the carefree immortal, he is likely inclined towards humanity.

If not, Li Ye will come to visit.

Li Yelai had never liked the Divine Child or the main branch of the Jing family.

“Speaking of divine children, I might know how the second-generation divine child died.” Li Yelai said thoughtfully, then patted the Little Mad King’s arm.

Little Mad King glanced at Li Yelai in confusion, blinked, and obediently took out a pitch-black rapier with a bizarre shape resembling a spiraling fang from her well of souls.

The tacit understanding between them made Jing Lin raise an eyebrow. Just as he was about to complain, he noticed the cold, sinister aura emanating from the rapier, and the poison it contained made the people present frown.

Non-divine beings, one touch and they might die.
"This is the weapon that the Heavenly Evolution Walker used when they surrounded and killed me. It was used in conjunction with this longsword." Li Yelai then took out the black longsword 'Hero's Fall,' a secret treasure passed down through generations for hero-specific attacks.

"Based on what you said before, and the manner of the Second Generation Divine Child's death, I suspect that the Second Generation Divine Child was killed by the Heavenly Evolution Walker," Li Yelai said. "The power was indeed very strong, with a powerful ability to annihilate and recreate the scene of the myth. If it weren't for my partner's support at the time, I might have really triggered the blessing of Nirvana Rebirth."

Upon hearing this, the doll and the cheese showed expressions of lingering fear and complex emotions.

Although they were somewhat concerned about Little Mad King's current dependence on Li Yelai, they were also genuinely grateful for her help.

"I see." After sensing the dangerous poison on the rapier, Jing Lin nodded cautiously. "That solves one mystery. But what conflict exists between the Jing family's divine son and the Heavenly Evolution Walker? Does the death of the Jing family's divine son mean they need to complete one of their plans?"

"That remains to be seen." Li Yelai shook his head, sheathing his rapier and "Hero's Fall." "The motive behind it is probably only known to the Heavenly Evolution Walkers themselves. Perhaps the death of the Second Generation Divine Son will allow one of their chosen geniuses to grow stronger. However…"

He paused suddenly, his tone becoming somewhat subtle.

"On another note, if the second-generation divine child hadn't died and the main lineage hadn't urgently needed a new 'mother body,' my mother might not have been chosen. Perhaps she would never have met my father, and naturally, I wouldn't exist."

The intertwining of fates and the subtlety of the butterfly effect can sometimes be both laughable and absurd.

A murder plot against the God Child, by a twist of fate, may have indirectly led to the birth of the Ninth Human Champion.

"They're just brain-dead!" everyone agreed.

“Alright. Since that’s the case, I’ll head back too. I’ll assist you with your investigation. But for safety’s sake, it’s best if we stay within the Ark.” Jing Lin said, “Anyway, you, me, Chu He, and Yun Yue are all in the giant city. It’ll be convenient for us to join forces. I’ll leave the Heaven-Deceiving Array to you.”

"You four should head back soon too." Jing Lin said as he left with a look of anticipation.

Li Yelai, the doll, and the cheese fell into a brief silence.

"Let's go home." Cheese glanced at Little Mad King. "We'll need to prepare an extra set of bowls and chopsticks." (End of Chapter)