Excessive ferocity due to caution

After leaving the world in the painting, Zhao Yi returned to the dilapidated city.

The Trials of Infinity take place in different locations each time, but they are mostly on the periphery or where more cursed items can be obtained. Trial participants will try their best to go deeper into the Trials.

After Zhao Yi stayed in the world of the painting for a few days, there were almost no people left outside.

He gathered up the strange painting and rolled it up, because he did not have access to the painting, so he could only carry it with him and could not put it into the system's containment space.

The black world was filled with deathly silence.

This world was originally full of danger, but now most of it is sealed off, and some dangerous beings have fallen into slumber.

Guided by the female ghost, Zhao Yi headed west along the dark, dilapidated city roads.

Not long after, he saw a dark figure at the crossroads ahead.

The other person was a little short, and was carrying something in his hand as he walked towards him.

Upon getting closer, Zhao Yi realized that it was a cute little boy.

His face was rosy, and he had a somewhat pampered air about him, but his eyes were very resolute.

"Are you Zhao Yi?"

He scrutinized the man before him with uncertain eyes.

Zhao lit a cigarette.

"it's me."

"You're here to kill me too. Are there any others?"

The boy shook his head.

"I'm not here to kill you."

"I'm not a member of the Li family either."

"Brother Zheng told me to follow you. He said you can teach me to become stronger."

Zhao Yi raised an eyebrow slightly:

"Qin Zheng?"

"Yes."

Zhao Yi put the cigarette between his fingers into his mouth, his gaze slightly unfocused.

The name was actually quite unfamiliar to him.

Because Fengnan only told him once.

However, because of Qin Zheng's important status, Zhao Yi still remembered the name.

"The place I'm going to is very dangerous, and there are many people who want to kill me. If you come with me... you probably won't be able to come back."

The boy raised his chin proudly.

"If I were afraid of dying, I wouldn't have come."

"It's not easy to kill people outside, especially in the capital, there are too many rules and regulations."

"In the future, I'm going to be the man who catches up with Brother Zheng!"

Zhao glanced at him and continued westward.

The boy followed behind Zhao Yi.

"What's your name?"

"Qin Bai".

"Is Qin Zheng your biological brother?"

Half-siblings.

"Is he very capable?"

"Of course! Brother Zheng is one of the strongest young masters in the capital... he's just a bit low-key."

Zhao Yi touched his chin, as if he understood something.

"Has he always kept a low profile?"

Qin Bai's tone was filled with admiration, like that of a fan chasing after a star.

"Brother Zheng isn't as arrogant as those other idiots!"

"They act like they're the king of heaven all the time."

Zhao Yi smiled slightly.

"If a person can conceal their emotions and ambitions while focusing on their work, the world will surely reward them handsomely."

The boy listened to these words, seemingly understanding but not quite, and suddenly looked up and asked:

"By the way, where are you going?"

Zhao Yi threw away the cigarette butt.

"church."

The boy pressed for details, and Zhao Yi concealed the story of the female ghost, only telling him the secret about the church.

Upon hearing about the church, the former suddenly raised an eyebrow and asked:

"Which empire does that church belong to?"

Zhao Yi replied:

"What happened to the Ronald Empire?"

Qin Bai lowered his head, muttering to himself, and after repeating it several times, he suddenly exclaimed in surprise:

"Isn't this the vast empire that suddenly vanished from the chaotic realm four thousand seven hundred years ago?"

Seeing his surprised expression, Zhao Yi asked:

"Have you heard of the Ronald Empire?"

Qin Bai frowned and explained:

"I once saw it in the unofficial histories collected in my family... The Ronald Empire was a very large civilization, standing in another part of the chaotic world."

"And the church within is even more mysterious and powerful; it even caused the Fifth Federation to suffer a setback during an interaction!"

"Of course, back then, the Fifth Federation wasn't as powerful as it is now. That empire was at its peak, but 4700 years ago, it suddenly vanished into thin air for some unknown reason..."

"At that time, the Fifth Federation mobilized a great deal of resources to investigate this matter, but all those involved mysteriously disappeared along with the Ronald Empire..."

"I never imagined the Ronald Empire would be dragged into this mess!"

As the two were talking, a river of blood appeared in front of them.

A thick fog blanketed the Blood River, and terrifying roars could be faintly heard from its depths.

The female ghost told Zhao Yi that he had to wait for a boat to cross the river.

If a black flag is raised on a ship, then one should avoid making any noise as much as possible while on board.

Even the slightest disturbance could lead to a big problem!

Before long, the two arrived at an unmanned boat.

The small boat was dilapidated and looked like it could capsize at any moment.

The two did not board the ship rashly.

The female ghost boarded four boats on the Blood River.

Different ships posed different dangers, but at least the female ghost managed to escape alive from all four ships.

As for the ships that the other female ghosts didn't board, who knows what's on them?

The Infernal Land is extremely strange and unpredictable; no one wants to risk their life unless absolutely necessary.

The dilapidated little boat, seeing that the two were not coming aboard, deliberately rocked itself as if extending an invitation to them.

But Zhao Yi resolutely refused to go.

At this moment, on the other side of the riverbank in the distance, several other trainees who wanted to cross the river also appeared.

Seeing that Zhao Yi and his companion remained unmoved, the dilapidated boat quickly swam towards the group of trainees in the distance.

The group of people were initially intimidated by the Blood River and were pondering how to cross it when they saw a small boat swimming towards them. They looked at each other, discussed it briefly, and then boarded the boat.

In the mist, the small boat actually carried six people and sailed them deeper into the fog.

Zhao watched them leave, and then another large ship appeared in the distance, heading towards them.

This boat was much larger and more imposing than the small boat from before.

A blue flag was stuck in the air, with strange symbols drawn on it, which was quite eerie.

"The Settler..."

The female ghost's voice echoed in Zhao Yi's mind.

Thanks to the "Silent Mind" supernatural ability, the two could communicate perfectly without Qin Bai standing nearby.

Do you recognize this ship?

"I've been on board once... The Setler was originally an Imperial military ship used to deal with pirates, but it was later corrupted by the eerie darkness. However, as long as you don't enter the cabin, it's relatively safe."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yi led Qin Bai onto the boat.

As they boarded the boat, an arm of an unknown creature suddenly reached out from beneath the Blood River, trying to grab their legs and pull them down into the river!

Qin Bai channeled his spiritual power, condensing a mysterious talisman that wrapped around the arm of the unknown creature, attempting to sever it!

However, this arm was incredibly hard; the talisman formed by the power of a near-evil beast could only leave a shallow mark on it!

Just as Qin Bai was about to be dragged into the River of Blood, Zhao Yi suddenly pulled out his Sister-Slaying Blade and slashed it hard at the arm!

The sword that cleaved the sister was damaged by confusion. A wound was cleaved open on the arm, and a howl immediately came from below the blood river. The strange arm that was gripping Qin Bai's leg loosened and disappeared into the blood river!

The two quickly boarded the Seidler.

Qin Bai, still shaken, looked back at the River of Blood. There was a terrifying, blood-red handprint on his calf, and the flesh where it had been gripped had begun to rot, with various maggots emerging from it.

He circulated his spiritual power, constantly washing away the handprints on his calves, and finally managed to recover.

woo-

Suddenly, the horn at the front of the Seidler sounded, and then the ship steered into the depths of the fog...

P.S.: This is the first update. The second update will definitely be written before 10:20 PM so you won't have to stay up all night to read it.