MTLNOVEL Chapter 1009: Spatial Disturbance
In the dim world, the cultivators occasionally encountered, their eyes were cold and terrifying, filled with murderous intent.
Yet, when these evil cultivators saw Chen Yu, they all kept their distance.
The silver armor Chen Yu wore was a symbol of the commander's authority in Chaotic Sea City, a premium item at the same rank, freely given, not too bad.
Additionally, behind Chen Yu followed four units of elite troops, creating an imposing presence.
Ordinary evil cultivators dare not target him.
After half a day of journeying, a plain-looking female captain said, "Commander, ahead is the Soul Burying Lake."
Looking from afar.
Ahead was a giant basin, shrouded in chilly black mist, constantly rolling, emitting strange sounds as if hiding ghosts within.
"Hmm!"
Chen Yu's mysterious heart suddenly sensed intense spatial powers, coming from the depths of the basin.
Before long, Chen Yu led his team to the Human Race's encampment area.
On the other two sides of the Soul Burying Lake, there were other troops stationed.
"On the left is the 'Flame Human Clan' and the 'Earth Spirit Clan,' while the right side belongs to the races from the deep sea."
The female captain introduced to Chen Yu.
Both of these forces had two Mid-stage Star Condensation Realm cultivators stationed here, making the Human Race seem relatively weaker.
Chen Yu and his team's arrival stirred the forces stationed here, including the alien forces.
"Commander Chen, you've finally arrived."
A middle-aged man in similar silver armor flew over, also one of the eight commanders, previously stationed here to investigate the abnormalities of the Soul Burying Lake.
"What's the situation?"
Chen Yu asked, since he had taken this mission, he would try to do it well.
Besides, he had some interest in the Soul Burying Lake.
Rumors said, the Soul Burying Lake was once an ancient battlefield, where countless died, thus leading to many fierce ghosts, restless spirits lingering here.
No matter the reason.
There were indeed many opportunities here, before the Soul Burying Lake mutated, both Human and alien races had gained considerable benefits here.
"Nothing has been discovered."
The silver-armored middle-aged man shook his head with a sigh, then smiled and said, "Commander Chen is a hero in his youth, we leave it to you, believing you will not disappoint General Nie's high hopes."
"General Nie urgently summoned Liu, farewell!"
After he finished explaining, the silver-armored middle-aged man led his troops away.
Chen Yu understood, the silver-armored middle-aged man was Nie Hua's man, surely wouldn't assist him, not tripping him up was already good.
While Chen Yu's troops looked at each other helplessly.
This clearly wasn't a good task, as General Nie didn't like Chen Yu, deliberately targeted him, causing them to suffer as well.
The soldiers dared not voice their anger and could only admit defeat.
Chen Yu didn't bother too much, gazing at the Soul Burying Lake.
Approaching, without relying on the mysterious heart's sensing, merely by spatial profound meaning alone, he could notice distinct spatial fluctuations in the Soul Burying Lake.
The lake was shrouded in black mist, yet its rough outline was still visible.
Chen Yu saw many lakes of various sizes, the water was dark blue, with ghostly figures of varying shapes floating above, some were alone, others in groups, their eyes all hollow and wandering aimlessly on the lake surface.
In the Flame Human Clan and Earth Spirit Clan.
A group of people, robust and muscular like rocks, discussed the situation of the Human Race.
"The Human Race has sent reinforcements, including a commander."
The aliens were quite concerned about the Human Race's movements, seeing the enemy's forces grow, they couldn't help but feel uneasy.
"Look, the Human Race's Commander Liu left with his troops."
"Haha, seems like we worried too much, the Human Race transferred out a Mid-stage Star Condensation Realm, brought in an Early-stage Condensed Star Realm Peak, abandoning the exploration of the Soul Burying Lake?"
"Such a task, letting a young Early-stage Condensed Star Realm Peak handle it is really dangerous. Could it be this person offended a Human Race General and was sent here to die?"
Seeing this, the alien faction laughed, some even felt quite sorry for Chen Yu.
Several Condensed Star Realm aliens had plots brewing in their minds, thinking if an accident could help eliminate this Human Race commander during exploration.
Right then, a three-foot-tall man walked out from the camp tent, looking fierce and exuding a strong oppressive aura.
"Tower Stone King!"
Everyone bowed in respect.
This burly man was the exploration leader of the Earth Spirit Clan at the Soul Burying Lake.
He was also the one who had infiltrated Chaotic Sea City and attended the Lingfeng Auction with "Erosion Sun King" a few days ago.
"Any updates?"
The burly man, "Tower Stone King," asked coldly, disturbed by the noise outside to check the situation.
"Master Tower Stone King, Liu the Monster of the Human Race has been swapped out, a new commander at Early-stage Condensed Star Realm Peak arrived; should we quietly eliminate him?"
Tower Stone King's confidant suggested.
The Human Race and the Earth Spirit Clan were opposing forces, killing an enemy's strong fighter would earn corresponding rewards.
"Oh? Let me see!"
Tower Stone King's eyes sparkled like diamonds, emitting a dim glow, as his spiritual sense extended out to scan the Human Race's side.
The next moment.
Tower Stone King saw Chen Yu in silver armor, the latter glancing at his location with a cold smile.
"It's him? Previously in Chaotic Sea City, joined the chaos inexplicably, trying to kill me, unexpectedly coming from the Earth Spirit Clan."
Chen Yu murmured, withdrawing his gaze.
Given the chance, he would surely seek revenge, especially since the other was from an enemy race.
On the other side.
"It's him!"
Tower Stone King's face changed drastically, taking a step back.
Particularly Chen Yu's cold smile made him feel a sense of crisis, recalling that night of Chen Yu's wanton massacres.
Back then, even the four Mid-stage Star Condensation Realm couldn't handle Chen Yu.
Though Tower Stone King held back due to his status, with many hidden means.
But one-on-one, he considered it difficult to match Chen Yu.
"My lord, what's wrong?"
All around, the Earth Spirit Clan and the Flame Human Clan saw the Tower Stone King showing unusual panic, and were full of curiosity.
"From now on, do not provoke the Human Race lightly."
The Tower Stone King shouted sharply and returned to the tent with a stern face.
On the other side.
Within the Sea Clan's camp.
A man with a human head and a fish body floated in mid-air, his deep blue eyes scanning the distance.
"I thought the Human Race would send someone stronger, but instead they sent someone even worse. Has the Human Race completely given up on exploration?"
The merfolk man's voice was clear, his blue scales shimmering with light.
"Lord Blue Water King, after all, this is Soul Burial Lake. No matter how hard the Human Race, Earth Spirit Clan, and Flame Human Clan try, it's impossible for them to uncover the truth before us."
Beside him, a merfolk chuckled.
In the exploration of the anomalies in Soul Burial Lake, the Merfolk Clan had indeed the upper hand, having gathered the most intelligence so far.
"That's right, with the anomalies of Soul Burial Lake, we might only need another three investigations to figure out everything."
The blue-scaled man, the "Blue Water King," spoke calmly.
"In three days, we will explore Soul Burial Lake again!"
With a flick of his fish tail, he stirred up a blue water light, and his figure vanished along with that water light.
...
It had been three days since arriving at Soul Burial Lake.
Chen Yu had grasped most of the situation by now.
That day, Chen Yu selected a small group of men to enter Soul Burial Lake for exploration.
As they approached a certain area of Soul Burial Lake, their presence immediately drew the attention of the ghosts above the lake.
Two captains acted quickly, eliminating the enemies with minimal commotion to avoid attracting more foes.
Suddenly, Chen Yu sensed something was amiss. Comprehending the Profound Meaning of Space, he perceived that a spatial power deep in Soul Burial Lake was growing stronger.
Rumble!
The lake waters churned violently, a potent evil ghostly aura rising, enveloping all life nearby and invading their minds.
The Condensed Star Kings fared slightly better, but those with cultivation lower than the Condensed Star Realm found it hard to cope, and their spirits were easily affected if they weren't careful.
"This is bad!"
"What bad luck, encountering the anomaly of Soul Burial Lake on our first exploration."
Two captains sighed.
After each anomaly, the number of vile ghosts and fierce spirits on Soul Burial Lake would surge, making exploration unsuitable.
"Have them retreat first!"
Chen Yu ordered.
Ghostly shadows emerged from the churning lake waters, occasionally accompanied by rare materials or treasure radiating a precious glow.
But overall, the danger clearly outweighed the opportunities.
Chen Yu's team slowly retreated.
Roar!
A series of roars came from afar, and the dim blue lake surface stirred up chilling winds and waves, as a mass of black shadows surged toward Chen Yu's team, chilling just to behold.
This sea of black shadows consisted entirely of the ghosts of Soul Burial Lake.
Among them was a purple skeleton, its entire body enshrouded in blazing purple flames, charging madly.
Another ghost, cloaked in black mist, revealed a huge snake tail exuding ferocious evil qi.
These two ghosts had surprisingly reached the Condensing Star Level, known as "Ghost Kings."
Upon closer inspection.
In front of this group of ghosts was a small blue fish, brimming with vitality and moving at incredible speed.
Clearly, this group of ghosts was chasing the small blue fish.
"This is bad, it's the Merfolk Clan's secret technique."
A squad captain suddenly exclaimed.
The small blue fish darted toward Chen Yu and the others, clearly intending to "deliver" these enemies to the Human Race.
Swish!
That small blue fish was shockingly fast, like lightning, arriving near Chen Yu and the others and revealing a mischievous ghost face.
"Nice to meet you, this is a great gift from this king to the leader of the Human Race, haha."
The blue fish emitted a soul power fluctuation, its voice echoing in everyone's mind, causing grim faces and gnashing teeth.
The two captains immediately attacked, closing in on the blue fish from both sides, but it evaded effortlessly.
Though the blue fish appeared not to be offensive, its speed was astonishing.
Just then.
Chen Yu reached out toward the blue fish with a grasp.
The blue fish seemed to sense this and prepared to flee.
However, the surrounding space suddenly condensed into a silver barrier, gradually contracting to form a transparent cube, trapping the blue fish inside.
Bang!
As the transparent cube shrank, the blue fish's body exploded, turning into a pool of blue blood.
At the same time.
On the other side of Soul Burial Lake, dozens of Merfolk Clan members gazed into the distance, with no ghosts around.
"The Blue Water King truly has a brilliant strategy!"
"I'm afraid that Human Race's new leader will never dare to enter Soul Burial Lake again!"
The merfolk laughed and chatted among themselves.
"They shouldn't have chosen the same day as us to explore Soul Burial Lake."
The Blue Water King sneered at the corner of his mouth, a faint pride emanating.
But suddenly, his expression changed, and a trickle of blood oozed from the corner of his mouth, revealing anger: "My secret technique was forcibly shattered."