CHAPTER 978: CHAPTER 976: GET OUT HERE, ALL OF YOU!

Deep within the treasure hunting space, there’s an endless ocean where countless ferocious sea creatures reside. According to the Universal Alliance’s investigation, the likelihood of powerful life forms emerging is higher in oceanic environments.

At the center of this ocean stands a massive ocean fortress, where millions of treasure hunters have gathered. Thanks to a powerful sonar weapon, this city has managed to survive amidst a sea teeming with ferocious beasts.

"Crackle!" On the coast at the edge of the city, a fire is blazing as several youths sit around grilling the meat of some unknown sea creature. Beside them lies the corpse of a ferocious beast over 800 meters long.

"Brother, if it weren’t for you this time, we would’ve perished in this sea."

"Yeah, we used to have a big misunderstanding with the Ritian Sect people. Now it seems that those folks were just talking nonsense. Not only did you save us, but you also invited us to drink and eat. You’re way better than those worthless guys who only gossip behind backs!"

"Wow, this is my first time tasting the meat of a Level Six life form, it really is delicious."

"I think this creature might be a subspecies of Giant Kun, and Giant Kuns are Level Eight life forms!"

"Hahaha, everyone, don’t hold back, eat to your heart’s content. Speaking of this Kun, the taste is truly superb. Our boss once got us a Kun as well. That guy, it was so big, it couldn’t even fit in a pot. We steamed, stir-fried, and braised it... The last time, I encountered an even bigger creature, looks like an octopus, and the taste was exquisite. In a few days, I’ll bring you all to catch one to try."

Suddenly, the youth’s expression froze for a moment.

"Summoning Order?" The youth received a message from the Super God Academy. A gathering spot was marked out in the entire treasure hunting space, "The dean is actually calling us to gather?"

As soon as he opened the attachment of the summoning order, a thick killing intent emanated from his body. "Isn’t that Yang Lin? Damn, they’re looking for trouble!"

The youth’s immense aura made the other treasure hunters nearby feel as if they were in an icy cave. Even during the fierce battle he had just had with the giant sea creature, he hadn’t unleashed such power.

"Brother... what happened?" The treasure hunters cautiously asked.

"Someone touched my brothers!" The youth’s face turned grim, "Sorry, I have to leave you hanging, I have some urgent matters to attend to. The octopus will have to wait until next time!"

Energy wings sprouted from the youth’s back, and he disappeared into the horizon.

...

"Open the door! You think hiding in the city is going to do any good?"

"I curse you to have a son without a butthole, to eat instant noodles without a seasoning packet, to buy condoms that are all broken, and to be fertile with a house full of descendants!"

"Open the door! Quick, open it!"

Outside another city, a youth wearing a white cloak was crazily shouting curses, but the entire city’s gates were tightly shut, and the city walls were empty, as if it were a dead city.

"City Lord, are we always going to hide inside this city?"

"What else can we do? We’re only safe by relying on the city’s defense system. If we go out, it’s as good as seeking death."

"Yeah, last time we organized a 100,000-strong suicide squad to fight him, but he slapped them all dead with a single strike. I’ve never seen such a terrifying Level Five life form; his strength could probably rank within the top 100 on the Summit Ranking, right?"

"Everyone in the Ritian Sect is a monster!"

"Summoning Order?" The youth’s face changed as he cursed outside. He glanced reluctantly at the city, "Looks like you lucked out!"

"What’s happening? No more noise? Did he leave?"

"City Lord, he left. He really left!"

"Great, that disaster finally left. From today, we’ll celebrate for three days and nights!"

...

Xino City, it’s a giant city ten times larger than the first city occupied by Zhang Menglong because the treasure hunters from the Xilo Cosmic Empire and Noah’s Cosmic Empire together rule it, hence the name.

Through some special means, they have summoned almost all the treasure hunters from their respective civilizations. Over 15,000 from their own Cosmic Empire have gathered here, forming an unmatched force.

Currently, the rulers of this city are five Level Six life forms. They are outstanding treasure hunters from this Cosmic Empire, ranking within the top 10 of the Summit Ranking in the Universal Martial Dao Association!

Even as peak Level Five life forms, they can easily defeat ordinary Level Six elementary life forms, and with some cards up their sleeves, they can hold their own against Level Six intermediate life forms!

In fact, they could have advanced to Level Six life forms long ago, but they have deliberately suppressed their genetic level to acquire a massive amount of resources and treasures in this treasure hunt.

All five gathered in a room, the flames of fortune above their heads had turned a dense red, and one person’s flame was nearing purple.

"What about the Ritian Sect guy?" the treasure hunter sitting in the central seat asked. Originally known as the number one below Level Six life forms in Noah’s Cosmic Empire, he ranked first on the Summit Ranking, his name was Qi Ya.

"Hmph, he’s still pinned to the city wall. I will torment him until the treasure hunting space closes!"

"Are we being too extreme? They have Level Nine life forms. If they come seeking trouble afterward, it won’t be easy to handle."

"Noah’s Cosmic Empire also has Level Nine life forms; who is afraid of whom? Moreover, these are the orders from our King: to use the cruelest methods against them when we encounter them!"

"But I didn’t expect the Ritian Sect person to be so strong. He’s only a peak Level Four life form, yet he can fight Kaiyas to a draw. What kind of freaks are they?"

"Luckily, the King granted me a special Level Six martial weapon; otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to handle him."

"But this is also a troublesome matter. The Ritian Sect sent forty thousand people this time. If they learn about it and come to rescue him, it could be very problematic."

"Hahahaha, what’s there to fear? Don’t forget what we found in the city this time. Even if it’s forty thousand, what’s forty thousand or even four hundred thousand?"

"Hahahaha!"

...

Outside the city, when passing the gates, the treasure hunters would glance at the figure pinned on the city wall.

At this moment, Yang Lin was extremely weak, and the endless torture for dozens of Cosmic Days had almost numbed him to pain.

But a faint smile had been lingering on the corner of his mouth for days now, because as a member of Super God Academy, he too had seen the summoning order, and he knew other members of the Academy were hurriedly on their way.

"Look, why is it dark so early today?" Several treasure hunters about to enter the city gazed into the distance, where the sky had suddenly turned dark. Yet, it should be three or four Cosmic Hours until nightfall.

"Could it be a flock of flying beasts coming? Let’s get inside the city quickly; it’ll be safe inside."

"No, it doesn’t look like it’s nighttime or beasts, just ordinary black birds. Hmm, seems like there’s someone in the front."

The shadow continued to expand, and they finally saw clearly what it was—a youth with strange eyes, surrounded by countless crows, aggressively advancing towards Xino City.

"All of you inside, come out immediately, surrender and you won’t be harmed!"