Chapter 211: The Longhu Mountain Demolition Crew, Demolishing Everything in Their Path!
Rahman could be considered one of the few in this strange tale world who could access the hidden task and had some ability to complete it.
Back in the Midnight Wax Museum level, he guessed the staff lounge on the second floor must be hiding something.
During the Weird Rental Apartment level, he indeed came into contact with people with suspicious movements.
But back then, he lacked experience and was fighting alone. In that terrifying environment, he truly didn’t have the courage to explore the hidden task.
Now, as someone on his third entry, with some experience under his belt and so many teammates by his side, he felt he could give it a try.
If he missed this chance, he’d want to slap himself silly once he got out.
Once he had a clear goal, he began to plan.
The most important part of this plan was to ‘trick’ his teammates into helping him complete the task.
Actually, he only needed to convince one person: Captain Goatee. Then, Captain Goatee could persuade the others to join the plan.
So, ordinary chosen ones who hadn’t summoned Captain Goatee simply couldn’t complete this hidden task.
The reason was simple: aside from Captain Goatee, it seemed no one in the mountaineering team was willing to listen to anyone else.
On the blizzard night, the air was filled with the sound of howling wind.
Apart from the areas illuminated by firelight, everywhere else was pitch black.
It was precisely this harsh environment that allowed the mountaineering team to infiltrate the Eternal Clan’s base and made it difficult for them to be discovered.
Inside the Eternal Clan’s base, in a hidden spot.
Rahman gathered everyone here and shared his deductions.
He explained his plan to rescue the Director, the Doctor, and the ‘Human’.
To motivate everyone, he laid out the benefits.
If they could rescue the Director, the Doctor, and the ‘Human’, they would surely help the Black Feather Clan drive away or suppress the Eternal Clan.
To put it bluntly, even if they couldn’t suppress them, once the Angel escaped this place or was eliminated by the ‘Human’, then the Eternal Clan would have no reason to stay here, and the Feather Clan would return.
This point greatly appealed to the Black Feather Clan Chieftain.
Recapturing lost territory was the wish of any chieftain.
As long as Rahman convinced him, he would seek Captain Goatee’s opinion.
After all, he had a good relationship with Captain Goatee, and this time the captain had generously offered help, so he likely wouldn’t refuse.
Once Captain Goatee agreed, the others certainly wouldn’t object.
Without a guide like Captain Goatee, they simply couldn’t find the Ice Crystal Fruit.
Moreover, rescuing the ‘Human’ could create chaos for the Eternal Clan, making it easier for them to operate here.
One could say, Rahman laid out all the possible benefits.
After all, infiltrating the castle to find the sacred artifact was no easy task either.
Things unfolded just as Rahman predicted. With the Black Feather Clan Chieftain’s approval and Captain Goatee’s persuasion, the others agreed to proceed, and they began formulating a plan.
The previous part was just convincing everyone to act together and help him with the task.
Now was the time for Rahman to showcase his skills.
He first asked the Black Feather Clan Chieftain to lead them to the location of the dungeon.
After observing the area, they found the dungeon was only guarded by two individuals, a testament to the Eternal Clan’s confidence and strength.
To avoid a sudden shift change, they waited until someone actually came to relieve the guards before taking action.
The dungeon was large, holding many individuals useful to the Eternal Clan.
Or rather, some powerful beings who had attacked the Eternal Clan.
They were all trapped within sealing magics.
According to Rahman’s plan, they would create noise at the dungeon entrance to lure the two guards out.
Then, within visible range of the dungeon entrance, they would create a semblance of chaos.
Luring them out a certain distance.
The Purple-Eyed Woman could then sneak into the dungeon and sprinkle poison into the food and drink of these two guards.
Once the Eternal Clan guards were poisoned and incapacitated, they could enter and rescue those inside.
There was also an order to the rescue: they must rescue the Doctor first, because the Doctor knew the mountaineering team. Rescuing others first might pose a risk.
After discussing some details and the internal structure of the dungeon, Rahman asked, “Does anyone else have any questions?”
The Purple-Eyed Woman asked doubtfully, “What if we poison the Eternal Clan guards, but they quickly revive?”
Rahman was prepared for this.
In the world of strange tales, one must not act like a normal person.
After all, he didn’t have just one dose of poison.
So he said, “We need to assign two people to stay by the Eternal Clan guards. When they’re about to revive, we continue feeding them poison. Then, note the time interval between revivals and keep poisoning them according to that interval, ensuring they remain perpetually poisoned.”
When Rahman said this, everyone else admired his ruthlessness. Such a shameless tactic of exploiting the revival cooldown was like camping at someone’s respawn point.
Having the Purple-Eyed Woman administer the poison wasn’t difficult for her, but she doubted the poison’s effectiveness.
Rahman patted his chest and guaranteed that if this poison couldn’t kill the Eternal Clan, he would eat it himself.
Poison provided by the rules, how could it be inferior?
One could say it was poison specifically designed to deal with the Eternal Clan.
Hearing Rahman’s words, the Purple-Eyed Woman took a portion of the poison with some skepticism and began quietly moving to the pre-arranged location, waiting for the others to act.
The wind and snow were heavy at night. Just crouching there for a while, a layer of snow accumulated on her body.
Once she was in position, the Black Feather Clan Chieftain began his assigned task in the plan.
He went to knock on the door, attracting the attention of the Eternal Clan guards.
After all, he had once lived here and had the advantage of knowing the terrain.
If he encountered trouble, he could run away, while others would be dead if they got into trouble.
The other four people were there to use flashlights to create the illusion of animal lights, attracting the Eternal Clan guards’ attention, making them come to check if any invading beasts had entered the base.
Since they were the Eternal Clan, possessing immortal bodies and great strength, they would confidently come to investigate.
Late at night in the dungeon.
Two individuals were warming themselves by a fire and drinking to ward off the cold.
“What exactly is that strange creature in the dungeon? It’s too powerful. This morning, it killed over fifty of us before being subdued. It was even more troublesome than when we subdued the Angel last time,” one of the guards said casually.
They didn’t seem too emotional about their clansmen being killed, as they could be revived.
“I heard it’s a modified creature from the sanatorium, specifically created for combat, a tool for slaughter. If it weren’t flawed, it might have actually killed all of us,” the other guard said while cracking melon seeds.
“Is that all? I thought it was something fierce. Turns out it’s just a defective product,” this guard probably had been killed by the ‘Human’ before, his tone carrying a hint of resentment.
“According to the leader, that guy’s power is too immense, and his body can’t withstand the consumption. If he can’t kill us all within a short time, then when we revive and continue fighting, his body will collapse from the strain and he’ll faint.”
If the audience saw this, they would know how formidable Zhang Yangqing was.
Because when Zhang Yangqing was looking at the blueprints, he indeed pointed out some shortcomings. If he were to create the ‘Human’, he would definitely be able to do a better job.
But at that time, the Doctor had already created a semi-finished product, only lacking some organs.
To modify it would take who knows how long, so to keep the process going smoothly, Zhang Yangqing didn’t elaborate further.
Just as the two guards in the dungeon were chatting, a knocking sound came from the door.
They looked at each other, wondering who would come at this hour.
Could it be some high-ranking members of the Eternal Clan?
If so, they dared not neglect them, so both went to check.
But upon reaching the door, they found it empty.
Just as they were about to check if it was a prank, they saw a faint light appear.
Following that was the shadow of a beast, moving along the wall.
The light was very weak, but still visible.
“Did something get inside?”
“Looks like a rabbit. We can have a treat tonight.”
“Don’t be careless. The rabbits here aren’t simple. Let’s both go check it out.”
Saying this, the two guards left the dungeon entrance.
The Purple-Eyed Woman, who had been waiting for a long time, covered in snow, shook off the white snow and, as if performing a magic trick, slipped into the dungeon interior without leaving a trace.
Not long after, the two Eternal Clan guards returned disappointed; they hadn’t found any animal.
However, small animals sneaking in was a common occurrence, nothing significant for the powerful Eternal Clan.
Their confidence and laxness stemmed from their unparalleled strength.
Because the Eternal Clan had been invincible in this world for a very long time.
So invincible that sometimes they couldn’t be bothered to consider minor issues. After all, even if problems arose, they would use force to crush them.
Besides, they couldn’t die anyway.
Of course, this was the Eternal Clan’s mindset before that man arrived.
After that man came, they learned that invincibility is relative, not absolute.
Returning to the dungeon, the two Eternal Clan guards continued drinking and warming themselves by the fire.
But after downing a cup of wine, they began to notice their reactions slowing, movements becoming uncoordinated.
Immediately after, they started experiencing mental fogginess and headaches.
This process completed within a matter of seconds.
With a clang, they collapsed to the ground.
The powerful Eternal Clan never dreamed that there existed poison so potent it could fell them before they could even react.
Witnessing this scene, the Purple-Eyed Woman hiding in the shadows marveled at the miraculous drug.
She thought the poison would take effect gradually, but it was unexpectedly fast.
Following the plan, she called the others in.
For safety’s sake, two people from the team were assigned to stay here and administer the poison to these two Eternal Clan members.
Because they might need to do some heavy lifting later.
So this time, it was the Purple-Eyed Woman and the Man with the Slicked-Back Hair staying here. Rahman gave them a sufficient amount of poison but kept a little for himself.
As for the antidote, he didn’t give it to them; he didn’t even mention having an antidote. This was also a precaution.
The others took the keys found on the Eternal Clan guards and entered the dungeon.
The dungeon had two floors; it was actually a place the Feather Clan used to imprison ferocious beasts in the past, and the cells were very sturdy.
After searching for a while, they found many people they had never seen before.
They looked like mutated creatures.
It was Rahman himself who found the Doctor.
He took out the magic book, again with that pious plea, and the book taught him how to break the magic seal.
Although the magic book had no magic power, seeing through a magic seal was a trivial matter for it.
With the magic book’s help, he broke the seal on the Doctor.
Then, using the key, he opened the cell and released the Doctor.
“I didn’t expect to trouble you all again. I don’t know how to thank you,” the Doctor said.
The Doctor was a neutral NPC and now held a certain degree of goodwill towards the mountaineering team.
“It’s nothing. Let’s hurry and rescue the Director and the ‘Human’,” Rahman replied.
But at this moment, the Doctor whispered something in Rahman’s ear.
After listening, Rahman nodded.
When they found the ‘Human’, his emotions were very unstable.
He had many control magics on him, seemingly stripping away his consciousness and rewriting his memory.
The magic book was crucial here. Without it, the chosen ones would likely be unable to break these magics.
Once the control magics on the ‘Human’ were broken, everyone felt a powerful pressure spreading.
That god-like gaze made anyone who saw it feel awe and fear.
Indeed, he was a modified creature capable of confronting the Angel; his prowess was unquestionable.
After the Director was also rescued, they began discussing a battle plan.
The Director wasn’t a normal human; his body was human, but his head resembled an octopus.
Since everyone had read the diary and knew the Director disliked being discriminated against, they all avoided provoking him.
Now that they had rescued the Director, the Doctor, and the ‘Human’, Rahman stated his request.
Asking them to help find the White Feather Clan’s sacred artifact wasn’t an excessive demand, and the Director and Doctor agreed.
The Director seemed to still hold a certain obsession with the Angel.
After all, the Angel was a creature he had created, and he had a way to locate it.
As long as he could control the Angel, he could control this world.
The Doctor’s view differed. The Doctor created the ‘Human’ purely to eliminate the Angel.
He was worried the Director might cause trouble later, which is why, upon being freed, the Doctor had told Rahman to ask the mountaineering team to kill the Director if necessary.
After everyone emerged, the team had grown considerably larger.
Compared to other ordinary chosen ones who were now sneaking around the castle searching for the White Feather Clan’s sacred artifact, Rahman’s team was relatively powerful.
They could easily handle any traps or dangers they encountered.
Everyone climbed into the castle through a window, found a spiral staircase, and under the Black Feather Clan Chieftain’s guidance, saw a golden, gleaming door.
Upon opening it, everyone exclaimed in admiration; inside were treasures everywhere.
“I’d heard the Eternal Clan had a collecting habit, but I didn’t expect it to be true.”
“After all, they are eternally undying. Many things that accompany them will die, only these treasures won’t.”
While the native inhabitants marveled, the chosen ones weren’t particularly impressed.
After all, these things couldn’t be taken out, they could only look and satisfy their curiosity.
After obtaining the White Feather Clan’s sacred artifact, everyone left the place to rendezvous with the other two.
After all, to avoid detection, the Purple-Eyed Woman and the Man with the Slicked-Back Hair were still there feeding poison to the Eternal Clan dungeon guards.
Before leaving this area, they stuffed more poison into the mouths of the Eternal Clan dungeon guards.
By the time these two guards revived and notified their leader, the mountaineering team would likely have already dealt with the Angel.
This was the most perfect approach for ordinary chosen ones; missing a single detail made it very difficult.
As for supernatural beings, the chosen one from Lasagna Country, Gregorio, didn’t have such troubles.
As long as he knew the dungeon’s location, he went straight over and killed the Eternal Clan guards, then stayed there himself. When the guards revived, he simply killed them again.
Gregorio handed the magic book and keys to his teammates.
He asked his teammates to rescue the Doctor first, then find the Director and the ‘Human’.
Actually, Gregorio didn’t really care about rescuing the ‘Human’; he had some confidence in his own combat power.
But after the painful lesson last time, he felt that in a strange tale of this difficulty, it was better to follow the process.
At this stage, Gregorio’s twisted side emerged again.
He really loved this feeling of slaughter. How he wished these two human sandbags could let him keep killing for fun.
When his teammates returned, they found a blood-soaked Gregorio, looking more terrifying than a wild beast.
The most spine-chilling thing was Gregorio’s deranged, twisted, and satisfied smile.
He was still sniffing the bloody scent drifting in the air, muttering words of confession.
Saying things like, “Lord, forgive me, this is the last time.”
But after saying that, he’d go up and stab them through the heart again, then continue speaking.
The most miserable were the two Eternal Clan guards being slaughtered repeatedly by him.
They never expected to encounter such a psychopath.
If they could die, they really wanted to just die and avoid this torment.
Gregorio’s actions left a deep impression on many present. Even the modified ‘Human’ didn’t dare look down on this bloodthirsty maniac.
He was already restraining his bloodlust as much as possible. After all, as the Pope’s successor, he needed to maintain some semblance of a dignified image.
But habits aren’t something that can be changed overnight.
And at this moment, even though Gregorio performed well in this round, there were still many in the Church speaking ill of him before the Pope.
They specifically targeted Gregorio’s inability to control himself when bloodthirsty.
If he inherited the Pope’s position, the Church’s reputation would suffer.
The Pope looked at everyone present with a speechless expression. I just gave him a big promise; he’s only the Pope’s successor, and I am the Pope.
If the Pope’s estimates weren’t wrong, he could still live for several more decades. What’s the rush?
But the Pope didn’t voice these thoughts.
That’s how a supernatural being who was normal yet not quite normal passed this stage.
Next, we have a completely abnormal supernatural being.
This one could be said to be acting entirely recklessly and following his whims.
Before setting out, Zhang Yangqing still went to call Captain Goatee.
Why call Captain Goatee over? Other chosen ones did it to increase their survival rate.
Zhang Yangqing thought of him as cheap labor.
The probability of him being a weird entity wasn’t high, but it was also a chance to verify his identity.
Actually, there was no need to beg the Black Feather Clan Chieftain here. As long as Captain Goatee was persuaded, he would proactively come along.
On the way to the Eternal Clan’s base, Captain Goatee asked the Man with the Slicked-Back Hair beside him, “Do you guys know how to get in?”
The Man with the Slicked-Back Hair shook his head, saying, “No idea.”
Captain Goatee asked doubtfully, “Didn’t the White Feather Clan give you any useful intel?”
The Man with the Slicked-Back Hair pointed at Zhang Yangqing, saying, “With this big shot here, what need is there for intel?”
This statement left Captain Goatee speechless. He had had a bit to drink earlier and almost forgot about this.
Since they didn’t have any intel, looking at the tall, thick walls before them, Zhang Yangqing decided to just break through.
With a flick of his finger, a wisp of golden energy pierced into the high wall.
This seemingly harmless golden energy instantly unleashed earth-shattering, mountain-collapsing power.
The sturdy, towering wall collapsed instantly, as if nothing could stop Zhang Yangqing’s advance.
Witnessing this scene, viewers from Dragon Country exclaimed: Indeed, the Longhu Mountain Demolition Crew, demolishing everything in their path!
