Global Abyss: My Skills Can Enhance Infinitely

Chapter 680: Chapter 613: Encounter Chapter 680: Chapter 613: Encounter “Gray Mist Zone?”

Tao Yu found it strange when he heard the agreed-upon location from the soldier’s side.

He had thought it would be in the State Capital, where he would simply go to collect a reward and sign a contract without any ulterior motives.

After all, the State Capital was a place where powerful experts were as common as dragons and hidden tigers.

The Huang Family was coming with their Clan Leader, who was certainly strong, and although perhaps not as strong as the Sun brothers, Sun Guanghui and Sun Guangyao, he likely surpassed old Mu by a lot.

Not to mention whether he could win or not, even if he found someone he could really handle, he wouldn’t dare start a fight in the State Capital.

Just in case the other party had something that could break through the Innate Barrier, he would be in big trouble.

Tao Yu knew himself well, although he was already strong among those at the Catastrophe Level, and his burst power was extremely formidable.

But not to mention the State Capital, even in Starshine, he couldn’t consider himself invincible.

But if it were in the Gray Mist Zone…

“Isn’t this tempting me to make a mistake…”

Tao Yu clicked his tongue in his mind, then took the initiative to say to the soldier,

“Although you are the employer, since it’s in the Gray Mist Zone, necessary precautions must still be taken.”

The last time a convoy from the Suns was blocked in the Gray Mist Zone, the will of the world was perceived to be weaker there and wouldn’t backlash even if it exceeded the threshold.

Divination would definitely be somewhat affected.

“Of course, but that shouldn’t be a big problem, now that they are the ones needing us.”

The soldier said casually.

Taking precautions was just an instinct, an organization like the Assassin’s League couldn’t simply trust others unconditionally, but interest-wise, there was no motivation for either side to burn bridges.

Otherwise, what for?

Just for those few items they brought?

It’s unnecessary, truly unnecessary…

…

“Let’s pack light, just the two of us.

I have brought the Early Warning Key, just in case.”

The soldier’s words made Tao Yu nod,

“That should be enough.”

Tao Yu had also learned some generally useful things from the rich young woman.

For example, Cross-Boundary Communication and Communication Interference were one such set.

Sometimes during an ambush, Communication Interference was necessary to prevent information from leaking.

Teng Lianghong and the others had used such a device during their raid on the camp, and now Tao Yu also had it in his possession.

Just like Divination, creating disruption and interference due to entropy was always simpler.

And the Early Warning Key was a tool against interference, designed to break through interference.

Although it couldn’t pass specific information, it could let the other party know it had been crushed.

An agreement could be made in advance about what crushing it signified…

…

The two didn’t choose any vehicle, as both, being at Catastrophe Level, possessed astonishing speed even without using any offensive power.

They took a low-profile rail car to the Outer Ring Area and then accelerated instantly into the Gray Mist, giving no chance for the Inspector of that area to detect them.

However, as it was Tao Yu’s first time leaving the city after becoming a Catastrophe Level, he also felt a sense of exploration emanating from the core of the State Capital.

This surprised him slightly, but outwardly he remained composed.

“You must have felt it too; those are the Bai Family watching over the Flame of Civilization, guarding against the entry of unknown Catastrophe Levels, but our departure doesn’t matter.”

The soldier’s words reminded Tao Yu of the defensive mode activated in Starshine City, a basic defense measure for all cities.

However, he and the soldier didn’t face many issues on their return because they had already lived in the State Capital and absorbed its essence.

As long as they didn’t linger too long, they would be fine.

And for those born in the State Capital, no matter how long they roamed outside, they would not be affected.

At the city entrances and the Inspectors, the focus was merely to prevent followers of the Evil God.

These measures targeted limited powers, and against Catastrophe Level threats, the main defenses relied on the Flame of Civilization and the backlash deterrence of the World Will itself, which was one of the multiple protections of the current world …

…

The gray mist was as disgusting as ever.

Any intelligent being who entered it felt an overwhelming sadness, isolated from the Flame of Civilization, and even those at Catastrophe Level could not escape this feeling.

A sense of homesickness would inexplicably emerge.

Yet, being Catastrophe Levels themselves, they weren’t prone to sentimentality and hesitated not even a moment before soaring into the sky.

Their agreed meeting spot was about seventy kilometers from the State Capital in the ruins of a city from a bygone era.

Soaring through, glimpsing the undead Ghouls below through the gray mist, Tao Yu also pondered the changes caused by the Abyss’s invasion.

Even so, because this area was surrounded by human territories illuminated by the Flame of Civilization, no overly powerful gray mist monsters would pose a threat to Catastrophe Levels.

The only concern was the infiltration of the followers of the Evil God, but overall, they still held the upper hand.

It was said that even Catastrophe Level mighty ones dared not venture deep into some peripheral areas, relying solely on the Flame of Civilization for defense.

Soon, the ruins of the old-era city appeared before them.

Enshrouded in gray mist, the city was lifeless—a scene of crumbling buildings, lone bearing columns, collapsed bridges, and dried riverbeds.

The entire city was deathly silent, seemingly devoid even of Ghoul figures, as if harboring some great terror.

“They arrived first, just up ahead.”

As the soldier spoke, Tao Yu also noticed three cloaked figures standing quietly atop a slanted iron tower in the deserted city.

They then descended together toward that spot.

Upon seeing Tao Yu’s arrival, the three Huang brothers lowered their hoods, revealing their faces.

Both the soldier and Tao Yu did the same.

“Ha, to discuss a mere matter yet all three of you are here; you really don’t trust us much.” The soldier spoke mockingly.

“Just a precaution, given the notorious reputation of your Star Killer,” Huang Tianming unhesitatingly made his intention clear; both parties were transparent with no need for concealment.

Then he turned his gaze to Tao Yu, his expression softening as he spoke pleasantly, “You must be Mr.

Teng, achieving such a breakthrough at a critical moment, it seems the World Will itself is aiding us.”

“You flatter me.”

Tao Yu, recognizing Huang Tianming from the descriptions provided by the wealthy woman, confirmed his identity.

Indeed, it was the Huang Family, his two staunchest supporting brothers beside him, also Catastrophe Levels!

But from the data and current aura evaluation, they seemed quite ordinary.

It was precisely because these three brothers had attained Catastrophe Level that Huang Tianming had been able to take over as the Family Head after the older generation suffered a dreadful strike.

However, the Sacred Object of the Huang Family should still be in the possession of their injured ancestor.

Even though they had handed over the Sacred Object, they were unlikely to bring it to the Gray Mist Zone.

“This communicator represents identity on its own.@@novelbin@@

You can use it to contact all our assets in the New Development Zone who are bound to obey you unconditionally; this is the sole direct link.”

Huang Tianming first took out a communicator from his chest and handed it to Tao Yu without a contract, showing sincerity.

Then he produced a sinister blood-red piece of human skin paper, adding, “However, to assure mutual trust and stop being so wary, a contract still needs to be signed…”