Chapter 445: The Mysterious NPC’s Arrival

What is this!?

Stunned and amazed.

Even the seasoned Yinglong couldn’t help but be momentarily dazed at the sudden appearance of Li Dafu.

To him, Li Dafu—who had just torn open a rift in the Void and was clad in an ornate, intricate robe—looked just like some mysterious dungeon boss.

Especially with the burst of aura that seemed to hint at an intent to annihilate everything.

Though in reality, it had no suppressive effect on him; it was as insignificant as air…

But… it still gave off an undeniably badass vibe.

A mysterious NPC who suddenly traversed space?! And carrying a special mission!?

Clearly, Li Dafu’s appearance had nothing human about it. Yet, that unmistakable NPC aura was very real.

To appear before him by space traversal—could this NPC truly be Fourth Stage!?

Being ever cautious, Yinglong pushed his Spirit Energy to its limits while the eyes on his battle helmet locked intently on the enigmatic NPC.

Without knowing this NPC’s true nature, he dared not act rashly!

“You are…”

In a deep, measured tone, Yinglong inquired while casually waving his hand to signal his subordinates to hold off on targeting.

After all, the opponent was very likely the special NPC mentioned by Blood Nightingale.

Meanwhile, Li Dafu, floating in midair, cast a disdainful glance at Yinglong and delayed his response.

He sneered dismissively, as if unfazed by the dozen or so Third-Stage auras that had locked onto him earlier, and casually scanned the room.

“Heh heh heh heh…”

“From Hell’s Gate to here, it sure hasn’t been easy…”

With a look of wistful admiration, Li Dafu remarked, completely ignoring Yinglong’s unwavering gaze.

No one knew that beneath his robe, his legs were trembling like a sieve.

For heaven’s sake! So many Third-Stage foes!!

Although Yenir had rehearsed with him beforehand and mentioned that the target this time was Peak Third-Stage, facing Yinglong now made Li Dafu nearly want to bolt.

Good lord! Even a slight release of Yinglong’s aura nearly scared him to death!

One mere breath from the opponent and his slight frame could be turned into mush in an instant!

Meanwhile, as the newly arrived Li Dafu still ignored his question with a scornful air,

Yinglong’s expression darkened—not with anger, but with deepening resolve.

Hell’s Gate?! Isn’t that a unique dungeon located inland in the Huaxia Battle Zone?!

Renowned as the dungeon that produces Soul Crystals, even survivors from the Far Frontier had heard of it!

What the hell! An NPC that escaped from one dungeon and even made it into another?!

Such a bizarre scene instantly stunned everyone present, especially Yinglong, whose mind raced with frenzied speculation.

Hell’s Gate… Dungeon?! Could it be that these two dungeons are actually…

Before he could ponder further,

In the very next moment, Li Dafu—adorned with a cheap flying prop affixed to his rear—spoke haughtily while floating:

“You lot are the humans here, right?”

“Peak Third-Stage? I suppose those are the tougher pests…”

“But little bug, your soul seems to be in trouble…”

As if he could see through everything.

After speaking, Li Dafu casually ran his fingers through his whisker-like facial hair, as though he had instantly unraveled all of Yinglong’s secrets.

In an instant, Yinglong—who had been assessing Li Dafu’s strength—felt a jolt of shock as sheer terror flashed in his eyes!

He knew his suppressive power wasn’t much, but what did he mean by saying his soul was in trouble!?

Was he implying that his mental strength was abnormal!?

Considering this was one of Yinglong’s closely guarded secrets, even a slight hint was terrifying. For an NPC to deduce his state that quickly, such insight could only belong to someone ranked far above him!

With that thought, Yinglong took a deep breath and forced an awkward smile:

‘Sir, you must be joking.’

“May we ask if there’s anything we can do for you?”

“Hell’s Gate? And you are…?”

He asked cautiously.

A few seconds later, as if completely disregarding him, Li Dafu looked the group over with evident disdain:

“Who I am? You don’t yet have the privilege to know that!”

“Help me? You think you’re up to it?”

“Scram, you insignificant bugs—you only delay me from taking down the Otherworldly Ghost Emperor!”

With that, Li Dafu’s legs began trembling as if he were about to take off, unwilling to engage any further.

He exuded the demeanor of a true master.

In the script handed to him by Yenir, this was called ‘Feigning submission to trap the opponent.’

The more cocky he acted, the more attention he drew from top-tier warriors like Yinglong. Any slight probe and he’d be finished! As Yenir’s ‘pet’, a single attack on him would immediately alert everyone to an assault on an Awakener’s pet!

Furthermore, although he was an NPC, his aura was entirely different from those in the Otherworldly Ghost Battlefield… if not handled properly and Yinglong grew suspicious,

he feared his head might just end up stuffed in his rear!

Especially since…

Li Dafu clearly sensed that, after his barrage of insults, the expressions on the onlookers’ faces turned sour.

Everyone in the Bloodshadow Legion is Third-Stage—aren’t they all influential figures?! Yet in the eyes of this slightly unsavory, mysterious NPC, they were nothing more than bugs!?

In particular, though this NPC looked intimidating, even Zhang Yuan—a Third-Stage Advanced—could sense his strength was negligible, barely more than that of an ordinary person!

“Commander? This NPC seems unwilling to assign us any tasks?”

“I can’t shake the feeling that there’s something off about him!?”

Instinctively, Zhang Yuan reminded the group as he tightened his grip on his battle axe, his initial shock fading as he found Li Dafu increasingly odd!

Fortunately, his thought process remained uniquely his own.

After hearing Li Dafu’s remarks, Yinglong’s mind raced with wild speculations, as if he’d envisioned a world-shattering secret.

Taking down the Otherworldly Ghost Emperor?! We’re too weak!?

Could it be that this NPC is an essential ally for the final mission—a key to clearing the dungeon!?

It was no wonder his thoughts jumped around wildly; even Yenir might not have predicted such a scenario.

Since entering the Otherworldly Ghost Battlefield, Yinglong had stayed hyper-alert, fully aware of the difficulty in obtaining the Legendary Suit.

The stronger one is, the more clearly they understand the system’s challenges.

For Yinglong, everything had been too smooth after entering the dungeon—so much so that he began to wonder if the true challenge lay in the final Otherworldly Ghost!

After all… it’s the Legendary Suit…

No enemy, no matter how strong, could catch him off guard.

With that thought, Yinglong immediately shifted back to a sincere demeanor and said respectfully:

“Sir, are you here to slay the Otherworldly Ghost Emperor?”

“Perhaps our strength is limited compared to yours, but I am confident we can be of some assistance!”

Boom!

In an instant, Yinglong unleashed his Bloodshadow talent at full force—a burst of blood-red light, like a demonic phantom, flared behind him.

A domineering, bloodcurdling aura surged upward with wild intensity!

With his full might on display, Yinglong became the embodiment of a demonic god, warping the surrounding air with his overwhelming Spirit Energy!

Under Yinglong’s oppressive presence, Li Dafu’s heart skipped a beat—as if facing the pinnacle of the food chain, he froze completely, his mind blank. Had Yinglong not held back, he would have shattered into pieces in the blink of an eye.

Yet, his frozen expression only further astonished Yinglong.

This NPC is truly formidable!

Even when Yinglong unleashed his full strength, Li Dafu showed not the slightest sign of emotion!