Chapter 711: Is This Guy Really This Fierce?
The Bishop's furious words left Zhang Mingruo and Ding Haoji even more confused.
Could this non-specialist really be that formidable?
Even the Deputy Archbishop, Jiang Huo, acknowledged his potential!
But the key issue was...
If this non-specialist had such potential, why was his level only 105?
At this moment, seeing their juniors' unconcerned expressions, the two 160-level powerhouses nearby used a transmission spell to say in a deep voice:
"Don't underestimate this non-specialist! Both of you grew up under the nurturing of the Demon Dragon Palace and Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance."
"An unimaginable amount of resources has been poured into you, and even during your early training in the wild, there were guardians protecting you in secret. If not for this, given your personalities and the assassination attempts from your factions' enemies, you both would've died in the wild long ago!"
"Surely you don't think you've come this far entirely on your own, do you?"
With these words, the expressions of Zhang Mingruo and Ding Haoji froze instantly.
The words were harsh.
They stung their pride.
But they couldn't deny...
That it was the absolute truth.
Without the meticulous support of the Demon Dragon Palace and Ten Thousand Beasts Alliance, they wouldn't have survived.
Seeing their juniors' silence and crestfallen expressions, the 160-level powerhouse from the Demon Dragon Palace continued: "As for Ling Zhan, I've carefully reviewed his background. Orphaned, without any family or connections. During his high school years, he couldn't even dream of accessing resources for advancement—he had to work overnight shifts just to afford meals!"
"At fifteen, before he even transitioned into a class, he dared to take small guild tasks, venturing into the wilderness alone at night to hunt monsters for money, risking his life against bloodthirsty bounty hunters."
"After his senior high school year, he soared to prominence through sheer talent during the transition examination!"
"It's been barely over a year since then."
"In just one year, he's risen from a level-10 commoner with no background to a monster who can crush prodigies from the Holy Empire, Free Federation, and other nations. Now, he has even shattered the limits of non-specialists and entered the triple-digit levels!"
"Are you aware of the battle at the Takamagahara Forbidden Battlefield?"
"Because of him, the allied armies of multiple nations easily defended the crucial stronghold of the Blazing Heart Empire!"
"If you continue to dismiss this non-specialist with contempt, it's only a matter of time before you pay a heavy price!"
These lengthy remarks left Zhang Mingruo and Ding Haoji visibly shaken.
The two exchanged glances, seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
Damn!
Is this guy really this fierce?
At this moment...
The shadowy figure in the mirror calmed its fury. Since merging with the Blood of Ten Thousand Demons, the Bishop's emotions had become increasingly unstable, often losing control over trivial matters, alternating between violent rage and uncontrollable bloodlust.
After regaining composure...
The 185-level Bishop of the Demon Arrival Organization slowly said: "Since you've successfully acquired the dragon egg, as long as you secure the Radiant Treasure Vault in the Radiant Secret Realm, you're already halfway to success!"
"Once inside the Radiant Secret Realm, if you encounter Ling Zhan, proceed with caution! Under no circumstances should you engage him one-on-one!"
"Additionally, spend some extra Holy Crystal Stones to purchase a few more keys from others and bring additional forces into the Radiant Secret Realm as a precaution."
"Better safe than sorry. Caution captures enduring victories! This mission is critical to the Demon Arrival Organization's next step. Do not allow any further mishaps, understood?"
Hearing the Bishop's warning...
The four individuals solemnly responded, "Understood!"
Seeing their serious acknowledgment, the shadowy figure waved a hand, dispersing the magical mirror.
Once the mirror disappeared...
The four finally stood up from their kneeling positions.
"Elder Sun, is this guy really that exaggerated?" Even now, Zhang Mingruo wasn't entirely convinced as he looked toward the elder.
The elder's name was Sun Ge.
Sun Ge cast a faint glance at Zhang Mingruo and said, "This is based on my investigations. Like you, I started paying attention to him after seeing his name at the top of the Demon Arrival Organization's kill list."
"In short, this mission demands caution. It's crucial to the Demon Dragon Palace's and the Demon Arrival Organization's plans."
"That's why we were willing to spend so much to buy this dragon egg."
"If the mission succeeds, your standing in the Palace Master's eyes will rise significantly. Perform well."
Zhang Mingruo nodded slowly.
Ding Haoji, on the other hand, frowned.
To be honest...
No matter what was said, he still couldn't view Ling Zhan as a significant threat.
Level 105 might sound impressive outside the Holy Continent...
But here, in a land where level-100+ powerhouses are everywhere, it's practically bottom-tier.
Everyone kept saying Ling Zhan was extraordinary, but how extraordinary could he possibly be?
Was he going to overcome a 35-level gap and defeat me?
That's absolutely impossible.
"The location of the Radiant Secret Realm's emergence has already been pinpointed, situated in the eastern Dark Venom Mountain Range near Radiant City."
"At that time, countless Professionals will undoubtedly set up camps in the area, and Ling Zhan's team is unlikely to be an exception."
"Before then, we can test Ling Zhan's current strength."
"Of course, I'll dispatch ten level-145 powerhouses. If there's an opportunity to eliminate him, we'll seize it."
Sun Ge's calm words carried a chilling undertone.
Zhang Mingruo and Ding Haoji both nodded slowly.
...…
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The next day.
Just as Sun Ge had predicted...
Numerous Professionals from Radiant City began flying toward the Dark Venom Mountain Range.
Naturally, Ling Zhan and his team wouldn't miss this opportunity and also set off for the Dark Venom Mountain Range.
The Dark Venom Mountain Range...
Was one of the more infamous wilderness maps in the Radiant Plains.
It was perpetually shrouded in toxic mists, with venomous fog permeating the air. The monsters within were all venomous creatures. Even level-100+ powerhouses wouldn't dare venture into the depths without detoxifying elixirs or purifying support.
It was said that deep within the Dark Venom Mountain Range resided a Dark Venom Dragon of immense power, already at level 170.
There were even rumors that this Dark Venom Dragon hailed from the mysterious higher realms, under the banner of the Venomous Holy Dragon lineage.
The Holy Dragons were the pinnacle of the Western Dragon lineage, said to exist only in the higher realms.
At least in this lower realm, Ling Zhan had never seen a Holy Dragon.