In Dungeon Zero, two jailers erupted with overwhelming auras. Their monstrous scythes danced wildly through the void, tearing space apart wherever they passed.
"Bold intruders, daring to raid Dungeon Zero! I shall ensure you never return!" one jailer roared. Gripping his massive scythe with both hands, he swung it fiercely at Chi Mei!
"Damn it!"
Seeing the colossal scythe descend, Chi Mei cried out in alarm. His entire body, comprised of considerable fat, jiggled as he instantly shifted to the side, narrowly evading the jailer's strike. He then used his backside to push against the scythe, directly deflecting the jailer's weapon.
"Ouch! This scythe is too cold!" Chi Mei continuously rubbed his rear, panting as he cursed at the jailer, "Can't you take a break? My workout quota for today is already exceeded!"
The jailer, whose scythe had been deflected, stared at Chi Mei with utter disbelief and horror.
The web between his thumb and forefinger, where he gripped the scythe, had gone numb!
Though the fat man appeared incredibly clumsy and gasped for breath after minimal movement, his actions were incredibly agile, and his strength was immense. Furthermore, his entire body was like rubber, incredibly elastic. The jailer found himself unable to do anything to Chi Mei.
On the other side, the jailer battling Wang Liang was also locked in a fierce struggle.
While Wang Liang's speed wasn't as great as Chi Mei's, and he didn't appear at all agile, making him unable to evade the jailer's attacks, his body was like steel and iron. The jailer's massive scythe, capable of cleaving space, struck Wang Liang's body but couldn't even leave a white mark. Instead, the scythe's blade developed numerous nicks.
"Ouch! It hurts so much! Fatty, hurry and help me!"
Chi Mei cried out in agony while taking hits. However, with every attack from the jailer, he would suffer a backlash from Chi Mei. Although the jailer's attacks appeared ferocious, he had already sustained significant internal injuries.
Ye Ling watched the battle between Chi Mei and Wang Liang from the shadows and couldn't help but comment, "The fighting styles of these two are quite interesting. They look frail, but in battle, they are clearly outclassing those two jailers."
The inner demon said, "They came to break someone out of prison. Logically, they should be rescuing Bai Yue as quickly as possible. But from what I see, they are deliberately delaying, as if waiting for something."
"Now that you mention it, it does seem that way..." Ye Ling realized after being reminded by the inner demon.
Chi Mei and Wang Liang's strength was clearly superior to the two jailers. If they truly intended to break someone out, one of them could have held off the two jailers while the other rescued Bai Yue.
After all, this was the headquarters of the Observers, and moreover, the most highly classified Dungeon Zero. Reinforcements from the Observers were likely to arrive soon.
Yet, now, with the restrictions lifted, Chi Mei and Wang Liang were intentionally dragging their feet. This made no sense.
Just as Ye Ling was pondering this, Bai Lan suddenly transmitted a message through the Source Text: "Master, I seem to be having some trouble here."
"What kind of trouble?" Ye Ling immediately asked upon hearing Bai Lan's transmission.
Bai Lan said, "Seventeen and the Twins were jointly pursuing me. But for some reason, Seventeen suddenly attacked the Twins, killing one directly. Now he's locked in combat with the other Twin, and the Observers have stopped paying attention to me and are all going after Seventeen."
"Seventeen suddenly turned traitor?"
Ye Ling was taken aback by Bai Lan's transmission. He then relayed Bai Lan's situation to the inner demon and asked, "What is the relationship between Tian Ji and Seventeen?"
The inner demon replied, "From the information I obtained from the Primordial Soul King I planted within Tian Ji, Seventeen is a helper that Tian Ji found outside the Primordial Chaos. He seems to be related to the Primordial Chaos King."
"A helper found outside the Primordial Chaos..."
Ye Ling pondered for a moment, then looked back at Chi Mei and Wang Liang in Dungeon Zero and said to the inner demon, "Do you think Seventeen is one of Bai Yue's people?"
"Why do you say that?" the inner demon asked.
Ye Ling stated gravely, "In the Observers' shared archives, Bai Yue killed Zero of the Skywalkers and then secretly became the prophet of the Skywalkers... Seventeen, like Zero, is named with a number. I have a feeling there's some special connection between them."
The inner demon chuckled, "Although your speculation is quite far-fetched, my intuition tells me you are right... In fact, I have always felt that Bai Yue has been lurking in the Observers' headquarters with his own purpose. Seventeen and Chi Mei, Wang Liang should both be means for him to achieve his goals."
Ye Ling said, "If that's the case, we should refrain from acting rashly. To rashly enter the fray and become a variable might land us in trouble."
"Agreed."
The inner demon responded and went back into hiding, observing the unfolding situation.
While Ye Ling observed the battle between Chi Mei, Wang Liang, and the jailers, he also maintained contact with Bai Lan, keeping abreast of the changes in Bai Lan's situation.
"Master, the Observers' reinforcements have arrived, and the Seven Pillars have joined the fight. Seventeen is at a disadvantage and is currently struggling to hold on."
Bai Lan, hidden in the shadows, observed the situation and reported to Ye Ling at all times.
Meanwhile, in Dungeon Zero, perhaps due to the time being right or some other reason, Chi Mei and Wang Liang clearly exerted themselves, transitioning from defense to offense. The two jailers were clearly unable to withstand them and were showing signs of defeat.
Chi Mei rammed the jailer fighting him aside and shouted to Wang Liang, "Skinny, it's about time!"
"Got it!" Wang Liang replied. He then also sent the jailer before him flying with a punch. After that, they both formed hand seals, and golden light emanated from their bodies.
"By the decree of Heaven, by my actions, Open Heaven!"
They shouted in unison. The golden light around them merged into one, transforming into a golden dragon that shot towards the sky, tearing a rift in the space of Dungeon Zero!
On the other side of the rift was a void.
"That's!!!"
Seeing the environment beyond the rift, Ye Ling's pupils contracted slightly, and a tempestuous wave surged in his heart!
The other side of the rift was outside the Primordial Chaos!
Chi Mei and Wang Liang had actually torn open a rift in the Primordial Chaos within Dungeon Zero!
Shortly after the rift opened, a brilliant light appeared in the void. Then, like a shooting star, it traversed the rift at extreme speed and entered Dungeon Zero.
BOOM!!!
The golden light entered Dungeon Zero, and a violent power instantly erupted. The two jailers didn't even have time to react before they were annihilated in an instant, turning to ash!
Ye Ling and the inner demon, hidden in the shadows, were also blinded by the dazzling golden light.
As the golden light gradually dissipated, a long-haired man in white, exuding a powerful aura, slowly emerged from the broken prison between Chi Mei and Wang Liang.
Ye Ling and the inner demon looked at the long-haired man and said in unison, "Bai Yue!"