Chapter 38

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Bai Han leaned against the train window and spoke with confidence. “You should know that they wouldn’t dare to harm me. The current me is not the same as the me who stepped into the Mystic Realm Forest. Numerous powerful figures, social sects, and families are vying for my attention. Even if the Zhou family is influential, they wouldn’t act recklessly.”

The car journey would take a minimum of eight hours, providing plenty of time to ponder.

“Killing someone comes with consequences that cannot be undone,” Bai Han continued. “If the Zhou family harms me, they’ll face condemnation from all the sects and lose their reputation. People will accuse them of using their power to take revenge and call them an intolerant, vile family. It’s a responsibility the Zhou family cannot bear.”

Lin Xiaoli agreed with Bai Han’s assessment. Although the Zhou family had a certain standing in the game world, they lacked the audacity compared to the three major families and hundreds of sects. However, this raised a question, why was the Zhou family’s second son, Zhou Weijun, present here today?

“No, it’s not Zhou Weijun. It’s his clone,” Bai Han corrected Lin Xiaoli’s assumption. “And that’s the second reason why they won’t kill me. As the first person in the world who cleared the Initial Mystic Realm’s dungeon, they must know my strength. Would they send a weakened clone and a bunch of mercenaries to take me out? It doesn’t make sense.”

Bai Han analyzed the situation and concluded that the person behind the attack was not from the Zhou family. Instead, they wanted to use the Zhou family as a scapegoat or tool. Due to the events at the family banquet and Zhou Qiang’s public outbursts, many people knew about the Zhou family’s grudge against Bai Han.

If Bai Han’s itinerary was obstructed or if he were to die, Zhou Qiang would be the prime suspect. This irony wasn’t lost on Bai Han. Zhou Qiang had thought he was powerful and even bribed three women who worked for him, but now he was a mere pawn in someone else’s game.

Although the train had been cut off for at least two or three sections, there was no movement at the moment. They probably abandoned their plan to intercept the train, knowing that the next few stops would be more conspicuous cities. If they acted here, they would expose their identity.

Even if the Zhou family acted as a shield for them, they would soon discover the true culprit. Killing someone was a point of no return, so the perpetrator had to ensure that everything appeared reasonable.

“Tell me about your story in the Mystic Realm Forest.”

“Didn’t she tell you?”

“You seem to have forgotten what I said. Ever since she came back, she has been in a state of chaos. Can’t you guess where I’m taking you?”

“Are you trying to say that you’re taking me to the mystic realm related to Lin Yuwei now?”

“You’re not as stupid as I thought,” the woman said. “I can’t stand men who don’t listen to me. If you still want to quit, you still have a chance. I’ll be honest with you – this train goes directly to the Mystic Realm. That’s why there’s no one else on board. It’s my exclusive train.”

“You’re a terrifying woman,” Bai Han replied. “You lied to me just to get me to accompany you to the Mystic Realm!”

“I used a little deception to gain your trust,” the woman admitted. “But it wasn’t a complete lie. I said I would take you to the Mystic Realm, but I didn’t say how we would get there. You still have a chance to leave. Just open the train door and jump onto any platform. If I go to the mystic realm alone, I might die inside, but for the sake of my sister, this is my last resort.”

Seeing how determined the girl in front of him was, Bai Han knew that there was no way to stop this trip. The woman was too determined, and there were people hiding in the dark who would try to stop them. “Then let’s go,” he said. “It’ll take us seven hours to get there. I hope the journey won’t be too tiring.”

Lin Xiaoli stood up and looked around. She then smiled and drew her weapon.

“Iron Guard!” she exclaimed.

The brown greatsword gleamed in the dim light of the train. It wasn’t the color that made it shine – it was the sword itself.

[Skeleton Longsword: The entire body is made of skeleton bones. There is a 30% chance of causing a fourfold critical hit! Moreover, the bones are the bones of a reborn skeleton. Any creature controlled by the user or any unit in a team will obtain a 20% Lifesteal effect. If it is a bone soldier, the Lifesteal effect will be doubled!]

[Iron Soldier Protection: Summon X number of bone soldiers. X number depends on all the enemy forces present. Each enemy force can summon two bone soldiers! Bone Soldiers are permanently immune to magic. They cannot receive any magic damage and cannot be affected by magic effects! However, it will receive an additional 20% physical damage.]

[Moreover, if X is greater than 100, an iron curtain will appear!]

[Iron Curtain: All units in the Beast Tamer Team will receive a 100% defense boost! You will also obtain the fog effect.]

“I’m going to use my most powerful skill now. I hope you’re ready for it,” Lin Xiaoli said as countless black auras began to appear around them, creating an eerie atmosphere. “As soon as an enemy appears, they will be surrounded by my bone soldiers. Fear has already been instilled on this train.”

Bai Han reminded her that there might be someone waiting for them at the station entrance, and they could have already gone inside. “They’re here to stop us, and they might have a hidden agenda,” he said.

“Could it be that they want to…”

“I don’t know what Lin Yuwei’s mythical realm has, but they obviously want to achieve some unspeakable goal!”

“There’s no turning back from killing someone. I’ve trusted you since we got on this train! ”

Bai Han equipped himself with his Evil Scythe and Void Staff, ready to face whatever lay ahead. The monsters and bosses had been their previous challenges, but now it was the players of the world they had to be wary of.

“Please, tell me what we’re up against,” Bai Han urged.

“I wish I could, but you’ll have to experience it yourself,” Lin Xiaoli replied cryptically.

The emotions of fear, cowardice, suspicion, and deceit swirled around them, yet their bond grew stronger, less susceptible to dissolution.

“All right. I understand,” Bai Han said with conviction.

At this moment, the bus arrived at the station.

“When you step off the train, you’ll be entering the actual mythical realm, not just a forest within it.”

BOOM!

“Fire Wall!”

A warm current rushed over like lightning!

“Quick, dodge!” Lin Xiaoli shouted, but to her surprise, Bai Han displayed an incredible level of power. She was stunned, as she had never expected him to be so strong.