Chapter 162: Chapter 162: The Pursuit from the Homelanders!
Chapter 162: The Pursuit from the Homelanders!
Chen Ye had always thought...
The No. 5 Secret Realm was an enhanced version of "Final Destination."
But now, it seems it's not that simple!
Tomorrow is the day when the Secret Realm opens. Chen Ye plans to go over some things with Old Liu again. He called Old Liu and learned that he was in his office, so Chen Ye headed there.
As he crossed the playground, Chen Ye noticed a group of new students chatting and laughing together. This made Chen Ye sigh at how fast time flies. Now, he was a sophomore, no longer a freshman.
Soon, Chen Ye arrived at Old Liu's office. He knocked on the door, and Old Liu's voice came from inside, "Come in." Chen Ye pushed the door open and found Old Liu carefully polishing his sword, his expression solemn and reverent.
Surprised, Chen Ye couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, are you planning to go to the Secret Realm tomorrow too?"
"Yes!" Old Liu nodded. "This nationwide Secret Realm has given me 200 potential points, which has boosted my strength a bit. I want to give it a try."
Hearing this, Chen Ye asked, "Teacher, I remember you said you've already passed the No. 14 Secret Realm. So tomorrow, you'll be going to the No. 15, right?"
"That's correct."
"Are you planning to team up?"
"Of course," Old Liu replied with a smile. "I've already arranged to meet up with a friend tomorrow at his place."
Chen Ye asked curiously, "What is the No. 15 Secret Realm about?"
Old Liu thought for a moment and said, "The No. 15 Secret Realm is still classified for someone at your level. Technically, I shouldn't tell you, but it's fine to share... The No. 15 Secret Realm is similar to the No. 5, but its difficulty is much higher—several times so. You must survive for at least three days before you can choose to leave. And this time, the pursuers won't just be accidents but extraordinary humans from that world."
"Extraordinary humans?" Chen Ye looked surprised.
He had just learned from Chairman Chen that the No. 5 Secret Realm had humanoid creatures capable of flying. Could they also be extraordinary humans?
"Teacher, can you tell me more about the extraordinary humans in the No. 15 Secret Realm?" Chen Ye asked.
Old Liu thought for a moment and said, "I haven't been to the No. 15 Secret Realm yet, so all I know is second-hand information. While I can't say much about the other extraordinary humans, there is one nicknamed 'Homelander.' He is said to be exceptionally powerful. If he targets you and you lack sufficient strength, there's virtually no escape."
"Homelander possesses super strength, super speed, super defense, and super flight capabilities. His eyes can also emit laser beams that can easily melt and cut through steel."
"According to some senior adventurers, Homelander's overall strength is at least at the seventh tier, even surpassing some of the strongest individuals."
By the time he finished speaking, Old Liu's expression had turned extremely serious. After all, he was about to enter the No. 15 Secret Realm.
Hearing this, Chen Ye was completely stunned! What the...?
Homelander? Could it be that ruthless person with a crescent-shaped smile? So, the No. 15 Secret Realm is actually the "Black-clad World"?
"Teacher, you must be extremely careful!" Chen Ye urged quickly. If it really is that Homelander, it is indeed extremely dangerous. With Old Liu's strength, encountering him could result in instant defeat...
"I will be cautious," Old Liu sighed. "The No. 15 Secret Realm is regarded as a major checkpoint by many predecessors. Many geniuses have fallen at this hurdle... I hope that when you and Tang Zichen reach this stage, you'll pass smoothly."
Chen Ye wanted to persuade Old Liu to give up and just continue teaching. However, after hesitating for a while, he still couldn't bring himself to say it. Everyone has the desire to grow stronger. He had no right or reason to dissuade Old Liu.
Seeing Chen Ye's expression, Old Liu laughed and said, "Don't worry. Homelander is so formidable that he won't act easily. At least for the first three days, we probably won't encounter him. As long as my friend and I aren't greedy and leave after three days, there shouldn't be much of a problem."
Hearing this, Chen Ye slightly relaxed and smiled, "Then, I wish you victory, Teacher!"
"You and Tang Zichen as well."
Old Liu smiled and then asked, "Chen Ye, did you come to see me for something?"
"Yes, I still have some questions about the No. 5 Secret Realm."
"Oh? Go ahead."
"Teacher, is it possible that the No. 5 Secret Realm and the No. 15 Secret Realm are actually the same world?"
Hearing this, Old Liu frowned, "Why do you suddenly think that? That's impossible."
"If the No. 5 and No. 15 Secret Realms were the same world, it would have shocked everyone long ago. Also, there are ten Secret Realms between the two. Combining them would be very unfair to those in the No. 5 Secret Realm, wouldn't it?"
Fair point.
"Then... once you survive 24 hours in the No. 5 Secret Realm, you can leave at any time, right? If one team member leaves early, but the other persists until the end, can both still receive additional rewards?"
"Yes, in any Secret Realm that allows early exit, the team's final results are calculated based on the best performer. This is one of the benefits of encouraging team-ups."
...
Cao City.
After detecting abnormal magnetic fluctuations, the authorities had already mobilized personnel to evacuate all residents, relocating them to other cities. Now, Cao City was nearly empty, with only the outskirts occupied by a large number of soldiers who both sealed off the area and prepared for potential crises.
While Chen Ye was consulting with Old Liu... A blue light suddenly appeared in the sky over Cao City. Then, as if the sky were torn open, a massive rift emerged.
Naturally, this commotion immediately alerted the stationed military. Instantly! The entire army went into high alert. The military didn't attack the rift directly. Instead, they sent a helicopter to investigate.
This rift was unlike the usual space-time wormholes they had encountered before. Moments later... An unidentified creature emerged from the rift, falling to the ground. Then, the rift vanished.
The creature resembled a primate, matching human fantasies of aliens. It bore severe injuries and was currently unconscious...
This incident... Quickly escalated to the higher-ups.
...
The next day. Morning.
Chen Ye arrived at Tang Zichen's dormitory. Tang Zichen had already prepared and was waiting for Chen Ye. Actually, there wasn't much to prepare. Just like the nationwide Secret Realm, the No. 5 Secret Realm prohibited carrying any external items.
There was still some time left before the Secret Realm opened. The two of them sat on the sofa, chatting as they awaited entry.
"Chen Ye, will your junior, Zhao Zheng, and Cao Yu go to the No. 5 Secret Realm this time?" Tang Zichen asked.
"They will!" Chen Ye nodded. "They're afraid they won't keep up with our progress. If they don't go now, they won't be able to team up for the next multi-player Secret Realm... so they're definitely going."
"But according to foreign research, the more people gathered in the No. 5 Secret Realm, the greater the misfortune that comes with it..."
Tang Zichen hesitated and said, "If we help them once we're inside, we might end up harming them."
This research was initially classified but had been exposed last time to target Tang Zichen.
"I understand your point," Chen Ye sighed. "I've already talked to them. In this Secret Realm, everyone will rely on themselves as much as possible."
Tang Zichen nodded.
While they spoke... Time quickly reached 10:50 a.m. The plum blossom marks on Tang Zichen's and Chen Ye's arms heated up simultaneously. And so, they held hands and vanished from the dormitory...
In Front of Him, Time Reversed.
In just the blink of an eye, Chen Ye found himself in another world. At this moment, he and Tang Zichen were sitting on a speeding train.
It was a high-speed train racing through the fields. The scenery outside was beautiful—golden rice paddies stretched as far as the eye could see, their heavy ears of grain swaying in the wind, giving off a sense of peace and tranquility.
Chen Ye's mind seemed to drift for a moment. He felt as if he had returned to Earth...
"Attention passengers, the train is about to arrive at the next station. Passengers who need to disembark, please prepare in advance..."
Hearing the announcement, Tang Zichen was about to stand up but noticed Chen Ye remained seated. "Chen Ye?"
Chen Ye smiled and said, "Class Rep, you go ahead and get off first!"
Tang Zichen frowned immediately upon hearing this. "Didn't the teacher say? This train is about to have an accident. Are you not getting off?"
This was indeed Old Liu's warning. When entering the No. 5 Secret Realm, everyone would find themselves on some form of transportation—be it a car, plane, or train... And the vehicle they were on would inevitably encounter an accident!
They needed to get off as soon as possible! Old Liu suspected that this accident was likely the first test for everyone.
However, only Chen Ye knew that if the No. 5 Secret Realm followed the "Final Destination" model, then the moment they got off early, they would be marked by a mysterious force.
In "Final Destination," Death hunted those who narrowly escaped a disaster. Simply put, those people were supposed to die, but because the protagonist foresaw the disaster, they managed to survive. And Death's task was to make sure these people returned to their original fate—to die!
...
Chen Ye had a sudden, whimsical thought. He wanted to try what would happen if he didn't get off the train. Would he escape the mysterious force's detection? After all, he wasn't "cheating" to avoid disaster. Instead, he chose to face it head-on.
As for the train accident, if it couldn't kill him... well, that's the train's problem, not his.
Tang Zichen, being sharp and quick-witted, soon understood Chen Ye's intention. "You're planning to face the upcoming disaster instead of avoiding it, to see what happens?"
Chen Ye smiled and nodded. "You're as clever as always, Class Rep."
"Are you confident?" Tang Zichen asked.
"Don't worry!" Chen Ye said confidently. "As long as there's no nuclear bomb on this train, no disaster can harm me."
Tang Zichen nodded. She believed him on this point. With Chen Ye's current strength, he certainly had the confidence to say that.
Tang Zichen hesitated for a moment. "Should I try too?"
"No need!" Chen Ye shook his head. "I have a plan. You go ahead and get off the train."
In fact, with Tang Zichen's current mental strength, the telekinetic shield she could generate would protect her in an ordinary accident. However, as Chen Ye mentioned, he had a plan, so Tang Zichen didn't need to take that risk.
Tang Zichen did not insist and said, "I'll wait for you ahead."
"Alright!"
Chen Ye agreed. Tang Zichen then got off the train with the other passengers.
Not long after, more passengers boarded the train. Moments later, the train began to move forward again.
As it entered a tunnel, someone suddenly cried out, shouting that there was a fire. Hearing this, Chen Ye took a deep breath, his muscles tensing.
The next moment!
"Boom!"
A loud explosion erupted. The train suddenly derailed, violently crashing into the tunnel's side wall. Instantly, all the passengers on board were thrown from their seats, smashing into the compartments.
The entire train descended into chaos. Screams of pain echoed everywhere. In that instant, countless passengers died.
However, the disaster did not end there. The tunnel started collapsing, with massive boulders completely burying the train...
Such a disaster. For an ordinary person, survival would be impossible. The incident quickly alarmed the local transportation authorities, and countless rescue teams rushed to the scene.
Amidst the ruins of the disaster, everything went silent.
A few minutes later...
"Bang!"
A hand suddenly pushed away a large stone. Then, a figure covered in blood and dust crawled out from the rubble. This figure was none other than Chen Ye. The mere collapse of a tunnel was nowhere near enough to kill him.
Though he looked quite disheveled, all the blood on him belonged to others... There wasn't a single wound on his body.
After climbing out of the wreckage, Chen Ye saw that the rescue teams had just arrived on the distant highway. He had to admit, the speed at which the rescue team responded was incredibly fast.
Chen Ye didn't stay any longer and quickly ran toward the barren mountain behind him. Before long, he returned to the train station and found Tang Zichen, who had been waiting there.
Seeing the dust and blood on Chen Ye, Tang Zichen couldn't help but ask with concern, "Chen Ye, are you hurt?"
"No worries! Not a scratch on me," Chen Ye replied with a smile, then glanced around. "Let's leave here first. I need to change my clothes."
The bloodstains on him had drawn the attention of nearby passengers, some of whom were even taking pictures with their phones.
Tang Zichen nodded, and the two quickly left the station.
Shortly after, in the downtown area, Chen Ye had already changed into a set of clean clothes.
As for how he got those clothes? Two people with superpowers wouldn't have trouble getting a set of clothes, would they?
Not only did he have new clothes, but Chen Ye also wore a wig. His bald head was quite eye-catching, making it easier for anyone targeting Tang Zichen to spot him.
Although in the previous Secret Realm round, Tang Zichen hadn't gone and had messed with quite a few people... There was no guarantee that someone wouldn't target her this time.
Even though Chen Ye was very strong now, it was best not to take unnecessary risks. His bald head was a distinct feature, easily noticeable. Any ability user who saw his bald head would quickly link the girl beside him to Tang Zichen.
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