Chapter 177: The Terrifying Tenth Layer of the Spirit Realm World!

Chapter 177: The Terrifying Tenth Layer of the Spirit Realm World!

Zhao Zheng was also a member of the Champion Team.

Everyone was very curious.

What Extraordinary Item reward did he get?

"Zhao Zheng, it seems like everyone is curious. If you don't mind, why don't you tell us what Extraordinary reward you received?" Chu asked.

Old Chu spoke up, seemingly curious as well.

Zhao Zheng had intended to ignore his classmates' gazes, but since Old Chu had spoken, he naturally had to give him face.

After all, obtaining Conqueror Color Haki wasn't something to be ashamed of.

"It's Conqueror Color Haki!" Zhao Zheng replied honestly.

Old Chu was startled upon hearing this.

The students' reactions varied; some were shocked, while others were puzzled.

"Conqueror Color Haki? Is there such a Haki?" one student asked.

"Yes! I've only heard of Armored Color Haki. Are there other types?" another student inquired.

"Of course! My uncle once told me that there are three types of Haki: Armored, Observation, and Conqueror. Among these, Conqueror Color Haki is the rarest and most formidable, making it extremely terrifying!" Zhao Zheng explained.

"Is that true? How terrifying is it?" a student asked.

"Armored Color Haki is already very powerful, providing an incredibly strong defense that makes Extraordinary Beings impervious to blades and bullets. Is Conqueror Color Haki even more powerful than Armored Color Haki? What enhancements does it have?" another student wondered.

"The name itself suggests that this Haki is even more impressive," Zhao Zheng replied.

The students discussed among themselves.

Old Chu, on the other hand, looked at Zhao Zheng with a complicated expression. The previous radiance on his face had completely vanished.

His reward paled in comparison to Zhao Zheng's...

"Zhao Zheng, have you already used your reward?" Old Chu asked.

Zhao Zheng nodded, "Yes."

Old Chu sighed and couldn't help but say, "You shouldn't have used it. I remember that Conqueror Color Haki consumes Mental Energy, and you didn't increase your Spirit Attribute, did you? This ability isn't very suitable for you."

"If you're willing to trade your Conqueror Color Haki for other Extraordinary Skills, even if it's a trade for five or ten of them, I believe there would be plenty of people willing to make the exchange with you."

Zhao Zheng smiled and said, "Is Conqueror Color Haki that precious?"

"Of course it is!" Old Chu replied.

"Let me put it this way. Among all the Extraordinary Beings in the world, including the top-tier ones, those who possess Conqueror Color Haki can be counted on one hand!"

"This data is enough to illustrate the rarity of Conqueror Color Haki."

"You could say that Conqueror Color Haki is one of the rarest Extraordinary Skills in the Spirit Realm."

As Old Chu's words fell, the students in the class were all shocked.

Then, everyone's gaze towards Zhao Zheng changed.

This guy was truly wasting a precious treasure!

Zhao Zheng smiled indifferently and said, "Since I've already used it, there's no point in discussing it now."

Old Chu nodded, only able to sigh inwardly.

At this moment, a student beside them suddenly spoke up, "Zhao Zheng, you seem to have a strong aura today. Is this the effect of Conqueror Color Haki?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Zhao Zheng and indeed noticed that his current demeanor was extraordinary.

He gave off the impression of a true big shot, with a powerful aura.

Zhao Zheng spread his hands and said, "I guess so? But I'm not exactly sure myself!"

"Zhao Zheng, apart from changing your demeanor, are there any other special effects of Conqueror Color Haki? What does it do?" a female student asked, as everyone was very curious and interested in this rare Haki.

Zhao Zheng explained, "Conqueror Color Haki can generate Mental Assaults."

Mental Assaults? The students were curious and intrigued.

"Zhao Zheng, can you demonstrate it?" a student asked.

"Demonstrate?" Zhao Zheng was taken aback. "How do I demonstrate it?"

"Just show us here."

"Here?"

"Yes."

Zhao Zheng laughed and said, "If I release my Haki here, more than half of the fifty or sixty people in this class will die! The remaining few will either die or become idiots."

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.

Some students thought Zhao Zheng was boasting.

Old Chu quickly stopped the students' mischief, "Don't be foolish. Zhao Zheng is telling the truth. Conqueror Color Haki has a powerful Mental Shock. Don't be reckless!"

With Old Chu's words, the students had no choice but to quiet down.

"Alright, it's time for class," Old Chu said.

"Today, I'll be talking about the Tenth Layer of the Spirit Realm!"

"As I mentioned before, the Tenth Layer of the Spirit Realm is a solo Spirit Realm, and it's extremely dangerous!!"

As he spoke, Old Chu's expression turned solemn.

"Let me begin by describing the background of the Tenth Layer Spirit Realm."

"According to the information gathered by our predecessors, we can deduce that the world of the Tenth Layer Spirit Realm was once a thriving place, with a prosperous population and a flourishing civilization!"

"Then, one day, disaster struck silently..."

"It started with various natural calamities. Thick black fog blocked out the sun, plunging the world into endless darkness. Extreme cold and raging storms ravaged the global ecosystem."

"Soon after, a terrifying virus appeared, causing more than half of the world's population to undergo mutations. Zombies roamed in hordes, followed by the emergence of all sorts of aberrant creatures..."

"These aberrant creatures were incredibly powerful. Human weaponry was hardly effective against them, and some terrifying beings could even withstand nuclear blasts!"

"Under such relentless attacks, the human civilization of that world collapsed! Out of billions of people worldwide, barely one in ten survived."

"The survivors struggled to live among the ruins, and only a few powerful factions were able to establish shelters..."

"This is the background of the Tenth Layer Spirit Realm!"

"Next, I'll show you some photos of the real state of the Tenth Layer Spirit Realm world..."

As Old Chu spoke, the students frowned.

When Old Chu displayed the apocalyptic scenes on the projector, the entire class was left in awe.

The more timid ones even showed signs of fear.

The photos Old Chu presented were shocking.

There were cities reduced to complete ruins, countless zombie armies, and grotesque, terrifying aberrant creatures...

In the photos, most of the survivors were emaciated, their skin dirty, even filthier than beggars.

One photo, in particular, showed a ground covered entirely with human skeletons, which was incredibly striking.

Seeing this, not only the ordinary students but even Zhao Zheng furrowed his brows.

He wasn't sure how powerful those aberrant creatures were, but they certainly didn't seem weak.

Of course, he wasn't worried about himself. With his flight speed, even if he couldn't win, he could easily escape.

His concern was for Song Haitang!

Although the girl's current strength was impressive, it was still dangerous in such an environment.

"The world of the Tenth Layer Spirit Realm is far more dangerous than you can imagine. Many powerful beings speculate that this world has caught the attention of some terrifying entity, and these aberrant creatures are its minions!"

"Even if I were to enter that world now, one wrong move could mean death."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zheng's frown deepened.

It seemed that the world they currently inhabited had also caught the attention of a terrifying entity!

However, that entity was likely busy consuming stars and had no immediate plans to invade Bluesphere, so everyone was safe for now.

In the 1619 book, it's clearly stated that once the sun is completely devoured, Bluesphere might follow the fate of the Tenth Layer Spirit Realm world...

As Old Chu continued, the students became keenly aware of the gravity of the situation.

The world of the Tenth Layer Spirit Realm was indeed frightening.

"Next, let me tell you about those aberrant creatures!"

Old Chu spoke while displaying photos on the projector.

The photo showed a worm-like monster, but much larger in size.

"The first and most common type is named 'Devourer' by the people of that world!"

Old Chu explained solemnly, "These monsters usually dwell underground. They are highly sensitive to sound and vibrations. As soon as someone enters their territory, they swiftly emerge from beneath the ground and devour humans."

"Their bodies are over ten meters long and quite thick. They can swallow a 200-pound overweight person whole, hence the name 'Devourer'."

"Their skin is incredibly thick and tough, capable of withstanding even AK-47 gunfire without leaving a mark. Moreover, they possess incredible vitality, making them nearly indestructible. If you were to cut one in half, both parts would remain agile and could attack you independently. After consuming you, the two halves would merge back together, restoring the creature to its original state..."

"Unless you can destroy its core in one strike, it's virtually impossible to kill."

"So, when encountering a Devourer, the best choice is to run!"

"They devour not only humans but also zombies. If you suddenly find yourself in a zombie-free area, be cautious of the ground beneath your feet, as you might have entered the territory of a Devourer!"

Old Chu paused for a moment.

Old Chu switched to a new photo.

It was a creature similar to a bat...

...

Old Chu took a breath and introduced ten types of aberrant creatures to everyone.

Each creature was extremely terrifying.

Just looking at their appearances was enough to send a chill down one's spine! Some timid girls were so scared that their faces turned pale.

"These aberrant creatures are indeed frightening, but they are not the true aberrations."

"The true aberrations, no one knows what they look like, because those who have encountered the aberrations have all died!"

"Regarding the true aberrations, only some rumors have leaked out."

"For example, there is an aberration that will cause you to lose your sanity and be unable to control yourself if you see it..."

"Fortunately, although the aberrations are terrifying, they are only active in specific areas. As long as you avoid these areas, you can avoid becoming a victim of the aberrations, unless you're unlucky enough to encounter a newborn aberration!"

"As for the areas where the aberrations are active, I have detailed information here, which I'll send to the class group later. You must memorize it!"

...

Old Chu seemed to have talked so much that his mouth went dry, and he took a sip of water.

At this moment, a female student couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, is this world too dangerous for us? How can we complete the task?"

Hearing this, Old Chu put down his cup and said, "This world is definitely dangerous for you now, even a Seventh Rank expert might not dare to claim that they can walk freely here."

"However, there is always a way out. The Spirit Realm won't drive you to the brink of death!"

"This time, your task is no longer to hunt down monsters, but to survive!"

"The longer you survive in this world, the higher your task evaluation will be!"

"Additionally, if you encounter an irresistible danger or a life-threatening situation, you can choose to withdraw and leave the Spirit Realm directly!"

"Of course, there will be a 10-second countdown for a mid-task withdrawal, so don't wait until the last moment to withdraw, as the time might not be enough..."

Upon hearing this, the students immediately felt relieved.

So they could withdraw midway.

That made it much safer.

"After entering the Spirit Realm, the minimum task duration is 7 days, and during these 7 days, there is no option to withdraw. So the first 7 days are also the most dangerous for you."

"You must be extra careful, and if possible, avoid any risks!"

"After 7 days, you can choose to withdraw."

"However, if you only stay for 7 days and then withdraw, the task evaluation will be at the lowest level, and you'll only receive the minimum reward of 10 Spirit Energy Points."

The students listened attentively, silently memorizing Old Chu's words.

Old Chu continued, "To improve your task evaluation, it should be in cycles of 7 days."

"For example, if you stay in the Spirit Realm for only 7 days and then leave, the task evaluation will be F-rank, and you'll only receive the basic reward."

"If you stay for 14 days, the task evaluation will be E-rank, and if you stay for 21 days, it will be D-rank... and so on!"

Old Chu paused for a moment and then asked, "Hearing this, are you thinking that as long as you can find food and water, you'll hide in a safe place, seal the exit, and never come out, staying until you've maxed out your rewards?"

Many students nodded.

"Don't even think about it!"

Old Chu said sternly, "basic information are crucial. Usually, within the first three cycles, which is 21 days, you can do this."

"But after the three cycles, don't try this."

"Because those monsters will actively seek you out and specifically hunt you down."

"The longer you stay, the more terrifying the monsters that will come after you!"

"It's said that if you stay in the Spirit Realm world for more than 50 days, a terrifying aberration will come after you."

"So, as of now, no one has ever been able to stay in the Tenth Layer Spirit Realm world for more than 50 days."

"Normally, after 49 days, you should leave without delay."

"49 days is already enough to earn an S-rank task evaluation."

"In the past, many geniuses didn't believe in this and stayed beyond 49 days, but none of them returned..."

As Old Chu spoke, he glanced at Zhao Zheng with a meaningful look.

The other students also looked at Zhao Zheng.

Everyone knew that Zhao Zheng and Song Haitang had been consistently achieving the perfect SSS-rank task evaluations.

They were known as the 'Godly' ones!

Even in the recent Universal Spirit Realm, they had managed to become Champions.

Would their 'Godly' path be interrupted in this Tenth Layer Spirit Realm?

(End of Chapter)

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