Chapter 34: The True Aberration, A Deadly Trap!

Chapter 34: The True Aberration, A Deadly Trap!

"Fk, what the hell is that?!"

"Shit!! There's a monster! There's a monster here!!"

"Tom, help me, get me out of here..."

Amidst the dense fog.

Suddenly, various screams and the roars of monsters filled the air.

Song Haitang and Zhao Zheng, both with high Spirit attributes and exceptional hearing, especially due to their proximity to the city gate, could hear everything clearly.

Zhao Zheng then recalled that two teams had chosen to stay outside and not enter the city.

Judging by the situation, the fog was filled with monsters, and these two teams had encountered a disastrous fate...

In other words, Song Haitang's earlier analysis was correct; staying in the dense fog meant certain death!!

Zhao Zheng furrowed his brows.

The monsters within the fog seemed endless, and just from their roars, a sense of oppression filled the air.

This indicated that those monsters were incredibly powerful! With his current strength, venturing into such dense fog might not guarantee a safe exit.

"There are terrifying monsters in the fog!"

Song Haitang spoke softly, her delicate face filled with solemnity.

"Could the fog itself be the aberration?" Zhao Zheng furrowed his brows, adding, "I thought the early stages of the Spirit Realm were supposed to be relatively simple? How come I didn't notice?"

If the monsters in the fog were the target "aberration," then every one of these new Extraordinary individuals who ventured in would be doomed! Upon hearing Zhao Zheng's complaint,

Song Haitang's eyebrows knitted together as she fell into deep thought.

"It's not that... The difficulty of the first layer of the Spirit Realm shouldn't be this high."

The girl approached the window, peered through the gap, and looked out towards the city.

She observed for a moment, then suddenly said, "Zhao Zheng, look, those fogs seem unable to enter the city, and the monsters within are the same."

Zhao Zheng had already noticed this.

"So, Haitang, you mean..."

"The aberration isn't referring to the monsters in the fog!!"

Although Song Haitang used the word "should," her tone was unusually assertive.

At that moment.

The corpse of the Madam Owner on the ground suddenly twitched a few times, instantly capturing the attention of the duo.

The next second.

In their gaze, a bizarre scene unfolded.

The Madam Owner, who had clearly passed away moments ago, stood up unsteadily.

Even the bone that Zhao Zheng had kicked, causing it to break, reconnected with a series of 'crack' sounds.

Once the Madam Owner was fully upright, her appearance became utterly terrifying! Black patterns spread across her face and neck, resembling a dense spider web, and her crimson eyes emitted an intimidating glow, making her visage truly horrifying.

Zhao Zheng's brows furrowed at the sight.

If one were faint-hearted, their legs would have turned to jelly by now.

Fortunately, Zhao Zheng was confident in his abilities and his strong Spirit attribute, which also endowed him with remarkable willpower, preventing him from being scared.

"Roar!"

A beastly roar emanated from the Madam Owner's throat.

Then, she lunged towards the pair again.

At this point, the Madam Owner could no longer be considered human; she was a complete monster, and her body emitted a pungent, bloody stench...

"Huff!"

Suddenly, flames appeared and directly hit the monster's terrifying face.

Song Haitang had taken action.

The monster was blown away, its head severely damaged, and it let out a painful howl before finally being taken down.

It was instantly defeated! And Song Haitang, who had done all this, remained calm, her pretty face showing no signs of discomfort.

This was not only because of her high Spirit attribute, which strengthened her will, but also a testament to her exceptional mental fortitude, allowing her to stay composed in perilous situations.

"Its weak spot seems to be its head..." Song Haitang's words trailed off as a look of surprise and delight flashed across her face.

"Zhao Zheng, I just received a task update. The 'Kill the Aberration' objective has been marked as 1/1 completed."

"Oh?" Zhao Zheng was taken aback.

"So, the real aberration is the human inside the town?" His gaze shifted to the lecherous man from before.

With a furious kick, the lecherous man was reduced to a pile of mush, dead beyond recognition, with no chance of getting back up.

"The person I killed earlier didn't trigger the task progress... Does it mean we have to wait until they mutate?" Zhao Zheng furrowed his brows in speculation.

"No, they can't be considered human. They're just monsters wearing human skin! This entire city is filled with such monsters, and they're our targets: Aberrations!" Song Haitang declared.

"During the day, they disguise themselves as humans, mimicking human behavior perfectly, even down to their physical structure," she continued, as if everything had become clear.

"Perhaps they believe themselves to be human?"

"When they're in human form, killing them doesn't count in the Spirit Realm."

"We have to wait until they reveal their true monstrous forms for it to be considered a genuine aberration!"

"And the crimson moonlight outside is probably the key to their transformation..."

Song Haitang paused, then added, "When they entered, they mentioned the word 'offering.' In the context of religion, it refers to a sacred offering!"

"To these monsters, we Extraordinary Beings are nothing but offerings to appease some higher power!"

"Every year, new Extraordinary Beings enter this Spirit Realm. I bet those unfortunate souls offered as sacrifices are the very reason these monsters thrive here!"

"Perhaps they exchange offerings for resources with some entity?"

"It explains why this isolated city lacks agriculture and animal husbandry yet remains prosperous..."

Zhao Zheng nodded in agreement with Song Haitang's analysis, finding it the most plausible explanation.

Song Haitang continued, "The task in this Spirit Realm isn't that difficult. The powerful monsters in the dense fog can't enter the city, and the aberrations inside, while terrifying, aren't that strong. Even ordinary Extraordinary Beings can kill them if they're fearless enough."

"What we should really beware of are the traps!"

"Like the food on the ground—as long as we don't fall for it, we'll be fine..."

Zhao Zheng nodded again, feeling reassured that the task wasn't as challenging as he initially thought, thanks to Song Haitang's insights.

Suddenly, a thought crossed his mind.

"Haitang, if what you say is true, then the Marquis Manor is probably a huge trap!"

"Yes!" Song Haitang confirmed. "Without the sheriff's deception, any Extraordinary Being entering the city and seeking accommodation would likely end up at the Marquis Manor. Unless they use alternative means to secure different lodgings."

Like us, who paid to stay at the tavern.

Even so, there were still traps awaiting them!

"It seems the Marquis Manor is where these monsters have prepared the most..." Zhao Zheng concluded, "Those fools who enter the Marquis Manor are in for a world of trouble!"

As soon as he finished speaking, noises from the street outside caught their attention.

The climax of the First Layer of the Spirit Realm was about to begin. All votes and support are desperately needed! Kneel and beg for votes!!!

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