Cataclysm King

Chapter 199 The ninth day of the lunar month, long time no see

 When two temporary teammates appeared, they must have realized that they were pretending to be dead.

Ji Xun not only did not feel that his motives were exposed, but he felt that his plan to find clues to the Holy Grail was more stable.

He looked at Jia Yu and asked in a teasing tone: "Why didn't you leave?"

The mushroom head shrugged, looked at him with a face full of innocence, and responded: "I don't know where to look for clues. I just stayed here."

As he said that, he looked at Ji Xun and blinked, and then said: "The captain told me before that when you are not sure about making a decision, you should find someone who can make a decision for reference. I just watched Mr. Ji Xun pretending to be dead and thought I guess you can find a way."

Hearing this, Ji Xun smiled but felt helpless: "What if I just pretended to be dead to take refuge?"

There is nothing wrong with Mushroom Head’s idea.

If you can't find clues yourself, just keep an eye on those who have found clues.

  He had the same idea before. These two temporary teammates definitely did not appear here by chance. They must have mastered something.

I just want to watch it together.

 I didn’t think that others would use him as a reference.

 “Ah. No way.”

Jia Yu blinked and showed a sincere smile of a young man.

He expressed his reasoning: "When I was in Ironforge, I watched you enter the city lord's palace. Later, I walked around many places in the city and came into contact with many key plot tasks. My first reaction was that you were You want the people from the Lionheart family to notice you, so you want to use the power of those people to get out of some trouble. The high probability is that you got some plot mission items that you don’t want to take away. Of course, even if those guys guessed it, they would definitely Will take the bait."

"hehe."

Ji Xun's expression became amused when he heard this.

 He didn’t even ask what method the mushroom head used to lock his position.

But this guy is really smart and his thinking is very clear.

My previous behavior in Ironforge was actually quite obvious in the eyes of a suspicious guy like Bai Wei.

 But as Mushroom Head said, if they know it, they will still take the bait.

Jia Yu added: "Later I found out that you asked some less important plot characters, and I guessed that your purpose should not just be to divert trouble to others. It should be that you really found some key clues. Looking back later The war broke out not long after leaving the city, which proved my idea. Later, you found our team and met the white-robed mage. All the plots are connected."

ˆ “.”

Ji Xun smiled and said nothing.

After a pause, Jia Yu sighed with admiration: "Mr. Ji Xun is really amazing. The Lion Heart family spent so much money but failed to investigate the information. You actually cracked so many key plots in one go. "

ˆ “.”

Ji Xun shook his head slightly, without explaining or denying.

It was a coincidence that he was able to find the clues. In addition to the information from Nanjing's mother, the most important thing was that he got some key props from the "Battle of the Outpost" he completed last time.

 So the clues can be found in a short time.

 He didn’t think he was that powerful either.

But what made him a little confused was that no matter how he looked at it, this Jia Yu didn't look like he was pretending.

 But he is really just a bright and energetic young man.

 Smart, simple, wise, and with a youthful heroic spirit that cannot be hidden.

If someone can disguise to this extent, then his acting skills are too perfect.

 But Ji Xun is a professional actor himself.

 He was sure that this guy was definitely not simple, at least it couldn't be explained by pretending.

 This is very contradictory.

Thinking of this, Ji Xun asked directly: "Then how did you know the direction of the 'Twin Towers Cliff'?"

 It was not easy to ask before, but now there is nothing to worry about.

Jia Yu and the mysterious archer seem to know each other. It is definitely not a coincidence that they appear here at the same time.

 After speaking, Ji Xun observed Jia Yu's expression, thinking he could see some flaws.

However, unexpectedly, the mushroom head did not hesitate at all and directly stated his ability: "I don't know either. It's just that my career sequence has the ability to deduce the direction of the subsequent development of the incident. So I chose the one that felt most likely. It will trigger a hidden plot line. I didn’t expect to meet you, Mr. Ji Xun.”

Ji Xun suddenly understood after listening.

 In layman’s terms, it means: guess.

He was also curious and asked: "Is it divination?"

This kind of ability to predict the future is thought to be some card masters who have the ability to predict the future.

 It’s not surprising that I’ve encountered it before.

 But this capability comes at a high cost.

 It is almost impossible for a third-level card master to obtain an item of the level of the Holy Grail of Divination.

However, Jia Yu shook his head and corrected: "It's not divination. It's deduction. The captain told me that everything has its own footprints and rules. As long as you carefully observe and comprehend, you will find that they will always behave in a certain way. The future is uncertain, but in fact a fixed trajectory is developing and evolving. Just like the end of life is death, this is a trajectory that many people believe."

ˆ “.”

With this statement, Ji Xun seemed to understand something.

 It just sounds a little smart, but it is actually an extraordinary law.

 It’s a bit like the “order” approach taken by Xie Guozhong.

 Originally, he was curious about which career sequence this deduction ability belongs to, but it would be impolite to ask again.

Speaking of this question, Jia Yu seemed to have remembered something and asked: "By the way, Mr. Ji Xun. I heard what the captain said. There seems to be something wrong with your lifespan. This time you should come to the [Sismark Holy Grail] to solve it. questionable?"

Ji Xun didn’t deny it either, “Yeah.”

As he spoke, he asked casually: "Are you also here for the Holy Grail?"

 In this situation, everyone left behind is aiming for the Holy Grail, and there is nothing to hide.

Jia Yu and the mysterious archer remained silent, apparently acquiescing.

Mushroom Tou also said directly: "But our purposes do not conflict."

Ji Xun raised his eyebrows: "Oh?"

 Cooperation is possible, but if the goals conflict, the spoils may be unevenly divided later.

Originally, he wanted to wait and ask again, but he didn't expect the other party to say it directly.

Jia Yu said: "[The Sismark Holy Grail] also has another name that only a few people know, called the [Holy Grail of Royal Power]. Mr. Ji Xun, all you need is the holy water in the cup."

This was obviously only half of what he said, but Ji Xun understood a lot of information while listening.

 The Holy Grail of Royalty?

This name already explains a lot of directional things.

Jia Yu obviously knows a lot about the Holy Grail.

 The one that Ji Xun can think of that can involve the royal power is [K]’s way to the royal power.

 There is also the Silver Moon Sect.

 He didn’t want to delve into it.

Judging from the half-covered tone, it is probably the same thing that Nanjing's mother is worried about. This is a topic that cannot be mentioned at the moment.

  After a few simple exchanges, the relationship between the three people in the temporary team became more stable.

 Everyone has the same goal but does not conflict. This is the best state of cooperation.

Ji Xun looked at the archer who had been silent from the corner of his eye. He didn't know what he thought of and smiled slightly.

Jia Yu asked: "So Mr. Ji Xun, what are we looking for now?"

Ji Xun said directly: "Look for a certain peripheral security team that left the team before. I suspect there is a very important person in it."

When Jia Yu heard this, he suddenly said: "Ah, I said it is very strange. The white-robed mage should not have failed to calculate that he would be discovered by the demon army."

Ji Xun listened and nodded in approval.

 In fact, he can find that it does not mean that he is smarter than Jia Yu.

 Just because I have been to Ironforge and have some "only clues".

 This statement, the two teammates also understood instantly.

 The three of them began to search.

 Not long after, the three of them identified three suspicious routes from the six possible directions of the reconnaissance teams.

Originally, if Ji Xun was alone, he could only follow the smell and pursue three paths one by one.

 But this behavior takes a lot of time.

 In the end, the goal may be completely lost due to some misleading tactics of the "big man".

 This is also true.

 The "big man" was obviously wary of being tracked by the devil and took some interference measures.

Ji Xun asked Jia Yu to choose one of the three paths he judged.

Then the three of them followed one of the roads and walked along the cliff for a long time.

 But as I walked, I felt something was wrong.

 It never reached the end, as far away as if it was a deliberate inducement to attract pursuers.

 Not long after, the three of them stopped on the edge of the cliff.

The wind blew on the clothes, making a hunting sound.

Intuition tells them that if they continue searching like this, there will be absolutely no results.

Just when Ji Xun's subjective consciousness judged that this was most likely a "wrong route" and was about to try another one.

Jia Yu on the side observed for a moment, then said: "If I were that person, I would definitely choose to jump into the underground river. In this way, all scent tracking will be invalid."

"Um."

Ji Xun’s expression was full of helplessness.

 He felt that if he were that big shot, he would definitely find a way to escape tracking.

Jumping into the underground river is the best choice.

 But without any directional clues, he could not determine where those people would jump off the cliff and underground river that stretched for dozens of kilometers.

And the smell hasn’t stopped yet, so it’s not necessarily the current road.

 Or maybe someone jumped in the middle, and the rest were used as bait to continue moving forward.

But it’s expected.

White-robed mage Gan Luobi can personally serve as bait, so it makes sense that the "big shot" would leave no loopholes.

 But this puts Ji Xun and the others in a difficult situation.

　　If you can't find that person, the clue to the Holy Grail may be lost.

 However, this almost unsolvable situation improved in just one sentence.

 The complementary abilities of teammates come in handy.

Jia Yu's magical deduction ability made him seem to have discovered something, and said: "Mr. Ji Xun, follow me. I may know where the man jumped from."

As he spoke, he closed his eyes and looked dull, walking on the edge of the cliff as if he was "sleepwalking".

 Like using some extraordinary ability.

Ji Xun followed curiously.

However, while walking, Jia Yu suddenly rushed towards the edge of the cliff as if possessed by a man possessed, and then jumped down.

Ji Xun saw this scene and was surprised: "Sixth sense?"

Although he thought it would be too much of a joke to find it like this,

 But there are too many weird and extraordinary abilities in this world, which seem to be normal.

Without any further thought, he and the mysterious archer jumped down as well.

 The three of them are all masters, so they don’t have to worry about being thrown to death.

The wind howled in their ears. After falling nearly a hundred meters, the three of them fell into the cold underground river.

This is the bottom of the canyon, there are no luminous plants, and everything is pitch black.

 Only the cold river water can moisturize the skin and shrink the pores. Jia Yu was still immersed in that sleepwalking state and did not speak.

 The three of them were floating in the dark river, drifting with the water.

This underground river is not marked on the map, and I don’t know where it leads.

Since there were no clues anyway, Ji Xun could bear to savor this rare leisure time.

Floating, he suddenly felt that this experience was also very subtle.

 The dark river drifts towards unknown distances, like the entrance to hell.

It was pitch black before my eyes.

It is eerie and terrifying, and the light mist that permeates the river adds a bit of mystery.

Floating again, the sound of water beside my ears changed slightly.

Ji Xun then discovered that a tributary had appeared.

 The leader, Jia Yu, had drifted down the tributary and entered the rocks.

Ji Xun and the other two also floated in.

 The underground river is completely underground, and there are wet and cold rocks about half a meter up, giving people a very depressing feeling.

 The map of this extra-dimensional space is an open map, so big that it has no borders at all.

 The three of them didn’t know where they would drift to.

Ji Xun memorized the path and observed the erosion marks on the rock wall.

 There are stars with black metallic luster on the rock wall. Is this mymitite?

 “It should be inside the Holy Spirit Mountains”

Ji Xun assessed the distance, feeling a faint sense of expectation.

This should be near Youfeng Mine.

 He had thought about going over the mountain before.

But I never thought that it would float through the underground river.

 Suddenly, the river suddenly became turbulent.

There seems to be a waterfall with a huge drop in front!

 The sound of falling water was heard next to his ears, and Ji Xun also noticed that the drifting speed was getting faster and faster.

Facing an unknown waterfall, the feeling of goosebumps suddenly reached its extreme.

At a certain moment, Ji Xun found himself being carried by the current and suddenly jumped into the air.

 This is a deep underground waterfall.

After taking two steps in the air to stop his body, he fell into the water with a splash.

 Listening to the echo of the surrounding sounds, this seems to be a huge underground cave.

While Ji was wondering where this was, enlightenment also appeared.

“Discover the ‘Underwater River in Youfeng Mine’ and gain an additional 15% exploration speed”

"Huh!"

Ji Xun was overjoyed when he saw Enlightenment.

  Because only when unknown maps related to the plot are discovered, enlightenment will increase the exploration progress.

  It means that you have found the right place!

 It is still an additional degree of exploration, that is to say, this is a map outside the main plot.

 But the prompt is about the "Underground River of Youfeng Mine", which is completely involved in the plot.

Jia Yu and the mysterious archer also saw the enlightenment for the first time, and their expressions were lifted at the same time.

 The three of them left the water and walked to the shore.

Jia Yu discovered something at this time and whispered: "Look, there are footprints!"

Ji Xun also discovered that there were footprints on the ground here.

In this kind of place where no one has been for countless years, all traces are very stable, and any foreign traces can be easily identified.

It cannot be hidden or erased.

 Seeing the footprints means that the "big man" has really arrived.

 All previous conjectures are correct.

Ji Xun thought of this, glanced at the mushroom head with wet hair, and sighed in his heart: "I really found it."

 It is indeed outrageous to find it in this way.

The three of them didn't say much. They held their breath and carefully observed their surroundings.

Then he followed the direction of the footprints and walked into the dark passage.

 The deeper you go, the more mysterious you feel.

Ji Xun also guessed what plot items related to the appearance of the Holy Grail in the hands of the "big man" in the plot are.

 Maybe this is the [map] to find this place.

 Otherwise, this way of entry and this winding path cannot be found without a map.

Surrounded by natural caves, but not long after, the three of them saw artificial structures.

That is a tombstone with words engraved on it.

 At the same time, enlightenment often occurs again.

“Discovering the ‘Mausoleum of Heroes’ has an additional exploration speed of +23%”

With the hint of enlightenment, Ji Xun and the others also guessed that this might be the tomb of a strong man.

 It looks like the Holy Grail is in the tomb.

The three of them did not rush in, but stopped in front of the stone tablet and looked at it.

Jia Yu took out a small book and pen and looked at it to record the inscription.

The mysterious archer looked silently.

Ji looked for himself, but his expression became more and more serious.

 Because he understood the content on the inscription.

Jia Yu on the side looked at Ji Xun's solemn expression, guessed what he was talking about, and asked: "Mr. Ji Xun, can you understand?"

  There is no translation for Qi Di, so it is just a clue outside the main plot.

Ji Xun didn’t deny it either, he nodded and said, “Yeah.”

　　This is Delanic.

Last time, after searching Master Ronan's collection, I almost learned this writing while flipping through those books.

Hearing this, Jia Yu made no secret of his admiration and exclaimed: "Wow, this is amazing. I have only seen some incomplete rubbings of this ancient language in the federal library. But they are too detailed and cannot be deciphered at all. . And there is currently no polymath in the Federation who understands this kind of dating writing."

ˆ “.”

Ji Xun didn’t say anything while listening.

 He always had a feeling in his heart that these civilizations in other dimensions seemed to have really existed.

 Or is it existing in some way?

He thought of the crack in the world and the hanging rain at the Nugget Pier next to Innocence City. The world itself seemed to have problems with time and space.

Thoughts were racing in his mind, and he knew that his two teammates must be curious about what was written on the inscription.

This plot is no longer a normal war mode A+.

 It must be more difficult.

 Perhaps the most alien space that Ji Xun has participated in.

 The abilities of the two teammates have been seen a bit, and they are very strong.

 He also felt that he needed some help.

Ji Xun thought: "In the name of God, killing people, ridiculous royal power."

 When I read this first sentence, it seemed like a big shot was talking to three people across time and space.

While showing off his domineering attitude, he also made no secret of his mockery of the royal power.

Jia Yu and Jia Yu also instantly became serious.

 Because they also heard a strong sense of conspiracy.

Ji Xun explained: "This seems to be the burial of a legendary warrior."

He couldn't translate it completely accurately, but he roughly understood it, and translated the epic poem recorded on the inscription in his own words: "A hundred years ago, a war also happened around the [Sismark Holy Grail] in the Kingdom of Humanity In the battle with the devil, human beings suffered heavy casualties. The epic hero of mankind, the Paladin, the dragon-slaying warrior, and the demon-slaying hero Galen defeated the devil from hell, allowing mankind to win the war that lasted for more than ten years. But the hero was also seriously injured. He died here, and his followers buried his body under the Holy Spirit Mountain according to their will, sealing the Holy Grail and the **** demon that brought disaster to mankind."

After reading the inscription, the three of them fell into deep thought for a moment.

Although the content is not much, a lot of key information is there.

Ji Xun murmured: "If I guess correctly, a hundred years ago, it should have been the 'Second Holy Grail War'."

 It seems like history is repeating itself now.

 The Holy Grail appears, and humans and demons are about to face another war.

 Looking at this situation, the top leaders of both camps are very fond of the Holy Grail and will do whatever it takes to get it.

But

 Why was it fought at least three times?

It feels like the jackpot of the game, letting humans and demons **** it and deliberately causing killings.

 There is another organizer behind the scenes.

With a flash of inspiration in his mind, Ji Xun immediately thought of the last sentence that Enlighten prompted when he entered the space: There is a shadow of a **** behind this war between humans and demons.

 Look at the content on the inscription again.

This Holy Grail War was started by gods behind the scenes?

Why?

Belief?

 Or something else?

Ji Xun knew that the demon side was Arachne, the "Lord of Dreams and Joy" of the Silver Moon Sect, and that there were also gods on the human side.

Thinking about it this time, things seem to be on the high end.

 But that kind of level is too high and I can’t understand it at the moment.

At this time, Jia Yu on the side also recorded what he just heard and pondered: "It seems that after the hero killed the Demon King, the higher-ups of the human kingdom were not particularly friendly to him. Otherwise, there would be holy water in the Holy Grail." , and he won’t be seriously injured or killed.”

"Um."

Ji Xun nodded.

The narrative part of this inscription was written by the followers of the legendary warrior "Galen", and there is a strong sense of grievance, unwillingness and injustice in it.

It’s like the hero Galen suffered some unfair treatment, but he couldn’t write it down.

　　In the last "Second Holy Grail War", there seemed to be many hidden stories.

Perhaps there are some extra-dimensional spaces related to the plot in the Old World that can explain the reason, but this is no longer a plot that can be involved in the "Battle of Ironforge".

However, when Ji Xun saw the title of "Demon Slayer Warrior", the corners of his eyes twitched slightly.

 Coincidentally, I also have such a title.

However, without thinking much, the hairs on Ji Xun's back suddenly exploded, and an indescribable terrifying murderous intent came over him like a mountain.

 “There’s a sneak attack!”

Ji Xun instantly realized something.

 The person coming is extremely powerful!

Without having time to think about it, he instinctively reacted defensively, and his body quickly transformed into a beast.

 However, the mysterious archer beside him reacted faster.

Almost at the moment when the murderous intent struck, an extremely cold air swept through the entire cave.

She turned around and punched, just in time to hit the black hand coming from the darkness.

They were evenly matched!

Seeing the familiar cold air, Ji Xun raised the corner of his mouth slightly, felt reassured, and murmured: "Sure enough, it's you, Miss Chujiu. Long time no see."

 (End of this chapter)