Chapter 1683 - 426: Snow Valley’s Warm Waters Rekindle Memories, Jile’s Lights Reveal an Old Friend (Part 3)

Chapter 1683: Chapter 426: Snow Valley’s Warm Waters Rekindle Memories, Jile’s Lights Reveal an Old Friend (Part 3)

Some paths are destined to be difficult, but in Yang Xiu’s eyes, the companions who walk alongside make it all worthwhile.

The wind and snow still howled, but the bonfire made this small world warm and cozy.

...

Three days later, Death City.

Life Soul Squad’s base.

In the hall, a deathly silence enveloped every inch of space.

This was once where the Life Soul Squad would laugh loudly, and share their gains after a mission.

Now, there was only oppressive silence.

The chair in the center of the hall, symbolizing the core of the team, was now empty.

Black Snake sat alone in the corner shadows, head bowed, her lavender hair falling to cover her face.

She clutched a silver talisman tightly in her hand.

This was the Clear Heart Talisman that Yang Xiu last distributed to them.

Stone Statue stood against the wall, his heavy armor removed and placed at his feet, revealing a scarred face.

He stared blankly at the ground, fists clenched tight.

Power Barbarian sat on the training equipment, his burly body seeming hunched at the moment.

Eagle Head sat at the usual meeting table, repeatedly wiping his arm guards, his movements appearing especially mechanical.

"We can’t... continue like this." At this moment, a hoarse voice broke the silence.

Everyone looked up to see Light Shield stand, his body still bearing unhealed wounds, yet his eyes were filled with determination.

"Boss is gone, but the Life Soul Squad remains; each of our code names was given by him, and he repeatedly fetched our lives from Trial Hell." He said, his gaze sweeping over every despairing face:

"Do you think Boss would want to see the team he bled for turn into this sorry state?"

"Since Boss is no longer with us, we must carry on his aspiration, keep the Life Soul Squad going, climb to the top, drowning in sadness and despair is the greatest betrayal to Boss... Let’s not forget, in Monster World, anything is possible, perhaps when we are strong enough, we can bring Boss back through resurrection."

Upon hearing this, Black Snake abruptly raised her head, a faint light kindled on her tear-streaked face.

It seemed like she suddenly found motivation.

Stone Statue also slowly straightened his body at this time, silently putting on his armor, with a gentle "click" sound:

"I agree."

"Light Shield is right." Eagle Head paused his wiping motion, fastening the arm guard back on his arm:

"Boss gave us a second life, not for us to despair here; Life Soul Squad... cannot collapse, Monster World will have the hope we want."

"Indeed." Black Snake stood up, her voice still hoarse:

"We must climb to the top, become so strong that we can overcome any obstacle, bring Boss back, even if he has perished."

At this moment, a new surge of motivation was injected into the Life Soul Squad by Light Shield’s words.

Light Shield continued to suggest at this time:

"Since we all agree on this goal, let’s perk up, I propose we hold a temporary farewell ceremony for Boss."

Light Shield emphasized the word "temporary," then continued:

"This ceremony will be our new beginning, a vow we will strive with all our might to fulfill."

"Let’s go to Jile Descent, it’s the place Boss liked the most." Black Snake proposed at this moment.

Beside her, Power Barbarian nodded heavily:

"There, nowhere is more suited."

...

That evening, the members of Life Soul Squad, with a heavy heart, arrived at Death City’s only entertainment spot: Jile Descent.

They decided to hold a simple farewell ceremony for Boss here.

No remains, no grave, only at the place he often lingered, with a cup of his favorite wine, to memorialize the boss who accompanied them through growth.

Pushing open the dark purple Energy Door, the mesmerizing lights and the noise surged forth.

Inside was no different from usual.

All sorts of Jile Players drowned their sorrows here, exchanged information, attempting to numb their minds, forget the cruelty of Monster World.

The members of the Life Soul Squad who entered the bar all involuntarily glanced toward the familiar corner where Boss often sat alone.

But what made their hearts sink was that at this moment, there was a figure sitting there.

The person wore a large black cloak, completely concealing their figure, their face hidden in the shadow of the hood, sitting there alone with a glass emitting an eerie blue light.

Seeing someone occupying Boss’s seat, a nameless fire immediately ignited within the members of the Life Soul Squad.

That was the place they prepared to pay their respects, how could they allow others to take it.

Even though fighting is not allowed in Death City, as it would incur the severe punishment of the Evil God,

but the unwritten rules still existed.

That seat symbolized the authority of the top three team "Life Soul" in the rankings, and was almost regarded as Boss’s exclusive seat, this near became a consensus in Death City.

Other Jile Players did not dare to offend the dignity of the Life Soul Squad at all.

In Death City, they were safe, but as soon as they took on a mission and entered Monster World, who could guarantee they wouldn’t be pursued across space by the Life Soul Team.

At this moment, the behavior of this black-robed person was undoubtedly a naked provocation to the Life Soul Squad.

A muffled breathing sound came from inside Stone Statue’s helmet, Power Barbarian’s fists clenched with a cracking sound, Black Snake’s gaze was cold enough to freeze the air... Even the typically composed Light Shield slightly narrowed his eyes.

They exchanged a look, reaching a consensus without words: this clueless guy must be made to leave immediately.

Suppressing the displeasure in their hearts, they walked towards that corner.

Just as they carried a murderous aura, approaching the seat.

The black-robed man tapped twice on the table with the left hand casually placed on the edge, exactly the small gesture Yang Xiu would make when asking for more wine.

This discovery caused Black Snake to stop abruptly, her breath catching.

The black-robed man then picked up the glass, gently swirled the blue liquid inside, then downed it in one go.

Only then did everyone realize, the black-robed person was drinking the same "Descent" that Boss often ordered.

The members of the Life Soul Squad seemed as if they were struck by an immobilization spell, frozen in place, their pupils violently trembling.

A ridiculous yet heart-thumping guess stormed their minds.

In the deathly silence, the black-robed person put down the glass, letting out a laugh that was all too familiar to them.

Then raised another hand to lift the hood.

Under the lights, it was the face they thought they’d never see again, wearing a familiar smile.

Yang Xiu turned at this time, his gaze swept over each shocked, twisted face, finally landing on Black Snake whose violet eyes were suddenly flooded with tears, his tone teasing:

"What? Just three days away, and you don’t recognize your Boss?"