Chapter 258: Headquarters
The dangerously steep cliff, that was tapering into a bottomless abyss, was covered in floating clouds. The crimson sunset was outstanding in the sky, shining on the towering cliff, which now looked like an enormous red branding iron.
This cliff was a long distance away from the Valley of Sunshine. This kind of cliff wasn’t uncommon in the Kerlan mountain range. Rugged, oddly shaped rocks were scattered all over the bare cliff and no plants grew anywhere.
Standing atop the cliff, Han Shuo leapt straight downwards. In just a breath of ti, he fell through the clouds and landed safely on a huge, protruding rock.
This big rock was situated in the middle of the cliff, and there was thick white mist above and below it. Part of this protruding cliff was flat, and although a little steep, it wasn’t that dangerous as long as he was careful.
“Who are you?” A fellow with a bare upper body exclaid. His face was ssily beardy, his hand holding an axe forged by the dwarves as he stared at Han Shuo in a hostile manner.
“I’m looking for Trunks.” Han Shuo answered with a smile.
The Soul Destroyer rcenary band was situated on a vast, flat plain on the protruding rock in the middle of the cliff. The rock was floating on this cloudy mist, and for so reasons unknown, this thick mist didn’t spread to the center. Above and below this flat plain was a vast expanse of misty white, giving it a sowhat strange appearance.
A row of bamboo huts were spread out along the flat plain. Many rcenaries, with bare upper bodies, were practicing martial arts on a fighting platform as large as a football field. Behind it were several large caves which could also be used for housing.
This flat plain was truly miraculous. It was covered in thick mist above and below, leaving only the center, which was isolated by a simple enchantnt. This thick layer of white mist was a natural barrier, ensuring that no one would discover the flat plain within it. There was no mist in the center of the plain and the air was fresh. It was quiet and concealed, a good hiding place.
Han Shuo was holding that gentle girl in his arms. Her eyes couldn’t see and her ears couldn’t hear as he had already restricted her senses. The mont he landed, Han Shuo imdiately felt Gilbert’s presence.
“Honored master! You’ve finally returned!” The pitch black Gilbert was in the middle of the fighting platform. His body was naked from the waist up, showing his glossy black muscles. He threw two entangled rcenaries aside and yelled loudly as he ran towards Han Shuo.
The brawny guy holding the axe, who’d been eyeing Han Shuo with hostility, imdiately curved his mouth into a smile as he heard Gilbert call Han Shuo his master. He said in a friendly manner, “Your weapon is very good. Thank you.”
Since Han Shuo offended the Church of Light and the Calamity Church at the sa ti, he didn’t tell Trunks his other identity in order to guard against these two churches. These rcenaries only knew Han Shuo as a good friend of Trunks, but they didn’t know about the other matter.
“No need to stand on ceremony. Where is Trunks?” Nodding, Han Shuo asked this brawny guy.
“He’s gone out for sothing, but he should be back by evening. Honored master, you’ve returned.” The naked Gilbert yelled as he walked forward. Many rcenaries on the flat plain could hear his voice. A great deal of them exited their bamboo huts and rock caves, looking at Han Shuo with surprise.
Gilbert had lazed around this place for quite so ti. Even in his human form, none of these rcenaries could deal with his tyrannical dark dragon body. Evidently, he had established a powerful image during that ti.
This powerful being actually humbly called Han Shuo master, shocking the rcenaries who resided on this flat plain. They couldn’t help but want to take a look and see how powerful this figure was that he could make Gilbert submit.
“Many thanks to your weapons! They are really useful!”
“That’s right. This broadsword is amazing. Worthy of being a weapon forged by the dwarves!”
“Thank you, thank you. The weight of this double-edged hatchet really suits , thank you!”
The rcenaries shouted one after another, their eyes looking at Han Shuo with gratitude and goodwill. Evidently they were extrely satisfied with the weapons that had Gilbert brought with him.
“No need to be polite. Trunks and I are the best of friends, hehe!” Han Shuo nodded and laughed in a friendly manner, his eyes shining as they assessed these rcenaries.
Han Shuo saw more than a hundred rcenaries on this flat piece of land. Each of them possessed a calm and experienced bearing. The majority were swordsn, plus a dozen or so mages and more than thirty archers. Judging from the presence exuded from their bodies, they must be great n with extraordinary power and tough mindsets.
Compared to the bandit group led by Janet, the Soul Destroyer rcenary band also had over a hundred mbers. Its power was a bit stronger. Amongst them, several rcenaries were still young, yet had a cold and calm bearing. Han Shuo knew these people used to be a part of the Rainbow Sickle rcenary band that he’d t at the House of nlo. Their calm and cold manner, forged from weathering many battles, made Han Shuo look at them a few more tis.
“Hey, you’re called Bryan? Hehe, you must be very powerful to be Gilbert’s master. Are you interested in exchanging blows?” A seasoned rcenary offered. He was about a ter and ninety centiters tall, naked from the waist up, revealing his bulging muscles. He held a broadsword of one and half a ter in length as his eyes squinted at Han Shuo, asuring him with his invitation.
When he spoke, his right hand, which held the sword easily waved around as if demonstrating his strength. A dark green fighting aura suddenly flared up as a sharp blade light flickered in and out of existence.
“Alright!” Trunks wasn’t back yet anyway. In order to remove future obstacles when he revealed his identity, Han Shuo intended to leave a powerful impression and deeply engrave it into the depths of their hearts. That would be the most effective thod.
Han Shuo walked towards the fighting platform, relaxed and unrestrained. As he walked, he took of his shirt, so that his body was also naked from the waist up. His body was over one ter eighty centiters tall, each chunk of muscle was as if carved by a knife. His force was vigorous and explosive. The rows of muscles were perfectly coordinated as they were naturally ford through the tempering of his demonic magic.
As he flung off his shirts, the rcenaries around saw his body and imdiately issued surprised comnts. A bunch of them excitedly jumped as they yelled, “Grant, you’re in trouble!”
They were all knowledgeable people. Seeing the strong muscles and perfectly coordinated lines on Han Shuo’s body, they imdiately knew that this sturdy and balanced body was most suited for fighting. Grant held a broadsword and his body was large. However, so of his muscles weren’t that visible. His muscles could achieve explosive power thanks to his fighting aura, but his speed would obviously be affected.
On the contrary, each chunk of Han Shuo’s muscles was clear and harmonious. Even in the most difficult place to grow muscles – his v-lines appeared as if they were carved. This type of body with perfect muscle coordination was the most suitable for combat.
Grant also showed a surprised expression. Seeing that Han Shuo had co empty handed, he was stunned for a mont then threw aside his broadsword, shouting defiantly, “Then we won’t use weapons, only relying on pure physical strength to compare.”
“As you wish!” Han Shuo laughed loudly. He walked towards Grant, not using magical yuan at all.
Grant was delighted. He increased his speed and charged forward without waiting for Han Shuo to close in. His body rushed violently towards Han Shuo, curving his lips and clenching his fist, aiming it straight down at the latter.
Unexpectedly, Han Shuo moved step by step without any other actions. He just watched the incoming iron fist, the corner of his mouth curving into an odd smile.
Boom!
The montum of Grant’s punch was like a rainbow as it pounded into Han Shuo’s chest. A muffled drum-like sound ca out of the latter’s body. Han Shuo’s figure stood still, even the smile on his face remained unchanged.
“Oh my god, is your body made of steel?” On the contrary, it was Grant who grimaced. His fist in pain, his face miserable.
“Heh heh!” Han Shuo made a move like lightning. He took hold of Grant’s shoulder and suddenly threw it over his shoulder. The big man’s one ter ninety centiter body fluttered like a feather, flying a few ters into the air and falling just right onto a large, soft cushion.
Leisurely sweeping his eyes to glance at the nearby rcenaries, Han Shuo called out dashingly, “Does any other brother want to try? Whether it’s physical attacks, fighting aura, or magic, I can do them all!”
When his words fell, every single one of the Soul Destroyer rcenary band was completely silent. They dazedly looked at Han Shuo, dumbfounded. No one dared to step up.
“Wakaka, you guys are idiots! Daring to compete with my master in bodily strength. In the forbidden land of the Dark Forest, even the golden dragon, proclaid to have the most powerful body, couldn’t fight against my great master. You brats are truly crazy!” Gilbert shouted triumphantly, scaring the already stunned rcenaries into shock.
“Mighty master, you’ve even brought a woman this ti? You are becoming more and more considerate!” Gilbert squealed as he suddenly discovered the restrained woman that’d been put aside by Han Shuo. He excitedly walked over.
“Stop. This woman is not to be touched. I still have great uses for her. She belongs to that female bandit Janet, and so I need to use her to schedule an appointnt with Janet!” Han Shuo glared at Gilbert as he snapped.
Gilbert imdiately beca honest upon hearing Han Shuo’s shout. At this ti, the sound of rustling wind echoed down the steep cliff. In just a while, Trunks, along with Odysseus and a bunch of others, landed down from above.
“Eh, you’ve co!” Trunks imdiately said with a smile when he saw Han Shuo. As he walked to the latter, his eyes unintentionally glanced around. He was suddenly stunned as he looked at the girl that Han Shuo had brought, his expression extrely odd.
After a while, Trunks loudly cried out “Annie” then furiously rushed over to her side. The people next to him were originally from the Rainbow Sickle rcenary band. They were first ecstatic before looking at her with so suspicion as they muttered, “Sothing’s not right!”
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