Chapter 534: A New Mission! Righteousness Triumphs Over Evil
Ling Zhan was soon informed of the news.
However, he didn't show much reaction.
Since he already knew it was the Demon Arrival Organization's scheme, he thought, why not just accept it?
He truly didn't believe that the combined forces of the national military would lose.
He began using his reserve squad captain privileges to look into the profiles of the Saints and Saint Candidates cultivated by the Demon Arrival Organization.
Of course…
He wasn't just investigating one organization but also other dark factions such as the Dark Court and the Demon Spokesperson, all now aligning with the Demon Arrival Organization.
Key information obtained by each nation was mutually shared, as most countries despised and rejected the Demon Arrival Organization.
When Dragon Kingdom received intelligence on the Demon Arrival Organization, they shared it with other countries.
This included not only the key figures of the organization but also the promising talents cultivated within it.
The Demon Arrival Saintess had appeared publicly only once, wearing a veil; she is rumored to be a Dark Mage and advanced to Dark Empress at tier-three.
Her exact strength is unknown, but her level is estimated around 99, making her a formidable presence.
The Demon Arrival Saint, however, has appeared multiple times.
He is a 1.5-meter-tall young man who, despite his small stature, is over 20 years old and a tier-three Necromancer with the title Soul Sovereign at level 99.
Known for his cruelty, he kills both enemies and any innocent beings he encounters, transforming them into undead troops or conducting horrific experiments on them.
Since joining the Demon Arrival Organization, his malevolent nature has only been amplified.
To him, anything that isn't an ally is simply livestock, ready for slaughter.
This Saint's name is Lawrence.
As for the Saintess, her name is still unknown, but if she appears on the Island of the Underworld, it won't stay a mystery for long.
Besides these two, the Demon Arrival Organization has ten Demon Generals.
Each is level 95 and serves as the backbone of the organization, often executing its most insidious plans.
If all goes as expected, these Demon Generals will also participate in the deathmatch on the Island of the Underworld, representing the struggle between good and evil.
The Dark Court's Saints and Saintesses have long been known.
The Dark Court has an intense and bitter rivalry with the Light Faction of the Sacred Light Empire.
Their Saint is a mammoth-like beastman,
possessing the ancient beast bloodline of the "Frost Mammoth."
He is rumored to harbor a deep-seated hatred for all female creatures, killing them on sight.
The Dark Court's Saintess, a lascivious succubus, lures handsome men to her, reveling in nightly pleasure with them.
However, these men ultimately end up dead, drained of their life force by the Saintess.
Other dark guilds are also eager to join in.
They seem to recognize an exceptional opportunity.
In their eyes, winning this global deathmatch would bolster their reputation and following.
After all, not every nation holds the same firm stance as Dragon Kingdom, which eradicates any dark faction without compromise.
Some countries remain ambiguous, with high-ranking officials even colluding with dark organizations to secure their power.
Though these evil factions are publicly scorned and hidden in the shadows, they secretly control many national elites, waiting for the right moment to surface.
Ling Zhan quietly reviewed all the intelligence on these dark factions.
As he was about to stand up...
Suddenly!
Ding!
The long-awaited system notification chimed in his ear!
[Detected: An upcoming grand event that will determine the fate of righteousness and darkness. A special challenge mission has been issued!]
[Mission Name: Righteousness Triumphs Over Evil!]
[Mission Objective: Secure a place in this deathmatch, defeat every opponent encountered, and claim the title of ultimate champion!]
[Mission Reward: 3 Epic Treasure Chests! Title: "Known by All"]
[Mission Penalty: Loss of Spatial Dominance talent and Fire God skill!]
[Give it your best, host!]
...…
Upon seeing the mission details,
Ling Zhan raised an eyebrow slightly.
This mission…
was definitely troublesome!
Just when he thought he'd be free from missions, it had to come with a twist.
Honestly...
Ling Zhan's stance toward the deathmatch was neutral; he was fine either way.
If the higher-ups wanted him to go, he'd go.
But if they preferred sending the elite squad captains, that was understandable.
After all, the elite squad captains were level 99.
And their top members could rival the Demon Generals of the Demon Arrival Organization.
Each of them was above level 95.
With proven strength in previous battles, it made sense to have the elite squads represent them.
But with this mandatory mission, Ling Zhan had no choice.
Clearly,
the system wasn't going to let him keep a low profile.
It was practically forcing him to participate.
Not entering the competition meant losing his advanced skills and talents.
And those specific abilities were among Ling Zhan's favorites.
Participation was now non-negotiable.
"Captain Ling, General Li has issued the orders. Dragon Kingdom will be sending the Fourth Squad's captain and top members for the deathmatch, so it seems our Ninth Squad is uninvolved."
Just then,
Zhou Xue'er entered the office and spoke softly.
Today, she wore a mature and stylish office dress, highlighting her curvaceous figure perfectly.
She wouldn't usually dress this way.
But now that she wanted to get closer to Ling Zhan, she thought it was worth putting in some effort to look her best.
Since it was downtime, her usual battle attire wasn't necessary.
However,
the moment Zhou Xue'er finished speaking,
Ling Zhan picked up the fortress' dedicated phone on his desk.
After dialing a number and connecting,
he solemnly greeted General Li on the other end.
General Li, wearing a wide smile, held Ling Zhan in high regard.
But Ling Zhan's next words made him pause.
"General Li, regarding the Demon Arrival Organization's deathmatch... I'd like to participate."