Chapter 442 - Danger
Chapter 442 – Danger
City of the Dead.
"Normal World 2828?" Yi Bing raised his head after Di San told him and Huo Ling about Ling Shiyi's accident.
Huo Ling also raised his head from his book. They are in the library. Yi Bing brought him here to study about the weapons for him to learn the basics. "That's a modern cultivation and apocalyptic world, right?" he asked when he remembered.
Yi Bing had given him the list of all the worlds and Normal World 2828 caught his attention because it is similar to the Stable World which has once a cultivation setting, but then was forgotten over time. The difference between the Stable World and Normal World 2828 is that the Stable World is, of course, not experiencing an apocalypse.
"Yes." Di San nodded. "Although there is an apocalypse, but it should be currently suppressed because of the steady stream of world energy in that world. That's why Ling Shiyi was sent there." he explained and then frowned. "But, no one knows what went wrong and Ling Shiyi was overwhelmed, then almost died. Fortunately, he has returned, but we can't get any more details since he went in a coma when he returned." He said.
If it was just an ordinary angel, then this wouldn't be a big matter. But, this is an archangel, and is Ling Shiyi! Archangels are naturally more powerful than the ordinary angels. Another difference between them is that archangels have no lords to serve, aside from Shen Sheng who has created them. Their duties are to resolve conflicts that arise.
But, Shen Sheng doesn't bother himself with them since he doesn't like them, until just recently. After Yi Bing and Qi Shan were demoted to grim reapers, Ling Shiyi was promoted to be an archangel. However, he has never given any dangerous task ever since he was promoted. He has only served Shen Sheng with Shen Sheng's daily activities. Normal World 2828 was his first task, but he disappointingly failed it.
Of course, no one blamed him. Normal World 2828 was really a dangerous world because there are zombies there due to Foul present. Added to the fact that there are problems arising in some worlds currently, naturally, whatever problem that has occurred in Normal World 2828 must made the world more dangerous than it already is. Even if it was Yi Bing, Yi Bing might have a hard time, too, much less Ling Shiyi who was just promoted to an archangel.
"How is he now?" Yi Bing asked.
"Naturally, he was sent to the Capital." Di San answered.
The Capital is a giant mass of clouds which is floating between the Middle Heaven and the Upper Heaven, and is bigger than the residences of the formerly seven, and now eight after Ling Shiyi was added, archangels. It is where the remaining angels, Council of Elders and the Crown of Judges resides. This is the equivalent of the City of the Dead of the grim reapers.
If it was before, Yi Bing can freely go in and out of the Capital, even the Upper Heaven. But, right now, he is a grim reaper. Even though he has a special position, but that is just towards the grim reapers. In fact, the Upper Heaven, including the angels, thinks that he is a shame now. But, even before, Yi Bing doesn't care about anything. So, would he still care about this matter now?
"'Capital'…" Huo Ling muttered.
Yi Bing and Di San turned to him. Di San suddenly felt complicated. Huo Ling should be at the peak of glory right now as the first and strongest archangel. But, right now, he can only dream… dream…?
"It's boring there." Huo Ling said with a frown. His eyes are filled with disdain.
Di San who thinks Huo Ling is interested with the Capital and even wanted to go there to sightsee. "…" okay. Time changes, and so are people. I shouldn't have expected anything from these two! He thought as he looked at Huo Ling and Yi Bing.
Yi Bing who has been shot while doing nothing: why include me?
"So, we can't get any information about what he experienced there." Yi Bing said, returning to the topic.
Di San suddenly made a pause. "In fact, we can…" he muttered.
Yi Bing looked at him, waiting for him to continue.
"Shen Taizi can definitely heal Ling Shiyi. But…" Di San grimaced.
Yi Bing didn't speak. It's not that he is joining the feud between the grim reapers and angels. It's just that he doesn't see anything necessary to request Shen Sheng to heal Ling Shiyi. Yi Bing believes that he can definitely solve the problem in Normal World 2828. It's not that he is conceited, nor looking down on Ling Shiyi's strength.
Ling Shiyi has the Oversee ability, which makes his eyes see everything: the souls' attributes, even the past and the present. Of course, this ability came from Shen Sheng. Oversee is an omnipotent ability, so Ling Shiyi definitely isn't weak.
But, Yi Bing thinks that the problem lies with Ling Shiyi's inexperience, which is an obvious fact since this was the first task Ling Shiyi had. So, Yi Bing feels he can definitely complete this task – solve the problem of Normal World 2828.
"If he wants to heal him, then it's better." He spoke. "If not, then it doesn't concern me." He said.
Di San grimaced. Here he sees Yi Bing's 'devil may care' attitude again. "This task will definitely be given to you." He said, changing the topic. Obviously, Shen Sheng wouldn't help Ling Shiyi, since he hates the angels, particularly everything in the Upper Heaven.
Even if they would cry a river or a sea to Shen Sheng, Shen Sheng would just laugh at them. Of course, the Upper Heaven wouldn't do this just for Ling Shiyi, even if he is an archangel. They can just promote another angel and replace him as an archangel. In fact, Ling Shiyi is the most pitiful right now. Not only he has almost died, but he is also in a coma and his position as an archangel is in danger.
Di San couldn't help but sigh. "But, if the task will be given to you, then Huo Ling would also be going with you." He turned to Huo Ling who was studying seriously about the bombs. "Even if he has completed two worlds, but the Normal World 2828 is definitely dangerous as even Ling Shiyi has fallen." He told Yi Bing.
Yi Bing nodded, indicating he understood. "I will definitely protect him." he said and turned to Huo Ling with a smile.
Unfortunately, Huo Ling has his head buried in the book so he didn't see his superior's rare, genuine smile.
Di San who was fed dog food. "…" I only came here to feed them information, but they fed me with dog food instead! What did I do wrong to deserve this? He thought as he reminded himself to make an appointment with Hai Ba to have his eyes checked later.
"You definitely should." A familiar voice spoke behind Di San. "Or else, your title as the strongest would be for nothing if you can't even protect your disciple?" his voice is filled with a smile.
Di San turned and almost fell off of his chair when he saw Shen Sheng was standing behind him. "S-Shen Taizi!" he exclaimed as he abruptly rose from his seat that overturned. Oh, my god! What is he doing here?! How can he appear without us noticing him?! Is he a ghost?! He thought and paused. Wait a minute… why is he here?!?! He thought as he was about to bow when Shen Sheng grabbed his shoulder to stop him.
Shen Sheng curled his finger, and Di San's seat was stopped from falling. Then, he gently pushed Di San back to his seat before he turned to Yi Bing, as well as Huo Ling who finally raised his head from the book he is reading.
Yi Bing lazily looked at Shen Sheng, but Shen Sheng wasn't offended. He didn't even let them bow to him, which shows how he is fond of the grim reapers. "Why are you here?" he asked. Although he looked disrespectful, but his voice still sounded polite.
Huo Ling glanced at Yi Bing before he turned to Shen Sheng and smiled. Then, he slightly bowed. "Shen Taizi." He called.
"Your disciple is cute, unlike the cheeky you." Shen Sheng spoke, obviously towards Yi Bing as he nodded at Huo Ling.
Yi Bing didn't speak. He's just waiting for Shen Sheng to answer.
Shen Sheng helplessly smiled. "I'm here to give your disciple a gift." He told Yi Bing and glanced at Huo Ling who looked surprised, and also puzzled.
Yi Bing's eyes narrowed as he looked at Shen Sheng with suspicion. "What gift?" he asked. His voice suddenly is filled with hostility.
Di San coldly sweated. He was about to mediate between them when Shen Sheng suddenly grabbed Huo Ling's hand.