Heroes' Prison-Chapter 1140 - 1079: The Strength of the Half-Beast Holy Land

"Of course, this isn’t absolute. Each race has its own way of handling matters. Some races may not take action against those loners, while some brutal races will force all their people to join the Demon Clan or face execution on the spot," Divinr Marksman Ica added.

"So, which races have become corrupted races in the Central Continent?" Huang Yi asked.

As he asked this question, the thought of the Half-Beastmen race naturally arose in his mind. The relationship between the Half-Beastmen and the Blood Demon was significant, and there was a high probability that they might join the Demon Clan. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Divinr Marksman Ica shook his head, a hint of seriousness appearing in his single eye, "We haven’t found out yet. Historically, most corrupted races often choose to secretly join to avoid investigation by our Oskan Royal Academy. Only a few of the race’s leaders, like the chieftain, elders, and priests, pledge allegiance to The Seven Archdemons, while ordinary clansmen continue as usual, noticing no abnormalities, and outsiders know even less. Such hidden corrupted races are more dangerous, like snakes lurking in our Central Continent, ready to strike at any critical moment."

Huang Yi pursed his lips and tentatively asked, "Do you think it’s possible for the Half-Beastmen to become a corrupted race?"

Divinr Marksman Ica stroked his chin and pondered, "Actually, we’ve suspected the Half-Beastmen mainly because of the Blood Demon. The Blood Demon once trained in the Half-Beast Holy Land and has deep ties with it. Now, having defected from The Second World to become the Ninth Great Demon King, it’s highly possible he would pull the Half-Beast race into the Demon Clan’s ranks. But we lack direct evidence, making it difficult to take drastic action."

"I’ve come this time precisely for the Half-Beastmen," Huang Yi finally revealed his purpose. "Just a few hours ago, our Hero Empire’s over a hundred deep-sea battleships were attacked by the Half-Beastmen around the world. This had never happened before, especially right after the Blood Demon became the Ninth Great Demon King. I suspect the Blood Demon instructed the Half-Beastmen Clan to do this. It’s very likely the Half-Beast race has already joined the Demon Clan’s side."

"Oh? Such a thing happened?" Divinr Marksman Ica straightened up, his expression serious, "This is indeed a strong signal, although it remains speculative and not direct evidence. No matter what, we’ll intensify surveillance on the Half-Beastmen Clan. Besides, I know you have deep enmity with the Half-Beastmen, and if you wish to engage with them, our Oskan Royal Academy will not intervene. However, if you find direct evidence that the Half-Beast race has turned into a corrupted race, please inform us. Our Oskan Royal Academy will take decisive measures."

Huang Yi nodded and continued, "I’m here to personally investigate. However, I’m not familiar with the situation in the Half-Beast Holy Land. Who are the notable experts I should be aware of?"

"Given your current prowess, there aren’t many experts in the Half-Beastmen Clan who could pose a threat to you," Divinr Marksman Ica enumerated knowledgeably with his fingers. "Initially, there were thirty-six Heavenly Domain experts in the Half-Beast Holy Land, but you killed one before, leaving 35 now: 12 Primary Heavenly Domain, 9 Intermediate Heavenly Domain, 7 High-Level Heavenly Domain, 4 Top-Level Heavenly Domain, and 3 Ascension Stage powerhouses. The ones potentially threatening you are those three at the Ascension Stage, namely the chieftain, high priest, and the Great Elder."

Divinr Marksman Ica paused and continued, "However, the Half-Beast Holy Land is deeply accumulated, with generations of Half-Beastmen powerhouses leaving many sacred relics, secret techniques, formations, architectural miracles... Their strength isn’t as fragile as it appears. During Ancient Times, the Half-Beast Holy Land once boasted demigod powerhouses, with thousands of Heavenly Domain experts, forming Otherworld expedition teams to explore and treasure hunt in other worlds. However, they have waned with The Second World’s decline, leaving just thirty-five Heavenly Domain experts, mostly from the old generations who’ve lived for hundreds of years, and it’s been long since a young Heavenly Domain expert emerged among the Half-Beastmen."

Huang Yi nodded, silently noting this information.

What Divinr Marksman Ica mentioned was merely the situation of the Half-Beastmen NPCs. Now, player strength has caught up, and among the hundred ordinary races worldwide, the number of Heavenly Domain players surely exceeds that of Heavenly Domain NPCs.

Players’ status within races is becoming increasingly important, with many having risen to protectors, holy envoys, priests, and even chieftains within their race. For example, once among ordinary players, the myth Yang Yuheng became the chieftain of the Draenei race long ago.

Huang Yi, in confronting the Half-Beast race, must not only face top-tier Half-Beast NPC powerhouses like the Blood Demon and Barbarian Saint but also that billion Half-Beastmen players.

Following that, Huang Yi further inquired about details regarding the Half-Beast Holy Land. Divinr Marksman Ica, well-versed in the situation of various races in the Central Continent, gave thorough answers to Huang Yi.

Half an hour later, Huang Yi left the Government and Religion Center to prepare for investigating the situation in the Half-Beast Holy Land.

At that moment, he suddenly received a message from a person named "Tutu Tianxia." This person was a senior in the overseas trade department of the Hero Empire, responsible for the trade routes between the Hero Empire and the Central Continent. At present, the person was in the Central Continent!

Huang Yi opened the message—

"Big Brother God of Slaughter! Over a hundred Half-Beastmen just suddenly attacked our Furious Ocean Great Warship. We’re currently in Bluewater Bay in the northern Central Continent. I’ve shared the coordinates with you. Hurry and help us! We’re barely holding on!"

Huang Yi felt a chill in his heart and hurried to the Teleport Plaza of the Oskan Royal Academy, using his "World Guardian" privilege to teleport directly to the nearest public teleport point to the coordinates.

Then, he summoned his undead warhorse, mounted it, and sped toward the scene.

Huang Yi’s speed was incredibly fast, the ocean waves swept rapidly beneath him.

Soon, he could see from a distance, on the horizon, a giant ship helplessly stranded at sea, its mast collapsed, with thick black smoke rising from its cabin.

In the sky outside the ship, several small black figures were surrounding it, casting brightly colored offensive spells, their mocking voices faintly heard.

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Thanks to Young Master Luo will Lead You, Bannian, Gong Chang’an Yuesheng, and others for their generous rewards in recent days.