Summoning Players into My Game-Chapter 553 - 315: Against the World?

Restricted Area!

In Lin Qi’s impression, this term seems like the boundary of this world, known only as a place where no race can set foot.

As for what happens inside the Restricted Area, no one knows; they only know that it has enveloped the Four Domains for over a century.

However, from the known world maps of a hundred years ago, it is clear that the Four Domains occupy only a small part of the known world, yet people seem uninterested in exploring the Restricted Area beyond the Four Domains. Even in the core information files of Chasing Light City, there is no information related to the exploration of the Restricted Area outside the Four Domains.

It was completely unexpected that the top forces of the Four Domains have always been exploring the Restricted Area beyond the Four Domains.

In response to Lin Qi’s inquiry, after a moment of hesitation, Hong Lao gritted his teeth and said, "Originally, the exploration of the Restricted Area by various major forces was confidential. However, Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall now also qualifies to explore the Restricted Area, so even if I say it, it shouldn’t break any rules."

"The reason it’s called a Restricted Area is not because it’s some kind of barren place; on the contrary, it’s a place teeming with life. However, the energy in the Restricted Area is exceedingly dense and violent, making it impossible for ordinary people to survive within. Only martial artists at the Refining Organ Realm, with significantly enhanced internal organs, can barely survive there."

"Doesn’t that mean the Restricted Area is a good place?" Lin Qi was slightly surprised.

Energy is crucial for a martial artist’s training; the denser the energy, the more it benefits their training technique, even if it’s violent. For martial artists, a violent environment is more advantageous than one lacking energy.

"That’s generally true." Hong Lao nodded, smiling bitterly, "But due to the special environment of the Restricted Area, many extremely dangerous plants, animals, and anomalies have emerged. Compared to these, Catastrophe Level monsters are like little cuties."

He could say he has profound experience with the dangers inside the Restricted Area.

Just one exploration of the Restricted Area left him in shock for months before he returned to normal.

If possible, he never wants to set foot in the Restricted Area again in his life.

"Catastrophe Level monsters are like little cuties?" Lin Qi was a bit astonished. Catastrophe Level monsters are entities that can easily destroy a city within the Four Domains, usually only manageable by Domain Cities. It’s hard to imagine they’re considered small fry in the Restricted Area. He became curious and asked, "What exactly are these anomalies? Some kind of creatures?"

He was hearing the term anomaly for the first time, and since Hong Lao separated anomalies from plants and animals, it clearly indicated that anomalies are exceptionally dangerous.

"Sort of." Hong Lao said with a fearful expression, "I’m not sure what these anomalies are. All I know is that they can possess others. Often, during a team’s rest, some people would just transform into anomalies. They look perfectly normal and can communicate just fine, but they’re actually no longer human."

"They will find ways to eliminate others. A ten-person reconnaissance team of ours, upon their return, was detected by the commander as abnormal and found to be entirely transformed into anomalies. They had to be dealt with immediately. One can only imagine the disaster if those anomalies managed to infiltrate the team."

"No one knows what these anomalies are, nor how they possess others. What is known is that anomalies apparently cannot leave the Restricted Area. It’s a relief for all races; otherwise, if any entered the Four Domains and weren’t immediately exterminated, it would be an unimaginable catastrophe."

"Direct possession, and indistinguishable from normal humans?" Lin Qi’s expression also turned grave.

Indeed, these anomalies were much more terrifying than monsters, as Hong Lao described. Monsters are at least visible to the naked eye, recognizable as enemies. But anomalies could masquerade as companions, making it hard to distinguish between friend or foe while potentially increasing their numbers. They’re undeniably the most troublesome enemy.

"For the past century, top factions have never ceased exploring the Restricted Area, always seeking to break through its confines or find a safe place akin to the Four Domains within it. Otherwise, as the Restricted Area encroaches, everyone will perish in the end!" Hong Lao sighed deeply, speaking earnestly, "This time, I represent Cangyi City in inviting Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall to join future explorations of the Restricted Area. With Cangyi City’s decades of experience in the Restricted Area combined with Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall’s strength, entering the Restricted Area will certainly yield significant rewards, which we can divide equally. Such a high offer is unmatched by others."

Lin Qi thought for a moment and asked, "If we collaborate, can I purchase certain items from Cangyi City?"

"Of course, no problem. As long as Cangyi City can provide it, Hall Master Lin can offer a suitable price." Hong Lao replied without hesitation, smiling.

"A production line for C-level Alloy Flying Transport Vehicles and the equipment to synthesize Energy Blood Essence—do you have either?" Lin Qi asked.

Having known nothing about the exploration of the Restricted Area before was one thing, but now, knowing how daunting the Restricted Area is, he naturally wants to explore it. With the Restricted Area eroding at such a rate, in less than a hundred years, the Four Domains might be gone.

And the training and advancement of martial artists can greatly enhance control over bodily functions, effectively extending lifespan. Martial artists at the Bone Forging Realm usually live up to 150 years, those at the Blood Coagulation Realm can exceed 200 years, and even more for those at the Heavenly Human Realm. Thus, exploring the Restricted Area is undoubtedly necessary.