184: Second transfer task

Jack leaned on the bow, watching Han Huohuo race across the sea like lightning, returning to the Sichuan.

“All ships, return to base!”

Everyone was stunned. Returning now, hadn't their efforts these past few days been in vain?

Han Huohuo didn't explain.

Zheng He didn't ask either. Seeing Han Huohuo's expression, he knew the Lord had new plans.

The second attack on Boli Reef again ended in failure.

Upon returning to Sunset City, Han Xin had actually arrived. It turned out that Mu Jiu, seeing Han Huohuo's fleet fail repeatedly, remembered Han Xin's cunning and decided to invite him over to brainstorm ideas.

“Lord!” Han Xin saluted.

“Have a seat. We’ve really lost face this time; these monsters are truly troublesome,” Han Huohuo said with a grim expression.

Han Xin smiled, “The Elves are not a weak race. For them to be beaten to this extent by Chaos, it’s impossible for Chaos to be easy to deal with. They just have one fatal weakness: they fear water. If Chaos’s power appeared on the mainland, I’m afraid the entire continent would have already fallen.”

Han Huohuo thought about it; that was indeed the case.

Then he explained Jack’s plan to Han Xin.

Han Xin took out the map of Boli Reef, studied it, and frowned, “Theoretically, it’s feasible, but too dangerous. What do you think, Lord?”

Han Huohuo smiled, “We can try it, but before we go, I must first complete my second advancement.”

A smile appeared on Han Xin’s face. He stood up and cupped his hands, “Congratulations, Lord, on being able to advance to the second stage. After the second advancement, with the Lord’s comprehensive strength, you should be able to surpass seventh-tier troops. The danger will significantly decrease. Even if you can’t break through, retreating safely won’t be too dangerous, so it’s definitely worth a try.”

Han Huohuo meant the same thing.

Every class advancement is a huge improvement for a Hero.

Moreover, Han Huohuo vaguely felt that his own class advancement seemed different from others, with an even greater improvement than other Heroes’ advancements.

Of course, the drawback was that the mission danger was also much higher.

Han Huohuo ordered everyone to rest temporarily and not to attack. They should all work together to strengthen the construction of Sunset City. Large quantities of materials, including not only basic construction materials but also grains, vegetables, and fruits, were continuously sent in.

The Elves’ lives finally stabilized.

Jack didn’t come ashore; he probably didn’t want others to see him in his current state. Han Huohuo specifically sent him many supplies.

Jack thanked Han Huohuo, but he didn’t really need anything anymore. The Undead have little demand for resources, probably the most environmentally friendly life in this world.

Han Huohuo and his group returned to Tongtian City.

This journey had been truly arduous. He had traveled from the Sunset City portal to Wind Whisper Island, and then from Wind Whisper Island back to Tongtian City. Only when Han Huohuo saw the bustling human activity of Tongtian City did he fully relax.

This was his home!

Especially returning to his comfortable God Temple home, it was simply too enjoyable. Northern Darkness also tagged along, returning with him. Once home, it would lie down in the courtyard and sleep. The environmental temperature and humidity were in their best state, far more comfortable than roughing it outdoors. It never wanted to go out again.

Han Huohuo did nothing on his first day back. Like Northern Darkness, he first got a good night's rest, then swapped the troops in his Military Ring to 49 Apocalypse Tanks, plus one Armored Vehicle.

He wasn't entirely sure. Logically, he shouldn't be able to bring an army into the Hall of Heroes to cheat, but the Military Ring was a treasure, and by the rules, treasures could be carried in.

This presented a possibility.

If he could bring the Apocalypse Tanks in, his combat power would increase by more than ten times, making the assessment much easier.

After everything was ready, the next day, accompanied by Hua Mulan and Mu Jiu, he once again arrived before the Hall of Heroes.

“The second advancement will be slightly more difficult; be careful yourself.”

Han Huohuo hadn’t mentioned to anyone how difficult his first advancement mission was, so Mu Jiu still thought everyone faced normal difficulty and wasn’t too worried. In her mind, if even Han Huohuo couldn’t pass the second advancement, then no one else could pass it at all.

Han Huohuo didn’t explain, he simply smiled faintly and walked deep into the Hall of Heroes.

【Detecting that Space-Time Walker has reached level 40, the second advancement mission can begin. Given the Space-Time Walker’s uniqueness, a special assessment instance has been configured for you.】

Han Huohuo watched the portal before him quickly change from blue to red, and this time there was no choice at all; only this one door remained for him.

This was not even pretending anymore.

It must be hard mode again.

Han Huohuo strode in.

With a flash of red light, Han Huohuo was astonished to find himself on a bustling street.

It was morning, and the surrounding streets were filled with commuters, buses, and cars.

Tall buildings stood all around.

The neon lights of billboards were still flickering.

Gazing at the familiar sights, the familiar crowds, and the familiar buildings, Han Huohuo stood in a daze for a long time. Had he returned to Earth?

But why did everyone have no faces?

A family of three passed by Han Huohuo. Turning his head, Han Huohuo saw three faces without any facial features, like blank sheets of paper.

Then he looked around and found that everyone had no faces.

One could only say that it was fortunate this kid had gone through the trials of another world; he wasn't scared silly.

“That’s strange, why does this uncle have a face?”

A sharp-eyed child asked a strange question.

Han Huohuo blinked. He was a bit confused. How could the childish face opposite him, which had no facial features, see him?

Were the humans in this world so powerful that they didn't even need eyes or ears?

Time seemed to freeze. Everyone heard that remark, then simultaneously turned their heads to look at Han Huohuo.

Faces like blank sheets of paper all looked at Han Huohuo.

Han Huohuo felt a chill down his spine.

He wondered if he had been cursed recently, encountering such ghostly things every day?

After a few minutes of pause, the people around Han Huohuo began to shriek and scatter, looking at this person with a face in terror.

Anomaly!

Anomaly invasion event!

Some people started fumbling for their phones to call the police.

Before long, police cars roared from a distance, sirens blaring. The panicked Faceless People on the street began to flee in all directions.

Bang!

A bullet was fired. The police got out of their cars and immediately started shooting at Han Huohuo without a word.

Damn it, are they trying to silence me?

Han Huohuo was a bit bewildered, not knowing what was happening. He blended into the crowd and turned to run.

City-wide alarms blared, and countless police officers began to block all intersections to apprehend Han Huohuo.

This Hero promotion is truly exciting; he's being hunted down as soon as he enters!