Chapter 85: Black Seal City

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An endless plain stretched as far as the eye could see, filled with nothing but monotonous black, blending into the slightly dim sky. A sense of oppression and irritation lingered over the land.

In such an eerie place, it was no wonder that chaotic rules thrived.

The quiet plain was suddenly disrupted as a black figure shot across the horizon.

Moving at an astonishing speed, the figure flickered like a phantom, seemingly teleporting from one spot to another.

Each time his foot touched the ground, a muffled explosion echoed like rolling thunder, rippling across the plain before fading into the distance.

While dashing at full speed, the figure slightly lifted his head, revealing a young and handsome face—Lin Feng, who had traveled thousands of miles to get here.

Frowning as he surveyed the vast, desolate land, he muttered under his breath, "Damn it, this place is way too big. I've been running across this plain for so long and haven't seen a single person. Everything here is black—it's suffocating."

After nearly half an hour of travel, a small black dot finally appeared on the horizon.

As he got closer, the black dot gradually expanded.

Specks of white tents entered Lin Feng's view.

"A small clan?"

Noticing distant figures moving about, he made a mental note.

Tapping his toes against the ground, his figure blurred like a shadow as he swiftly shot toward the settlement.

Two to three minutes later, the settlement fully came into view.

He gradually slowed down and walked toward the entrance.

Sweeping his gaze around, Lin Feng realized this settlement wasn't as small as he initially thought.

With nearly a hundred tents scattered across the area and a steady stream of noise coming from within, it seemed quite lively.

As he approached the settlement's entrance, Lin Feng suddenly halted and took a few steps back.

A sharp arrow whistled through the air, piercing the ground just inches in front of him.

Judging from the quivering arrow shaft, the shooter clearly had no intention of letting him live.

"Hey, brat down there! You must be new to the Black-Corner Region, huh? Don't you know the rule? Before entering a settlement, you're supposed to offer tribute a hundred meters away!"

A man appeared above the wooden barricade, glaring down at him with a fierce expression.

Seeing how Lin Feng had charged forward so fearlessly, the man quickly understood the situation. His brow arched, and a sinister glint flickered in his eyes.

"Heh."

Lin Feng had no time to waste on nonsense. With a cold smirk, he activated Explosive Step and shot straight for the entrance.

The man's face twisted in shock. He hadn't expected this seemingly naïve youth to react this way.

Boom!

The heavy wooden gate shattered into countless splinters under Lin Feng's strike, sending debris flying into the crowd beyond.

The wooden barricade above also crumbled, and the man—who was merely at the Dou Zhe level—let out a pained wail as he was blasted away, his body riddled with wood shards.

"What the f*ck just happened?!"

"Who the hell broke the gate? I just finished cooking, and now my food's ruined!"

"..."

Tap. Tap.

The previously chaotic crowd fell into an eerie silence as they watched the culprit walk forward. Only the sound of his slow, deliberate footsteps echoed in the air.

Those who could survive in the lawless Black-Corner Region were no fools. They instantly recognized that this young man was not someone they could afford to provoke.

At this moment, staying quiet and stepping aside was the wisest choice.

Only when Lin Feng's figure disappeared around the corner of a street did the noisy atmosphere return.

Some people glanced at the corpse lying at the settlement's entrance, showing no sympathy. Instead, they clicked their tongues in admiration.

"That kid's ruthless. His strikes are clean, and he doesn't hesitate to kill. A real badass."

"He's gonna have a great time surviving in the Black-Corner Region."

Lin Feng, already far away, naturally had no idea about their remarks.

After walking for a short distance, he casually grabbed a passerby and asked, "Where can I find a caravan heading to the Black-Corner Region?"

The man initially looked irritated, but upon feeling the immense strength gripping his shoulder—and seeing a small bag of gold coins—his expression quickly turned into a fawning smile.

"Sir, there are several merchant caravans resting over there. You can ask them."

He even pointed in the direction.

Satisfied with the answer, Lin Feng tossed the pouch to the man and was about to leave when—

"Sir, are you heading to the Black-Corner Region?"

A rotund man suddenly jumped out, his face filled with an ingratiating smile.

"Take me there. Name your price."

Lin Feng glanced at the stranger indifferently.

The fat man, sensing that Lin Feng wasn't one for small talk, hurriedly said, "I'll be direct, then. I saw your strength at the gate earlier. I can take you through the Great Plains of the Black Region and into the Black-Corner Region.

 However, as payment for guiding you through, you'll have to lend us a hand if my caravan runs into trouble. Deal?"

"Alright."

Lin Feng had no interest in searching for another team, so he agreed without hesitation.

"Then follow me. We'll be setting off soon."

Seeing that his caravan had gained a strong expert, the fat man was delighted and quickly led Lin Feng toward their camp.

After all, the Great Plains of the Black Region were in complete chaos.

One wrong move, and you could end up dead with your goods stolen. If you had a wife with you, her fate would be even more tragic.

Given this harsh reality, the more experts his caravan had, the higher the chances of safely delivering their goods to buyers.

If not for the fact that prices in the Black-Corner Region were three times higher than the outside world—offering massive profits—he wouldn't have risked coming here at all.

The Black-Corner Region was an utterly lawless land.

Here, if you wanted to play with a woman in broad daylight, no one would stop you.

Of course, you had to choose your target wisely. Otherwise, your fate could be miserable.

After all, in the Black-Corner Region, women could be far deadlier than men.

Why?

Because they had survived here.

Despite its lawlessness, the Black-Corner Region was renowned across the Northwest Continent as a black market hub.

Every day, a vast amount of high-tier cultivation methods, Dou Techniques, pills, and rare treasures flowed into this place.

Though these items were mostly illicit and could easily bring trouble after purchase, they still attracted countless experts from all over the continent.

After all, whether it was a higher-tier cultivation method or a pill that could rapidly boost one's strength, such things were irresistible to cultivators.

A single powerful technique or breakthrough pill could push them further along the path of strength.

That kind of temptation was deadly.

Of course, acquiring these treasures required not only immense wealth or rare materials for trade but also formidable strength.

Otherwise, even if you managed to buy something, you might not live long enough to use it.

As a result, countless experts perished here every day.

But at the same time, just as many new powerhouses flocked in from the outside world.

This was a land filled with death, challenges, and endless temptation.

"Master, ahead is our destination—Black Seal City. It's under the control of the Eight Gates."

The fat man looked at the distant city silhouette and spoke respectfully to Lin Feng.

"Since you're new to the Black-Corner Region, you might not know much about the situation here. The Eight Gates is an old and powerful force in this region. It is said that their leader, Yuan Yi, ranks among the top ten in the Black Ranking and is a Dou Huang-level expert."

The other members of the caravan weren't surprised by their boss's respectful tone.

After all, not long after they set out yesterday, they were ambushed by a group of high-level Dou Shi bandits.

They had already given up hope—after all, their strongest fighter was only a Five-Star Dou Shi. How could they possibly fend off those bandits?

But then, Lin Feng had casually stepped forward and swiftly killed them all.

From that moment on, no one in the caravan dared to treat him lightly.

"Mm."

Lin Feng nodded indifferently. He already knew all of this, so he showed no reaction.

Seeing this, the fat man was even more shocked.

This guy wasn't even fazed when he heard about a Dou Huang expert? Just how strong was he?

Suppressing his amazement, he continued sharing information about the Black-Corner Region.

From their conversation, Lin Feng confirmed that he was currently in the northern part of the region.

The major forces here included Black Seal City, Feng City, the Ground Fire Sect, and the Thousand Medicine Place—all of which he had heard of before.

As for the southern Black-Corner Region, the caravan had never ventured there and knew little about it.

They had only heard rumors that the powerhouses in the south were just as formidable as those in the north.

After leaving the Great Plains of the Black Region, the caravan gradually slowed down.

They spent another two hours traversing the mountain roads.

By the afternoon, they finally crossed a mountain ridge.

At the foot of the ridge, a massive city built from pitch-black stone emerged, its dark outline looming like a beast.

At its four city gates, countless figures—tiny black specks from a distance—swarmed like ants, all funneling into the gaping, shadowy maw of the city.

The caravan thundered down the mountain, and within ten minutes, they reached the pitch-black city gates.

As they neared the entrance, their speed slowed, and they queued behind the crowd, waiting in silence.

Standing at the front of a carriage, Lin Feng looked up at the enormous dark city walls.

His gaze shifted downward, landing on the three bold characters at the city gate—Black Seal City.

Finally, his eyes settled on a group of men clad in tight black uniforms standing at the entrance.

They seemed no different from ordinary gate guards.

However, unlike the outside world, anyone who wished to enter had to pay an exorbitant entrance fee.

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