Chapter 24
Inspecting the River Styx!
"BOOM!!!"
The massive object plunged into the water, creating towering waves.
The icy river water instantly swallowed Jiang Han, and the biting cold seeped into every pore.
But he did not let go.
The black and gold ghost claws gripped the scales of the Nine Netherworld Python tightly, and the python was like a stubborn rock, not moving an inch no matter how much the water rushed around it.
A few seconds later.
"Splash!"
The enormous head of the Nine Netherworld Python burst forth from the water.
Jiang Han followed closely behind, panting heavily, and shook the water droplets off his face.
The field of vision suddenly opened up.
The original bumpy vibration disappeared, replaced by a smooth feeling as if walking on flat ground.
This is the home-field advantage of aquatic organisms.
The Nine Netherworld Python, which wriggles clumsily on land, transforms into a top-tier submarine once it enters the water.
Its slender body stretched out in the water, propelling it dozens of meters with each tail swing, smoothly and at high speed.
Standing atop the dragon's head, Jiang Han felt as if he were standing on a massive ship weighing tens of thousands of tons.
stable.
That's too stable.
"Is this the legendary... dragon boat?"
Jiang Han wiped the water off his face, a carefree smile playing on his lips.
Beside him, the white-scaled corpse dragon, like a white ghost, darted swiftly beneath the water's surface.
It would occasionally peek out its head with a single horn, clearing a path ahead and scaring away the schools of piranhas and unknown water monsters that tried to approach.
One black and one white.
Two dragons escorting the ship.
Jiang Han stood with his hands behind his back atop the black dragon's head, while the Sky Eye drone zoomed out, perfectly presenting this scene to the world.
on the screen.
The dark and deep underground river is as wide as an ocean.
The two sides are steep cliffs with craggy rocks, and overhead are stalactites hanging upside down.
In the middle of the river, a man and two dragons raced through the waves, leaving a long white trail behind them.
The visual impact of that loneliness, desolation, yet overwhelming dominance made everyone hold their breath.
This is hardly an adventure.
This is clearly Hades on a tour!
At this moment.
Huaxia, the top-secret command center of Bureau 749.
A deathly silence.
All the staff in uniform stood up, staring blankly at the big screen.
Even the usually composed Professor Gu took off his glasses, his hands trembling as he supported himself on the table, as if he might collapse at any moment.
"This...how is this possible..."
Professor Gu's voice was hoarse, as if it had been sanded down. "That's the Nine Netherworld Python... the White-Scaled Corpse Dragon... a ferocious beast recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas!"
"How could they... how could they willingly let someone ride on their heads?"
A young researcher standing nearby swallowed hard and said in a trembling voice.
"Professor, the data analysis is complete."
The brainwaves of the two monsters showed... they were in a state of extreme fear and obedience.
"fear?"
Professor Gu turned his head sharply. "Afraid of whom?"
"Yes... Jiang Han."
The researcher pointed to the data bar on the screen that was a deep, purplish-red.
"The strength of Jiang Han's biomagnetic field exceeded the combined strength of these two monsters in that instant!"
That was... that was an aura that could only be detected from 'mythical' level beings!
Professor Gu's pupils suddenly contracted.
Mythical level.
This is the highest level that Bureau 749 classifies as an unknown creature.
It represents something uncontrollable, invincible, and unknowable.
And now, this level has been assigned to a human being.
"Everyone stand up!"
Professor Gu suddenly roared, straightened his collar, and slowly raised his right hand towards the figure on the screen.
salute!
Whoosh!
Throughout the hall, hundreds of elites saluted in unison.
This is not merely a matter of respect for the strong.
This is also the highest tribute to a hero who is using his life to suppress forbidden zones and protect human understanding!
The chat room was completely buzzing with excitement.
My mom asked me why I was kneeling while watching the live stream...
[That's impressive! That's the aura! From now on, if anyone says Jiang Shen is just a special effects streamer, I'll go and chop them up through the internet!]
Where is Bureau 749? Hurry up and protect Jiang Shen! He's a national treasure!
[Hey, do you think Jiang Shen needs protection? It's the monsters that need protection right now!]
Hahaha! That's awesome! I love it!
Jiang Han was unaware of the outside world's reaction.
His attention is now entirely focused on what's ahead.
As the "dragon boat" sped forward, the oppressive darkness gradually faded away.
The water flow became gentler, and the air became fresher.
That's the smell of the outside world.
"We're going out now."
Jiang Han took a deep breath, and her tense nerves relaxed a little.
He looked down at the Nine Netherworld Python at his feet, and then at the White-Scaled Corpse Dragon escorting him.
"Good performance."
Jiang Han said calmly, "Once we get out of here, I'll give you credit for that."
The two giant beasts seemed to understand, and simultaneously let out a low, joyful growl.
however.
Just then.
A bold, red comment suddenly appeared at the top of the live stream.
[Bureau 749 - Professor Gu: Jiang Han! Stop immediately! According to sonar detection, the waters ahead are a Level 1 restricted area! There are things there far more terrifying than these two dragons! Return to port immediately! Repeat! Return to port immediately!]
Something even more terrifying?
Jiang Han narrowed his eyes, looking at the comment, but a disdainful sneer curled at the corner of his mouth.
"Return to base?"
He stared at the drone camera, his eyes filled with a frenzied fighting spirit, "The word 'retreat' doesn't exist in my dictionary."
"Something even more terrifying?"
Jiang Han gently stroked the cold dragon scales beneath him, feeling the slight trembling sensation.
"Perfect."
"Dalong is hungry, let's give it an extra meal."
Before he could finish speaking...
sizzle-
Suddenly, the live stream was interrupted by a burst of intense static.
Immediately afterwards, a line of blood-red system warnings covered the entire screen.
【warn!warn! 】
[A large number of high-risk heat sources have been detected approaching the cave exit!]
[Heat source characteristics analysis: Non-biological!]
Those were... a fully armed human army! They... were carrying heavy weapons!
Jiang Han's pupils suddenly contracted.
Humanity?
Deep in this godforsaken Death Valley?
It seems that it wasn't just the spirits and gods of the underworld who wanted him dead.
There are also evil spirits among humans.
"interesting."
Jiang Han gripped the black gold ancient sword in his hand, and the golden flames in his eyes instantly surged.
"Since you're already here, why don't you stay too!"