Chapter 3: Welcome, My King

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Liu Chuan and Wang Meng were still third-year students, so they naturally didn’t have cars. Thus, the two of them hailed a taxi at the entrance of the neighborhood and rushed to the dimensional zone.

“You are also heading to the dimensional zone, right? There are quite a number of people there today. You are the second batch of people I’ve picked up this morning.”

As soon as they got into the taxi and reported their destination, the driver spoke to them.

“That’s right, Big Brother. It’s the weekend today, and we’re third-year high school students. We’re going to see the world in preparation for the future martial arts exam,” Wang Meng added.

“Are you taking the martial arts exam? You have ambition. There aren’t many martial artists in Ping An County. If you become a martial artist in the future, you will be successful.”

“Of course, Big Brother. Look at my physique. Do you know who I am?”

Wang Meng showed off his biceps as he spoke.

Meanwhile, Liu Chuan didn’t say anything. He watched Wang Meng and the driver chatting, his mind still trying to figure out if the system had any other functions.

“We’re here. No cars are allowed to enter from here on. You two just need to make a turn to reach your destination.”

“Alright. Thank you, Uncle.”

The two of them paid the fare and got out of the car after thanking him. They then walked towards the direction that the driver had indicated.

Indeed, after taking a few steps, they saw the place the driver mentioned. There were already many people gathered in front of them. It was likely where the dimensional zone was located.

Although it was only a low-leveled dimensional zone, there were still many soldiers, who were dressed in the uniform of the Federation army, maintaining order. At the same time, they were warning the adventurers who wanted to enter to take note of certain things.

The two of them followed the crowd and queued up. As the entry procedures were not complicated, it was soon their turn.

This dimensional zone was actually an ancient city. This ancient city was originally in Ping An County, and it was usually a pretty good tourist spot. However, the descent of the dimensional zone had caused the ancient city to transform.

This place was the Soul Residence.

Only now did Liu Chuan learn the name of the dimensional zone.

The city gate was already wide open. However, at a glance, it was as if there was a layer of fog in the city gate, making it impossible to see what was inside.

“I say, Little Chuan, this name doesn’t look like a low-leveled dimensional zone. Could there be ghosts inside?”

When Wang Meng saw the name of the ancient city, his heart trembled.

“Can’t you see that the Federation has allowed commoners to enter? What are you afraid of? Aren’t you a fierce man? Can’t you handle this?”

When Liu Chuan saw Wang Meng’s expression, he found it a little funny, so he laughed and teased him.

“What’s there to be afraid of? I’m just worried about you. With your small body, I’m afraid that you won’t be able to hold on if you encounter any danger.” Wang Meng was immediately unconvinced and said to Liu Chuan.

“Alright, let’s go. There’s still a queue behind.”

Liu Chuan looked at the crowd behind him and stopped chatting. Then, he walked towards the entrance.

Wang Meng didn’t say anything else and followed Liu Chuan inside.

When they passed through the fog, both of them felt a strong sense of dizziness as an indescribable discomfort that engulfed their bodies. Fortunately, they passed through the fog not long after, and the scene before them gradually became clearer.

Stone slabs were laid along the streets of the ancient city, but they were covered in moss.

Meanwhile, the streets were a little dark. Red lanterns hung on both sides of the streets, giving off a sinister and terrifying feeling.

“Damn, Little Chuan, I finally know why this place is called the Soul Residence. I would even believe it if this place was called Hell.” Wang Meng was a little shocked when he saw the scene before him.

“What are you shouting for? Can’t you see that there are so many people in front? Don’t panic. Let’s go and take a look.”

As Liu Chuan spoke, he quickly walked forward.

It wasn’t that Liu Chuan wasn’t afraid of ghosts at all. Rather, he had awakened the talent ability “Spirit Master” yesterday. Thus, with this ability, Liu Chuan couldn’t wait to meet the legendary ghosts.

After all, there were no powerful creatures in this dimensional zone.

Meanwhile, Wang Meng was a muscular 18-year-old. Although he was physically strong, he was still a little afraid of the unknown.

The two of them quickly caught up to the large group in front and found a group of people surrounding something that looked like a soul flame.

“This thing is a dimensional creature. It’s a little cute,” said a young lady.

This young lady was dressed casually. Her hair was tied into two ponytails and she wore a pair of black-framed glasses. She looked a little cute.

“Yeah, it’s a pity that we can’t touch it.”

The surrounding people felt that it was a pity. After all, if they killed dimensional creatures, they would have a chance to drop items. These items were all treasures.

Liu Chuan finally understood why commoners were allowed to enter this dimensional zone. The dimensional creatures here were soul flames.

Commoners did not have special powers that could harm soul flames. Furthermore, these formless soul flames were and did not have much attack power. Thus, they would be harmless as long as one did not stay here for too long.

Liu Chuan thought about it and remembered his Spirit Servant. Although he was not a martial artist and did not have the ability to kill these soul fires, Dogshit could.

At this thought, Liu Chuan signaled Wang Meng with his eyes and looked into the depths of the ancient city.

Wang Meng felt that it was a pity that he could only see but not touch the soul flames today. He noticed that Liu Chuan was giving him a meaningful look. Although he did not know what Liu Chuan meant, he still followed Liu Chuan and squeezed out of the crowd.

“Meng Zi, let’s go to the depths of the ancient city. I have a way to kill these soul flames. When the time comes, I’ll give you the equipment that the soul flames dropped for you to try.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Chuan walked forward. He was now a little blindly confident.

It was mainly because Liu Chuan really wanted to see if he could level up if the Spirit Servant killed monsters.

However, Wang Meng found it a little strange. After all, Liu Chuan’s training aptitude had already been tested when he was in his first year, and he was only at Rank-F. Although there was a chance for him to become a martial artist, there was a high chance that he would be a Rank-F martial artist.

Meanwhile, Wang Meng was a student that the school had focused on nurturing, and he was actually on the verge of breaking through to become a martial artist. If even he could not kill these creatures, what could Liu Chuan do?

Although Wang Meng was puzzled, he did not doubt his good brother’s words and quickly followed Liu Chuan.

Just as Liu Chuan and Wang Meng were hurrying along, something strange happened in the depths of the ancient city.

The soul flames in the ancient city seemed to have received some sort of order as they all began to drift towards the depths of the ancient city. As a result, almost no soul flames were seen outside the ancient city.

Liu Chuan and Wang Meng also found it strange. Along the way, they did not encounter any other soul flames, other than the soul flame from before.

“Little Chuan, I feel that something is wrong. Why don’t we forget it?”

At that moment, Wang Meng felt that something was amiss. This didn’t seem like a normal scene in a dimensional zone.

In reality, Liu Chuan also sensed something strange. However, just now, he sensed that there seemed to be something calling him from the depths of the ancient city, something that belonged to him.

“Alright, let’s go back first. We’ll come again next time.”

Liu Chuan glanced at Wang Meng. Even though the calling in his heart was getting stronger, he was afraid that something would happen to Wang Meng. There would be plenty of chances for him to retrieve the item later.

Right at this moment, countless soul flames suddenly flew out from the depths of the ancient city, and the entire sky seemed to have been occupied by soul flames. Even the temperature of the ancient city was clearly beginning to drop, and waves of deathly aura began to suffuse the surroundings.

“Little Chuan, something’s wrong. I don’t think I have any strength left. I can’t move…” Wang Meng tried to lead Liu Chuan to the exit but found that he couldn’t use any strength. His voice was also getting softer.

Liu Chuan’s condition was actually worse than Wang Meng’s. He couldn’t even speak, and used his last bit of strength to summon Dogshit.

After giving Dogshit the last order to protect the two of them, Liu Chuan fell into a coma. Wang Meng also lost consciousness shortly after.

The instant Liu Chuan lost consciousness, he faintly heard a voice from the depths of the ancient city.

“It’s the aura of the king… Welcome, my king…”