Meanwhile, the online community erupted in a wave of furious condemnation against the Blasting Heaven Corporation.
"How can Blasting Heaven Company recklessly murder people? Do they think they can ignore the law? (R-language)"
"Isn't Z-country supposed to value human rights? Hasn't the government intervened? (H-language)"
"This Blasting Heaven Company is completely lawless! They are a law unto themselves!"
"Where is the government? Will they just stand by and let us common folk be bullied?"
"Pitiful Z-country citizens, abandon your country now! M-country will welcome you! (M-language)"
As the internet became filled with extreme verbal attacks against Z-country and Blasting Heaven Company, the official government of Z-country released a pinned statement.
"Regarding the matters of Blasting Heaven Company, we are actively investigating..."
Upon seeing this message, some people quickly shared it and began discussing the truth behind the events.
Amidst all this, Xu Que remained unaware. He had no time to concern himself with the online trolls.
In the Harbor District, Qi Shan finished the handover of documents and immediately ordered the area to be sealed off. He then led the Yue family's ten members towards the interdimensional rift.
"The mission objective is simple—survive for two days and eliminate all alien creatures. Understood?" Qi Shan asked, holding a black garbage bag.
"Understood!" The Yue family members responded in unison.
Pleased, Qi Shan nodded and threw the black bag into the interdimensional rift.
As the bag entered, the rift flickered out for more than a minute before reappearing with a red glow.
Seeing the rift's impending eruption, Qi Shan quickly retreated, since he was not on the combat roster.
As Qi Shan withdrew to the rear, the sounds of furious roars emanated from the rift.
When the Yue family members saw the bear-like monsters emerging from the rift, fear and dread gripped them.
"Kill!" Yue Gang tightened his grip on his D-class longsword and charged forward.
...
At the entrance of the interdimensional rift in the West District, Xu Que stood at the threshold, not immediately entering. Instead, he was purchasing items from the Honor Shop and the Territory Shop.
The Honor Shop offered a wide variety of items, categorized by ranks—E-rank, D-rank, C-rank, B-rank, A-rank, and even Super A-rank. Each category was labeled with the minimum honor points required for purchase.
E-rank items generally cost under 10 points.
D-rank items typically cost under 30 points.
C-rank items were usually within 100 points.
As for the highest ranks, Xu Que didn't even dare to look—after all, in his previous life, he had never accumulated enough to afford them.
In the C-rank section, Xu Que searched for "scroll" and was immediately presented with dozens of different scrolls.
After purchasing several scrolls, Xu Que typed "magic bomb" into the search bar.
Upon seeing the prices of the C-rank magic bombs, Xu Que winced—these bombs were more than twice as expensive as the scrolls.
Though he closed the Honor Shop, Xu Que continued his shopping spree at the Territory Shop.
While the Territory Shop didn't offer as wide a selection, every item here was extremely useful.
Rather than searching for items used within the territory, Xu Que quickly scrolled down to the Territory Expansion section.
[Name: C-Rank Mine Explosive]
[Quality: Fine (Purple)]
[Consumable: Can be used on mines, pits, caves, or tunnels. The detonation time is 10 seconds. It has a chance of destroying walls or creating tunnels.]
Without hesitation, Xu Que bought ten of these!
Once he had finished purchasing all the necessary items, Xu Que signaled for Zhao Xian and the others to assemble quickly.
"Once we enter, stay behind me at all times. Remember, don't kill the Ghost Frogs unless absolutely necessary."
"Yes!" Zhao Xian and the others answered in unison.
"Let's go!" Xu Que waved his hand, and the group of more than ten swiftly entered the interdimensional rift.
Upon opening their eyes again, a mechanical female voice greeted them: "Welcome to the [Withered Bone Swamp]. Challenge time remaining: 71 hours, 59 minutes, and 56 seconds."
"Move out!" Xu Que wasted no time and began walking forward.
No sooner had they taken a few steps than more than twenty Ghost Frogs leapt out from the swamp.
"Clear them out!" Xu Que commanded, taking the lead.
Within three minutes, the group had eradicated all the Ghost Frogs.
Surveying the dark and ominous swamp, Xu Que quickly searched for a path leading deeper into the swamp.
Though there were many potential routes, each was fraught with danger. Xu Que sought a dry, stone-paved road.
"Let's go, it's not here." Xu Que led the group as they quickly searched the area.
Along the way, they encountered several more Ghost Frogs.
After defeating the seventh wave of frogs, a massive Ghost Frog suddenly emerged from the swamp.
Seeing this giant creature, Kun Shao's eyes gleamed with excitement.
"Xu-ge, it's an Elite Ghost Frog!"
"Right, everyone split up. Be careful of its tongue!" Xu Que warned, then quickly advanced with Kun Shao.
Unexpectedly, while looking for a path, Xu Que had stumbled upon this elite creature.
As the giant Ghost Frog saw Kun Shao charge toward it, its tongue lashed out rapidly.
"Thwack!" The tongue struck the ground with a deafening sound.
Kun Shao seized the moment, thrusting his spear into the frog's tongue.
"Whoosh…" The spear didn't penetrate the slippery tongue, instead recoiling violently.
Seizing the opportunity, Xu Que quickly flanked the creature, coming up behind it.
With a swift slash, Xu Que's sword cut deeply into the frog's tough skin.
To his surprise, the creature's defense was as tough as that of an armored crocodile.
The injured Ghost Frog spun around in anger, preparing to attack Xu Que, but a massive cleaver cleaved through its skull.
Then, two sharp blades sliced across its abdomen.
Enraged, the Ghost Frog began to gather green energy on its body.
But before it could release a toxic gas, Xu Que closed the distance, drawing his sword in a swift motion. The red glow of his sword, powered by immense energy, cleaved the creature's head in two.
"Wow, Xu-ge is incredible!" Kun Shao shouted in amazement.
"When you've mastered a Heavenly-tier technique, you'll be able to wield such power," Xu Que responded, picking up two colorful orbs from the ground.
[You've obtained a B-Rank Pendant: Ghost Frog Skin.]
[Name: Ghost Frog Skin (B-Rank, Pendant, Unique)]
[Quality: Fine (Purple)]
[Active: When used, grants temporary defensive ability (lasts for 15 seconds, recharge time: 60 minutes)]
[Passive: After the defensive effect ends, stamina decreases (lasts for 50 seconds)]
Seeing the item's properties, Xu Que decisively traded it to Zhao Xian.
"Distribute this among the group. It's best for Qi Shan or Qi Kai, since one uses boxing gloves and the other wields a heavy hammer."
"Then give it to Qi Kai." Zhao Xian immediately understood Xu Que's intent and traded the item to Qi Kai.
"Thank you, Xu-ge! Thank you, Xian-ge!" Qi Kai gratefully responded.
Xu Que waved it off, then checked another item.
[Name: Ghost Frog Contaminated Skin (C-Rank)]
[Quality: Fine (Purple)]
[Miscellaneous Material: The skin of an adult Ghost Frog, suitable for forging or alchemy.]
"I'll save this material for later. Once I reach A-Rank, I'll forge some gear to help you all improve," Xu Que said.
"Xu-ge, you can forge?" Kun Shao asked in shock.
"I know many things. Do you want me to report them one by one?" Xu Que teased.