[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts":3,"chapter-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-617":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":12,"novelImage":21},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1865548,2473,"Chapter 617 - 516: The Sewer","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-617",617,"\u003Cp>\"It’s really stinky here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they entered the sewers, Song Wen couldn’t help but pinch his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are cleaning robots that clean here daily, twice a day, so it’s impossible for it to smell.\" Shen Zheqi shook his head and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it really does stink here.\" Song Wen was convinced his sense of smell wasn’t malfunctioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s precisely where the real problem lies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zheqi’s words left Song Wen baffled. He wanted to say more, but Chen Yuanshan stopped him with a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The labyrinthine sewers were like a massive maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, it was cold, cramped, leading to dark and mysterious unknown areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dim light limited their visibility, and to avoid alerting anyone, the three of them could only move slowly through the pitch-black environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing such an environment, the Buddha beads on Shen Zheqi’s wrist gently rotated, and a light green bead fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant the bead hit the ground, a layer of light green radiance flashed over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stench that had filled the air suddenly disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Song Wen took a few deep breaths, finally feeling \"alive\" again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the Buddha beads on Shen Zheqi’s wrist rotated again, and an orange-yellow bead fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, an invisible barrier appeared around them, enveloping the three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve used a barrier to shield our voices and presence, now we can speak.\" Shen Zheqi said after setting it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuanshan sincerely remarked, \"Xiao Shen, you have so many tricks. It’s no wonder you’re the Legion Commander of the Fourth War Zone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Yuan Shan, you’re too easily surprised. Commander Shen is the Commander of the Fourth War Zone, which is primarily responsible for relic exploration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The younger people are more interested in studying the roles of the various legions in Great Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen continued, \"Exploring relics requires handling many unexpected situations. I’ve heard that Shen Zheqi, the Legion Commander of the Fourth War Zone, is a top relic explorer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether it’s gas, traps, curses, or snares, none of it is a problem for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a professional worker, Song Wen narrated all this smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was evident that he often surfed the Great Xia forum on Celestial Net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Zheqi glanced at him, slightly surprised, but didn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them continued to move forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Shen, who exactly are we looking for down here, and why are you so persistent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuanshan asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn’t have claustrophobia, he still felt uncomfortable after being in such an environment for too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The person we just met wasn’t a Mutant.\" Shen Zheqi glanced around as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the arrival of the Crimson Moon, the Dream Realm spreads, and few can resist its effects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A normal person acting suspiciously must have a questionable identity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At first, I was skeptical, but when I saw him unhesitatingly dive into the sewer, his identity became obvious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is from the Longevity Company!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why can someone from the Longevity Company resist the influence and not turn into a Mutant in the Dream Realm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question couldn’t be answered for now, but based on his skilled entry into the sewers, his affiliation with the Longevity Company was beyond doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, do you suspect that the Crimson Moon’s arrival is related to the Longevity Company?\" Song Wen followed Shen Zheqi’s reasoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But can just the three of us really handle this?\" Chen Yuanshan said with a worried look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a bit older, he had fewer impulsive acts and more concerns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think we can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think we can’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, two voices echoed simultaneously in the sewer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first voice belonged to Shen Zheqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second voice came from the corner of the sewer, where a shifty-eyed middle-aged man appeared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were gleaming with a bloodthirsty red light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You finally show yourself.\" Seeing the man appear, Shen Zheqi calmly took the Buddha beads off his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it’s just you, it’s not enough. Call out all your companions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Shen Zheqi finished speaking, several figures emerged from the shadows of the sewer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without exception, they appeared to be normal people, seemingly unaffected by the Dream Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I don’t know how you’re immune to the Dream Realm’s effects, we will eliminate this variable,\" the man in front said viciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Shen Zheqi couldn’t help but chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll return the same words to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I don’t know how you’re immune to the Dream Realm’s effects, this is Great Xia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Intruders, no mercy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trash talk ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twelve enemies appeared in the sewer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine of them were in the Tier Seven Realm, while the other three were in the Tier Eight Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This small team was powerful enough to handle most situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, including dealing with a \"variable\" like Shen Zheqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The confrontation fell silent, as the shifty-eyed Longevity Company Mutant Walker, along with the three others at Tier Eight, started advancing toward Shen Zheqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What should we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuanshan tightened his grip on a spatula, questioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t hesitate to cook breakfast all morning without drinking water, but fighting was another matter...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen was different from Chen Yuanshan; there was a hint of excitement in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now this is interesting! Clocking in for work every day, the predictable routine—what’s the point?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on! Let’s have a grand battle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen felt his adrenaline soaring, even reaching his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted a black briefcase high, seemingly hoping to use it to bash his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Song Wen’s provocation, the Mutant Walker from Longevity Company responded straightforwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader gestured to his henchmen with a nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Tier Seven henchman cracked his neck and stepped out alone to confront Song Wen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, I was just kidding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Song Wen finished speaking, an explosion erupted in the sewer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tier Seven henchman who approached him was blown to pieces, dead beyond any doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a trap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch out, this bastard set traps here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, another trap was triggered, engulfing two Tier Seven members in flames, and they vanished in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the people from the Longevity Company, Shen Zheqi quickly manipulated the Buddha beads in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, a bead emitting a red glow rolled to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get down!\" Shen Zheqi shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing him, Chen Yuanshan and Song Wen immediately hit the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crimson flame surged from the direction they came, accompanied by a terrifying wave of spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shifty-eyed middle-aged man was hit first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was illuminated by the flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The raging fire reflected in his widened eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, his silhouette was engulfed by the explosion and fire.\u003C\u002Fp>",1128,"2026-06-10T05:31:29.628Z",1,"novelbin.me","aa3cefee9eabc11122252e0546401fe230ebcf042c0579e27ec41f0b4197bb0f","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-501","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-616","https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-cover.jpg"]