Otherworldly Affairs Office-Chapter 858: Return to the Hell Plane

Seeing Gu Shenghui, who remained silent for a long time after hearing his words, Pei Yan continued, "I certainly don't underestimate the strength of our companions, but according to what Xila said, this time, the origin bodies of each plane will personally teach and even integrate divine artifacts into their bodies. Just these two points are enough to make people worry."

"You can rest assured about that!" Gu Shenghui extinguished the cigarette in his hand, sighed deeply, and said, "Through the ongoing team tournament, we have a clear understanding of how perilous the subsequent individual matches will be. All the participants will be mentally prepared and aware."

At this point, Gu Shenghui waved his hand to interrupt Pei Yan from speaking, and continued, "Of course, acknowledging that while the participants are aware, sending them to their deaths is not my intention. I admit that before the team tournament, we underestimated the brutal nature of the competition. This is my responsibility. The resources carried and the tactics displayed by the Magic Realm team far exceeded our expectations. Had it not been for your sacrifice of life to save the day, the outcome of this battle would have been a tragedy unacceptable to the Investigation Department."

"Therefore, we won't repeat this mistake! After you left, the Investigation Department decided to use the sealed divine artifacts and all available resources to integrate with the new Child of Origin. Likewise, Lin Junzhao has made a substantial investment, putting all the effort accumulated over the years into enhancing the new Child of Origin's strength. After all this is completed, high-intensity practical training will follow. This time, either we don't act, or we strike decisively!" Gu Shenghui said, patting Pei Yan's shoulder with a bitter smile. "This time, I won't be a bystander. I will participate with you all. I've already learned about Ye Ruozai! I can reveal to you that he and your sister will become Lin Junzhao's key cultivation targets. You don't doubt Lin Junzhao's commitment to nurturing the bodies he will occupy in the future, do you?"

"Is my sister also included in this training?" Pei Yan asked with a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

"Yes, since it's a high-investment special training, everyone will be included at once! We strive to push the Investigation Department's strength to its peak, but rest assured, the promises made to you by the department will not be reneged. Since you've participated in the individual tournament, the department will not allow your sister to risk her life in the competition. She's just undergoing training."

This explanation left Pei Yan nodding in satisfaction. He then slumped into his seat with a relaxed demeanor, saying, "Since that's the case, I have no objections. I don't need to rest. Time is tight, so I want to quickly engage in training. I'll rest for the night and depart tomorrow. I just can't participate in your Child of Origin transformation ceremony."

"That's alright. This Child of Origin transformation is a significant matter. The department has brought in almost all experts to guard it—a foolproof arrangement. Moreover, with the guardianship of Lin Junzhao's origin body, your presence at the scene doesn't mean much! If you're determined to leave so soon, I'll arrange with the department to prepare for your transfer to the Hell Plane!"

"Alright!"

Because of the hasty decision regarding the journey and with deliberate secrecy maintained, the next morning, after a whole night's rest, Pei Yan bade a quick farewell to his sister, who came to see him off after receiving the news, and embarked on his journey to the Hell Plane.

On this journey, he was first escorted by Immortal Palace disciples through space rifts back to the real world, without wasting any time. Then, led by staff, he traveled through a passage specially opened for him to Hell Space, finally returning to the Hell Plane.

When his feet touched the land of the Hell Plane again, breathing in the familiar air, Pei Yan surprisingly felt a sense of coming home. Upon reflection, although his official age by ID in the real world is only twenty, accounting for the actual time elapsed he's nearly twenty-five, having spent a fifth of his life on the Hell Plane. Perhaps this place can be considered his second home!

Having traveled between several planes a few times, Pei Yan felt that apart from the change in travel method, space travel was no different from long-distance travel, both equally boring and exhausting. The fatigue was exacerbated by the drastic change in world energy after traversing spaces.

Shaking his sore shoulders and rubbing a stiff neck, Pei Yan was met by the Demon Race team sent to receive him. Seeing the leading figure, he couldn't help but laugh; it was an old acquaintance!

"Prince Silver Wing, we have been expecting you for a long time!"

Facing Sifuer who reverently bowed, and looking at the long line of kneeling Demon Race Knights behind her, Pei Yan slowly lowered his arms that he initially wanted to spread open. This journey, besides fatigue, gave Pei Yan the most direct feeling of how others' attitudes towards him had changed.

When the competition ended, everyone he encountered were life-and-death friends, familiar to the utmost. They neither belittled him for failure and weakness nor were servile to his strength. This kind of feeling was not apparent then.

However, once he left the Investigation Department's base, all along the way—be it the Immortal Palace disciples escorting him or the staff responsible for his transfer, including Sifuer and others—treated him with awe, admiration, mixed with a tinge of jealousy and even fear.

This is the consequence of the team tournament. A single competition made the entire Cultivation Realm and Superpower Realm aware of Pei Yan's existence. He was no longer just a name; his strength and power were laid bare for everyone to see.

Seeing Sifuer's respectful and deferential attitude in front of him, recalling the scenes of their initial schemes against each other upon first arriving at the Hell Plane, Pei Yan couldn't help but smile wryly, feeling as if a lifetime had passed. Perhaps from this moment, they lived in two different worlds!

Thinking of how Xila ambiguously hinted at Sifuer's feelings for him, Pei Yan pondered and thought this might not be so bad. He walked up, passing by Sifuer, lightly patting her head, and said in a deep voice, "Oh, I'm tired! Find me a place to rest, for I have to continue my journey tomorrow."

"As you command, my lord!" Sifuer trembled slightly at his words, responding with a bow and without making any superfluous movements.

If in the past Pei Yan treated Sifuer this way, her retainers, despite fearing Pei Yan's strength, would still come out fearlessly to defend the Patriarch's dignity. However, at this moment, no one stepped forward to say a word; everyone believed it was only natural!

This is the change in people's hearts brought by absolute strength and status. Everything Pei Yan did on the field, including his actions supporting the Demon Race players, won him genuine respect from these Demon Race elites.