Sign-in at the Exploding Heaven Gang

"Little brother, what are you doing?"

As Hun Han extended his hands, a black shadow flashed before his eyes. A staff struck Hun Han's hands, causing him to retract them in pain.

"Ouch!"

Hun Han's eyes sharpened as he re-examined the beggar before him. The seemingly casual strike had turned his hands bright red. Who was he? He was the owner of the Primordial Sacred Body. For someone to cause him pain meant this was no ordinary beggar. The opponent's cultivation was definitely above that of a Great Dou Master.

"Naturally, I'm going inside to rest. Didn't you just agree to let me stay here for the night?" Hun Han asked, rubbing his hand.

"You need to enter the main hall to stay for a night?" the beggar replied calmly.

"Not enter the main hall? Are you asking me to sleep outside?" Hun Han asked dumbfoundedly.

"Yes."

"But is outside a place for people to sleep?" Hun Han scanned the courtyard. It was filthy and littered with human bones; it was not a place for humans.

"Yes."

The beggar nodded seriously and continued, "Don't worry, there are no venomous snakes, insects, or ants here. Of course, if you want to enter the main hall, that's fine too. However, you must join my Exploding Heaven Gang!"

"What?"

"No one is allowed to enter this main hall except for the disciples of my Exploding Heaven Gang."

The beggar said with utmost seriousness, a hint of kingly aura emanating from him. He then looked at Hun Han and asked with a smile, "So, have you decided to join my Exploding Heaven Gang? The entrance fee is only one hundred Gold Coins. I see great potential in you, which is why I'm offering you such a discount!"

Hun Han shook his head. Joining such a gang would be like walking into a trap with his eyes wide open. A flash of inspiration struck him, and he refused, "No, thank you. I'll just stay outside for the night!"

For Hun Han, the purpose of coming here was merely to complete the system's sign-in quest. Based on his understanding of the system, he only needed to enter the main hall to complete the quest. After that, he wouldn't need to linger in this godforsaken gang's territory.

The night was silent, with crows occasionally cawing from the trees. Within the thousand-acre courtyard, faint green ghost fires flickered.

When the moon reached its zenith, despite the sweltering heat, the surrounding temperature plummeted. A wisp of breeze stirred, raising goosebumps. Coupled with the atmosphere, any normal person would surely be filled with fear.

"He should be asleep by now, right?"

Hun Han thought to himself. To avoid alerting the beggar, he didn't push open the main hall's door. Instead, he walked to a window with a hole in it, gently pushed it open, and like a fish, leaped into the ancient hall.

Before Hun Han's body had fully entered the main hall, a black shadow lunged at him. The terrifying impact sent him flying back the way he came.

The black shadow seemed to be controlled by strings. After one strike, it retreated back along the same path.

Only then did Hun Han see clearly. It was that black staff again. At this moment, the staff was held by the beggar who had leaped out of the window.

"Little brother, what are you trying to do?" the beggar asked with a smile, holding a wine gourd and taking a sip.

"Senior, this junior is in a special situation and means no harm. I just want to enter the ancient hall. Rest assured, I won't take a single brick or tile from here!" Hun Han replied respectfully.

"No!"

"Why?"

"As I said, only disciples of my gang are qualified to enter this hall. No one else is allowed here," the beggar stated again.

Silence. Their eyes met, and sparks seemed to fly in the air.

Must I give up on that quest?

Now that I've come this far, how can I give up so easily? How can I be content with such a thing!

"Senior, I can give you money!"

"No! I told you, only disciples of my gang can enter this hall."

"Senior, if you insist on making things difficult, this junior will have to offend you." Hun Han said seriously.

"Alright, then come!" the beggar said with a smile.

Black Tier Intermediate Movement Technique: Netherworld Ghost Shadow

Shadows overlapped in the arena as a gust of wind drifted towards the open window. The beggar's brow twitched, his eyes following Hun Han's movements, locking onto his aura.

"Hmm, interesting!"

As soon as the beggar finished speaking, he threw the black staff again. It hit Hun Han precisely, halting his steps.

"Urk!"

Hun Han's heart jolted. Staring at the ancient hall within arm's reach, he gritted his teeth and unleashed his movement technique again, weaving left and right. As the beggar's black staff flew out, he threw a punch.

Overlord Fist

The impact from his fist blocked the black staff. A slight smirk played on Hun Han's lips as he leaped into the air. Just as he was about to dart into the ancient hall, the surrounding energy vibrated violently. Immediately, water vapor condensed around him into a large block of profound ice, sealing most of his body. Only his head was left exposed, allowing him to breathe.

"Dou Huang!"

Two incredibly heavy words escaped Hun Han's lips. This unassuming beggar before him actually possessed the cultivation of a Dou Huang. The ability to mobilize external energy of the same attribute on such a large scale was a hallmark of reaching the Dou Huang realm.

"Little brother, do you still want to fight?" the beggar asked again, taking another sip of wine, his gaze dismissive of Hun Han.

"No more fighting."

A two-star Fighter facing a Dou Huang had no chance of resisting.

The beggar waved his hand, and the profound ice restraining Hun Han instantly turned into wisps of water vapor and disappeared.

Hun Han sat on the ground, staring at the beggar. After a long while, he asked, "Since you are a Dou Huang, why are you living as a beggar?"

"Interest!"

Hun Han felt speechless at the beggar's answer. He then asked, "Since you're a Dou Huang, why is there only you in the entire Exploding Heaven Gang?"

"Quality over quantity. My Exploding Heaven Gang doesn't need useless disciples, only genius disciples. I'm not afraid to tell you, some people aren't even qualified to join our Exploding Heaven Gang! How about it, young brother, join my Exploding Heaven Gang and become my disciple, what do you say?"

Hun Han hesitated for a moment, glanced at the main hall, and asked, "What obligations do I need to fulfill to join the Exploding Heaven Gang?"

The beggar replied solemnly, "The disciples of my Exploding Heaven Gang are all free. They can come and go as they please. Unless the sect is in danger and requires support, or if they commit great evils and harm innocent lives, there are no other special rules!"

"Good."

Hearing this, Hun Han joyfully said, "I am willing to join the Exploding Heaven Gang. Gang Leader, can I enter the main hall now?"

The beggar shook his head. "First, perform the ceremony of becoming my disciple!"

As instructed, Hun Han respectfully performed the disciple-acceptance ceremony for the beggar and excitedly asked, "Master, can I enter the main hall now?"

"Mm. Follow me!"

With a wave of the beggar's hand, the door to the main hall opened. Stepping into the dimly lit ancient hall, Hun Han could vaguely make out the furnishings inside.

The entire main hall was unremarkable. Only in the center of the hall was there an altar built of white jade. The altar was not small, seven meters high and seven meters wide.

Furthermore, in a corner of the hall, items for the beggar's daily needs were placed. The entire Exploding Heaven Gang seemed to only have the altar before him that was worth looking at.

"Altar?" Hun Han murmured in surprise.

"No, that's a teleportation array!" the beggar corrected him.

"Ding dong!"

"Do you wish to sign in at the Sacred Hall of the Exploding Heaven Gang?"

"Sign in!"

Without any hesitation, Hun Han immediately signed in.

"Ding dong!"

"Congratulations, you have completed the Location Sign-in mission. You have signed in at the Sacred Hall of the Exploding Heaven Gang and obtained the item: Talisman Secret Codex."

"Ding dong!"

"The system has issued a new Location Sign-in mission. Please sign in at Myriad Medicine Hall. Do you wish to accept the sign-in mission?"