Hell's Kitchen Leads to Hell! Belasco's Invasion!

Chen Ji's eyes were bright.

It's more like a museum than a warehouse.

In Xu Wenwu's study, there are various antiques, cultural artifacts, calligraphy and paintings, classic books and bronzes.

However, most of the Ten Rings Gang's collection consisted of cultural relics, with even magical items being rare, and no Book of Arcane Arts were seen, which Chen Ji secretly regretted.

"I thought I could snag a bargain..."

"Huh."

"The material of this book..."

Chen Ji looked around.

Suddenly, I discovered a classic book, made of a special material, placed in an inconspicuous spot.

Even after the passage of time, it has not decayed and remains as it was, even possessing a trace of spirituality!

As soon as you raise your hand to touch the cover, you can feel an evil energy spreading to your fingertips!

"This is a Skin Book."

"The thing my father loved most when he was alive."

"It is said that everyone who opens the Skin Book will see different handwriting."

"He changed after coming into contact with this Skin Book."

Xu Xialing explained.

She never touched the Skin Book.

There's nothing we can do but leave it there to dry.

"The Skin Book?"

Chen Ji's eyes flickered.

Immediately, upon gently flipping through the pages, one sees the Skin Book completely blank, and in the blink of an eye, countless tiny, mysterious characters appear on their own.

This is an ancient language, from the Limbo!

After careful examination, he discovered that the author of this Skin Book was none other than Belasco, the Lord of the Limbo!

The words presented in the book can awaken the reader's desires, allow them to see what they want to see, and also connect them to the Limbo through this Skin Book, granting them Belasco's magic!

However.

Everything comes at a price!

As one delves deeper into the Skin Book, the soul will be tempted, ultimately leading to the Limbo!

Chen Ji frowned.

I can already sense an evil energy gradually seeping into my Mind Stone, seemingly creating numerous illusions and allowing me to see another terrifying dimension!

I will take it with me.

"This is Skin Book..."

"Too dangerous."

Chen Ji's expression was solemn.

Only then did he realize that not only were the Ancient Gods interfering with reality, but the Hell Lord were doing the same.

They never gave up harvesting souls!

After all, the amount of Soul Essence determines the strength of magic!

He actually forgot about this bunch of Snake God!

What information did you find in the book?

Xu Xialing asked curiously.

"Curse."

"Knowledge about curses, but the moment I saw a curse, I was cursed too."

Chen Ji gave a wry smile.

However, his body trembled, and he immediately unleashed astonishing energy, directly dispelling the curse!

Having reached the multi-dimensional level, the curse from the Hell Lord could not shake Chen Ji at all!

However.

Other readers weren't so lucky!

He has inevitably fallen into depravity and depravity, becoming Belasco's tool; sooner or later, he will cause trouble!

"I've heard of an organization called the Skinning Gang."

"He enjoys surgically peeling off the skin of his own kind..."

"Could it be related to the curse in the Skin Book?"

Emilia frowned.

She had seen information about the Skinning Gang in the Red Room organization's database, but had never actually contacted them.

She even heard that the Skinning Gang enjoys hunting ability users and will wear their human skin jackets to unleash the same abilities!

"Human skin jacket?"

"Don't you find it disgusting?"

Xu Xialing felt a chill run down her spine.

She could hardly imagine the scene.

Human skin jacket!

The manufacturing process must be quite complex!

First, the skin of the other person must be peeled off, dried in the wind and sun, and then hand-sewn to make a jacket!

In fact, a human skin jacket might require the skin of multiple people to ensure perfection!

"The Skinning Gang..."

Where are they active?

"It seems the Skinning Gang are Belasco's followers."

Chen Ji squinted.

Before this, he had no idea that there was a group of Skinning Gang on Earth who were keen on hunting ability users and gaining abilities through human skin jackets!

There is almost no doubt that Mutant will be the first to be hunted!

This method of acquiring abilities also avoids exposure and has no weaknesses!

After all, the Skinning Gang donned human skin jackets not because they acquired the other person's genes, nor because they possessed the abilities themselves, but because they were enhanced by magic!

As the hunt continues, the Skinning Gang's influence will gradually expand, and their targets will no longer be limited to Mutant, but will include all superheroes!

Using a human skin jacket for disguise, Identification Lenses is meaningless; you become the target entirely, allowing you to get close and carry out the next skinning!

Suddenly.

Chen Ji connected this to the prophecy of the Cable.

The Imposter Starperson and the superhero perished together...

It's likely that the ones who perished together weren't the Imposter Starperson.

Rather, they are the Skinning Gang dressed in human skin vests, who are Belasco's followers!

If you could skin Imposter Starperson while it's still alive, its abilities probably wouldn't disappear!

"It seems I need to return to Kamar-Taj and promptly inform Old Wang to investigate the situation of the Skinning Gang."

"Emilia."

"Remember to investigate the location of the Red Room. If you find anything, contact the Vought Group directly."

Chen Ji propped up the portal to the space.

Carrying the Skin Book, they passed through the door and instantly arrived at the Hollow Earth.

Xu Xialing and Emilia were left staring at each other, completely unaware that disaster was about to strike!

Kamar-Taj.

Old Wang, with a stern and imposing expression, surveyed the secluded sect.

He has been in Kamar-Taj for over twenty years, and he finds every blade of grass and every tree in Kamar-Taj very pleasing to the eye and familiar.

He is not a low-key person either.

Who says the Sorcerer Supreme can't manifest his divine power in public?

He thoroughly enjoyed the adoration he received from his disciples.

"G'iah."

Don't worry.

"I believe Chen can stop the Secret Invasion."

Old Wang looked at G'iah, a smile playing on his lips.

"Venerable One."

Do you think the world will end?

G'iah looked pained.

She's been having nightmares lately.

In her dream, she saw the extinction of the Skrulls and the shattering of the Earth.

So much so that she was afraid to fall asleep easily.

"The Doomsday?"

"That day may come, but definitely not now."

Old Wang looked surprised.

He didn't believe there were any enemies that Chen Ji couldn't defeat.

"I'm afraid you overestimate me."

"King."

A soft laugh rang out.

Chen Ji appeared in a flash; he returned to Kamar-Taj and explained his discovery to the old king.

"The Skinning Gang?"

"A follower of Belasco?!"

Old Wang was shocked.

Limbo!

This is an extremely dangerous and chaotic place.

It is also the region closest to the Reality Dimension.

Even more frequently, demons from the Limbo will appear, attempting to disrupt the order of the real world.

Belasco, actually using a Skin Book to spread his influence?

This immediately put him on alert!

After all, Kamar-Taj has been free of trouble recently, and if problems arise during his term, he will also be held liable.

Kamar-Taj is like a company.

The Sorcerer Supreme is not the absolute decision-maker, but rather the main person in charge. Good things will be attributed to him, and so will bad things!

"List."

"It seems we need to summon all the Mystic Arts Master."

"We have uncovered the whereabouts of the Skinning Gang. We absolutely cannot tolerate such heinous acts appearing before our eyes!"

Old Wang took immediate action.

Immediately, an ancient bell was rung.

When this ancient bell rings, the bells of the Three Sanctums will also ring, and when this sound appears, it means that disaster has arrived!

It requires the combined efforts of the Mystic Arts Master from the Three Sanctums!

Soon, the sound of bells spread.

One Mystic Portal after another opened, and almost all of Kamar-Taj's existing Mystic Arts Master returned to Kamar-Taj.

Daniel Drumm, with a solemn expression, was the first to ask a question.

"Venerable One."

"What has happened that requires the bell to be rung?"

"Is this even more serious than the Mother of Demons?"

Master Drumm frowned.

The last time I heard the bell ring was...

"That's right."

"We need to be wary of the Skinning Gang."

"These are followers of Belasco, the lord of the Limbo."

Old Wang nodded.

The situation was also communicated to all the Mystic Arts Master.

Upon learning of the matter, the Mystic Arts Master frowned, immediately realizing the situation was troublesome.

Even one of the Mystic Arts Master had a look of surprise in his eyes, recalling the creature he had encountered!

"Before this, I discovered a spiritual creature with advanced intelligence that was gathered in Hell's Kitchen, but when I arrived, its presence had already vanished."

"I only saw one passerby."

"Could that passerby be a member of the Skinning Gang, wearing the skin of a monster?"

The Mystic Arts Master repeated.

This is also crucial classified information!

"Hell's Kitchen?"

"What plan are the Skinning Gang planning this time, gathered here?"

Old Wang frowned.

He knew Hell's Kitchen was extremely chaotic.

All sorts of people, wanted criminals and local bullies, criminal organizations, and evil forces have also taken root in this place!

Even the Blood Clan Sanctum was in Hell's Kitchen before it fell into the Sky Pit!

Furthermore, the reason why Hell's Kitchen carries the prefix "Hell" has a hidden secret: because Hell's Kitchen is connected to Hell, and Dimensional Rift appear there at certain times!

"Is that so?"

Chen Ji was surprised.

That's when he learned the secret of Hell's Kitchen.

It leads to Hell!

"Yes."

"There are also interconnected parts between Hell, and this part happens to lead to Hell's Kitchen."

"If the Hell Lord truly intends to invade the Reality Dimension, he might use this place, perhaps..."

"The dimensional gate has been opened."

Old Wang's expression was complicated.

"Isn't there a way to solve this once and for all?"

Chen Ji felt a headache.

Before even dealing with Dr. Zola, the Skinning Gang have emerged, and the Hell Lord are also taking action.

He was really annoyed.

But he couldn't solve all the problems on his own.

Because behind every problem lies another problem!

If this problem doesn't exist, then that problem will!

The root of all turmoil lies in the impending Cosmic Cycle!

The scale and impact of Cosmic Cycle far exceed the Celestial Convergence, making the spatial tearing of Hell's Kitchen a perfectly normal occurrence!

"So..."

"Shall we head to Hell's Kitchen now?"

The young girl, G'iah, was eager to try.

She was very eager to participate in this operation.

She must prove her magical abilities and earn Kamar-Taj's respect.

Let's go.

"Nip danger in the bud."

Chen Ji nodded.

Immediately, the spatial gate opened, leading directly to Hell's Kitchen!

The next second.

All that came into view was a pitch-black, dimly lit background.

Hell's Kitchen was filthy and reeked of a foul stench. At night, only a dim green light shone through the darkness, and a light drizzle fell from the sky, making it look like a scene from a Shocker movie.

After the Sinkhole Event, this city underwent a major reshuffle, with Fisk Commercial Group emerging as a local behemoth.

The Fisk Commercial Building belongs to Kingpin, the New York underworld emperor, known as the strongest man in human form!

"Really."

"I sensed a spatial rift."

"It seems someone is interfering with the monitoring of the spiritual artifacts; only by coming to this place can one gain such foresight."

Daniel Drumm said hatefully.

This kind of thing actually happened right under his nose, it's utterly shameful!

"The Sky Pit caused spatial disorder in Hell's Kitchen."

"None of your business."

Chen Ji gazed ahead.

Then I saw a Sky Pit lying across the roadside.

The electromagnetic fluctuations also interfere with spiritual awareness.

Perhaps this is why the Skinning Gang, or rather Belasco, chose Hell's Kitchen!

"Hopefully there's still room for maneuver."

Old Wang's face was tense.

But at this time...

A boundless surge of demonic energy erupted from the mysterious building at the edge of the horizon!

The spatial curtain twists and tears!

A terrifying landscape, seemingly different from reality, is subtly revealed!

Volcanic eruption, sulfur gushing forth.

A torrential downpour of sulfuric acid rained down!

"This is..."

"Limbo!!"

"The gates to the Limbo have been opened!"

The Mystic Arts Master were collectively enraged.

Everyone knew what this meant.

This means that creatures from the Limbo can pass through this gate and enter reality without any hindrance!

Damn it!

Old Wang conjured two magic round shields.

The young girl G'iah, Daniel Drumm, and Master Murphyson also stepped forward, rushing straight towards the Hell Gate, wanting to reverse everything!

However.

A towering, imposing figure, a humanoid creature resembling a demon, has already stepped into Hell's Kitchen!

His eyes were bloodshot, with a playful yet domineering glint in them. He had a pair of sharp horns on his forehead, and his entire body was enveloped in a vast demonic aura!

With just one palm strike!

They sent all the Mystic Arts Master flying!

Seeing this scene.

An alarm bell rang in Chen Ji's mind, and he couldn't help but frown.

He had already learned the other party's true identity through the Entry Panel!

[Name]: Belasco

[Identity]: Lord of the Limbo

[Entry]: Arcane Supreme (Gold), Soul Sword (Black).

[Arcane Supreme] (Gold): He is proficient in almost all known Arcana spells and has also created his own unique spells.

[Soul Sword] (Black): He forged a Soul Sword from the souls of millions of criminals, which has the power to severely damage souls.

"Belasco ...!"

"To be called supreme in the realm of Arcana?"

"And... the Soul Sword?"

"Isn't this a move that Magik is good at?"

Chen Ji seemed to be deep in thought.

He suddenly remembered that Belasco had kidnapped Magik and taken him to the Limbo!

Magik mastered his skills through training at the Limbo; it turns out his knowledge came from Belasco?