Published: February 12, 2025
“Do you want to eat?”
Ji Rui Guang handed over a bright red fruit. Ye Zhongming recognized it as a common fruit among the All Races of the Universe, known for quenching thirst and providing a slight boost in stamina.
Although the All Races of the Universe were currently in dire straits, having once occupied countless life planets, they now could only survive in the Seven Survivor Fortresses.
However, each of these fortresses was quite large, housing numerous cities, and naturally, there were areas for agricultural production; otherwise, how would so many people be fed?
Ye Zhongming took the fruit, placed it in his mouth, and slowly chewed, savoring the burst of energy that emerged from its sweet and sour flavor.
“Guess how many people are gathering around? The green dots alone have surpassed three hundred.”
Even though Ji Rui Guang was well-informed and had a strong mental fortitude, he couldn’t help but break into a sweat. The thought of over three hundred green dots represented over three hundred matured warriors was daunting.
With his own strength, dealing with a single matured warrior was already exhausting, let alone over three hundred.
Even with Pao Bai, Jie Su, and others, along with an energy formation, it was still unlikely they could handle so many opponents.
What would the outcome be? Ji Rui Guang dared not even think about it.
Ye Zhongming understood Ji Rui Guang's concerns. The green dots represented matured warriors, but behind these warriors were likely several times more novices.
Such numbers could easily overwhelm their small group.
“We have no other path to take,” Ye Zhongming said resignedly.
He was equally helpless, but having reached this point, the only thing they could do was persevere.
Suddenly, someone approached.
Those who had been observing the situation noticed one direction where a green dot suddenly accelerated toward them, prompting everyone to stand up, including Isabella, the young heroine from Musk Ke Star.
However, they soon discovered that the figure approaching was a bloodied warrior from the Star-Eye Clan.
Previously, Pao Bai had been stopped while the other two were sent to find Ye Zhongming. However, they had also faced attacks, with one dead and another missing, and even Pao Bai thought it was unlikely he would see them again before the end of the novice battlefield.
Unexpectedly, this clan member had managed to break through the siege and come to join them.
What made Ye Zhongming and Ji Rui Guang even more incredulous was that trailing behind this warrior were two figures, one of whom Ji Rui Guang recognized, and Ye Zhongming... recognized too.
It was Mu Hanyi!
The boss of the Radiant World Army had rushed over, putting himself in danger. What was going on? His relationship with Ji Rui Guang was tolerable, but with Ye Zhongming, it was antagonistic. Why would he come over voluntarily?
“Is it strange?” Mu Hanyi asked after Jie Su confirmed that he was not a threat and let him in, addressing Ye Zhongming and Ji Rui Guang.
“It is strange,” Ji Rui Guang replied directly.
Ye Zhongming remained silent but also found it odd. This person had no reason to come here. Was he a masochist, needing to be tortured countless times before he was satisfied?
“This guy, although he and I don't see eye to eye, is still the top in the national district. Now that he’s here in the novice battlefield, he remains the top. This isn’t just his personal honor; it’s also for the sake of the national district. I can't let him get taken down right before the finish line! Our people can't afford to drop the ball like that!”
This sentiment was likely something only those from the national district could understand.
Ye Zhongming found himself both amused and exasperated. Mu Hanyi didn’t even glance at him while talking, yet everything he said revolved around him.
Despite the fact that Cloud Summit Villa and the Radiant World Army were definitely enemies, with numerous conflicts between them, Mu Hanyi’s current actions made Ye Zhongming appreciate him.