Published: March 2, 2025
After Ye Nan and Zhang Shaojie took Arcade and left the gathering point in Beijing for nearly six hours, news of Arcade's rescue and Zhang Shaojie's betrayal finally reached Lin Haifengâs office.
It wasn't that the military's response was slow; rather, Zhang Shaojie's paperwork was flawless, which created a perfect timing gap.
Of course...
These were just minor matters for Lin Haifeng.
Once, during Arcade's peak as a Rank Five, Lin Haifeng hardly regarded him highly, let alone now when Arcade's strength had been reduced by more than half.
As for Zhang Shaojie and Ye Nan...
"Who are they?"
This was Lin Haifengâs exact response upon hearing the news.
In summary, the departure of Ye Nan and the others did not stir much commotion in Beijing, at most adding two names to the military's wanted list.
Currently, the most pressing issue before Lin Haifeng remained the war between the human race and the oceanic tribe against the demonic creatures outside the city.
Or rather, it was the aftermath of the victory and the upcoming âSea King Control Planâ!
...
On the eastern city wall of the Beijing gathering point, closest to the direction of the demonic creature attacks.
Countless low-level demonic creatures surged against the steel walls but were directly halted by artillery and professionals, while nearby in Tianjin, the oceanic army had officially invaded the city.
Without reinforcements from the Demon Realm, the annihilation of the demonic army in the Beijing war zone had become a matter of time.
Amid this chaos, Wen Yu, however, was enjoying an unusual moment of tranquility.
...
In the distance, a giant dragon roared, a single eye displaying its ferocity.
Nearby, Faceless had transformed into Tang Haofei, warily observing the surroundings with a blank expression.
Victor lay obediently by Wen Yu's side, occasionally opening his eyes, revealing a disdain for the massacre being carried out by the single-eyed giant dragon in the distant starry river.
Victor indeed found it unworthy to bully those demonic creatures that were not even Rank Four...
As for Wen Yu, after increasing his physical attributes to over 10,000 points, he was too lazy to seek out scattered demonic creaturesâafter breaking limits, the higher the physical attributes, the more energy was required.
He simply sat on a mound not far from Beijing, surveying the distant scenery while sipping alcohol and chatting with someone beside him.
"Have you set a time for the formal alliance with the oceanic tribe?"
"Not yet, but it should be within half a month after the war ends," Tang Haofei replied, taking small sips of a fine wine that was said to have been specially provided for national leaders in the past.
Then there was a prolonged silence.
Wen Yu was not a talkative person, and as for Tang Haofei... for some unknown reason, he had become somewhat taciturn since his return...
This outdoor party had been initiated by Tang Haofei.
...
After a long while, Tang Haofei finally broke the atmosphere of their quiet drinking.
"What are your thoughts on the oceanic tribe?"
"What do you mean?"
Tang Haofeiâs question momentarily caught Wen Yu off guard.
"About the relationship between the human race and the oceanic tribe, as well as your own views on them."
Tang Haofei shrugged.
Wen Yu chuckled and shook his head, casually taking a cigarette from his Spatial Ring, lighting it, and placing it in his mouth.
"Why are you asking me all this? You know Iâve never had much opinion on these messy things."
Though Wen Yu said so, he felt a chill in his heart.
Could it be that Tang Haofei had already sensed Lin Haifeng's plan...?
Tang Haofei remained silent for a moment before asking again.
"Then what do you think, if we defeat the demonic clan and break free from the sovereign's control, can the human race and oceanic tribe coexist?"
It seemed he indeed knew something.
Wen Yu thought to himself, but his face showed no expression as he slowly turned his head to stare into Tang Haofei's eyes.
"Impossible! Once the external battle ends, an internal war will surely break out. As the saying goes, âunder the same roof, one cannot allow another to sleep soundlyâ; it is in the nature of living beings, just like humans and the oceanic tribe!"