Half an hour later, Lu Yang finally reached the entrance to Wetland Park, where Fu Nian, Fu Yun, and the others were already waiting.
Seeing that several more people had died, they had no time to grieve. They quickly got into the SUVs and returned to the capital. Once they arrived at the academy, Fu Yun brought Lu Yang, Fu Nian, and the others back to his office.
"The enemies in the capital are getting stronger and stronger. The monster that suddenly appeared this time will probably require high-powered weapons to kill," Fu Yun said with a frown.
Fu Nian sighed. "Our strength can't keep up with the monsters' growth. It's too difficult."
Fu Yun shook his head helplessly. He looked at Lu Yang and said, "Brother, there's something I've been keeping from you. This time, I know you're returning to East Sea, so I have to tell you in advance."
"What is it?" Lu Yang asked.
Fu Yun thought for a moment and said, "How should I put this? Do you know how many factions there are in the capital now?"
Lu Yang shook his head. "I haven't had time to look into it yet."
Fu Yun sighed emotionally. "There are currently four major factions in the capital. The first is our academy, formed by the remaining disciples of the old gods. We are the largest protective force in the capital."
"The other three factions are roughly equal in strength: the temple, the Mercenary Guild, and the Martial Artists' Family. You know the temple best. The Mercenary Guild is a gathering place for martial artists and mages who cultivate independently."
"The Martial Artists' Family is entirely made up of martial artists from prominent clans. For now, everyone is united in name, but there are endless underhanded moves. Recently, they