Lurking

"E0 District has seventy-nine main streets and thirty-six small neighborhoods."

"The Vermillion Bird Envoy is stationed in E2 District. The Mental Network within the S-class barrier Air Domain practically covers the entire eastern grotto... If you intend to infiltrate it, be extremely careful."

Gu Shen stopped outside the tall walls of E0 District.

He stood amid a patch of black shrubbery.

Dawn had yet to break.

The Source Tower's defenses within the city were relatively weak... After all, the personnel brought by each continent were limited, and the Four Divine Envoys had slaughtered the Extremists. Only drones linked to the Deep Sea floated above the city walls.

"Who is the Garrison Commander of E0 District?"

"He Chan."

Chu Ling said, "You met him once in Rhine City."

"That young eight-star priest from Red Grape Corporation?" Gu Shen had a vague impression of him.

"Yes."

Chu Ling said, "He Chan is a genuine fourth-tier powerhouse. The elite forces brought by the Source Tower this time are extremely formidable, and all Four Divine Envoys are peak fourth-tiers... Even their direct subordinates cannot be underestimated. Objectively speaking, He Chan's combat strength should be on the same level as Su Cha of the Sincere Heart Society."

"Is that so?"

Gu Shen raised an eyebrow. "From the deal Red Grape Corporation proposed to Hua Banner back then... I could tell that guy was no good."

"Central Continent appears harmonious, but dark currents run beneath the surface."

Chu Ling said, "Anywhere power is contested, divisions are inevitable... The Four Divine Envoys want to compete for the Fire Seed, so the Transcendents beneath them must choose sides."

"Before entering the city, I suggest you take some protective measures."

Chu Ling said seriously, "Although I can help shield you from the drones' Mental Network, it would be better