The Dark Phoenix Strikes

A stream of words came from Chen Xin Jie. It seemed Wu Yang Jin's earlier preparations had succeeded, because this communication had been initiated by Blood Two, with Blood One assisting from the side in persuading Chen Xin Jie.

"All right, I understand the situation much better now. I won't pursue the matter of your false identities," Chen Xin Jie said.

"Thank you, and thank you for giving us time," Tang Wu Lin said.

"It's nothing. But what you intend to do is far from simple, just as your goal itself is even more difficult," Chen Xin Jie said.

Both of them understood what he meant. Chen Xin Jie had once had a natural connection to Shrek, though they did not know the more specific story.

"That is indeed true. But as long as the foundation remains, there is no problem," Wu Yang Jin said.

"The foundation? It has long since fallen into utter ruin. What possible turning point could there still be?" Chen Xin Jie said.

"My teachers, important figures, and the elders are all still alive. And you—"

"What did you say?! Say that again!"

The moment Chen Xin Jie heard the words "still alive," a powerful pressure abruptly burst from him as he demanded an answer.

"Please calm down. This is hardly an appropriate attitude for you," Wu Yang Jin said.

"This... cough, cough. My apologies. You said they are still alive?" Chen Xin Jie asked.

"That's right. I hope you will not reveal this, then?" Wu Yang Jin said.

"Mm. As the commander-in-chief, there are some matters for which I need not make an overly solemn promise. But I swear on my life that I will not reveal it."

Hearing Chen Xin Jie say this, Wu Yang Jin became even more curious about one thing. Since