A gentle breeze swept over the devastated Chenglong Pass. Lu Qiu stared at the experts before him without a word.
After a long while, he closed his eyes, turned, and walked toward the section of wall at the very front line of Chenglong Pass.
"Having gods and relying on gods are two different things. If humanity knows only how to rely on gods for everything, one day, we will suffer the consequences ourselves...
"Besides, the Great Xia Gods are our final trump card.
"Three hours. If you can't repair the communications system, the rescue team can get the hell out of here!
"If any of you have objections or dissatisfaction with my orders, once communications are restored, you can file a complaint with headquarters. I will accept all instruction and criticism from headquarters."
As the dark crimson cloak receded into the distance, his voice gradually vanished into the howling gale over the sea.
"The border of the mist is up ahead."
The Somersault Cloud streaked across the sky. Lin Qiye looked at the rolling mist in the distance and spoke.
"We're finally about to reach Great Xia." Excitement flashed in Baili Pangpang's eyes. "I wonder what expression Commander Ye will have when he sees us back... Oh, right, has the Shang Xie Association already reported our performance in the Human Circle to the Night Watchmen? Will we get medals?"
"We'll definitely be decorated." Cao Yuan said with certainty. "We broke through Takama-ga-hara's Human Circle and completely destroyed Divine Authority. A collective Sea of Stars Medal is practically guaranteed."
"I heard Instructor Yuan Gang say that, in the past ten years, only Mask Squad has received a Sea of Stars Medal, right?" Baili Pangpang grinned. "I just remembered how impressive Mask Squad seemed to us back when we were at