"Evolution or devolution, truth or deception."
"This wasteland is like a vast ocean, while humanity is nothing more than a lone leaf floating upon it. When the surface is calm, humanity can at least struggle onward toward the Other Shore. But once stormy waves arrive, no one knows whether they will be the one thrown overboard the next second."
Standing atop Beacon Fire City's central tower, which rose more than sixty meters high, Long An Guo held a square communication device in his hand and gazed into the distance.
In the night, a dark-red light on the left side of the communication device kept flashing intermittently, pulsing like a heartbeat.
But the light on the right remained dim, as though it had not lit up in a very long time.
"Teacher, you always taught us how to weigh the interests of different territories. Now that the Northern Lands and Golden Giant Eagle have joined forces, should we also fully accept the goodwill of Tian Yuan Territory?"
Behind Long An Guo stood three young people dressed in black, blue, and green.
Two were men and one was a woman. All three had extraordinary looks, and their eyes held a certain "spirituality" rarely seen in the wasteland.
At that moment, the man dressed in black stepped forward and asked respectfully.
Normally, he had the most overbearing personality and advocated breaking through all obstacles with sheer force, claiming victory through upright and overwhelming power.
But now, confusion filled his eyes. He seemed unable to see where Dragon Flag Territory should go in the future.
"Tian Yuan Territory. It lies in the heartland controlled by the Divine Court, yet remains safe and unaffected. That alone proves its foundations. Besides, they have never shown any hostility toward Dragon Flag Territory. They have always been our