It was just beginning to get light.
This night's patrol was about to end.
For the patrol officers, last night had been a rare night of peace.
But in Cheng Han's eyes, this far-from-peaceful night was merely the beginning. An even greater, more terrifying Storm still lay ahead.
The balance of power at the very top of this world might undergo a major shift, with consequences far deeper and more far-reaching than anyone could imagine.
And who would have thought that the one who started it all was actually a middle school student? As Cheng Han sensed the Nether Light fading, he muttered to himself, I definitely wasn't stirring up trouble. None of this has anything to do with me!
He turned around and waved a hand. "Everyone, patrol's over. Let's head back to the outpost for breakfast!"
"Okay!"
"Understood!"
"Woof!"
The group of people—and dogs—responded in turn.
After a night of hard work, every face was weary. Even the Spirit Mastiffs' steps had become somewhat heavy.
Only Cheng Han's pace remained calm and unhurried.
Before long.
The group approached the Sixth Outpost.
Cheng Han's steps paused almost imperceptibly.
The Eye of Omniscience had just activated passively again, sending him a warning through an illusion. An uninvited guest had just arrived at the outpost entrance.
Or rather, a hostile visitor blocking the gate.
Cheng Han swiftly made a calculation.
After pondering for a moment, he decided not to avoid the matter. He would confront the man head-on.
A minute later.
A patrol officer named Zhang Haofang changed expression. "Patrol Captain, Squad Leader Yong He from the Seventh Outpost is here."
Cheng Han showed just the right amount of surprise. "He got here pretty quickly."
As the saying went, those who bullied others would eventually be bullied themselves.
He had bullied