The plan Lin Yu and Nightless Sky Fire Apricot devised together was as binding as the laws of the City That Never Sleeps

"Of course, such a guy doesn't exist in the world, you're right, but... I still want to see the 'Creator' —so, if what you said is true, it wouldn't matter if I met him, right?"

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot spoke, her expression remained relaxed.

It was less of a negotiation and more like casual conversation.

She looked at Omia Bosen, drawing circles on the table with her finger.

"'Candle'... you've done quite a bit of business with me on the black market..."

Omia Boson sneered, "Trying to get close? That tactic won't work... I admit, as the 'Fairy Queen,' you have indeed 'taken care' of me to some extent, but my existence has also brought you benefits, hasn't it?"

Even if I do owe you a favor, it's definitely not something I should use for this kind of thing.

Upon hearing Omia's voice, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot sighed softly.

"You're too naive. This isn't 'getting on my good side,' it's a threat—I know who you are... Candle, Mr. Candle, Omia Boson, and you know me too, Fairy Queen, member of the Nightless Sky Family... and, well, Alchemy genius."

"So, if you want to maintain the status quo, you'd better accept my goodwill," said Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, her fingers moving from circling to tapping, as if keeping a rhythm. "You should know my methods as the 'Fairy Queen'."

The monotonous "thump-thump" sound made the atmosphere in the small house, which had just eased slightly, become heavy again.

Omia Bosen's expression changed slightly, but his aura remained undiminished. "Do you think I haven't heard such 'threats' before... Nightless Sky Huo Ming, do you think you can really drive me out of the Outer City using your 'Fairy Queen' methods? -- Even if you could, do you think I really care about those 'business'?"

"Ha, I used to be an investor in 'Supreme Evolution.' In my most glorious years, even your mother treated me with respect. Do you really think those measly businesses in the Outer City are that important to me? Even if you destroy everything I've built up, it'll just be a few more troubles for me!"

"You think you can make me submit to this... you're being incredibly naive!"

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot said calmly, "You've always been naive, haven't you? That old man who was almost swept into the trash heap by my mother in the last generation—I didn't threaten the black market merchant 'Candle' with my identity as the 'Fairy Queen,' but Omia Boson."

"When I said you wanted to 'maintain the status quo,' I meant that you went into hiding to ensure your mother and sister's safety," Nightless Sky Fire Apricot Xing grinned. "You see... after you left, they haven't actually been doing too well. The security measures at home have been downgraded again and again."

Omia Boson glared angrily: "You bastard—"

I'll kill you right now!

Ailan Rainbowlight couldn't hold back any longer. He slammed his hand on the table, raised his left hand, and a gun barrel popped out of the Alchemy Component compartment in his arm, charging up and aiming at Nightless Sky Fire Apricot.

"Kill the 'Fairy Queen'... Seriously? With your outdated security equipment?"

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot looked at Ailan Rainbowlight with a flippant tone.

"You can shoot me in the head now, I can even open my mouth and let you shoot me from inside—if this ridiculous concealed weapon can even give me half an ulcer, then all my Alchemy has been for nothing!"

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot also stood up, looking at the muzzle of Ailan Rainbowlight's gun.

Ailan Rainbowlight's face was ashen, and her lips were almost bloodless.

Because she could sense it...

The Alchemy Component in his hands were abruptly interrupted from accumulating energy.

This is...

This was achieved through Alchemy Energy created out of thin air by "Supreme Alchemy".

Ailan Rainbowlight is now filled with regret.

She made the decision to bring them to this stronghold because she trusted Omia Boson and His Excellency the "Creator's " abilities.

But now...

This is undoubtedly inviting a wolf into the house!

She never expected that Nightless Sky Huo Ming would turn on her so quickly...

No, this was actually within her expectations, but what she hadn't anticipated was...

The opponent's strength!

The strength displayed by "Nightless Sky Huo Ming" at this moment far exceeded his expectations and had reached a point where it could threaten Omia Bosen.

How did this neglected fellow, practically banished to the Great Wilderness by his family, come to possess "Supreme Alchemy"?!

Moreover, it has reached the point where it can be operated silently in actual combat.

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot looked at Ailan Rainbowlight and spoke with a smile.

"You know, I've heard a story from another world; it was told to me by my mother."

"It tells the story of a religion that once existed, worshipping a Supreme Deity... and within this religion was a devout believer named Abraham."

"One day, the Deity delivered Divine Oracle to Abraham, saying, 'You must sacrifice your most beloved youngest son to me to prove your faith.'"

"When Abraham heard the Divine Oracle, he did not hesitate. He immediately took his young son and went up the Gao Shan that the Deity had told him about, to offer his child as a sacrifice to him."

At this point, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot stopped talking.

The ending of this religious story, which was familiar to Lin Yu and Old Zheng, two "Player" from the Real World, was not revealed by Nightless Sky Fire Apricot.

Because this is enough.

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot looked at Omia Bosen and Ailan Rainbowlight.

"Now... it is your time to choose, Omia Bosen, Ailan Rainbowlight... the 'Creator' may not be the Supreme god to you, but in a sense, he is the object of your loyalty."

So... is it 'loyalty' or 'loyalty'?

"Will you offer up your own blood relatives, or choose to betray your beliefs?"

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot spoke, her gaze swept over the two of them.

Omia Bosen's lips trembled, but then his gaze gradually calmed down.

"No, I don't choose either... My choice is to kill you right here."

As he spoke, a cracking sound erupted from the old man's body.

This seemingly ordinary middle-aged male resident of the City That Never Sleeps, who appears to have undergone no alterations and is approaching sixty, is now experiencing a rapid increase in his Alchemy Energy readings.

Ailan Rainbowlight did not lie...

Omia Bosen indeed possesses a considerable level of practical Alchemy.

Although his last alchemical modification and implantation of Alchemy Component may have been thirty years ago, but...

Most of those were top-of-the-line products from "Supreme Evolution" back then; although they were old, they were still relevant.

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot exclaimed in surprise.

"Wow, that's decisive... This kind of feeling... no wonder I've been looking forward to facing this opponent!"

Lin Yu, watching the excited and eager Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, sighed and spoke.

"Hey, this is unexpected, isn't it?"

Obviously...

The series of remarks made by Nightless Sky Fire Apricot just now, including the situation that forced her to fight Omia Bosen, were not something she had discussed or planned with Lin Yu beforehand.

Although the two of them didn't have any specific plans, they originally just intended to come here first to check on "Mr. Candle's" condition before making a decision.

But...

"You made this decision without consulting me at all."

Lin Yu complained.

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot clasped her hands together. "Sorry, Arthur... the atmosphere has gotten this far, so I couldn't help but want to provoke you a little!"

"Moreover, they are so stubborn... without some extreme measures, I think it's really impossible to see the 'Creator' and get much information."

Lin Yu sighed again, "But what's the point of fighting him here? Even if you kill him, what will you gain?"

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot optimistically said, "Perhaps I can collect data during the 'battle'."

"This really doesn't sound very reliable," Lin Yu sighed again, "But it's alright... I also made a decision without consulting you."

Nightless Sky Fire Apricot was taken aback. "What?!"

Lin Yu ignored Nightless Sky Fire Apricot and instead looked at Omia Bosen, who had almost completely restarted all the Alchemy Component that hadn't been operating at full power for who knows how many years. He said, "Your Excellency Omia Bosen, I would like to correct an Error you and Lord Ailan Rainbowlight Light have—this 'Fairy Queen' who is negotiating with you is not actually Nightless Sky Huo Ming —however, she is indeed of the Nightless Sky Family Bloodline..."

"She is the future Chosen of Wisdom, the esteemed Lord Nightless Sky Fire Apricot."

Ailan Rainbowlight exclaimed in surprise, "What?! The Nightless Sky Fire Apricot?!"

However, Omia Bosen didn't pay any attention to what he said.

"What difference does it make whether she's the Nightless Sky Huo Ming or the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot? It doesn't matter!"

Lin Yu gently shook his head.

"No, it's still important..."

"Because it's because of the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, you need to consider... Where is Nightless Sky Huo Ming, the leader of one of the strongest forces in the Great Wilderness right now?"

As he spoke, Lin Yu gently picked up the Communicator.

"Let's do it."

Before Omia Persson could react, his words had barely left his lips...

"Boom!"

A violent explosion came from the wall of the Outpost, shaking everyone inside so much that they lost their balance and nearly fell to the ground.

Then, a black armored vehicle crashed through the gap created by the explosion.

The car's side door opened, and a woman wearing sunglasses, fully armed and chewing spiked gum, jumped out, lifting her goggles.

"Long time no see, Supervisor Arthur..."

"And, 'You've arrived too late,' Your Excellency, Lord Nightless Sky Fire Apricot."

Behind the woman, members of the Truth Company Armed Pioneer Team, also dressed in top-of-the-line equipment, stepped out, weapons in hand.

Outside the window, alchemical searchlights lit up one after another, and more steel behemoths of war machines had surrounded the place.

Lin Yu picked up the teacup he had just managed to keep from being knocked over, sat down, and raised it slightly towards the woman.

"Actually, you've arrived just in time, Dongming Shuliu."