"Beep, beep, beep."
Bai Yue, still immersed in comprehending his domain, was drawn out by the alert from his Communication Watch. Before beginning his insights, he had enabled Do Not Disturb mode; only urgent matters concerning him would trigger a notification.
He looked at the message. It was a notice from the Limit Martial Hall regarding Luo Feng's death.
Has it already come to this? Bai Yue thought to himself.
Of course, he knew Luo Feng was not dead. He was merely undergoing an assessment within the ruins. However, no one else knew that, and following precedent, a death notice had been issued for Luo Feng after he had been trapped for three months.
"Looks like it's time to go back. I wonder whether, with me around, some petty scoundrels will still dare to show themselves!"
He contacted his Smart Fighter parked in the distance, and it soon flew over. He leaped through the hatch, and once it closed, the Smart Fighter headed toward Jiangnan Base City.
At Mingyue Residential Area in Jiangnan Base City, Bai Yue's Smart Fighter slowly descended from the sky toward the parking lot.
"Inspector Bai is back!" said someone who knew Bai Yue's identity.
"Inspector Bai hasn't been back in over a year, has he?" another person said.
"I heard he was training and traveling outside. Why did he suddenly return?"
"Probably because of Supervisor Luo Feng! I heard the two of them grew up together," said a middle-aged Martial Artist who vaguely knew the inside story.
Ignoring their discussion, Bai Yue walked straight toward Luo Feng's home.
The moment he entered, he could sense the gloomy atmosphere. No one even noticed him come in.
Luo Feng's mother, Gong Xinlan, was quietly wiping away tears on the sofa, while Luo Hua and his girlfriend, Zhen Nan, comforted her in low voices.
Luo Feng's father, Luo Hongguo, sat on another sofa, smoking with a worried frown.
It was not until Bai Yue spoke that they realized someone had entered the house.
"Luo Feng's life is tough. He won't die. There's no need for Uncle and Auntie to grieve." Without hiding anything, he told them what he knew.
"Bai, is that true?" Luo Hua was the first to react.
"Would you not trust what I say?" Bai Yue said with a cheerful smile.
"Xiao Yue, what exactly is going on? Didn't the Martial Hall already send word that Luo Feng was dead?" Luo Hongguo asked from the side.
"Yes, they sent the notice, but it was only a conclusion drawn according to precedent. It wasn't a confirmed death."
After pausing, he continued.
"I looked into it. Those ruins used to conduct assessments for Martial Artists. Luo Feng has extraordinarily high talent as a Mental Master, so he may be undergoing an assessment in that area!" Of course, he had not actually investigated it; it was described in the original story. But coming from his mouth, it was far more convincing.
"Then, Xiao Yue, when can Xiao Feng come back? It's already been months!" Gong Xinlan stopped crying and asked anxiously.
"It will probably take quite a while. But he should be back within two years." He answered truthfully; that was the time frame he remembered from the original story.
After reassuring Luo Feng's family, he politely declined their invitation to stay for dinner. He told them that he would be living next door for the next two years and that they could come find him if anything happened, then he took his leave and returned home.
During nearly a year of travel and cultivation, he had made astonishing progress. Not only had he comprehended a domain, but both his Gene Energy and Mental Power had reached Planet Level 9. That was while he had focused primarily on comprehending his domain; otherwise, he might already have broken through to the Star Level.
He had no intention of lingering at the Planet Level. In a few days, he planned to break through to the Star Level, then remain at Star Level 9 for a while as he waited for the Cosmic Peak Genius Battle to begin.
For the time that followed, Bai Yue did not go out again.
From time to time, he visited Luo Feng's home, deterring those who watched from the shadows.
Because of his presence, many people never dared reach for Luo Feng's family. Luo Feng had left behind quite a few valuable things. He had gained many Spirits of Plants and Trees during the trip to Fog Island, and some of them were even still at home. Quite a few councilors coveted those items greedily!
He also did not slack off in his comprehension of the domain, hoping to advance even further.
Time passed quickly. As Luo Feng remained missing for longer and longer, Bai Yue could sense the anxiety in his parents and Luo Hua whenever he visited their home in recent days. There was not much he could do about it. He could hardly tell them that he had transmigrated and knew Luo Feng would return safely soon.
In the blink of an eye, it was September 29, 2058, at the No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruins.
"Click, click, click." The sound of a passage opening echoed through the main hall of the ancient civilization ruins.
The gate had detected a War God emerging from within. That was why the several hundred people in the hall were so astonished.
It had already been three months since the last batch of War Gods entered. By precedent, no one should have been able to come out.
"My God! Someone actually stayed inside for three months!"
Under the gaze of every staff member, a completely blackened figure emerged from the passage.
"A black man?"
At the same time, a beam of light swept over him, and the intelligent voice announcement in the hall sounded. "Welcome back, War God Luo Feng!"
The hall instantly erupted. One year and three months—this was how long Luo Feng had remained within the No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruins. Since translation software had become widespread, no one had ever done so.
"Welcome back, War God Luo Feng." Someone immediately stepped forward to greet him.
Some members of the underground base promptly carried out their duties, reporting the situation to the major organizations they belonged to.
"Report: Luo Feng has returned."
"Report to headquarters: Chinese War God Luo Feng has returned."
This was undoubtedly earth-shattering news. The Invincible War God, an unparalleled genius, had successfully escaped after being trapped for one year and three months!
The news swept through the world's major organizations like a hurricane. Hong of the Limit Martial Hall and Thunder God of the Thunder Martial Hall were both alerted.
This also included Luo Feng's enemies, Li Yao and Vinina.
Li Yao, who had been drinking, could not believe it. In an instant, he crushed the wineglass in his hand, and red wine spilled across the floor like blood.
At the human base beside the No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruins, Luo Feng washed up and then called his family.
In Jiangnan Base City, Luo Feng's family was having dinner in a quiet hall. The atmosphere was clearly rather heavy.
"It's Luo Feng's call, it's Luo Feng's call..." The ringtone sounded, jarringly abrupt in the silent hall.
Everyone, who had looked somewhat dazed, turned toward Luo Hongguo. "Is it Xiao Feng calling?" Gong Xinlan was the first to speak.
Looking at the caller ID, Luo Hongguo was uncertain as well. Though Bai Yue had long said that Luo Feng was fine, the Limit Martial Hall had indeed issued a death notice for Luo Feng.
He drew a deep breath and answered the call with trembling hands.
"Beep." The connection went through.
"Xiao Feng, is that you?" Luo Hongguo asked the question in his heart, full of apprehension.
"It's me, Dad!"
"Why didn't you start a video call? Let me have a good look at you." Luo Hongguo immediately said. He was afraid this was fake, that someone was playing a cruel joke on them.
"Sorry, Dad. I was trapped somewhere and only just got out. I haven't even shaved yet." As he spoke, he turned on the video.
"Xiao Feng, it's wonderful that you're all right! Wonderful!" Gong Xinlan said from the side, her eyes already moist.
"Sorry, Mom. I'll be home in a little over an hour. Is everything all right at home?" Luo Feng asked.
"We're fine, we're fine. Your matters are more important. Xiao Yue has been looking after us, and Luo Hua has grown up too! Everyone is fine, all fine!" Luo Hongguo said.
After ending the call and handing over a few matters to the arriving Hong, Luo Feng hurried home.
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