Complex Situation

Super Seminary, Command Center.

On the giant electronic screen, data and survivor interview records from Huang Village were rapidly scrolling, the atmosphere extremely solemn.

"General, the situation has been basically verified." Lianfeng stood before the console, her voice carrying a hint of exhaustion and disbelief. "About one-third of the villagers in Huang Village... confirmed missing. No remains or signs of large-scale combat were found at the scene, only a small amount of... unknown residue similar to strong acid corrosion."

She operated something, projecting several blurry photos taken by survivors with their phones onto the main screen.

In the image, a female silhouette with huge mechanical wings on her back and exaggerated makeup could be vaguely seen floating in the air.

"According to the unified descriptions of the survivors, an alien woman wearing unconventional heavy makeup descended from the sky. Afterward, some villagers' bodies mutated and became... demons." Lianfeng paused, adding, "This is highly consistent with the records in our database regarding the demon civilization's transformation of low-level demons."

Dukao frowned, staring at the blurry figure on the screen. "Can her identity be confirmed?"

"The energy fluctuation characteristics match known high-level demons with extremely high probability," Lianfeng retrieved another set of data. "Combined with her ability to transform humans on a large scale, it is preliminarily judged that the visitor is very likely... the Demon King, Morgana herself."

A suppressed gasp echoed through the command center.

Morgana! That was a terrifying existence that had been at war with the Angel Civilization for tens of thousands of years. Her personal descent was undoubtedly a harbinger of catastrophe for Earth.

"But strangely," Lianfeng changed the subject, switching the screen. On it were the frightened faces of several survivors, their descriptions clearly marked in text.

"After the demons appeared, a white-haired man in black clothes, who was exceptionally good-looking, stepped forward. After that, they only remembered a very blinding white light flashing. When they regained consciousness, the demons, the mutated villagers, and the white-haired man had all disappeared, leaving only an empty street and a few surviving ordinary villagers."

"White-haired man..." Dukao mused. "Is it Si Yao?"

"The possibility exceeds ninety percent." Lianfeng confirmed. "The time, location, and physical characteristics all match. Combined with his previously displayed precognition ability, he most likely foresaw the demon's descent and then... personally intervened."

Dukao paced the command room with his hands behind his back, a deep doubt on his face. "This doesn't add up. Based on our previous interactions, Si Yao's attitude towards Earth civilization has been extremely indifferent, even dismissive. He calls us monkeys and believes our lives and deaths have nothing to do with him. Why would he proactively interfere with demon affairs? This doesn't fit his behavioral logic."

Lianfeng nodded. "There is indeed a conflict. But several possibilities cannot be ruled out: First, the extreme chaos and aggression of the demon civilization have violated the bottom line of a certain 'order' he represents.

Second, Morgana's descent itself might have interfered with or threatened some of his arrangements or rest on Earth.

Third, perhaps this was also a step he foresaw and had to handle personally."

She paused, pointing to a key point in the data analysis report. "Regardless of his motive, one fact is very beneficial to us: Huang Village was saved."

Dukao stopped pacing and looked at her.

Lianfeng explained, "If the visitor was indeed Morgana, and Si Yao clashed with her, given the conventional destructive power of a god-tier battle, let alone Huang Village, the entire region could have been wiped off the map. But the reality is that apart from those who were transformed and disappeared, the main buildings of Huang Village and most ordinary citizens are safe and sound. This can only mean one thing."

Her tone carried a hint of amazement. "The scale and destruction of the battle were strictly controlled within a very small range. It was Si Yao... who controlled the situation. He possesses the ability and... the willingness to strike precisely at targets without harming innocents during a god-tier confrontation."

Dukao fell silent. He walked to the large screen, looking at the records of the survivors' descriptions of the "white-haired man" and the "blinding white light," his gaze deep.

Although this ancient great god's words were harsh and he lacked affection for Earth civilization, his intervention had undoubtedly objectively prevented a greater disaster.

Furthermore, the control he displayed indicated that he was not as reckless and dismissive of life as the demons.

Dukao gazed out the window, the city lights flickering in the night, but unable to dispel the gloom in his heart.

Lianfeng's analysis was reasonable, but precisely because of this, he felt an even greater sense of powerlessness.

Earth, a civilization that had yet to leave its cradle, had already been drawn into the vortex of the gods' game.

"Your judgment is accurate," Dukao said without turning around, his voice low. "But our previous interactions have shown that Si Yao harbors deep suspicion, even... aversion, towards us. Lena's rash involvement and the previous surveillance incident have likely reduced our relationship to freezing point. Proactively contacting him again carries high risks."

Lianfeng stepped forward, standing beside Dukao, and calmly analyzed, "General, precisely because the relationship is tense, communication is even more necessary. Although Si Yao's attitude is indifferent, his intervention this time objectively saved the lives of more Earthlings. This in itself is a signal that can be interpreted: he is not absolutely chaotic and evil. We don't need him to be an ally, we just need to ensure he doesn't become an enemy, and even, at critical moments, he might act again to restrain other god-tier forces due to some order or bottom line."

She paused and proposed a specific plan. "It would be most appropriate for me to initiate formal technical-level exchanges. We can use the Pangu Civilization and Divine Power Encoding as entry points, satisfying his previous request for information from this era, and simultaneously try to obtain more intelligence about the demons. Or..."

Lianfeng looked at Dukao. "Let Qiangwei go."

Dukao turned around, his eyes asking.

"Qiangwei has had the longest contact with him. After six months of initial contact, although Si Yao's words remained condescending, he at least did not show the same complete contempt towards her as he does towards ordinary Earthlings," Lianfeng explained.

"Perhaps in Si Yao's perception, Qiangwei, who has activated her Super Gene, has, to some extent, transcended the category of uncivilized monkeys. Having her make contact in an unofficial, relatively private manner to probe his intentions might be more effective than formal diplomatic language."

Dukao fell into deep thought.

Civilizations that had been visited by demons almost inevitably faced annihilation.

If angels intervened in time, they might preserve a spark of life; if too late, it would be the end of the civilization.

The current situation facing Earth was far more complex than anticipated: the vanguard invasion of the Taotie, the sudden visit of the angels, the personal descent of the Demon King, and this ancient old god whose alignment was unclear and whose power was a mystery...

With the current strength of the Super Seminary alone, even with Sun Wukong, it would be a struggle to maintain balance in the upcoming god-tier game.

Although Sun Wukong was powerful, he couldn't fight off multiple opponents alone, let alone when facing numerous god-tier civilizations with technological levels far exceeding Earth's.

"We need information, General." Lianfeng's voice carried a sense of urgency. "We need to know Si Yao's bottom line regarding his attitude towards demons, and understand what information he obtained after his encounter with Morgana. More importantly, we need to try to prevent god-tier units from fighting recklessly on Earth. Si Yao's displayed control might be what we need to leverage... even if it's just mutual utilization."

Dukao's gaze finally became firm. He looked at Lianfeng. "You are right, we cannot just wait for death. Both plans will proceed simultaneously. You will first attempt to convey our willingness to exchange information as the technical head of the Super Seminary, adopting a humble stance. At the same time, prepare Qiangwei. If the official channel is blocked, she will make contact in her personal capacity."

He paused, adding with a heavy tone, "Tell Qiangwei that this mission is of utmost importance. Her goal is not to persuade or recruit, but to gather as much intelligence as possible, and to try to establish a channel for emergency communication... in the event of a god-tier conflict erupting. Earth cannot withstand too much turmoil from god wars."

"Understood, I will make arrangements immediately." Lianfeng nodded and turned, leaving quickly.

Dukao once again looked out the window, the night deep.

Dealing with a moody ancient old god was akin to seeking a tiger's skin for its hide.

But for the continuation of Earth civilization, they had to take this risk.

One could only hope that the "order" in Si Yao's heart might have some overlap with Earth's bottom line for survival.