"If I use the title of a subordinate of the Dragon God to gain favor throughout the Barbaric Realm!"
"Firmly establish his glorious image and mold him into an exceptionally kind and compassionate person!"
"The Dragon God took one look and thought, 'Oh, this Scarecrow is quite sensible!'"
"Maybe in a moment of joy, they'll take me under their wing!"
"That's right! That's exactly it! It opens up new possibilities!"
"I'm not going to be a villain anymore! I'm going to be the greatest philanthropist in this Barbaric Realm!"
"I will bathe the entire world in the glory of the Dragon God!"
Having figured this out, the Scarecrow, like an enlightened monk, instantly regained its composure.
"Alas, what a sin, what a sin."
"Killing solves nothing."
"Only love and peace are the truth of this world."
The Commoner from the opposite side of the Eagle Country were completely dumbfounded.
Just moments ago, this monster looked like it was about to devour them alive.
Why are you suddenly chanting scriptures here?
They must have come up with even more twisted methods of torture!
"Fuck you! I'll fight you to the death!"
Just then, a desperate redneck completely broke down.
He grabbed a fire axe from the side and rushed forward, his eyes red.
It struck the Watcher Scarecrow's shoulder!
"Snap!"
The axe blade got stuck in the withered grass, unable to harm it in the slightest.
The redneck giant stared at the Watcher Scarecrow that was right next to him.
Out of the corner of his eye, the big man caught sight of the hundreds and thousands of wailing clones behind the Scarecrow.
At that moment, the redneck finally realized what a stupid thing he had done.
His hand gripping the axe handle began to tremble, and a large amount of iced tea even leaked from his crotch.
And what about the Watcher Scarecrow?
It turned its head and looked at the red-necked man.
Then, he gripped the axe handle.
The entire Sharp Blade Squad held their breath.
They thought the big man would be torn to pieces in the next second.
However, a completely unexpected scene unfolded!
The Watcher Scarecrow did not get angry; instead, it gently pulled the fire axe off its shoulder.
He very gentlemanly wiped the dust off the axe with his tattered sleeve, and then...
He handed the axe back to the redneck with both hands!
They even thoughtfully knitted him a pair of straw shorts to wear!
The redneck man was stunned by the prickly sensation.
The Commoner in the Eagle Country were dumbfounded.
The Sharp Blade Squad, far away in China, was also completely petrified.
Then, to everyone's astonishment, as if they had seen a ghost.
The Watcher Scarecrow tipped its hat to the Commoner inside the warehouse!
It didn't hurt anyone; instead, it turned around...
He roared at the Scarecrow clones behind him.
"What are you all standing there for?! Didn't you see the base is on fire?!"
"The Dragon God taught us to protect the environment and cherish public property!"
"Get out of here and put out the fire! Anyone who dares to burn even a single brick or tile, I'll skin them alive!"
The Scarecrow clones. "???"
"666! You didn't say that when you were burning us!"
"He doesn't even need to worry about changing his expression!"
Although he inwardly complained, this was, after all, an order from the main body.
The clones exchanged glances and had no choice but to halt their preparations to attack the Commoner. Instead, they quickly rushed to the various fire points at the base.
They each displayed their unique abilities: some opened their mouths wide to frantically absorb the flames, while others waved their withered grass arms to Annihilation the energy.
They extinguished the Black Flame.
The fire was extinguished, leaving only the smell of burning flesh inside the base.
The Watcher Scarecrow stood in the middle of the ruins, looking at the scene before him, but he couldn't bring himself to laugh.
Looking at the ruins and the Eagle Country superhumans he had transformed into Scarecrow.
His lips twitched involuntarily.
"After calming down and thinking about it carefully, it seems like just now..."
"There must have been over a billion killed!"
"If the Dragon God knew I had committed such a great massacre..."
"They'll definitely chop me up and feed me to the pigs!"
But as clever as the Watcher Scarecrow, it quickly found an excuse.
"No! Calm down! Don't panic!"
"During the transformation process, the bloodlines within these dark-skinned and fair-skinned individuals could be clearly felt."
"Unlike that Dragon God's noble bloodline!"
"It could even be said that they have absolutely no connection!"
"In other words... these people aren't his subjects at all!"
"Killing more is none of the Dragon God's business!"
Thinking of this, the Watcher Scarecrow suddenly felt warm all over.
Of course, it wasn't because it was moved or anything like that.
It was a spark that drifted by and set it on fire!
"Damn it!"
The Watcher Scarecrow quickly extinguished the flames.
Then a surge of joy welled up inside me.
"My vision has been broadened! From now on, in this Barbaric Realm, whoever dares to mess with me, I'll mess with them!"
"Turn all the enemies into prickly Scarecrow, so they can never be reincarnated!"
"As for the remaining Commoner..."
We must protect it properly!
"I've made up my mind. I'm going to establish a Dragon God Cult in this land!"
"Recruit believers!"
"And..."
"Based on my imitation of the aura that Dragon God displayed during the previous trial, he seems to be..."
"Are you really short of women?"
"Hehehe, I'm such a genius!"
"I'll help him choose a concubine from among his followers then; that would be a great achievement!"
The Watcher Scarecrow mentally gave himself a five-star rating for his ingenuity.
As for the Scarecrow that was transformed...
It belongs to it!
Choose one for yourself!
We must learn from the Dragon God!
This move not only solidified their public image but also expanded their influence, which is quite impressive!
Having made up his mind, the Watcher Scarecrow let out a low growl at the group of clones.
After extinguishing the fire, it didn't linger for a moment, leading its Scarecrow Army away from the Eighth Base.
In the center of the ruins, only bewildered Commoner from the Eagle Country remained, standing idly in the wind.
Not only were they stunned, almost at this very moment...
Everyone who has seen this video clip through any channel!
They were all completely bewildered, their brains seemingly frozen.
Has this Watcher Scarecrow gone mad?!
Or was I possessed?!
How did it suddenly turn into this horrible state?!
It's like a weasel begging for a gag; being used as a sex toy is even more bizarre!
Inside the mobile fortress.
Zhao Yan added a final explanation to this absurd video.
"According to reliable reports from the front lines, this happened an hour ago."
"After arriving at the Eighth Base, the three elders from the Eagle Country were scratching their heads, still unable to figure it out."
"So we can only send the video to them for reference first, and ask what exactly is going on in China."
Yue Tian's gaze was fixed on the Shadow and Liu Ruyan.
"You mentioned this in your report before the trial ended."
"Sky Curtain said that the berserk BOSS will synchronize with the memories from the trial."
"So, what I want to ask is..."
"Dragon God, what exactly did you do to this Scarecrow?"
"That's what made it look like this now?"
Shadow and Liu Ruyan thought back carefully.
In their memories, the Dragon God spent the entire time pressing the Scarecrow to the ground and rubbing it against the wall...
Skinning and removing bones...
Beyond lighting the sky lantern for the soul...
It seems like I really haven't done anything else.
Shadow rubbed his temples and spoke uncertainly.
"Chief, this Scarecrow is very clever; it has an extremely high IQ."
"Could it be... that it suffered severe psychological trauma from being tortured by the Dragon God during the trials?"
"Did this lead to the current Stockholm syndrome or a stress response driven by the survival instinct?"
"Um?"
Liu Ruyan didn't refute, but instead nodded her chin.
"Given the cunning that guy displayed during the trial, it's very possible!"
"Psychological trauma... will to survive..."
Yue Tian kept repeating these two words while tapping on the tactical blackboard.
Indeed, the more intelligent a creature is, the stronger its will to survive.
"But..."
Yue Tian's voice suddenly rose in pitch.
"Don't forget, all the information in this world about the Dragon God already indicates..."
"The Dragon God perished a thousand years ago!"
"Since the gods are dead, what is it afraid of?!"
"Now that the gods are dead, to whom is it currying favor?!"
Everyone was shocked by Yue Tian's rapid-fire questions!
Everyone realized what was happening at that moment.
Yes!
Yue Tian truly lives up to his reputation as a veteran in charge of the intelligence department; his insight is simply astonishing!
If the Dragon God is really dead.
What is Scarecrow afraid of?
This doesn't make any sense at all!
Xin An's lips trembled slightly.
"Chief Yue... you mean to say..."
"The Dragon God... he actually didn't die at all?!"
"He's still alive?!"
"And... they live somewhere in the Barbaric Realm?!"
Brush!
At that moment, everyone's eyes turned to Yue Tian.
If the Dragon God were still alive...
Is there any hope for humanity?!
Facing the gazes of the crowd, Yue Tian nodded, his voice resolute.
"That's right."
"Based on my intelligence, I deduce that the Dragon God should still be alive in this world."
"But he may no longer exist in the same form as before, or rather..."
"Not in the form that would be considered a god..."
Yue Tian strode to the tactical blackboard and quickly wrote down several key points.
[One: The Scarecrow is afraid of the Dragon God, especially given that much information in the current Barbaric Realm indicates the Dragon God is dead.]
[Second: Your report indicates that the Dragon God dislikes becoming a god, believing that godhood would bring shackles.]
[Three: Your memories have been altered; the Dragon God deliberately doesn't want you to know his face.]
[Four: My interrogation is ineffective against you who are in the Barbaric Realm, which means the instigator is not only present in the false trials!]
A series of seemingly disparate pieces of information, when pieced together...
But in an instant, it became a complete line!
The Shadow was surprised, especially by the fourth one.
As a responsible working person, she subconsciously looked at the specially made black box she had placed in the corner.
There, you'll find the Dragon God's right arm, and that top-tier Weird Artifact, the [Watcher Eye]!
At that moment, she finally understood completely...
Or rather, I remembered.
The true intention behind the Dragon God entrusting these two items to him...
And the person I'm looking for...
Who exactly is it...?
But she didn't say it, because it concerned her own life and death.
Moreover, it won't affect China, because the Dragon God is on the side of humanity.
Then, Yue Tian turned around, leaving only the last conclusion on the blackboard.
In conclusion.
Yue Tian continued speaking, his voice neither hurried nor slow, yet every word carried immense weight.
"The Dragon God is indeed dead, but only the [Dragon God] died, not the [person] who was the Dragon God."
In other words, he fooled the world by faking his death!
"They also deceived the shackles called God and arrived in the Barbaric Realm."
"But it's uncertain in what form it will take; it's most likely reincarnation!"
Yue Tian analyzed, "Because if it were a case of possession, he wouldn't need to erase your impressions of him."
"Only after reincarnation and the need to grow anew do we need to conceal our identity to avoid being targeted by enemies."
The deduction is complete.
The entire Sharp Blade Squad felt a sense of sudden enlightenment.
No wonder the Dragon God wanted to erase their memories!
Because if the Evil God and its subordinate Desolate God Society learn the true appearance of the Dragon God's reincarnation.
They will absolutely use all their strength to kill him!
If they were in their shoes, they would have made the same choice!
Just then, Zhao Yan's expression turned somewhat strange. He scratched his head and looked at Yue Tian.
"Chief, who... could this reincarnation of the Dragon God be?"
"Could he be the Dragon God's son from our top-secret files?!"
"Or is it... that it's open and needs no further explanation?"
Yue Tian nodded, his eyes narrowing beneath the mask.
"No need for further explanation..."
"It's highly unlikely; his kill log didn't show any Dragon Clan -related power."
"That son of the Dragon God, with 99.9% of his bloodline, might be..."
"But it could also be a smokescreen released by the Dragon God."
"After all, the schemes of the gods are beyond our comprehension."
"But..."
"It doesn't matter who the Dragon God's reincarnation is."
"Because we are too weak right now."
Even if we find him now, we can't protect him; we'll only bring him utter destruction.
"Therefore, do not seek the Dragon God. This is to protect him, and also to protect ourselves."
Yue Tian looked around at the Sharp Blade Squad.
"Right now, our only option is to head to Soul Return Town to establish a base."
"Besides the search, which goes without saying, the higher-ups have also given you a top-level mission that can be described as concerning the fate of the Huaxia Country."
After he finished speaking, he turned to look at Zhao Yan.
Zhao Yan opened the tablet, projecting an image of a dilapidated ancient city.
The records above are extremely scarce, only stating that it is an ancient city existing in the Barbaric Realm.
It was even revered as the ancestral land of all races.
"This is [Dragon Xia Imperial City]."
"Based on the intelligence we currently possess, we can infer the area."
"It should be located in the northern part of the Weird Island."
Zhao Yan's voice trembled slightly.
"But the problem is, neither China nor any other major power has a map of the northern region of the Weird Island."
"So, our task is to find the North District extended hard drive, and then..."
Explore and enter the Dragon Xia Imperial City!
Yue Tian then took over the conversation.
"The reason for exploring Dragon Xia Imperial City is not only because it is the oldest place in the Barbaric Realm, but also because..."
"The Dragon God said that there lies the path to godhood!"
"It's our only hope! We must get it as soon as possible!"
"Otherwise..."
Seeing Yue Tian's somewhat anxious expression, Xin An, who was originally sitting at the lower end of the table, couldn't help but ask a question.
"Chief Yue..."
"Has... something major happened that we don't know about?!"
Yue Tian sighed.
"This is top secret; I shouldn't have told you."
"But since we're going to the Weird Island, I might as well tell you, so you're not too worried."
"Based on intelligence relayed by our highest-ranking informant within the Desolate God Society."
"First Seat [Void]..."
"She's about to become a god."
"This is also why she has been missing for so many years."
"With the help of the Evil God, Void is making its final ascension to godhood!"
"And once one becomes a god, then in the Barbaric Realm..."
Hearing Yue Tian's words.
Xin An couldn't help but tremble all over.
"Void... Void is going to become a god!"
"If that's true, wouldn't all our countries become fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others?!"
The others looked at Yue Tian with the same expression.
Although we don't know just how powerful this Void is, the word "god" represents absolute power!
"Theoretically speaking, yes."
Yue Tian said coldly, "Therefore, we have no other choice."
"We must find clues to becoming a god quickly."
"Before it, or at the same time, our own China gods were born!"
"..."
Silence fell over the meeting room once again.
This weighty mission to safeguard the nation's destiny was almost suffocating the new generation of the Sharp Blade Squad.
Just then...
Liu Ruyan snorted coldly
"Since the situation is so critical, why not send [Dragon Squad]?"
"They are China's strongest fighting force right now!"
"And those old guys lurking in the shadows!"
"Why should we go to that hellish place where we're practically guaranteed to die and risk our lives to investigate for them?!"
"We're just Tiger Squad, which is basically mid-to-high-end combat power."
Are some people just trying to reap the benefits without sowing?
Upon hearing these words, Shadow couldn't help but cover her face, so ashamed she wanted to disappear into the ground.
"This guy's at it again..."
"I knew that once she opened her mouth, it would never be anything good!"
Zhao Yan covered his face, unable to bear to look, Xin An's lips twitched.
But as the saying goes, the words may be rough, but the principle is sound.
Although Liu Ruyan's words were harsh, she incisively pointed out everyone's hidden thoughts.
Their mission was precisely to make General Lin a god, wasn't it?
But why send their Sharp Blade Squad on an adventure to the Weird Island?
However.
Just when everyone thought Elder Yue Tian would fly into a rage.
A strange laugh came from beneath the mask.
"Hehe."
"What a straightforward little guy who talks about gains and losses."
"However, this arrogant little temper isn't so bad."
Yue Tian slowly stood up.
"I know everyone has objections to this decision."
"You think Lin Bayi is reaping the benefits without effort, while you young people have to work your butts off."
"But..."
Yue Tian's voice rang out.
"Who told you that the chance to become a god is only for him?!"
"Who told you that our trip was to help him find an opportunity?!"
These words shocked everyone present!
"Didn't the Dragon God say that before he left?"
"Even an ordinary person with no talent or Supernatural Ability can become a god if they kill enough to accumulate so-called Supernatural Ability!"
Yue Tian is weaving a dream for the Sharp Blade Squad.
"We face the highest level of exploration risks, but at the same time..."
"We also enjoy the first batch of full access to the resources!"
"We can take the best treasures from the Dragon Xia Imperial City first!"
"So, if anyone wants to quit because they think the risks here are too high, it's not too late to regret it now."
Yue Tian waved his hand generously, looking at Liu Ruyan, whose face was alternating between pale and flushed.
"Comrade, if you disagree with this decision, I can personally submit a report on your behalf right now."
"I'm transferring you out of the Sharp Blade Squad and sending you back to the logistics department to enjoy your retirement!"
"After all, quite a few veterans are eyeing those positions in the Sharp Blade Squad."
"Even if you are the Chosen of God, it's useless."
"Because they are too."
"..."
Liu Ruyan's face turned bright red after Yue Tian's retort.
"Quit? Enjoy life?"
The image of herself operating a sewing machine in the logistics department instantly flashed into Liu Ruyan's mind.
No! Absolutely not!
"Compared to that tragic fate, I, Liu Ruyan, would rather become someone superior!"
"I'm going to become a god's woman!"
Shadow this, the shadow sighed inwardly.
It still has to be the veterans. Liu Ruyan was speechless after she slammed her words. I have a lot to learn from them.
That aura, that composure—it's textbook perfect.
Seeing this, Zhao Yan quickly smoothed things over, cleared his throat, and announced the third matter.
"Everyone, in less than four hours we'll be setting off for the Weird Island."
Please pack your belongings and make your final preparations before departure.
After listening, everyone nodded and immediately set to work, leaving the Mobile Shelter.
They still had so much to do: collect equipment, check supplies, and pack their bags.
Four hours later, they will face true unknowns and dangers.
And that legendary Dragon Xia Imperial City, and the secret to godhood it holds...
It stands quietly deep within the Weird Island, awaiting the day its secrets are revealed.