"He is..."
Hearing the words coming from outside, the people inside the RV looked puzzled.
Jiangnan leaned back in his chair, his brows slightly furrowed, staring at the man in the groom's attire through the screen.
He recognized the guy.
Du Linyuan, one of the vice-captains of the Dragon Ascension Squad.
Logically speaking, this guy should be on the beach in the First Sea Region with that guy named Zhang Lingqi right now.
They should be preparing to fight Gabetan to the death.
But why did he suddenly appear here?
And how did he know he was in the car?
Still insisting that he's alive?
Is it some kind of test?
Or did someone leak the news?
Jiangnan immediately turned his cold gaze to Shen Lian.
Shen Lian was startled and hurriedly lowered her voice to explain.
"It wasn't me."
"Mr. Dragon God, I swear, apart from Chief Wan, I have not revealed to anyone that you are still alive."
That's strange...
If the information wasn't leaked, then there's only one possibility.
Wang Ming's soul drifted in mid-air before finally settling in front of the Main Control Panel screen, stroking his chin thoughtfully.
"Jiangnan, this guy named Du Linyuan, I can sense that his aura is very unusual."
"He most likely possesses some kind of reconnaissance Supernatural Ability, or perhaps..."
Wang Ming paused, his tone becoming serious.
"He possesses a time-space Supernatural Ability that allows him to know the past and even glimpse the future."
After hearing this, Jiangnan felt that this guess was very likely.
In his team, [Guan Ming] only has A-Class Supernatural Ability but is able to glimpse the future.
Du Linyuan, a deputy captain-level officer in the highest-ranking unit of the China military.
Unless one has concrete intelligence or has seen a certain established fact.
Why would they come looking for me at all costs? It couldn't possibly be a baseless test.
Should we let him in?
Wang Ming asked, "I think this kid should know something crucial."
Jiangnan shook his head slightly, directly refusing.
He picked up a pen, quickly scribbled a few lines on a sticky note, and held it up.
[Since he dared to come directly to us alone, it means he already had a clear demand and goal in mind.]
Don't let him in. Ask him what he wants right here.
After reading it, Wang Ming agreed, "Yes, we must take the initiative with people who come to us with such a strong purpose."
"Then... let me handle the negotiations."
Shen Lian calmed herself down.
She walked to the Main Control Panel and pressed the call button.
At the same time.
Outside the RV, wind and rain raged.
The rain soaked Du Linyuan's tattered wedding attire.
He stood there alone in the mud, his eyes fixed on the car door, silently praying that the other party would respond.
"It has to succeed..."
He glanced down at his right arm, which was hidden in his sleeve, without making a sound.
Because [Death Regression] has been triggered multiple times in a short period of time, the protective effect of [Ghost Emperor Robe] is rapidly weakening.
Large patches of skin had turned black and rotten, and the aura of death had even begun to permeate through the clothing.
This means that his body, which is already half-human and half-ghost, is nearing its limit.
His life is truly nearing its end.
Just as Du Linyuan was feeling bitter and sentimental.
"Sizzle~"
Suddenly, a crackling sound came from the loudspeaker outside the door.
Immediately afterwards, Shen Lian's cool and businesslike voice rang out.
"Deputy Captain Du, this is Shen Lian."
"If you have something to say, just stand here and say it."
"But please remember, don't lie, don't try to test me, and definitely don't spout nonsense."
Our time is very precious.
Upon hearing this answer, Du Linyuan was not angry at all; instead, he felt a sudden sense of relief.
He understood!
The other party simply wouldn't let him in, but didn't refuse to communicate!
This means the Dragon God is inside listening!
Du Linyuan raised his head and spoke loudly into the camera.
"Okay, then I'll get to the point!"
"My sole purpose in coming here is to beg that one to accompany us to the [Prayer Deep Pool] and annihilate Gabetan!"
"Because according to the intelligence I have, Quasi-God- level powerhouse is hidden inside Gabetan's broken body!"
"Lord of Deep Pool Fortress, Duanlang!"
Upon hearing this,
Inside the RV, the atmosphere in front of the Main Control Panel instantly fell silent!
After a brief silence, Shen Lian's solemn voice came through the loudspeaker again.
"Deputy Captain Du, this accusation is very serious."
How can you guarantee the authenticity of the information you provide? Do you have any evidence?
"I cannot provide any substantial, direct evidence."
Despite the torrential rain, Du Linyuan's eyes were frighteningly bright.
"But I have a way to make you believe that what I say is true."
"And I bet that person will be very interested in the next two sentences."
He paused, recalling the voices that had echoed in his ears before his previous deaths, and spoke slowly and deliberately.
"The Yama Holds Court; those guilty, come forth and face me..."
"Purple Firmament Thunder Stirring, Thunder-Driving Lightning-Wielding..."
"In the name of light, shatter the darkness!"
The words had barely left his mouth.
Inside the RV.
Jiangnan's pupils suddenly contracted!
This guy...!
Let's leave aside the part about [the Hall of Hall of Yama] for now.
After all, Chen Bin and Xu Wange, both military personnel, were present at the time, so the leak of information is understandable.
But...
He had just obtained the [Purple Firmament Thunder] Word Spirit from the [Human Emperor Lamp]!
He hadn't even used it yet, so how did Du Linyuan know it so perfectly?!
There is only one answer left.
Wang Ming's previous conjecture was entirely correct.
The half-dead man outside the door, dressed in a bright red wedding robe, truly possesses the ability to see into the future.
Even the Supernatural Ability to travel through time!
Jiangnan suppressed his shock.
He gestured to Shen Lian with his eyes and continued asking questions.
Shen Lian understood immediately and said, "We appreciate your sincerity."
"Du Linyuan, state your demands directly."
Du Linyuan finally smiled; he knew he had secured his place in the Admission Ticket.
My request is very simple.
"I hope..."
"When the first sky-ripping explosion resounded above the [Prayer Deep Pool]..."
"That great one who can summon the Purple Firmament Divine Thunder, may descend upon the battlefield."
This time, the response came extremely quickly.
But the voice coming from the loudspeaker was no longer Shen Lian's cool, clear voice.
Instead, it was a cold male voice.
I agree.
Those four simple words brought Du Linyuan a great sense of relief.
Because he knew...
I succeeded!
This deadlock has finally been resolved!
Du Linyuan nodded at the camera and whispered his thanks.
He suddenly turned around and strode towards the beach.
Just then...
"Whoosh!"
A dark figure suddenly darted out from the side and grabbed his collar.
It was Zhang Lingqi, his face contorted with rage!
"Du Linyuan! What on earth is wrong with you?!"
"The fight's about to start, why did you suddenly run back?!"
Do you know how long I searched for you after I jumped into the sea and realized you were gone?
"I thought you'd been ambushed and killed as soon as you went down!"
Zhang Lingqi questioned him in a fit of rage.
This time, Du Linyuan did not reveal everything as he did in the previous playthrough.
He simply brushed Zhang Lingqi's hand away and said calmly.
"Don't be nervous, Dog Egg."
"I just remembered that I forgot something important, so I came back."
"Now... we can God of Slaughter."
Zhang Lingqi was baffled by his nonchalant words.
But having worked together for so long, he had grown accustomed to Du Linyuan's eccentric and unpredictable manner.
After all, Du Linyuan's file in the military is top secret, and he is not even a pure Blue Star in essence.
Instead, they were unearthed from an ancient tomb, representing the Barbaric Realm [local inhabitants].
Zhang Lingqi snorted coldly and didn't ask any further questions. The two of them then sped off towards the First Sea Region once more.
First Sea Region, beach shore.
Just as the two reached the shore, Du Linyuan suddenly stopped, crossed his arms, and refused to go any further.
"What are you trying to do now?!"
Zhang Lingqi was practically going crazy. "One minute you're going back to get something, the next you're not leaving. What the hell are you trying to do?"
Du Linyuan pointed to the sky, a smile playing on his lips, "Don't rush."
"The secret intelligence I just retrieved is about to come in handy."
"We're waiting for a spoiled young lady with a bad temper."
Zhang Lingqi was completely baffled by him.
However, not long after...
"BOOM!!!"
Above the sky, that explosive sound, so familiar to Du Linyuan, arrived as promised!
The 300-meter-tall Cyber Machine God roared through the clouds and made its grand entrance!
When Berris in the mech's cockpit scanned the two people on the beach using radar...
She piloted the mecha to a thunderous landing on the nearby beach.
"Hey~ Aren't these Zombie Man and Jiahao Man?"
Berris's smug voice came through the mech's external loudspeaker, tinged with undisguised pride.
"What? You bunch of NPCs also want to go to the bottom of the sea and steal the treasure from Gabetan?"
"But I advise you to give up!"
"Because this treasure is destined to belong to Berris! Hahahaha!"
She laughed arrogantly, hands on her hips.
"What are you doing here, you crazy woman?!"
Zhang Lingqi's face darkened, and he gritted his teeth.
"And... who are you calling Jiahao Nan?!"
"Hehe~ I'll just talk to whoever chimes in~"
Berris made a smug face on the screen.
Actually, they were all old acquaintances.
During the previous [Five Days of the End] crisis, they had cooperated to defeat the Tailor.
However, compared to before, the three people present have now undergone a complete transformation, and their strength has increased dramatically.
Du Linyuan didn't have time to argue with them; he cut straight to the point.
"Dog Egg, stop arguing with her."
"She's a top-tier Demigod- level fighter."
He turned to look at the towering mech. "Berris, since we share the same goal, why don't we team up to take down Gabetan?"
Zhang Lingqi was so angry that smoke was rising from his head.
Why does the whole world love giving him nicknames?!
But as the vice-captain, he still knew how to prioritize.
He took a deep breath and spoke in an extremely official tone.
"Miss Berris, in my capacity as the vice-captain of the Dragon Ascension Squad, I formally invite you to join our extermination squad."
As expected, Berris refused without hesitation.
"Hmph, I don't want that. You guys definitely want the head."
"Berris doesn't need to team up with you NPCs!"
Du Linyuan was not surprised at all when he heard these familiar yet slightly different words.
Small differences caused by the butterfly effect are normal.
Seeing this, he calmly dropped a bombshell that he had prepared long ago.
"Berris, while your Sequence 002 [Tron: Legacy] allows you to perfectly control the mech, it has extremely serious side effects."
"Without us holding the line, without Dr. Sullivan's restorative abilities..."
"Once your mech is damaged, it will be immediately paralyzed, and in the end, you'll just be a sitting duck."
Are you sure you want to go on this adventure alone?
Upon hearing this,
Inside the cockpit, Berris's smile vanished, replaced by a serious expression.
"Zombie Man, how did you know about Berris's Supernatural Ability?"
This time, Du Linyuan did not reveal the secret of [Death Regression].
He simply smiled slightly and said in a profound and enigmatic way.
"I just went back to camp and got a top-secret intelligence report."
"This information comes from an... old friend I met on this Weird Island."
Zhang Lingqi and Berris exchanged a glance. Although they both had some doubts, they ultimately chose to believe each other.
After all, Du Linyuan was an ancient relic unearthed from a thousand-year-old tomb.
It's not surprising at all that the other party has some terrifying network of connections hidden in the shadows.
"Alright, for the sake of our friendship, Berris will reluctantly give you a ride this time."
Berris piloted the Machine God, drawing its hundred-meter-long giant sword. "I'll lead the way, you all follow closely behind!"
Zhang Lingqi glanced down at his wristwatch. "It's almost time. We can't delay any longer. Let's get in the water!"
"Wait a moment."
Du Linyuan stopped the two for the third time.
"One more person is needed."
"Who's missing?!"
Zhang Lingqi and Berris shouted in unison.
Especially the former.
First, there was the inexplicable departure, then the inexplicable intelligence, and finally, the inexplicable old friend.
Now, for no apparent reason, we're missing someone again.
Dog Egg Bro is really going crazy from being tortured by him.
However, the words had barely left his mouth.
"Buzz!"
A sudden spatial fluctuation occurred in the air!
A figure appeared silently on the beach as if it had teleported out of thin air.
He was a tall, slender man.
His entire body was covered in a layer of purple lightning armor!
Amidst the raging purple lightning, only his chest bore a lightning core radiating brilliant golden light.
Its appearance instantly made the air in the room tense!
Zhang Lingqi and Berris both looked at him warily, their faces full of puzzlement.
Who is this?
Why had they never seen such a terrifying sense of oppression before?!
But then, upon seeing the person who had arrived...
Du Linyuan laughed, a truly hearty laugh.
This was such a huge help...
The other party didn't want to reveal their identity, and he, in turn, lacked the ability to subtly establish the authenticity of this so-called "friendship"!
Du Linyuan mentally shouted "NICE!"
Then, he turned around, opened his arms, and solemnly introduced them to the two of them.
"Let's get to know each other again..."
"This is the... old friend I was just mentioning."
"Next, he will join us in slaying..."
"That monster in the deep sea..."