Counterattack, Only Two People Needed!

He had just... nearly made a move against someone who could crush him to death with one hand?!

Zhao Wuji felt a chill shoot from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

He hastily withdrew his hand, took two steps back, and gave Lin Ming a deep bow. His attitude took a complete one-eighty, and his voice carried unprecedented respect and fear:

"This subordinate failed to recognize greatness and offended you, sir. I spoke out of turn; please forgive me! You are magnanimous, sir. Please do not lower yourself to my level!"

His sudden change in attitude left the surrounding soldiers dumbfounded.

But that was only natural. Faced with someone capable of killing a Tenth Tier powerhouse, how could a mere Ninth Tier Seventh Level like him dare show the slightest disrespect? Wouldn't that be courting death?

Lin Ming merely waved a hand indifferently without even sparing him another glance, as though what had just happened was too trivial to bother remembering.

Given his current perspective and strength, he truly could not be bothered to argue with a Ninth Tier Seventh Level deputy general. It would be beneath him. He turned to General Scarlet Flame and asked directly:

"Scarlet Flame, you came at just the right time. I was about to ask you—what exactly is going on with the Sirius Empire? Two Tenth Tier generals died, yet there has not been the slightest reaction. That is not normal. What are they planning?"

General Scarlet Flame revealed a complicated expression and sighed. "Come with me. I'll explain as we walk. This is not the place to talk."

She led Lin Ming slowly along the city wall, gazing at the silent black encampments in the distance. After a moment of