"You can resist, but it won't change anything."
He drew his blades calmly and said, "Let's begin."
From the military helicopter's cabin, someone leaped down.
Li Hanting rose in mid-air, standing on his sword with both hands behind his back, looking down at them as he said lightly, "Those uninvolved can surrender on the spot. You'll be taken to the Investigation Bureau for questioning, and your lives won't be at risk."
Countless flying swords circled around him, like swimming fish.
"Support from the association is just twenty kilometers away. You have no chance."
A long-haired woman wielding telekinesis floated midair. She was one of the newly ranked top ten Omegas, with a background in the Judgement Court, a Fifth Rank refiner on the Heavenly Master Path, powerful and formidable.
A Sixth Rank Minister Level.
Two Fifth Rank Omegas.
Even Lin Lan wasn't confident about this, shouting, "I'll stay and hold them off. You all run!"
Lin Wanqiu was just about to charge forward but was picked up and thrown over someone's shoulder, who then turned and fled.
Lu Qingqing stayed remarkably composed, knowing that if they didn't retreat now, everything would be over. They had to withdraw first.
Lu Zijin glared intently at his retreating figure, only to be abruptly grabbed around the waist and carried away.
The Moon Princess carried her away at full speed.
Ji Xiaoyu, also realizing this was no time to hesitate, led Chen Qing and two alchemists in a frantic run.
In the dark bronze palace, Gu Jianlin's hands left the staff.
The golden screen before his eyes dimmed.
Through the observation matrix of the palace, he surveyed the situation within hundreds of kilometers and murmured, "Around the Sea of Eternal Life, there are a total of twelve similar outposts, each guarded by an Ancestor. The one we've encountered seems to be the strongest. Now, Minister Lu and his team have already taken down one Ancestor."
He paused for a moment. "The Old Master Si of the You Ying Group has been relentlessly pursuing them, forcing them into a dead end. In about five minutes, Zhang Xuzhi and the Judgement Court members should catch up to them."
What truly unsettled him, however, was the Think Tank!
When Gu Jianlin attempted to observe this person, they somehow noticed and even greeted him.
It sent shivers down his spine.
Tang Ling stood at the bottom of the steps, gazing at him. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and said, "Do you know? When you were sitting on the throne just now, you really looked like an Ancient God Clan member."
Gu Jianlin remained silent for a moment. "Is that so?"
"Yes." Tang Ling's voice was soft. "If you weren't from the Ancient God Clan, how could you possibly activate this thing?"
Gu Jianlin let out a quiet laugh. "Do you want to know who I am?"
Tang Ling shook her head. "No."
Gu Jianlin became slightly curious. "What if I really am an Ancient God Clan member?"
Tang Ling spoke calmly. "The President taught me that humans and the Ancient God Clan aren't necessarily incapable of peaceful coexistence. Throughout history, there have been many Great Sages among humans who became friends with the Ancient God Clan, gaining invaluable knowledge."
Gu Jianlin was taken aback.
"Even if you are truly an Ancient God Clan member lurking in the Human World, I wouldn't see you as an enemy until you actually try to destroy the world. Besides, I don't think you're that kind of person."
Tang Ling stared into the young man's eyes. "So, regarding Minister Lu's situation, do you have a plan?"
"The Think Tank meticulously designed this setup, but it's not without a solution."
Gu Jianlin reflected for a moment and said seriously, "But you shouldn't come with me this time. If we go to rescue them, there's a high chance we'll both end up labeled as traitors. If we fail to overturn the situation, it will lead to utter ruin. You still have to find your great-grandfather. There's no need to risk everything with me."
This Princess from headquarters had a bright future ahead of her.
There was no need for her to join in on such a dangerous endeavor.
"Without you, how am I supposed to find my great-grandfather? I don't have a talent for profiling."
Tang Ling adjusted her attire, slung on a heavy backpack, and said coolly, "I believe in you—not purely in your character, but because I believe you can uncover all the answers and show me the truth."
Gu Jianlin fell into a brief silence, then adjusted his clothes and shouldered his bag.
He picked up the once-again dormant Jiuyin, looked at the girl beside him, and asked calmly, "You're my partner. Even if you don't join me in this reckless plan, I can still find the truth for you on my own."
"If you don't survive, how will you help me?"
Tang Ling suddenly leaned in close, then smiled unexpectedly and asked, "Who was the one that fainted earlier?"
She rarely smiled, but when she did, it was like ice rivers thawing and snowflakes swirling.
Gu Jianlin kept a straight face, inwardly grumbling that it was an old monster's lower-dimensional attack.
"This time, there's a real chance we might die."
He spoke calmly. "You need to think it through."
"Whether it's floodwaters or an abyss, I'm already prepared."
Tang Ling linked her arm with the boy's, saying, "The real question is, can your body handle it?"
Gu Jianlin exhaled deeply. "I'll be fine."
"Good. If anything does happen, I'll protect you."
Tang Ling suddenly took out her phone, opened the camera, and pulled his head closer.
The two of them leaned together and took a photo.
Gu Jianlin blinked in surprise.
"Have I ever mentioned that I've always been quite rebellious?"
Tang Ling, looking satisfied at the photo taken by the firelight, smiled a smile that carried an unexpected allure:
"Let's go, Gu Jianlin."
Her voice was gentle. "Show me how you'll turn the tide."
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