Chapter 290: Chapter 154: The Onslaught (Part 2)

After all, it’s better to be safe than sorry!

Given the current situation on Yunlan Star, no guarantee can be foolproof.

So Shen Hex decided that during this period he would take Shen Qingyue, along with Zhong Qin and others, on missions. Should any major change occur, he would immediately activate the Gate of Ten Thousand Realms to escape.

This is the greatest guarantee!

And so, months later.

"These damned cultists!"

In Tianbei City, Lower City District, amidst the ruins.

Looking at the blood and filth strewn all over, Zhong Qin shook her head in agitation, as if trying to shake off the ugliness she had just witnessed.

"After all these years, still not used to it?"

Seeing her in this state, Teng Manyun frowned slightly, "Have you been mentally contaminated? Let’s go back to the bureau later for a proper check-up?"

"No, no!"

Zhong Qin shook her head, "It’s just too disgusting, these cultists always push the limits of physiological endurance!"

Hearing this, those around her began to joke.

"They’re cultists, did you expect them to be normal?"

"Exactly, just get used to it."

"Though those creatures look strange, hacking them up is quite stress-relieving."

"Stress-relieving my foot, after days of high-intensity battles, even cattle can’t keep up."

"Haha!"

Everyone immersed in their bitter laughter, for now.

On the other side, Teng Qinglong looked at Shen Hex, eyes filled with surprise, "You’ve cultivated the Xingyi Divine Martial Scripture to such an extent, surely you’ve formed a top-grade Golden Core, right? Is it the Seventh Transformation or the Ninth Transformation? It must be Ninth Transformation, what kind of Golden Core is it, Dragon-Slaying Tiger-Subduing, Restless Heart and Mind, or..."

Shen Hex shook his head, "It’s the Dragon Tiger Golden Core."

"I knew it!"

Teng Qinglong slapped his thigh, "Earlier, Manyun said the Xingyi Society produced a genius, and I barely believed it. Turns out it’s genuine. Little Shen, no, Little Hex, are you interested in further studies at Xingyi Martial Mansion? I can write you a recommendation letter."

"Xingyi Martial Mansion?"

Shen Hex looked at him, "Hasn’t the college entrance exam already passed?"

"Special recruitment is possible!"

Teng Qinglong waved his hand, "Moreover, given Yunlan Star’s situation, the Martial Mansion will definitely offer special treatment. Once we solve the issues with the Evil God Sect’s small fries and Yunlan Star is open again, universities will surely hold another selection to let students trapped here continue their studies."

With that, he placed a hand on Shen Hex’s shoulder, "With your talent coupled with my recommendation, entering Xingyi Martial Mansion is absolutely no problem. Your future achievements will be limitless. By the way, do you have a girlfriend? How about my Manyun? Don’t be fooled by her usual demeanor; she actually has a bit of feminine charm..."

"You old coot, what nonsense are you spouting again!"

Teng Manyun interrupted him mid-sentence, dragging the enthusiastic Teng Qinglong away without a second thought, while Shen Hex chuckled as he watched this father-daughter duo depart.

Perhaps because of his contagion from "bringing family," or to enhance his team’s safety, Teng Manyun brought in the recuperating Teng Qinglong as their strongest ally to join them.

And this middle-aged man, upon witnessing several of Shen Hex’s moves demonstrating the Xingyi Divine Martial, immediately recognized his talent, not only offering a recommendation for Xingyi Martial Mansion but also attempting to pair him with Teng Manyun.

With such a joyful old man, Shen Hex couldn’t decide whether to envy or sympathize with Teng Manyun.

A minor incident, set aside for now.

Shen Hex turned back, surveying the surroundings, seeing nothing but devastation.

Ruins and scars scattered across the land, remnants of battle.

Months have passed, with the Evil God Sect increasingly ramping up efforts for the Son of God’s coming. They’ve even sacrificed numerous undercover agents to initiate many purges.

The battle escalates, incidents continuously occur, with Lower City District’s sirens ringing incessantly, turning into a routine, forcing the Empire to open wartime shelters for refugees to maintain order.

As a preventive agency, the Special Bureau is extremely busy, playing firefighter everywhere, executing various purges and suppression missions, leaving many physically and mentally exhausted after months.

Only Shen Hex enjoys it because, in essence, it’s a monster-slaying journey. Given his current prowess, unless facing Tier Seven opponents, he dominates the fight.

In a place like Yunlan Star, Tier Seven is high-level combat, and the Evil God Sect is still in the preparation phase without a full-scale invasion. Hence, only small fish and shrimp jump out, mostly Tier Five and Tier Six, with few Tier Six.

Therefore, these months have been a level-up grind for him, utterly lacking challenge, with substantial experience gains.

Continuing like this, he might max out his newly acquired Celestial Traveler grade.

"What a pity..."

Shen Hex shook his head, sat down, gazing quietly at the sky.

Cultists aren’t mere cabbage, at least not those at Tier Five and Tier Six. The Evil God Sect has already sacrificed numerous undercover agents for appearances and can’t keep it up indefinitely.

This joyful leveling journey might soon conclude.

Then...

"Boom!!"

His thoughts were interrupted by a loud bang, causing the Celestial Realm to vibrate.

"Hmm!?"

Shen Hex’s eyes focused as he rose and looked into the sky.

"Boom rumble!"

The skies changed drastically, twisting clouds forming into a vortex, exuding ominous signs, accompanied by terrifying evil aura.

"What is this..."

"Evil God attack!"

"It’s here?"

"Boss!"

"Little Hex!"

"Senior!" 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

The scene plunged into chaos as Special Bureau members gathered immediately around Teng Qinglong, Teng Manyun, and Shen Hex.

"Alert, alert!"

"Large-scale terrorist attack, large-scale terrorist attack!"

"All citizens, immediately proceed to the nearest shelter for refuge!"

Ear-piercing alarms rang out as the city’s defense system activated, numerous weapon platforms flipped open, energy shields emerged, encapsulating the entire Tianbei City within.

"Finally, it’s here?"

Teng Qinglong’s gaze sharpened as he swiftly instructed Teng Manyun, "Return to base, quickly!"

"Yes!"

Teng Manyun nodded, swiftly organizing the team to head towards the Special Bureau Base.

Shen Hex was among them, but his brow furrowed.

Their posturing is over, and action is inevitable now.

On the surface, it seems reasonable. Yet, why does it feel like there’s a scripted arrangement, perhaps even a conspiracy?

Is this attack authentic or a facade?

"Hahaha!"

As Shen Hex pondered, amidst the high celestial sky, within the swirling clouds, a wild laugh erupted.

Soon after, the skies darkened, and clouds faded.

Amidst the lightning and thunder, an object descended fiercely—a giant cocoon made from thousands of twisted blood threads, pulsating like a heart, resembling a nurturing membrane, slowly lowering from the vortex, pressing towards the ground.

"Hahaha!"

"Woo woo woo!"

Beside the giant cocoon, two figures appeared—one radiating might and dominance, the other graceful yet bewitching—emitting indistinguishable cries and laughter.

"Valley God is immortal, known as Profound Yin!"

"Mother of Ten Thousand, source of all!"

"Followers of false gods, welcome Son of God’s descent with your lives!"

The two figures descended with the cocoon, sharp cries resonated like waves within Tianbei City.

Meanwhile, at the Special Bureau Base Headquarters Command Room.

"Humph!"

Upon seeing the bloody cocoon and the two figures guarding it, a middle-aged man snorted coldly, "Ten Thousand Mothers Sect, Profound Yin Envoy, two Tier Eight Evil God lackeys bringing a so-called Son of God to conquer Tianbei City? They definitely underestimate us."

"Truth in falsehood, falsehood in truth!"

An old man shook his head, "Their fierce attack might be a diversion to draw our forces away from the frontline or Yunlan City."

"But we can’t dismiss the possibility of a genuine assault!"

A woman spoke coolly, "We must respond cautiously."

"Follow the plan!"

The final middle-aged man stood up, his voice like a hammer affirming the strategy, "Prepare for action; we’ll close the door and trap the dog!"