Chapter 2484: Chapter 2485: A Chance Encounter
Unlike Kui Shan Town, Liantang Town itself has a much larger permanent population compared to Kui Shan Town, or rather, Kui Shan Town was already special, and after the incident with the Mythological Remnants, it became the town with the smallest permanent population among several towns under Maomu City’s jurisdiction.
For this reason, the manpower required for defense in Liantang Town is far greater than in Kui Shan Town, not to mention that this place mainly supplies aquatic products, and in non-emergency situations, Maomu City will do its utmost to ensure the orderly production of the entire Liantang Town’s fishing industry.
The closer Feng Yuan and his companions get to the fish ponds near Liantang Town, the more likely they are to encounter patrol personnel. Although they concentrate the defense line around the main production and living area, they simply can’t provide enough protection over too large an area, but this doesn’t mean they will shrink the patrol range.
Even if they currently have to temporarily abandon most areas far from human settlements due to the sneak attack by The Imperial Timeline, it doesn’t mean they will choose to completely ignore them. It would be a problem if the Imperial People took advantage of this to establish a forward base here.
Not to mention that they have already started an expedition against The Imperial Timeline, so they must avoid the opponent using a base-switching tactic to directly seize the Main World.
Of course, Feng Yuan feels this possibility is not high. Due to the presence of war correspondents accompanying the expedition, first-hand comprehensive information about the Anti-Divine Beast Rune has been deliberately spread by the Divine Beast Hall and the United Army.
The effect is naturally good, seeing that the Anti-Divine Beast Rune can actually engage with Agunas evenly, they were tempted. Thus, the impulsive forces managed to succeed just as they did when they originally attacked the Main World, igniting warfare across various regions.
It was precisely because of this situation that Feng Yuan had the leisure to leave Maomu City and take a stroll; otherwise, at this critical point in time, Feng Yuan wouldn’t dare leave Maomu City at all. After all, the City of Death is not invincible, and if one really intends to do so, breaking its blockade isn’t difficult.
However, the effect of the City of Death, coupled with the biting forces, still makes the Eastern Alliance Empire very miserable. Unceasingly disturbed due to the Emperor’s resurrection, the expeditionary force cannot just ignore it. Meanwhile, those forces take the opportunity to storm the territory of the Eastern Alliance Empire, stirring up chaos and directly plunging the Eastern Alliance Empire into turmoil.
As for the Mordan Empire, perhaps due to the previous actions of Feng Yuan, they did not send an expedition this time. With the whole force defending, even those forces find it hard to make their move.
Unlike the Eastern Alliance Empire, which even had a Twisted Beimode Rune snatched by an unknown force within a short period.
Precisely because some forces succeeded, those guys became even more frenzied in their offensive against the Eastern Alliance Empire. If it weren’t for the expeditionary forces upfront tying up the opponent, Feng Yuan doesn’t hesitate in believing that their antics alone could compel the Eastern Alliance Empire to disregard everything and invade the Main World.
No choice, once the enemy forcibly took the rune, the Eastern Alliance Empire felt like it was poked where it hurts and began massive mobilization of troops to counter those factions, even putting the steady expeditionary forces at the second priority response lineup.
The loss of runes itself isn’t considered significant; over such a long time, the Eastern Alliance Empire’s accumulation of Beimode Runes has reached a terrifying level. What truly concerns them is the possibility of those guys targeting the core of their rune production.
It should be known that the Anti-Divine Beast Rune is not just some other thing; besides a few specific items, there’s simply no way to manufacture the Anti-Divine Beast Runes, unless someone as powerful as Feng Yuan, who can break through the rules, forces them to be made.
Yet, for such beings, creating this thing is utterly meaningless; after all, they are already far stronger than the runes, possessing far richer means, making the manufacture of that item completely unnecessary.
Thinking about the current situation on the back of the White Shadow Wolf, Feng Yuan suddenly raises his head because the patrol members see a stranger and inevitably come forward for questioning.
After verifying Feng Yuan’s identity, the patrol doesn’t say much and continues advancing along the patrol route. Watching the distant figures of the group, Feng Yuan frowns slightly and says
"Speaking of which, how should they ensure the patrol team members won’t be replaced?"
"Strict identity checks, or perhaps direct isolation."
Veronia didn’t expect Feng Yuan to ask such a question suddenly and casually suggested what she thinks is the most possible answer after thinking for a bit.
"Are you worried about the Imperial Timeline people using the patrol team’s identity to do something?"
Looking at Feng Yuan, Veronia asks with a smile. Feng Yuan says
"Pretty much, but they should have thought of this matter, forget it, things seem fine here, so just..."
"Feng Yuan!"
Just as Feng Yuan intends to suggest bypassing the area, a shout draws Feng Yuan’s attention, and looking towards Yang Hongzhi waving, Feng Yuan notices the group next to him coming forward and says
"Are you guys helping here?"
Though Feng Yuan doesn’t recognize all members of the Red Fire Team, he previously chatted with Yang Hongzhi, so naturally he wouldn’t think those beside him are other people.
"The defensive pressure here is relatively high, so the tasks have been focused here during this period."
Nodding, Yang Hongzhi replies while Qiu Hanmo contemplates Feng Yuan’s origin and silently speaks after a long pause
"Did you come from Kui Shan Town? Are they willing to assist us?"
"You’re aware of their presence?"
With surprise glancing at Qiu Hanmo, Feng Yuan didn’t expect the other party to actually know about the Mythological Remnants’ existence, yet upon thinking carefully, it isn’t surprising. After all, when they make a move, surely they won’t hide it from Maomu City, or rather, unless it’s cooperation, Maomu City wouldn’t ignore Kui Shan Town.
"They are registered with the Temporary Management Committee, but they only wish to protect the region around Kui Shan Town."
Nodding, Qiu Hanmo says while looking at Feng Yuan, the Temporary Management Committee’s full name is the Temporary Management Committee, primarily coordinating cooperative matters between all unofficial forces and the Great Xia government during this war.
After all, besides the states, there are all sorts of chaotic forces existing in this world, some did not wait for an opportunity to grab benefits in this war but cooperated with various countries from the start.
The Temporary Management Committee was thus temporarily established as a department to coordinate with external forces, and Feng Yuan generally wouldn’t contact them.
Precisely because of this, Feng Yuan doesn’t know that the Mythological Remnants have already reached a cooperation agreement with the Temporary Management Committee. Of course, thinking carefully, it seems normal. Although Kui Shan Town has few people, Maomu City wouldn’t easily abandon the residents there, and the Mythological Remnants aren’t guarding in secret; forming a cooperation agreement is very normal.
"You want me to persuade them to protect the entire Maomu City?"
Feng Yuan has guessed Qiu Hanmo’s intention, and the other party smiles and nods, while Yang Hongzhi unhappily shouts at Qiu Hanmo
"Hanmo! How can you do this! Feng Yuan isn’t even familiar with them, how..."
"It’s okay, even though I do have some special connection with them, they aren’t willing to do that."
Shrugging, Feng Yuan interrupts Yang Hongzhi while refusing, and hearing the implicit meaning in Feng Yuan’s words, Qiu Hanmo squints his eyes slightly. Even though he only had some speculation, Feng Yuan’s words just verified his conjecture, even surpassing his expectations.
"I see, that’s indeed a pity. By the way, there’s something I want to consult your opinion on. Do you think we can recreate the Temple system?"
Understanding that Feng Yuan wouldn’t help persuade, Qiu Hanmo immediately changes the topic. In fact, he once considered it multiple times; merely, he always felt he overlooked something when analyzing its feasibility.
"Temple system? You probably mean the Divine Beast like Yu Xian’er that defends the city, right? This, while I feel the feasibility isn’t very high, this matter still requires Agunas’ consent."
Rubbing his chin, Feng Yuan doesn’t directly deny, even though he feels it’s nearly impossible to achieve.
"Requires Little Crocodile’s agreement? That’s right. It seems the item is indeed with Little Crocodile."
Initially, Veronia doesn’t connect the Temple with Agunas, but quickly recalls the indispensable crucial artifact.
"Requires Agunas’ permission?"
Slightly furrowing his brows, Qiu Hanmo doesn’t quite understand when Agunas’ divine office became related to the Temple system.
"Mm, for Divine Enthronement, it must involve the fragment of the register. That thing, as soon as discovered, is collected and sent to Agunas, which isn’t a secret, but that thing is even more dangerous and troublesome than the Anti-Divine Beast Rune, and I don’t think Agunas will allow the use of that item."
Not keeping it mysterious, Feng Yuan directly states the reason; however, after listening, Yang Hongzhi and others feel utterly confused. What’s all this linking together, yet Qiu Hanmo seems to grasp something.
Although he doesn’t know what the fragment of the register refers to, he is clear about the Anti-Divine Beast Rune and through Feng Yuan’s words, he understands using that thing to protect ordinary people might instead bring greater trouble.
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