High-Martial World: System Arrives 30 Years Late

Chapter 662: Chapter 443: Awakening, Alien Race, I Heard You Were Looking for Me?

The military blockade of Shenjiang Bay continues day and night without rest, as soldiers tirelessly search for traces of the God of the Military Department, each harboring a resolute determination in their hearts.

That is to find their God of the Military Department at all costs!

Inside a heavily fortified confinement room.

The door opens, and Yue Jun and Qian Xuemin walk in. When they see two figures that resemble walking corpses, their pupils involuntarily contract fiercely.

How long has it been...

The ones imprisoned here are not ordinary people, but two of the only survivors from the Eighteen Blade Innate that day, and they are even the top two: Qing Zhi and Cang Feng.

These two possess strength above the titled, and people often use another honorary term for such powerful individuals: Quasi-Martial Saints.

Even in top-tier forces, such strong individuals are not many.

When martial artists advance to Great Grandmaster, they can regenerate after sixty years, restoring their flesh to its peak. The ages of the two before them have not yet exceeded fifty, making them the most extraordinary among the martial arts prodigies, with either one being no less than Ling Jue, if not superior.

Yet, these two exceptionally talented Quasi-Martial Saints are now unusually haggard, their eyes hollow and dim, appearing like living corpses.

The injuries on the flesh are easy to heal, but silent grief surpasses a dead heart.

"The reason you’re still alive today is because our God of the Military Department, Su Mu, spared your lives... otherwise, you’d already be dead."

Su Mu, the God of the Military Department!

Upon hearing this name, a faint flicker appears in the eyes of Qing Zhi and Cang Feng.

They naturally know that Su Mu spared their lives, as he is a peerless powerhouse who can slaughter current Martial Saints. Their little strength is nothing in front of that monster.

That day, Su Mu went beyond going easy on them; it was like sparing an entire sea, or there would be no way their flesh could have healed so easily now.

Qing Zhi and Cang Feng are smart people.

On that battle’s last moment, when Su Mu was hit into the deep sea by their master’s dying blow, his fate became uncertain. The moment the Military Department sealed the bay, Qing Zhi and Cang Feng already knew their fate.

Their master’s fall, the near extermination of the Eighteen Blade Innate, the complete end of the Overlord Blade Lineage, and now the grudge with the Military Department is almost irreconcilable.

Waiting for their fate; being confined by the Military Department might be their best outcome.

The two do actually have a certain power to resist, but upon witnessing their master, the Overlord Blade Martial Saint, fall, their faith utterly collapsed.

And with Su Mu sparing their lives, they harbored no desire for more slaughter, so they gave up resistance, allowing the Military Department to capture them.

However...

The next second, Yue Jun’s words made both of them shudder, disbelief flashing through their hollow eyes.

"Since that day Su Mu spared both of you, the Military Department respects Su Mu’s will, so now the Military Department can also spare both of you..."

"But..."

At this point, Yue Jun and Qian Xuemin paused, their hawkish eyes landing on them.

Soon, Qing Zhi’s hoarse voice sounded.

"Please rest assured, we will never oppose the Military Department in our lifetimes. From now on, the names Qing Zhi and Cang Feng will cease to exist. When we encounter members of the Military Department in the future, we will avoid them by all means... We will never reveal a word about that day’s events..."

"However, if the Military Department wants us to serve, sorry, we can’t do that... we’d rather die."

Qing Zhi spoke firmly, but how could they not struggle internally? Their master recognized and nurtured them, and after that battle, some things between their master and Su Mu were considered settled.

Both understand that the wisest choice in this situation is to serve the Military Department, ensuring their lives and potentially regaining freedom one day.

But they cannot do it!

After all, their master was killed by Su Mu, and Su Mu belongs to the Military Department; they can’t serve the Military Department.

In front, there’s freedom; behind, there’s the grace of recognition and nurturing, and even Su Mu’s mercy in sparing their lives. The two are caught in between, resolute in their death wish, every moment in painful torment.

Perhaps death is their best destiny, then they wouldn’t struggle so.

After a brief silence.

Yue Jun observed their expressions, a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes, then he slightly nodded, "The Military Department keeps its word, and we hope you remember what you’ve said today."

"Now, you are free."

As soon as the words fell, Qing Zhi and Cang Feng shuddered all over, faces filled with disbelief and delight, then they both bowed deeply to Yue Jun and Qian Xuemin.

"Thank you, Lord Su Mu, thank the Military Department for not killing..."

Yue Jun unlocked their shackles and opened the door.

Seeing the light again, the two were still a little unaccustomed, shielding their eyes with their hands. Even after completely leaving Shenjiang Bay, everything felt surreal and unreal.

"The Military Department really let us go..." Cang Feng expressed incredulity.

Qing Zhi, however, shook his head.

"It wasn’t the Military Department’s intention to let us go; it was on the face of Lord Su Mu. We owe Lord Su Mu our two lives now..."

Unaware, the two themselves hadn’t realized they now referred to Su Mu as Lord Su Mu.

As they walked on the streets of Shenjiang City, feeling boundless confusion at once, the Overlord Blade Lineage had turned to historical dust, and they were already ’dead people.’ Where do they go from here?

Until certain two figures appeared in their line of sight.

Qing Zhi and Cang Feng’s gaze swept through the bustling street, falling upon two young women. They exchanged a look with each other.