"Ha ha, Brother Zhong, you don’t know how much I’ve been worrying about you. Seeing that you’re okay really puts my mind at ease," Zhu Qijiang’s voice carried over from a distance.
Yan Xia also laughed heartily and came up to embrace Zhong Chi, "Brother Zhong, it’s great you’re fine, we can join hands again to kill the Fierce Beast."
"Mr. Secretary, Vice Alliance Hierarch Yan, I’m also delighted that Zhong Chi is alright. But it’s unbelievable that he accuses me, Shi Changyi, of colluding with the Fierce Beast to harm him. I, Shi Changyi, have fought to protect Earth, risking my life countless times.
I have just returned from battling through hordes of Fierce Beasts. I had barely gotten home when Zhong Chi smashed my door.
Even if I, Shi Changyi, have no great achievements, I have suffered, and for Zhong Chi to treat me and the Genetic Alliance this way as soon as he returns—I feel utterly disheartened."
Shi Changyi played the victim, arguing emotionally, as if his eyes were even reddening.
This guy, although an American, has lived in Hua Xia all his life, making him essentially a Hua Xia expert.
"Brother Zhong, could there be some misunderstanding here?" Zhu Qijiang asked, puzzled.
As the head of the Pu Hai Security Department, he inherently trusted Zhong Chi.
But at this critical moment, if there was an internal conflict between the Genetic Alliance and Zhong Chi, it would only allow the Fierce Beasts to overrun Earth even faster.
Hearing Zhu Qijiang’s words, Shi Changyi retorted indignantly,
"Since the founding of the Genetic Alliance, hasn’t every action been for the survival of Earth, for the future of humanity?
Even Ding Huan, that villain, hasn’t smashed the gates of the Genetic Alliance headquarters."
Zhong Chi snorted coldly, "Brother Ding wouldn’t be a coward like me when he comes—he’d be out killing people, not smashing gates. Tell me, if Brother Ding arrived, would a single Shi Keling survive your Genetic Alliance?"
While speaking, Zhong Chi suddenly remembered Ding Huan mentioning the Black Insect Ball being a Shi Keling.
"You..." Shi Changyi almost wished he could slap himself. Why did he ever bring up Ding Huan?
"Brother Zhong, we must investigate this matter no matter what, the Federation—"
Zhu Qijiang was only halfway through his sentence when a sharp shriek exploded in the sky.
His phone suddenly began ringing frantically, and it was not just his—phones of Genetic Alliance Alliance Hierarch Shi Changyi and Martial Arts Alliance Vice Alliance Hierarch Yan Xia were also urgently ringing.
Without answering any calls, the shriek in the sky alone indicated something serious was happening.
And it seemed to be an event not unlike a global beast tide.
Zhu Qijiang answered the phone and heard the voice of Dou Qingzhi, the Chief of Hua Xia Security, "Lao Zhu, immediately mobilize all members of the Pu Hai Security Department to support West Asia.
Four alien spaceships have landed there, including two colossal War Discs. They have already annihilated several countries and established a base in West Asia... They have the Undying Spider and top-tier domain weapons, and the Federation Army has suffered heavy casualties..."
"Chief, what are domain weapons?" But Dou Qingzhi had already hung up the phone, and no calls could get through anymore.
At this moment, Shi Changyi and Yan Xia also put down their phones, their expressions extremely grave.
"Another higher alien civilization has entered Earth, wiping out several countries in West Asia.
The dean of Yongzhou City, Mu Tuo, died in battle. It’s said he didn’t stand a chance while surrounded by the Undying Spider," Yan Xia said with a heavy voice.
Zhong Chi’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing this; although Mu Tuo was not Innate, he was a post-Innate peak-level expert.
If such a powerful figure couldn’t escape from the Undying Spider,
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did that mean if he were surrounded, he wouldn’t stand much chance of escaping either?
Zhu Qijiang said gravely, "Alliance Leader Shi, you should also mobilize the Genetic Alliance members to head to West Asia; we’ll meet there. The Federation forces stationed there are too sparse, and reinforcements should be on their way."
Shi Changyi nodded, "I know, we’ll converge in West Asia."
Zhong Chi snorted, "Shi Changyi, these alien civilizations are drawn here by your Genetic Alliance. You caused this trouble by sending out various cosmic signals, and now you’ve brought disaster upon us.
You’ve brought calamity to Earth; you are Earth’s criminals, unforgivable."
"Zhong Chi, I respect your contributions to the continuity of Earth, but you can’t keep slandering people.
What proof do you have that these alien civilizations were brought here by my Genetic Alliance? I might as well say it was you, Zhong Chi—who did it, would you accept that?" Shi Changyi retorted angrily.
Zhu Qijiang quickly intervened, "Now is the time for us to work together. Infighting will only accelerate the extinction of our species.
These advanced alien beings have established outposts and haven’t yet massively destroyed Earth, indicating they have greater ambitions of enslaving Earth. We need to unite more than ever now."
According to Zhong Chi’s plan, no matter what, they were supposed to deal with Shi Changyi today. As long as the Security Department and the Martial Arts Alliance arrived, he could challenge Shi Changyi one-on-one.
Unfortunately, just as his plans were set in motion, the alien civilization’s invasion occurred.
Even if Zhong Chi was reluctant, he knew continuing to pursue issues with Shi Changyi at this time would make his valid points seem unreasonable.
"Brother Zhong, why don’t you join the Security Department and head to West Asia with me?" Zhu Qijiang hurriedly tried to keep Zhong Chi on his side.
The strongest member of the Security Department now was Director Qu Yi, but Qu Yi was just a young girl with very limited combat experience. With Zhong Chi watching over her, he would be reassured.
Lately, the Pu Hai Security Department had been severely crippled, with casualties and injuries abound. Zong Han was still recovering and couldn’t lead the team.
Zhong Chi shook his head, "Lao Zhu, I need to borrow a plane and a pilot from you. I need to make a trip alone."
Knowing that a few spaceships of an alien civilization had come, and even Mu Tuo couldn’t survive the Undying Spider, he was sure that their odds of success were not great by going there.
The only option was to bring along Brother Ding, since Brother Ding was stronger and more intellectually capable than he.
Moreover, the Miss Xinyue from Brother Ding’s side could also be very useful.
It was highly likely that the alien civilization that had come was from Miss Xinyue’s planet; having Miss Xinyue with them would mean knowing the enemy as well as oneself.
Zhu Qijiang gave a bitter smile and said, "Brother Zhong, it’s not that I don’t want to lend it to you. Think about it, the alien civilization is stationed in West Asia. It’s certain, that airspace is completely controlled by them.
Can you say that your plane won’t pass through there? If you do pass through, you wouldn’t even have a chance to escape."
Zhong Chi fell silent; he would need to pass through that area to find Ding Huan.
"Lao Zhu, like this then, I will just make my way there on foot." Zhong Chi made up his mind immediately.
He hadn’t thought that he had just returned to Pu Hai and yet, needed to return to Bioko Island. Had he known earlier, he wouldn’t have come back.
However, had he not returned, he wouldn’t have known about the spaceships and War Discs from the alien civilization, or that they had established a base in West Asia.
"Brother Zhong, wouldn’t it work to stay with us?" Zhu Qijiang frowned, how could Zhong Chi be so stubborn again?
Zhong Chi gave a bitter smile, "Lao Zhu, I know what I am doing. If I don’t do this, the humans of Earth really might end up being enslaved. I want to look for allies; trust me."
Seeing Zhong Chi didn’t seem to be speaking recklessly, Zhu Qijiang just nodded reluctantly.
"Lao Zhu, is Qu Yi currently with your Security Department? You have to take care of her," Zhong Chi said, having heard about Qu Yi, Fang Chong, and Ai Xi as soon as he returned.
These people had made remarkable achievements in the human defense corridor, which genuinely surprised Zhong Chi.
Were the young people this formidable nowadays?
But when he heard that whether it was Qu Yi, Fang Chong, or Ai Xi, all were disciples of Ding Huan, he then thought it was normal.
Ding Huan was the most formidable young person he had ever met, without a doubt. His disciples could naturally not be inferior.
"Rest assured, she is now the director of our Pu Hai Security Department. The reason I invited you previously was also to protect her," Zhu Qijiang said, somewhat irritated.
"That’s good then, I must leave now," Zhong Chi waved his hand, needing to hurry.
Zhong Chi had only managed to call his daughter before hurrying to Nian Jinqing’s residence; he had promised to deliver a message for Ding Huan and could not forget that.
...
"This is Nian Jinqing’s residence?" Zhong Chi was surprised to see a place overgrown with tall weeds.
He entered the villa, threw the wooden plank Ding Huan had written at the doorway, and turned to leave.
Just after Zhong Chi left, a monkey dashed over and grabbed the wooden plank in its hands.
This monkey was none other than Lao Liu, who had been waiting here for Ding Huan. Initially, Lao Liu found it tolerable.
But as he waited and waited without Ding Huan showing up, Lao Liu lost his patience.
If it weren’t for wanting to enhance his strength, he would have left this place long ago.
Feeling annoyed, Lao Liu still gritted his teeth and continued to wait for Ding Huan here; he knew more than anyone that if he wanted to greatly enhance his strength, he had to stick with Ding Huan.
After regaining his memory, Lao Liu had seen many people, but to date, none had convinced him as much as Ding Huan.
"Lao Liu, I’m very busy right now, no time to come and fetch you. If you want to progress, come to Kunlun Mountain and wait for me. If not, just go back to Qianluo Mountain."
Seeing the words on the wooden plank, Lao Liu screeched irritably.
Eventually, he had to suppress his dissatisfaction and chased after Zhong Chi.
"You..." Zhong Chi saw the wooden plank in Lao Liu’s hands and finally understood that Ding Huan’s message was meant for a monkey.
Lao Liu kept squeaking, pointing at Zhong Chi, then at himself, and then at the road.
Zhong Chi finally understood a bit and tentatively said, "Do you mean, you want to come with me to look for Ding Huan?"
As soon as Lao Liu saw Zhong Chi understood his words, he immediately nodded.
"Not bad, you can even understand human speech," Zhong Chi suddenly showed a bit of interest.
Had it not been for the fact that they were going to look for Ding Huan together, based on Zhong Chi’s comment, Lao Liu would have given him a big slap.
"Lao Liu, let me tell you, the place I am going to isn’t nearby, it’s more than ten thousand kilometers away. Hmm, I travel very fast on foot; are you sure you still want to come with me?" Zhong Chi glanced at the wooden tag in Lao Liu’s paw and chuckled at calling Lao Liu.
His innate strength made no difference whether it was through the jungles or mountain ranges for him; it was like flat ground.
Lao Liu showed disdain in his eyes, as if discussing speed with him was beneath him.
"If that’s the case, then follow me," Zhong Chi was quite informal and candid.
Lao Liu showed disdain, but he couldn’t be bothered to care.