Chapter 106

"Hah! Old Zhong, you have no idea how much I've missed you—seeing you're safe, I'm truly relieved." Zhu Qinjiang's voice rang out from afar.

Senior Yan Xia also laughed heartily and stepped forward to embrace Zhong Chi: "Big Brother Zhong, you're safe—that's wonderful! Now we can team up and hunt ferocious beasts again."

"Director Shi, Vice-Ally Yan. I'm glad Zhong Chi is unharmed, but he dares to slander me, claiming I, Shi Changyi, colluded with ferocious beasts to harm him. I, Shi Changyi, have risked my life countless times defending Earth."

I've only just returned from the heart of the ferocious beast hordes, and as soon as I got home, Zhong Chi smashed my door down."

Even if I've earned no merit, I've certainly paid in sweat and toil—yet Zhong Chi returns and treats my Gene Alliance, treats me, like this. I feel heartbroken."

Shi Changyi struck first with false accusations, leading with logic then emotion, so convincingly that even his own eyes seemed to well up.

Though this man is American, he's lived his entire life in Huaxia—he's essentially a Huaxia expert.

"Old Zhong, could there be some misunderstanding here?" Zhu Qinjiang asked, puzzled.

As Director of the Puhai Security Bureau, he inwardly believed Zhong Chi.

But now was an extreme moment—if the Gene Alliance and Zhong Chi clashed internally, it would only accelerate the ferocious beasts' sweep across Earth.

Hearing Zhu Qinjiang's words, Shi Changyi spoke even more indignantly:

"Since the founding of the Gene Alliance, has any action we took not been for Earth's survival and humanity's future?"

Even that vile man Ding Huan never smashed down the gates of our Gene Alliance headquarters."

Zhong Chi sneered: "Ding Brother wouldn't act as cowardly as I do—he wouldn't waste time smashing doors. He goes out to kill. Tell me, the last time Ding Brother came, how many dung beetles did your Gene Alliance still have left?"

As he spoke, Zhong Chi recalled Ding Huan's remark that the black worm-ball was a dung beetle.

"You—" Shi Changyi nearly slapped himself. Why had he brought up Ding Huan in the first place?

"Old Zhong, this matter must be thoroughly investigated—the Federation…"

Zhu Qinjiang had barely finished half his sentence when a piercing screech suddenly exploded across the sky.

Instantly, the phone in his hand erupted in frantic ringing—not just his, but also the communicators of Gene Alliance Leader Shi Changyi and Wu Dao Alliance Vice-Ally Senior Yan Xia.

No need to answer—the piercing screech in the sky alone confirmed something monumental had occurred.

And this was no minor incident—it rivaled a global beast tide.

Zhu Qinjiang picked up the call; from the other end came the voice of the Huaxia Security General Bureau Director, Dou Qingzhi: "Old Zhu, immediately mobilize all Puhai Security Bureau personnel to support West Asia."

"Four alien spacecraft have landed there, including two colossal war-disk vessels. They've already wiped out several nations and established a West Asia base… They possess immortal spiders and top-tier field weapons—the Federation army has suffered catastrophic losses…"

"Director, what's a field weapon?" But Dou Qingzhi had already hung up—no matter how many times Zhu Qinjiang redialed, the line wouldn't connect.

At that moment, Shi Changyi and Senior Yan Xia also put down their phones; both faces were grave.

"A more advanced alien civilization has entered Earth and wiped out several West Asian nations."

"The director of Yongzhou City, Mu Tuo, died in battle. Word is he had no chance to escape when surrounded by immortal spiders," Senior Yan Xia said, voice heavy.

Zhong Chi's heart lurched—hearing this. Mu Tuo wasn't a Primordial, but he was a Post-Heaven peak warrior, impossibly close to Primordial.

A warrior of that caliber couldn't escape when surrounded by immortal spiders?

Did that mean, if he himself were surrounded, his chance of escape would be equally minuscule?

Zhu Qinjiang spoke gravely: "Leader Shi, mobilize your Gene Alliance forces and head to West Asia. We'll rendezvous there. The Federation garrison in West Asia is too thin—reinforcements are surely en route."

Shi Changyi nodded: "I understand. We'll meet in West Asia."

Zhong Chi snorted: "Shi Changyi, these alien civilizations were summoned by your Gene Alliance. You launched countless cosmic signals—now look, you've finally brought disaster upon yourselves."

You've brought calamity to Earth—you are Earth's traitors, unforgivable."

"Zhong Chi, I respect you for your many contributions to Earth's survival, but you can't keep slandering me without cause."

"On what grounds do you claim these alien civilizations were summoned by my Gene Alliance? I could just as easily say you brought them—would you accept that?" Shi Changyi snapped.

Zhu Qinjiang hurriedly interjected: "Now is the time for unity. Infighting now will only hasten humanity's extinction."

"These alien powerhouses have established bases but haven't yet launched large-scale destruction—they have grand ambitions, aiming to enslave Earth. We must unite all the more."

According to Zhong Chi's plan, today he was determined to eliminate Shi Changyi. With the Security Bureau and Wu Dao Alliance present, he could challenge Shi Changyi alone.

Unfortunately, his plan had barely begun when the alien invasion occurred.

Even if Zhong Chi was furious, he knew that continuing to harass Shi Changyi now would turn even his righteousness into unreason.

"Old Zhong, come with me and the Security Bureau to West Asia," Zhu Qinjiang quickly tried to win him over.

The strongest member of the Security Bureau now was Director Qu Yi—but Qu Yi was just a girl, with extremely limited combat experience. With Zhong Chi watching over her, he could rest easier.

The Puhai Security Bureau has been severely crippled lately—dead, wounded, broken. Zong Han is still recovering and cannot lead a team.

Zhong Chi shook his head: "Old Zhu, I need to borrow one of your planes and a pilot. I need to go out alone."

Knowing that alien ships had arrived and immortal spiders had killed Mu Tuo, he was certain their chances of victory were slim.

He needed to bring Ding Huan along—Ding Brother's strength far surpassed his own, and his mind was sharp.

Moreover, Ding Brother's companion, Miss Xin Yue, would be immensely useful.

These incoming aliens are almost certainly from Miss Xin Yue's home planet—having her with us means we'd know both ourselves and the enemy.

Zhu Qinjiang sighed: "Old Zhong, it's not that I won't lend you one. Think—now that the aliens have established bases in West Asia, that airspace is certainly under total control."

Can you guarantee your plane won't pass through it? If you do, you won't even have a chance to flee."

Zhong Chi fell silent—he had to pass through that region to reach Biok Island to find Ding Huan.

"Old Zhu, then I'll walk there myself," Zhong Chi decided immediately.

He hadn't expected that after just returning to Puhai, he'd have to head back to Biok Island. If he'd known, he'd have stayed away.

But if he hadn't returned, he wouldn't have learned that alien ships and war-disks had arrived in West Asia—and that the aliens had established a base there.

"Old Zhong, can't you come with us?" Zhu Qinjiang frowned. Why was Zhong Chi being so stubborn again?

Zhong Chi smiled bitterly: "Old Zhu, I know what I'm doing. If I don't do this, humanity may truly be enslaved. I'm going to find allies—believe me."

Seeing Zhong Chi didn't sound like he was bluffing, Zhu Qinjiang finally nodded.

"Old Zhu, is Qu Yi currently with your Security Bureau? You need to look after her," Zhong Chi said upon returning—he'd heard about Qu Yi, Fang Chong, and Especially Ai Xi.

These three had shone brilliantly along the Human Corridor Frontline, leaving Zhong Chi deeply astonished.

Are young people today really this powerful?

But when he heard that Seeing Qu Yi, Fang Chong, and Especially Ai Xi were all Ding Huan's disciples, he thought it made sense.

Ding Huan was the most powerful young person he had ever seen—no exceptions. Ding Huan's disciples naturally couldn't be weak.

"Don't worry, she's now the Director of the Puhai Security Bureau. I invited you before precisely to protect her," Zhu Qinjiang said gruffly.

"That's good. I'll be off then," Zhong Chi waved his hand; he needed to hurry.

Zhong Chi had only time to call his daughter before rushing off to Nian Jinqing's residence—he couldn't forget his promise to deliver Ding Huan's letter.

……

"This is Nian Jinqing's residence?" Zhong Chi stared in surprise at the tall weeds, reaching up to a man's height.

He entered the villa, tossed Ding Huan's wooden plaque at the doorstep, and turned to leave.

No sooner had Zhong Chi left than a monkey dashed over and snatched up the wooden plaque.

This monkey was Lao Liu, who had been waiting here for Ding Huan. At first, Lao Liu had found it tolerable.

But as he waited and waited, Ding Huan never came, and Lao Liu lost all patience.

If not for the chance to improve his strength, he would have left long ago.

Frustrated as he was, Lao Liu gritted his teeth and kept waiting for Ding Huan—he knew better than anyone else that to greatly enhance his strength, he had to stick with Ding Huan.

Since regaining his memories, Lao Liu had met countless people, and not one had ever earned his respect the way Ding Huan had.

"Lao Liu, I'm swamped right now and can't come back to pick you up. If you want to improve, go wait for me on Kunlun Mountain. If not, return to Qianluo Mountain."

Seeing the words on the wooden plaque, Lao Liu squealed in rage.

In the end, he could only suppress his annoyance and dashed out to catch up with Zhong Chi.

"You…" Zhong Chi saw the wooden plaque in Lao Liu's paws and finally realized Ding Huan's letter was meant for a monkey.

Lao Liu chattered incessantly, pointing at Zhong Chi, then at himself, then at the road.

Zhong Chi finally understood a little. He ventured uncertainly: "You mean you want to follow me to find Ding Huan?"

Seeing that Zhong Chi understood, Lao Liu nodded immediately.

"Not bad—you can understand human speech," Zhong Chi grew slightly interested.

If not for the fact that he intended to follow Zhong Chi to find Ding Huan, Lao Liu would have given him a good slap for that remark.

"Lao Liu, let me tell you, the place I'm going is far—over ten thousand kilometers. Hmm, I walk very fast indeed. Are you sure you still want to come with me?" Zhong Chi glanced at the wooden plaque in Lao Liu's paw and chuckled, actually calling him "Lao Liu."

He was a Primordial Realm cultivator; whether jungle or mountain range, to him it was all flat ground.

Lao Liu's eyes showed disdain—talking about speed to him?

"Then follow me," Zhong Chi said carelessly; his nature was laid-back and unconcerned with details.

Lao Liu sneered, and Zhong Chi didn't bother to care.