Chapter 15: Terrifying Assault

Qin Meng stood in the center of the command room, his voice low as he spoke.

"Captain Yu Haili, share the intelligence you've obtained with the whole team,"

Yu Haili gave a slight nod, her fingers lightly touching the control panel, and strings of data and images instantly leapt onto the massive screen.

"Just recently, we received an emergency rescue signal from the higher authorities of Dachang City; they claim the entire city is under an unprecedented Summoned Creature invasion,"

"The attack location is pinpointed to the landmark building in the city center—the Tianmei Group office tower,"

Yu Haili's words revealed worry, and the satellite map on the screen quickly focused,

zooming into that area, clearly displaying the outline of the building where the incident occurred and its surrounding environment.

"According to survivors' recollections, just as everyone was packing their things to go home, they suddenly heard a chilling sound—cold and eerie—that commanded everyone to start counting from zero to one hundred in silence; any sound would result in a death penalty,"

"In that bizarre atmosphere of fear, some employees thought it was just a prank and ignored it; however, the moment they tried to push open the door, they only heard a 'Snap'—their heads separated from their bodies, blood splattering the cold floor,"

"And those who obeyed the command but made a mistake in the silent counting due to tension and fear were no less spared. Their bodies instantly displayed various torn wounds, some even with limbs broken; painful cries and desperate gasps intertwined, forming a human hell,"

"Based on all these circumstances, we can unequivocally conclude that this is not a simple accident or natural phenomenon, but a premeditated, targeted foreign Summoned Creature attack,"

As Yu Haili's words fell, the entire command room fell into silence, and everyone sensed the gravity of the situation.

Since the emergence of the Divine Ghost Killing Arena, a supernatural phenomenon,

countries worldwide have been facing Summoned Creature attacks and threats.

Although, based on international humanitarianism, nations have ostensibly signed verbal agreements,

promising never to use Summoned Creatures as weapons to attack other countries,

behind which lies a subtle balance of mutual deterrence among great powers and a latent crisis.

Qin Meng said coldly,

"Those so‑called commitments between nations are nothing but empty papers in the face of real interests, a helpless compromise of the weak under the pressure of the strong. When technology matures and the timing is right, greedy nations will tear off their hypocritical masks and unhesitatingly wield Summoned Creatures, turning them into sharp blades that pierce the hearts of other countries,"

Dragon Nation had long anticipated such a future, establishing a comprehensive early‑warning system and response measures.

However, all this preparation seems unable to halt the wheels of fate accelerating forward,

leaving everyone with an unavoidable sense of urgency.

"Is there any clue pointing to the mastermind behind this?" Qin Meng's question was concise and direct.

Yu Haili shook her head, her tone tinged with regret:

"Based on the information gathered so far, we cannot directly pinpoint the attackers' nationality. However, a noteworthy detail—witnesses described seeing a blond‑haired, blue‑eyed man with suspicious behavior lingering nearby before and after the incident, who fled the scene quickly afterward; the timing coincidence forces one to draw conclusions,"

"Blond hair and blue eyes—this easily brings to mind people from Western Europe or America,"

Yu Haili added, but immediately Qin Meng's expression grew even more solemn.

"The matter is far from as simple as it appears; the Triumphal Empire and Beautiful Nation are both shrewd states, and even if they orchestrated the operation, they would never send someone whose identity is so easily recognizable to Dragon Nation to carry out the mission,"

Qin Meng's analysis was calm and incisive,

"Therefore, I am more inclined to believe this attack is a meticulously crafted frame‑up; the real culprits behind the scenes are likely a third‑party force that deliberately fabricated a Western‑person illusion to confuse observers, using the Triumphal Empire and Beautiful Nation as smokescreens to conceal their true intentions,"

Jiao Hong asked cautiously, "Chief Captain, do you mean..."

Qin Meng shook his head and said:

"The information is still insufficient to make a final judgment. Captain Yu, Captain Jiao, I hope you can set out for Dachang City immediately and ensure the criminal is captured before they escape. I have already communicated with the local law‑enforcement agencies, and they will fully cooperate with your operation,"

The order issued, the atmosphere in the command room tightened instantly.

"Relying only on Captain Yu and Captain Jiao to go, I fear it would be dangerous,"

Just as everyone stared at each other, weighing pros and cons, a voice came from outside the conference room—Zhang Cheng's.

"I propose that my Summoned Creature accompany you all,"

In fact, Zhang Cheng had originally planned to rest briefly in the dormitory to gather strength for the upcoming challenge.

However, the entire institute became unusually busy because of this sudden incident,

the corridor was filled with chaotic, overlapping footsteps, rapid and frequent.

Disturbed by this unusual clamor, Zhang Cheng could not rest,

stepping into the corridor, he unintentionally approached the conference room and heard Qin Meng's discussion.

The weight in Qin Meng's heart was lifted by Zhang Cheng's words,

He knew well the power of Zhang Cheng's Summoned Creature; under its protection, the safety index of this mission would be significantly enhanced.

"With Mr. Zhang Cheng's assistance, the safety of this journey will be greatly increased. Mr. Zhang, thank you for your support,"

Qin Meng's words were filled with sincerity.

At that moment, a crisp phone ringtone interrupted the discussion inside,

the screen flickered with a familiar yet unexpected name—"Charlie."

Qin Meng's brows involuntarily knit,

"The person in charge of the Beautiful Nation's Divine Ghost Killing Arena? Calling at this hour—what could be the purpose?"

Considering team coordination, he placed the phone on the desk and switched to speaker mode,

ensuring every team member present could catch the call details.

"Mr. Qin, hello, this is Charlie, the person in charge of the Beautiful Nation's Divine Ghost Killing Arena,"

Qin Meng replied politely:

"Mr. Charlie, calling so late, I presume there is an urgent matter to discuss,"

"Naturally,"

The voice on the other end carried a hint of playfulness,

"I suppose, Mr. Qin, you must be quite troubled by something right now,"

Qin Meng felt a chill in his heart, though he tried to maintain a calm exterior,

but the inner turbulence was hard to hide, "Hmm? What makes you say that?"

Charlie's words revealed confidence:

"Captain Qin, there's no need to hide anything from me. Regarding the recent unusual events in Dragon Nation, especially the attack by summoned creatures on Dachang City, I am fully aware. Your current situation must be utterly chaotic."

Qin Meng's gaze instantly sharpened like a blade, and an invisible killing intent seemed to spread around his body.

The terrorist attack that occurred in Dachang City remains highly classified to this day,

Not only is it kept secret from the outside, but even most residents of Dachang City are unaware of it.

For Charlie to learn of this in such a short time, he must either be the direct planner or an accomplice!

Thinking of this, a chill rose in Qin Meng's heart.

If one were to say that a traitor has appeared within Dragon Nation's forces,

that would be sheer nonsense, after all, under today's stringent screening mechanism,

any potential external force attempting to infiltrate the nation's core institutions would be almost a fantasy.

However, Charlie's words were like a sharp dagger, piercing all beautiful illusions,

"Hahaha."

Charlie's laughter sent chills down one's spine, "Captain Qin really knows how to joke; such a thing is naturally not my doing. Our Beautiful Nation is a country that cherishes freedom and respects life; we would not harm innocent civilians."

Qin Meng sneered, such nonsense would only be believed by fools!

"However, although I didn't do it, I do know who did it."

"I wonder if Captain Qin is interested in finding out." Charlie said.

Qin Meng curled the corner of his mouth into a smile, "I don't believe your Beautiful Nation is a country that likes to help."

"Speak, what are the conditions."