Chapter 1331: with translation of chapter title

Lin Dui, why hasn't he come out yet... 」

Sitting on a collapsed alloy city wall, Zhang Tie tossed a purple stone in one hand, while sneakily glancing at Mo Ling with a furtive, shifty look.

Mo Ling was "driven out"; the little girl came out, cheeks puffed, staring blankly into the distance, clearly somewhat angry and vexed.

He was very curious about what Lin Dui and Chu the pervert could be talking about for so long...

Seeing Mo Ling unwilling to pay him any mind, Zhang Tie gave a hehe laugh, not minding, and just rubbed his head while casually chatting with Zhang Yong and the others nearby.

Hey, kid.

Don't wear a bitter face like you just lost your father.

We've won! As for whether Lin Dui will agree to you, we'll see later.

Lin Dui, if we can save them, we definitely will!

Pa

A slap landed on Zhang Yong's shoulder; although the force was pulled back as much as possible, the blow still turned his face deathly pale, making him feel his shoulder might break.

I know... Zhang Brother...

I just feel that Lord Lin An seems to have something on his mind...

Didn't Lord Lin An say there is a Fourth Stage Peak among the alien species? Are we... really without hope...

Bewildered, powerless.

Zhang Yong gave a bitter smile, covering his shoulder, staring blankly toward the capital.

He didn't know what the Fourth Stage Peak meant, but surely it was very strong... If such a monster also appeared, what should they do?

They probably won't come out that quickly.

What are you worried about? Even if the sky falls, I and Lin Dui will hold it up! I believe Lin Dui can definitely beat those monsters! Damn, this time it's exactly that! You don't know, those four monsters were soaring, but weren't they each smashed into little patties by Lin Dui's punches?

Raising his eyebrows, Zhang Tie spoke about the battle situation as if he didn't care, his words lively and animated.

But in his heart, he secretly sighed.

Having fought side by side with Lin An for so long, he could see how great Lin Dui's pressure was...

It's obvious that the alien species matter won't end so simply.

Just like clinging to a fantasy, Zhang Tie could only brainwash himself, telling himself there was still hope and that those monsters might not appear so soon.

He was basically heartless and fearless; at worst...

At worst it's just death—he's not unfamiliar with dying.

Like he'd thought of something, the naturally carefree Zhang Tie bragged about his own valor in battle, then suddenly called out to the worried Zhang Yong.

Hey, kid.

Once Faction: Long An stabilizes here, remember to help us with a publicity push!

Damn, those bastard turtle-headed snakes actually slander us as monsters!

Tell everyone who the real monsters are! What the hell is going on with the military!

His expression furious, he who loved hanging out in chat channels had long been near exploding from the rhetoric there.

Just as some people admire Lin Dui, with a large population base, all sorts of trash appear.

Since the capital announced that Lin An is a monster, claiming his strength comes from eating people and that he will surely die under official Judgment, naturally many people jumped out to join in cursing him.

Some called Lin An a waste and a hypocrite, others a monster in human skin plotting to destroy all of Huaxia. Even worse, some outright claimed to be Awakened Ones who had participated in the confrontation trials. Lin An not only stole rewards that should have belonged to everyone, but as a monster he also caused the disaster's progress to keep increasing.

As long as Lin An doesn't die, the apocalypse will only get more terrifying!

Seeing these messages, Zhang Tie flew into a rage, wishing he could crush that bunch of scum.

They fight to the death outside against monsters, yet internally they're a bunch of white-eyed wolves—not only refusing to be saved, they jump out to disgust them.

Especially after hearing Jing Tian say that even in Long An's outer city, many survivors were taking advantage of the chaos to loot, nearly causing a riot.

Hearing that, Zhang Yong stared, then after coming to, he nodded solemnly.

No problem! Brother Zhang!

We recorded video when we escaped! I know this is important!

Lord Lin An is the hero of our war zone; we won't let him be misunderstood any longer, having shed blood and tears...

Clenching both fists, sincere and earnest.

Even if Zhang Tie doesn't bring it up, Zhang Yong knows this is something he must do.

No one knows how desperate and helpless they felt when fleeing the capital. Especially as the alien species began to reveal their true forms, watching former military high-ranking officials turn into alien species one after another, they felt their beliefs nearly collapse.

They were aiding evil; they are the true culprits who harmed everyone.

Intense guilt and remorse almost made them unable to accept all of this.

He still remembers those few who had been stern, regarding Long An and Lin An as enemies; upon realizing the truth, they exploded in grief and indignation.

Making a mistake isn't scary; what's scary is making a mistake without knowing it.

Hearing Zhang Yong's reply, Xiong Hanzi nodded in satisfaction.

You kid still have a bit of conscience; you didn't help us in vain.

Later, after Lin Dui comes out, just hand the stuff over to him. Anyway...

Before Zhang Tie could finish speaking, the next second, amid excited cheers, a figure walked out alone from the underground core.

Holy shit! Lin Dui came out!?

Seeing Lin An finally come out, Zhang Tie shot forward like a teleport, arriving before Lin An. His bear eyes full of urgency and worry, as if wanting to ask Lin An how he was.

At the same time, Jing Tian, Wen Ya, and others still handling the aftermath hurried over, surrounding Lin An.

Lin Dui!

Brother Lin!

Everyone's eyes brimmed with excitement and admiration; they had a lot to say and wanted to celebrate this victory.

However, surrounded by the excited crowd, Lin An merely forced a smile; by deliberately suppressing himself, he also did not show too much abnormality.

"Jing Tian, Wen Ya."

"Leave the matters of Long An to you; handle the aftermath and compensation work well."

"Tomorrow, let's hold a celebration; it can also be considered as putting your trial into practice."

"In the future, the responsibilities you will bear will keep growing."

Smiling gently, Lin An gave an encouraging look, nodded at An Jing Tian and the others, and prepared to leave.

He did not intend to say more, nor did he intend to bring pressure to the team members.

Some things, he can bear them himself.

After casually taking the small box that Zhang Yong handed over with a struggling expression, Lin An directly turned and left.

He still has many things to do.

"Lord Lin An is leaving just like that!!"

"Ah, I still wanted to say a few more words to Lord Lin An.."

"Brother Lin must have just reached the Fourth Stage and just finished the battle; he probably needs to rest. We shouldn't disturb him.."

"Yeah, once we reach the Third Stage, maybe we can help Lord Lin An share the pressure."

"Work hard, everyone! Things will definitely keep getting better! Even this kind of crisis we can resist! The final victory will surely be ours!"

The crowd was exhilarated, unaware of Lin An's off mood; everyone present laughed while imagining the future.

In their eyes, this was an unprecedented great victory!

Moreover, once the news is made public, the Long An Safe Zone will surely become the hope in every survivor's heart! As long as everyone unites, this apocalypse will surely be ended!

Only outside the crowd, the little Mo Ling, who always habitually stayed alone, stared blankly at Lin An's departing back.

Unlike others, for some reason, she actually felt a.... from Lin An.

Killing intent.