Chapter 1409: with translation of chapter title

"Space transmission, break the door."

The meaning is simple, the words are complete.

Lin An did not choose to directly answer the general's question; in fact, he also did not know how Chu An managed to preserve Earth and hold back the Alien Species Sovereign.

But these words fell into the general's ears, yet they made him mistakenly think that Lin An was hiding a trump card, implying that Earth side had something resembling a trump card capable of holding back the Sovereign.

His apprehension grew even stronger.

Seeing that the general did not pursue further questioning, Lin An simply flew closer and directly voiced his idea.

"Cooperation."

"I hope we can cooperate together to eradicate the Alien Species!"

"I can strengthen my power by killing Alien Species, so I hope you can assist me, even if it's just letting me hunt Alien Species within the legion."

"They are now hunting me, and what I lack is time!"

"I can promise, as long as the mutated humans are willing to help Earth this once! If you ever need anything in the future, I, Lin An, will spare no effort to lend you a hand!"

The request is very simple.

Lin An asks for nothing else, only that the mutated humans side would cover for him a bit, letting him get through the most difficult time.

Although his promise is illusory and even somewhat arrogant.

But he believes in his own growth speed, and also believes that the general before him can likewise realize this!

Helping him poses no disadvantage for the mutated humans side! Lin An, for his own sake and for all humanity, will fight to the death! Moreover, as the primary target of the Alien Species, the stronger Lin An becomes, the smaller the losses for the mutated humans.

Lin An does not believe it, does not believe that the Alien Species side has no trump card, does not believe that this group of mutated humans truly has no wariness at all!

If so, then Lin An will clearly tell the other side: as long as you give him time to grow, he will withstand any future danger!

Hearing Lin An reiterate cooperation once more, unlike before when he had not taken it seriously at all, the general at this moment merely fell into a prolonged silence.

Heh, Lin An thought roughly the same.

【21> He likewise also realized these problems.

He also realized these problems.

Just...

Half a minute later, the rare general who had pondered for a long time rolled his eyeballs, as if making some decision, and opened his mouth in a low voice.

"Sorry, your proposal might be easy for us to fulfill, and we don't mind cooperating with you."

"But since it concerns the Alien Species Sovereign, I need to report this message to our Sovereign."

While speaking, he deeply glanced at Lin An and could not help but speak again:

"Does your civilization still exist?"

"Do you still intend to return to save your civilization?"

"I want to know, what do you mean by saying that killing Alien Species can enhance your strength? Could you... eat them?"

His gaze carried a solemn search.

As mutated humans, their way of strengthening to the Fourth Stage is by devouring Mutants; of course, Alien Species are also on their "menu".

Thus, subconsciously, he assumed Lin An did the same.

But this efficiency is even more terrifying than theirs.

Therefore he is not curious whether it is false; Lin An's method of becoming stronger is also very important to them.

Having understood the general's implication, Lin An still did not utter a word about why the Alien Species Sovereign has not yet destroyed humanity; in fact, he truly does not know.

"System points."

"By killing YiKongjian organisms, I can earn points. My own rules are also rather special, enabling me to strengthen my power efficiently."

Without hiding anything, Lin An earnestly spoke of the reason for his strengthening.

It is not that he is indiscreet; rather, this information will inevitably be exposed.

As long as he fights alongside the mutated humans side, they will inevitably notice that killing Alien Species brings him power growth.

"System rewards?"

After a thoughtful nod, a flicker of unusual color inevitably flashed in the general's eyes, and he then hesitantly glanced at the several mutated beings standing attendantly on either side.

"If that's the case, Lin An."

"After I report the news to our Empress, we will reply to you as soon as possible."

"Whether to cooperate or whether to help you, that is not for me to decide."

"In fact, you should be quite aware that once the Alien Species discover you here with us, and they must kill you as you said, that would mean a new war begins."

"Moreover..."

After a simple explanation and a counterquestion, the general slowly rose to his feet.

Like a mountain suddenly shooting up, it cast a huge shadow before Lin An.

Lin An did not say why the Alien Species Sovereign had not returned, but seeing Lin An's various actions and his urgent presence here,

Without a doubt, the Alien Species Sovereign will surely return to continue hunting him.

This means that this war will ultimately likely involve the Sovereign.

For such an important matter, he simply cannot decide.

"Come, arrange several commanders to properly entertain our human friends."

Having withdrawn his various complex emotions, the general spoke calmly, gesturing for his subordinates of the Fourth Stage to 'receive' Lin An, awaiting the Sovereign's command.

At the same time, Lin An looked at the mutated beings coming from all directions, feeling suffocated inside, yet he also let out a slight sigh of relief.

Although no cooperation has been confirmed, if nothing unexpected happens, he believes the mutated Sovereign should agree to his cooperation.

After all, the enemy's enemy is a friend?

Three hours and twenty-seven minutes later.

Staying within a massive structure resembling a core fortress, Lin An slowly recovered the regulatory power within his body, without choosing to rest.

In fact, beneath his seemingly calm expression, his nerves had remained in a state of high tension throughout these few short hours of waiting.

There was no way; these altered beings appeared to have no hostility toward him, and perhaps cooperation would come soon. But Lin An clearly felt that the so-called altered beings accompanying him were actually monitoring him.

That was quite normal; if it were him, he would do the same...

Every minute and second of waiting made time slow and agonizing.

Lin An could only ease his inner pressure by repeatedly reciting the refinement rules.

He had done everything he could; if the altered humans refused, he could only risk becoming a lone wolf, hunting the alien species in the Land of Death Battle as much as possible alone.

I don't know how long it had been—perhaps the fourth hour, perhaps a bit more than four hours.

With a series of booming explosions, Lin An suddenly lifted his gaze upward in an instant.

In his perception, more than ten overlords rushed over from afar, relying purely on physical speed toward the war hub.

At the same time, the altered being that had been monitoring him suddenly received an order of sorts and respectfully gestured to him:

"Lord Lin An, the general summons you. The emperor's command has already been issued."

A smile appeared on the face rotting with flesh, and the aura that had locked onto Lin An also withdrew.

Upon noticing this detail, Lin An raised his eyebrows and instantly realized perhaps good news had arrived.

This is...

Agreeing to cooperate?

Three minutes later.

Still in the giant palace hall, the general who was no longer seated laughed heartily and, from afar, warmly opened his arms toward Lin An, seemingly expressing friendliness, wanting to embrace as allies in cooperation.

But due to the enormous difference in size, he instantly realized it was unsuitable.

At this moment, as Lin An entered the hall with many altered beings, he immediately saw ten additional general‑level altered beings and a large number of fourth‑stage intermediate altered beings waiting for him.

Everyone wore smiles, although some facial features were rotted, even more monstrous than monsters.

Yet feeling the decent atmosphere, Lin An's heart relaxed and he too showed a smile.

It seems they intend to cooperate?

But he probably still wanted to ask a few questions; otherwise there would be no need to summon so many altered beings. At a glance, many of those present were high‑ranking figures from other war hubs.

To be honest, he was also curious what command the emperor of the altered beings had issued...

"Lin An, your proposal interests our emperor."

"The potential of a perfect one is terrifying; after internal discussion, we believe you could indeed help us resist the alien species in the future."

"Since your world has been attacked by the alien species, as those sharing a common enemy, we naturally..."

"Attack!!!"

"Kill him!!!"

"Boom!!!"

A sudden change occurred.

In an instant, before Lin An could prepare to nod in agreement, terrifying storms formed almost without reserve, all at once.

These were the full‑force strikes of fourth‑stage advanced altered beings, drawing upon nature's astonishing power.

Above Lin An's head, fourteen gigantic super altered beings, faces twisted with madness, launched a merciless assault.

A lethal strike—no holding back!

The smile froze on his face; in that moment, Lin An felt a strong intent of death instantly envelop his heart.

The pressure of the attacks from fourteen dominion‑level or higher beings nearly made his body collapse from the sheer sum of their auras.

("Lin An!! Run!!!")

"Beep, danger detected—host, flee immediately!!!"

Within the thought space, the second will turned deathly pale, almost shouting for him to run!