Chapter 1972

Bang bang! Bang! bang!

The entire team was forcibly dragged by the gold‑robed figure, leaving everyone shocked and angry.

Even the troll being carried on their shoulder was furious, wanting to curse and kill the gold‑robed figure with a single strike.

After being dragged for a moment, they could already feel the monsters right behind them—within a few seconds, the creatures would charge and devour them.

"Let go!"

"What the fuck?!"

"Gold‑robed, let go now! Even if we escape, you'll still live!"

Their pleas were futile; hearing the two trolls still fantasizing about him letting go, the gold‑robed figure's face twisted in disbelief, refusing to believe a word of it.

Yes! Theoretically, if Zhang Tie could carry his corpse away or turn back to retrieve him, he could still be revived after the mission. But he wouldn't rely on that—especially since the monster devours people whole, leaving no intact corpse.

Seeing the gold‑robed figure refuse to let go, Zhang Tie could no longer hold back his killing intent and readied a kick to send him flying. Meanwhile, Gao Tian, equally decisive, lifted his axe high, poised to chop off the gold‑robed figure's hands.

After enduring the apocalypse for so long, Gao Tian asks himself he's not a cold‑blooded person, yet in this situation he knows exactly what to do.

"Boom!!"

The car roof dented as the monsters closed to within ten meters behind; the gold‑robed figure's expression turned frenzied, and driven by a fierce will to survive, he sprang up and clung tightly to Zhang Tie instead of begging for mercy.

"You want to chop off his hand? Dream on! If you're able, chop this bear along with him! If we die, we die together!"

Meanwhile, Gao Tian was shocked and angry, unsure what to do.

A sudden roar echoed from afar.

"Stop! Dare to lay a hand on my people?!"

As the roar faded, the approaching azure‑armored figure saw Gao Tian and the others attacking his own kin; enraged, he grabbed the spear on his back, ready to hurl it to save his fellow clansman.

Before he could launch his spear, Lin An, at the forefront, suddenly turned and delivered a powerful explosive kick to his chest.

"You dare to move my people?!"

"Bang!!"

After kicking the azure‑armored figure so he flew backward, Lin An seized the spear with his backhand and instantly hurled it.

With a piercing whistling sound, Lin An's spear shot forth like lightning, striking the invisible monster.

"Run toward me!"

Without the slightest pause.

In everyone's astonished eyes, Lin An resembled a war god; the steel rebar in his hand turned into spears, fired one after another in rapid succession. Though they couldn't see the monsters, he unleashed a rain of spears in a short time, literally stopping them.

"Captain Lin?!"

"Brother Lin?!"

Overjoyed, Zhang Tie saw Lin An suddenly appear and rescue him, shouting excitedly as if seeing the mainstay, his body trembling slightly.

Meanwhile, Gao Tian seized the chance to yank the stunned gold‑robed figure away and then kicked him flying.

"Go!! Meet up with Brother Lin!"

Soon, amid a chorus of screams, Zhang Tie and the four carrying the trolls desperately ran toward Lin An.

Meanwhile, the two trolls being carried on the shoulders stared blankly at Lin An; they heard that this man, even fiercer than Zhang Tie, was actually the Lin Captain they'd spoken of.

Moreover, they saw a limping figure hurrying from afar.

That was their civilization's Star Destroyer, the troll Gusman.

"Captain... he seems even more useless than us?!"

Three minutes later, on the shop platform.

On the modest platform, it was already packed with people.

Jinniu and the sea monster helped Gao Tian pull up metal frames around the platform, making a simple barrier; Zhang Tie and the two trolls slumped on the ground, gasping heavily.

The atmosphere was strange yet subtle.

With Lin An's support, Zhang Tie and the others successfully regrouped and made it to the platform together.

The monsters, after pursuing for a while, seemed to have given up the chase, giving everyone a breather. But during this brief safe period, everyone's thoughts varied, and they couldn't help observing Lin An.

"So... 77... you're not 77, not a War Star, but Lin An?"

In the silence, Gusman gave a bitter laugh, breaking the silence first.

Who knows how shocked he was after realizing this.

If one said Lin An's previous performance was War Star level, barely acceptable. But after learning Lin An was merely a fourth‑tier, and a newly emerged primitive civilization fourth‑tier at that, he felt his worldview overturned.

He originally thought Lin An was some unknown but elite with deep civilization foundations; now it turns out he's actually a 'primitive person.'

"Any problems?"

Lifting his head, Lin An calmly looked at Gusman and the others, not caring that his identity was exposed.

He originally just wanted to reduce some trouble, but now it seems unnecessary.

"No problem, just... just... forget it. Thank you very much, Lin An. If we can get out, our troll civilization will surely be grateful to you."

Without putting on airs as a Star Destroyer, Gusman's complexion was complex as he let out a quiet sigh and spoke sincerely.

Although it's hard to understand why Lin An's cognition is on par with theirs, from Guldan he already knew his own people were also rescued by Lin An's group. Strictly speaking, they've actually been saved by Lin An twice already. Moreover, barring any surprises, they'll continue to rely on Lin An.

"Your Excellency Lin An, you are truly the finest genius I've ever seen! Hard to imagine you're only a fourth‑tier!"

"I, Jinniu, on behalf of our civilization, extend a sincere invitation to you. If this mission can truly be completed, would you be willing to join us? I, Jinniu, guarantee that we will strongly recommend you as our civilization's leader does."

Although he was as shocked as Gusman, Jinniu quickly reacted, decisively emulating the trolls by offering earnest flattery to Lin An.

He had noticed that Lin An's just‑displayed strength was comparable to a low‑tier awakened one! Though it might not count for much outside, here he is a war god!

Moreover, frankly speaking, Lin An excels in every aspect, and his future potential is surely astonishing!

Faced with flattery from the three Star Destroyers, Lin An gave a light laugh and didn't take it to heart.

Compared to these useless words, he cared more about the news brought by Gao Tian and the others; he noticed that Gao Tian and they wanted to say something to him, but they were only wary and just wanted to say to him; regarding these star-destroyers, Gao Tian had an innate hostility.

Before Lin An could signal Gao Tian that he needn't hide information, a cold voice suddenly sounded the next second.

"Lin An... it turns out you're that person I heard about before."

"Fourth Stage Peak Body System—no wonder after entering you're actually stronger than us."

At the edge of the platform, Qing Kai slowly wiped a trace of blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes locked on Lin An, not hiding his hostility in the slightest.

His clansmen were dead; according to Zhang Tie, the Red Robe died at the exhibition, while the Golden Robe died at the hands of Lin An and his group.

Although it might not have much to do with Lin An and the others, Qing Kai simply couldn't swallow this insult! Even though Lin An was stronger than him, his pride wouldn't let him bow to a Fourth Stage, let alone bow to their civilization not long ago!

"Looks like you've gained quite a few good things from the old-era relics. What you know, including your strength, must come from those relics, right?"

As he spoke, Qing Kai suddenly rose to his feet and stared directly at Golden Bull and the others:

"Everyone, there's no need to curry favor with this brat!"

"Lin An, a Fourth Stage, inexplicably entered this mission, is stronger than us, and clearly possesses knowledge beyond his station! Don't you find it strange? Haven't you wondered about anything?"

"I suspect this brat has something on him that can complete the mission; otherwise, how would he dare bring a bunch of Fourth Stages in here?"