Chapter 2023

Count me in! Lord Qing Kai! I've long been fed up with these monkeys!

Earth? The galaxy? Hah, it's not far from us, and I haven't crushed such weak little bugs in a long time!

Beside Qing Kai, the Divine Archer let out a sinister chuckle and without hesitation went along with him.

In his view, if it weren't for this special mission and their powers being restricted, how could Lin An possibly have completed the mission!? Especially that monkey, who actually had no idea how to finish the task; much of his understanding came from eavesdropping on them nearby!

Lin An was like the most despicable bug, stealing what rightfully belonged to them!

Also count us as part of the Panshi Alliance.

Qing Kai, to be honest, I'm also quite curious—how did this group of Fourth Stages even get into the mission? And you seemed to have known them all along?

Letting a Fourth Stage bug complete the final mission—tsk tsk, I wonder if their civilization is somehow special?

Standing apart beside Qing Kai, a Destroyer of Stars whose body was full of stone-like formations, resembling a stone person, stared coldly at Qing Kai.

From this shouting match he had already heard that Lin An, who took the final reward, was located on a planet once abandoned by the Creator Alliance. Moreover, the two had known each other even before entering; in his view, Qing Kai's anger might not be feigned.

But whether there is any foul play between the two sides is certainly worth suspecting.

Unlike Qing Kai, the Golden Bull, and this group of Destroyers of Stars who teamed up upon entry, as one of only two who entered the Skull Cavern scattered, he found the entire mission utterly stifling.

He didn't know why the system was so 'targeting' him! As soon as he entered, his own weight pressed him down so he couldn't stand, and he died for no apparent reason!

And another Destroyer of Stars was no better off—his memory of the mission was merely a blank city!

By comparison, Qing Kai and the others were still fortunate! They had no idea what happened during the mission, only knowing that Lin An completed it and then it ended!

Such a bizarre experience inevitably made everyone suspect Lin An, suspecting that Qing Kai and the others were putting on an act!

After all, mission completion percentage is something everyone can see!

Hearing the words of the Panshi Alliance, Qing Kai's face grew even uglier.

He couldn't tell from there, but these people also wanted a share of the pie, even suspecting he was setting a trap!

But it doesn't matter; the more people there are, the greater their chance to seize Lin An later! He simply couldn't believe that a puny Lin An and Earth would dare oppose so many Fifth Stage civilizations of theirs!

Did you hear that? Earth monkey?

I know you can contact your captain, tell Lin An! Don't let him still fantasize about escaping with the reward!

A star system may be vast, but no matter where he flees, we can find him! Especially you—if you don't want to die, have him come over right now!

Some things are not for you to take!

Without hiding his killing intent, as Qing Kai's words fell, over thirty Fifth Stage members from various alliances tightly closed in and encircled them.

The redemption time won't be long; as soon as it ends, even if Lin An redeems a teleportation prop and abandons his own people, they can still pursue him along the way! They've calculated that this reward was wholly swallowed by Lin An, with a completion rate of 70%!

Calculating it, the points that kid got are definitely no less than seven hundred!

The atmosphere suddenly grew heavy; looking at these Fifth Stages who had reached agreement, Gao Tian's heart was filled with sorrow and anger.

What to do!?

He also hadn't expected the reward to be completely taken by Lin Dui; in this situation, it seems only Lin Dui can escape first!

He could see that with so many people pressuring them to hand over the reward, even if they did, these Fifth Stages might not let them go!

Just as Zhang Tie remained silent, able only to glare back at everyone, a sigh suddenly sounded:

Why must you all lower yourselves to bully a group of Fourth Stages??

I, Gusman, say a fair word: we survived, no matter what, thanks to them saving us.

Have you forgotten? If our bodies aren't brought out, we can't be revived outside. Think carefully—wasn't it Lin An who, at the end, carried our bodies out in a rush? He also counts as having saved us! Don't you know the final difficulty?

Memory remains at the second 'reboot'.

Gusman led the myriad Fifth Stage Giants, strode over to Zhang Tie's side, and signaled that he would stand with them.

He had promised Lin An that if he survived this time, he would definitely repay the favor! Although after Fifth Stage they only talk about interests, his personal stance isn't yet so base!

I feel the same way.

Our Golden Bull civilization also thinks there's no need to make Lin An hand over the entire reward. Leaving aside fairness, with so many people, how would we split the reward?

Is it for us to give to the respected Lord Qing Kai, or to you, Divine Archer? Or perhaps to you Panshi people?

His thoughts were extremely meticulous; the Golden Bull, who had been hesitating, seeing the Giant clan choose to step forward, also followed suit and spoke up.

Without even saying thanks to Lin An for saving them, he also clearly realized that if Qing Kai and the others truly teamed up to beat Lin An to death, he would gain nothing. In this tone, he'd rather back Lin An a bit, to split these old foxes.

The Golden Bull's words had effect; almost as soon as he finished, the Divine Archer's face changed, glaring at him resentfully.

And the other Fifth Stages following behind Qing Kai also began to hesitate, exchanging glances with one another.

Yes, they had also thought of that.

It seems everyone wants Lin An to hand over the reward, but who will ultimately receive it? Will it go to them? If they don't get a share, why would they join in?

Yes, Lord Qing Kai. How should the reward be split? Will the alliance behind you take it, or should everyone get a share?

To be honest, as a Fourth Stage, Lin An indeed lacks the qualification to take that much, but he did contribute some effort, so leaving him some reward is fine. The rest, we can discuss thoroughly and have him voluntarily give it up—how about that?

I, the Hai Yao clan, also feel there's no need to press too hard.

The situation suddenly shifted; a few weak Fifth Stage representatives began voicing their support, while the Hai Yao even hesitantly stood beside Gusman.

Compared to following Qing Kai's group, he still felt that Lin An's side was better.

Seeing the favorable situation being split by the Golden Bull and others, with our threat greatly reduced, Qing Kai's eyes turned cold and he couldn't help but shout angrily:

Put away those little thoughts of yours! Isn't it just about figuring out how to split the reward?

Good! The Creator Alliance hereby promises that we want only half—no, thirty percent! The rest goes to you! But we must have Lin An's corpse! We will also take these people!

They have no intention of letting Lin An go; during the mission he realized that Lin An absolutely has a secret!

As if pointing at pigs and dogs, in Qing Kai's eyes, Gao Tian and the others are nothing but corpses, his spoils of war!

Hearing Qing Kai retreat, yet his gaze locked onto Lin An, the Golden Bull's heart sank and he began to weigh things again.

The Creator Alliance is willing to give up the big share; unsurprisingly, he could get a lot of the reward. But if Lin An must die... then he still...

Qing Kai! I've secured Lin An!

「How, making him hand over the reward is already unfair enough! If you want his life, then step over my body! You think I don't remember you almost got us killed?! 」

Completely unlike the powerless frustration of the mission, Gu Siman's hand flashed with red light, and a huge war hammer instantly appeared in his hand.

At the same moment, an aura comparable to Qing Kai's also erupted instantly!

Their Giant Troll Civilization may not match the entire Creator Alliance, but his strength fears no Qing Kai!

Lin An saved them all, and he greatly admired that kid! Regardless of his grudge with Qing Kai, out of sentiment and reason, he will protect Lin An!

Swords drawn, bows pulled.

Staring fixedly at the war hammer pointed at him, Qing Kai's face changed repeatedly, finally letting out a cold snort, and he met the gaze just as fearlessly:

「Think it through, Gu Siman! If you want to protect that kid, you're making an enemy of our Creator! 」

「He Lin An, and even their planet, are our possessions; killing him is like killing our own dog—what does it have to do with you! 」

「You also dare to block..! 」

「What do you mean by 'qualified'? 」

「Qing Kai, you old dog, you also dare to threaten my people? 」

A spatial fluctuation flashed.

Only to see Lin An clad in black battle armor, his gaze cold and arrogant as he swept across the field, striding forward!

It was as if he treated everyone present as air!