Chapter 80: The Traitor

The result was that the group was actually meeting with Li Hao; these people seemed to be on a parallel line with Li Hao forever—what kind of friendship was this?

"Tell me, why would they come here?" Tan Ziyuan's face was filled with infinite curiosity and reverie.

"Who knows? It couldn't just be because of a single word from him, could it?" Sheng Man was also a bit baffled; how could the Team Leader of the second team be together with these people?

"Maybe, did you notice where they were sitting? Li Hao wasn't just in the middle, but they were sitting in a fan shape; this is definitely a seating arrangement that honors Li Hao as the leader." Tan Ziyuan had already developed infinite curiosity about this boy.

Sheng Man also took a look, "If you hadn't said it, I really wouldn't have noticed. From beginning to end, he sat there calmly; he really does have the aura of a big shot. It's too incredible."

Actually, Sheng Man had asked Ma Long before why he respected the person who seemed the most unremarkable in the dormitory so much; this was also very strange given Ma Long's personality. Ma Long had been stunned at the time and said he didn't know either, but he just felt that Li Hao gave him that kind of feeling—a kind of inexplicable sense of security.

Now Sheng Man understood; this was aura, the calmness in every gesture.

This was a rule continued from the Tianqi Youth Class back in the day, and it was also set by Nangong. The rules of the Four Great Federations were all very strict, and it was even more distinct over on Mars.

Behind closed doors, Aofei and the others obviously wouldn't take such a small interlude to heart, but they also hadn't expected Li Hao to be in such a situation at Tianjing. Still, they didn't say anything; with Li Hao's strength, as long as he wanted to do something, this was nothing.

This kind of conviction wasn't built in a day or two or through small matters; given Li Hao's personality, he was obviously too lazy to bother with such weaklings.

"Kevin, I heard you didn't enter a military academy?" Li Hao asked.

The thin and most inconspicuous Kevin smiled slightly, revealing an abrupt little canine tooth, "Second Brother, I did, but I dropped out. A few people wanted to collect protection fees from me, so I messed them up. The school was too rigid and useless. I'm hanging out on the Dark Net now, free and easy."

"Second Brother, this kid is a big shot on the Dark Net; his information is everywhere, and he's great at showing off. He can even get tickets for Arths," Depuya laughed.

"Hehe, this is a welcome gift for Second Brother," Kevin said.

Li Hao waved his hand, "No need, I already have one."

"That's different. Mine is mine; you can give it to a friend," Kevin sent it to Li Hao's Skynet terminal. "By the way, Second Brother, the Merifis Family has been making big moves recently. That kid Xilian definitely won't stay quiet. Should we prepare?"

Everyone looked at Li Hao; the battle from back then was still fresh in their memories. If it weren't for Li Hao, no one would have been a match for Xilian—that person was also a monster.

"Second Brother, reorganize the Hunters!" Luo Bi said seriously. "Compared to the unity of the other three Great Federations at critical moments, our USE is too loose."

"More than just loose, we love to engage in infighting," Depuya curled his lip. He couldn't even be bothered to talk about it; there were actually people who didn't want their own side to win, preferring to lose together, as if losing together wouldn't make them look incompetent.

Li Hao smiled slightly and shook his head, "Having the heart is enough; the form isn't important."

Aofei looked at Li Hao, and guilt still welled up in her heart. The most innocent person back then was Li Hao. Xilian knew he was the variable, and Li Hao didn't like to fight, so he deliberately drew him away before implementing the plan. Yet, in the end, it was Li Hao who saved them, but he was the one who bore all the responsibility.

Are Earthlings not strong? They are very strong, but they aren't united. There were traitors back then, and the traitors' testimonies made Li Hao take the fall. But for so many years, Li Hao had no complaints. His strength and future were originally better than everyone else's, and such a strong person was holed up in Tianjing Martial Arts, unknown to the world.

Everyone wasn't a child anymore; actions were more convincing than words. "Second Brother is right, the form isn't important; being like-minded is."

Depuya slapped his thigh hard, "That's it, being like-minded is the most important thing, so we don't have to worry about being stabbed in the back. Damn it, that dog-shit Milner... Oops, I'm used to it. Alright, enough, I'm not as skilled as him, but I'll definitely get my revenge this year."

Li Hao looked at everyone, "Depuya, don't stare at these things all day. Improving your own strength is the hard truth. Kevin, what has Xilian been doing lately?"

"Hehe, Second Brother, you asked the right person. I've been watching that kid since he woke up from his coma. I thought he was completely finished, but I didn't expect him to really make a comeback. He's been tinkering with things for the past few years. I haven't hacked in yet, but what's strange is that Xilian doesn't seem to have any intention of coming out of seclusion, but the Merifis Family is making big moves on Kepler," Kevin said. "That kid liked to play dirty when he was young, looking three steps ahead for every one step. Now that he's survived death, he must be even more insidious."

"Kepler?"

"Yes, although they kept it very secret, Merifis-affiliated companies have been shipping something from Kepler. Also, there's a small interlude: it seems Maxis and Fan Liweite don't really buy his act," Kevin said.

Maxis was the MVP of S9, and Fan Liweite was the MVP of S10; these two also led the NUP to dominate two S Tournaments.

This was an internal matter of the Moon. Based on his understanding of Xilian, a second battle was inevitable, but this time the opponent would definitely prepare thoroughly before making a move. Without the checks and balances of Nangong, they were at a disadvantage in terms of resources.

"Help me check what he is shipping," Li Hao said.

"Hehe, Second Brother, I was just waiting for those words," Kevin said excitedly. He was a super hacker on the Dark Net; he hadn't moved not because he didn't dare, but because he was afraid of alerting the enemy.

Li Hao nodded. Kevin was a genius in terms of information; that wasn't his own field. "Before the Mid-Season Tournament, everyone must reach the Golden ZONE; this is the basic standard, and only then can you go further."

"What does this mean? Golden ZONE is still just the basic standard? Could it be that there is something above it?" Depuya asked, stunned.

"This level of Mental Burst, Second Brother reached it many years ago, right?" Aofei asked. Among those present, Aofei's strength was the strongest, and she obviously had a deeper understanding of the Golden ZONE.

Li Hao smiled and nodded, "Don't take it too seriously; this is just a primary method of using power."

"Second Brother, saying it like that is very hurtful. I'm still missing that last bit," Depuya said gloomily. Yan Peng, who was on the side, also nodded; he was also just one step away.

"Hehe, I've already managed it. Second Brother hammered me once and I realized it," Luo Bi said smugly. Mastering the Golden ZONE was a big step forward; at least Tianxing Martial Arts wouldn't blabber anymore.

"Damn, Second Brother, you're playing favorites; we can't accept this," Depuya was unhappy. They were all close, so they couldn't be divided.

"After the Campus Tournament ends, I'll make arrangements. Aofei, how long can you sustain it now?" Li Hao asked.

"Five minutes, about the level you and Xilian were at five years ago," Aofei said softly. Only when one is strong to a certain degree can one understand this kind of strength, and five minutes was a threshold for the Golden ZONE, as if reaching the limit of the human body.

Luo Bi on the side was unhappy. What was going on? He had finally managed to reach one minute, and now they were already pursuing the limit time of the Golden ZONE?

As fellow Six Dragons, this wasn't fair.

Li Hao smiled slightly, "No need to be so humble; your energy now exceeds what we had back then by more than just a little bit..."

Bang, bang, bang...

A knock on the door sounded. Kevin got up to open it. Sheng Man and Tan Ziyuan were at the door, "Li Hao, sorry to bother you. We are fans of Senior Sister Aofei. We were wondering if we could take a photo with her."

The two girls had thought about it for a long time outside and decided to take the initiative; they weren't the type to just sit and wait.

"Aofei, these two are my friends, Sheng Man and Tan Ziyuan," Li Hao stood up and said.

Aofei smiled slightly and stood up generously, her aura instantly unfolding, "Of course."

Sheng Man and Tan Ziyuan were very happy to finish taking the photos and, being very sensible, did not continue to disturb them. The two of them were a bit excited when they came out. Just now, it had confirmed their speculation: Li Hao possessed a strong influence among these people. What kind of personality did Aofei have? She was famously aloof, and as the icon of the entire Round Table Knights Academy and one of the two big faces of the USE War Zone, she was clearly very gentle in front of Li Hao.

What exactly had Li Hao done to make these people like this? Strength? It didn't quite fit the logic; these people's strength had already reached the top, and it wasn't just being strong that could make people convinced.

Tan Ziyuan's eyes were even more shimmering. She had only met Li Hao once a long time ago. When she was with Sheng Man, Sheng Man had introduced her in passing, and the other party had actually remembered.

A man who could make the Blood Rose respect him could definitely ignite a girl's curiosity.

"Little hussy, look at the way you're smiling, are you tempted?" Sheng Man leaned into her best friend's ear and teased.

"This person is very special."

"If he weren't special, would I introduce him to you? And think about it, is the school stupid? An obscure student suddenly became the Team Leader of the second team, and the team members are Zhou Naiyi, Ye Tong, and Wuzang; it was actually a hint."

"But can he beat Gao Yunfeng's first team?" Suddenly, Tan Ziyuan was a little worried. She heard that whoever loses has to disband.

"Yo, yo, you're already worried," the two girls giggled.

After eating, Aofei, Luo Bi, and the others left directly. They were all the core of their respective military academies and teams. In order to reach the top in S11, all the pressure was on them. Coming this time was truly just to see Li Hao.