Chapter 543: Sending a Message to the Two-legged Sheep Defense Zone

"Priest Chongmingdi, we have encountered a very serious problem."

Dongnuowu also stepped out from the teleportation array and spoke to Chongmingdi in a solemn tone.

"What happened? Dongnuowu, where is High Priest Wali? Why have you returned so suddenly?"

Seeing Dongnuowu's solemn expression, a trace of ominous premonition immediately arose in Chongmingdi.

Dongnuowu looked around and used a Transmission Rune to speak to Chongmingdi.

"High Priest Wali fought a Great Demon on the battlefield and was killed in action."

Chongmingdi's heart sank; after entering the tent with Dongnuowu, he said in a low voice.

"Do the warriors who returned with you know the news that the High Priest was killed in battle?"

"I erased part of their memories, letting them only know that we suffered a setback on the battlefield and were forced to rush back."

Hearing Dongnuowu say this, Chongmingdi nodded, his gaze fixed on the cane in his hand.

"What should we do now? Since the Human troops from the Fourth Defense Zone and the Ninth Defense Zone joined forces, they have been expanding their territory without stopping. Our Buluo has suffered heavy losses, and now the High Priest has been killed in battle—are we finished?"

Dongnuowu frowned and asked Chongmingdi.

"Where have the Two-legged Sheep advanced to now? Is it as fast as the Demon advance?"

Chongmingdi immediately understood, but he shook his head and said.

"No, it's impossible. How could the Two-legged Sheep possibly defeat the Demons?"

"However, the Two-legged Sheep have caused us no small amount of trouble over these years. Now that their two defense zones have joined forces, they might not necessarily be routed when facing the Demons.

If they really can trade blows with the Demon Race, then we have a chance to turn the tables!"

Hearing Dongnuowu's persuasion, Chongmingdi was finally convinced. He looked at Dongnuowu and asked.

"So, do you have a plan?"

Dongnuowu smiled and said.

"I will send a message to the Two-legged Sheep defense zone, telling them that the Demons have set their sights on them. We want to temporarily cooperate with them. After successfully resisting the invasion of the Demon Race, we will return 100,000 of the Two-legged Sheep held in the Seventh Defense Zone to them."

Hearing Dongnuowu's plan, Chongmingdi hesitated for a moment before saying.

"What if they don't agree? Wouldn't that be too risky?"

"That is why I will throw out the news of 100,000 Two-legged Sheep compatriots to them. They will definitely ask about the 100,000 Two-legged Sheep first. This way, we can give them the location of the Demons, let them go there to rescue their compatriots, and then... hehehe..."

Although Chongmingdi decided that Dongnuowu's plan was somewhat unreliable, thinking of their current predicament, he nodded and said.

"Hmm, then let's do as you say!"

Ninth Defense Zone Outer City.

Yingzhou watched Angron and Horus sparring in the Training Camp. Although Horus was not yet an adult, the developed muscles and bulging veins on his body were straining against Angron.

Yingzhou discovered that only Primarchs could spar with each other; ordinary people really couldn't handle it. Or, perhaps try to see if the Grey Knights could... forget it, it felt like it would easily lead to trouble.

The two released their hands at the same time and stepped back a few paces, ending this spar.

"Angron, it's really hard to imagine that under such a peaceful exterior, your close-combat skills are actually this strong!"

Horus looked at Angron, who was much taller than him, and wiped the sweat from his forehead as he spoke to Angron.

"Vulkan seems to be returning from the Fourth Defense Zone today. You two haven't met yet, right? He is much taller than me, about 5.1 meters."

Hearing Angron's words, a smile appeared on the corner of Horus's mouth.

"Ah, I'm looking forward to it. How is the little one doing with his studies lately?"

"Not very clear, I've been quite busy lately. When I return home, the matron has already taken the little one to rest."

The two looked at each other; one was in the Military District, the other in the Outer City, and both had been returning home very late recently.

"It just so happens that your work is finished today, and Vulkan is back too. The whole family hasn't been together for a long time."

Yingzhou patted the dust off his body and said to the two.

When the three returned to the Family Residential Area, they saw from afar a tall, black-grey figure sitting in the courtyard, holding Yingxin, who was reading a book.

"Father!"

Seeing Yingzhou bring Angron and Horus back, Vulkan stood up from the stone in the courtyard.

His 5.1-meter height forced him to hunch his back slightly to avoid hitting the top of the pavilion.

Yingxin hung in the crook of his strong forearm, the red book resting on her brother's calloused palm.

"Angron! Horus!"

Seeing the two return, a glimmer of light instantly flashed in Yingxin's eyes, and she waved happily at them.

She also shook the strapped sandals on her feet, her heels lightly tapping against Vulkan's black-grey arm.

Vulkan handed Yingxin to Angron, looked at Horus, who still had the appearance of a youth, extended his right hand in a friendly manner, and his deep voice rang out.

"You are Horus, right? My name is Vulcan Vulkan. This should be our first time meeting. I heard you are currently working with Mr. Lu in the Military District?"

"Horus Lupercal. Yes, working with Mr. Lu. I have also heard your stories."

The large and small hands clasped together. At this moment, Mother Ying pushed open the door of the house. Seeing the scene outside the courtyard, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. At this moment, Mother Ying was clearly much more spirited.

"Oh! Everyone is here today! It seems I need to prepare some more food."

Seeing this, Horus immediately said to Mother Ying.

"Grandmother, I'll help you!"

Soon, night fell, and the family enjoyed a rare moment of reunion outside the courtyard.

Yingxin sat in front of the chessboard, resting her chin on a corner of the board, watching the two large hands playing back and forth.

Angron and Vulkan were playing chess in the courtyard. On the large chessboard, black and white pieces were placed back and forth.

"How did Father come up with this game?"

Vulkan placed a black piece on the board and spoke in a calm tone.

"However, it is indeed quite interesting."

Angron spoke, his large hand brushing through Yingxin's hair, which caused Yingxin to bare her teeth and brandish her claws, pounding her small hands against Angron's thigh and producing a dull thudding sound.

Mother Ying and Huang Xi were busy in the courtyard, preparing ingredients.

Horus had flour on the cuffs of his sleeves as he spoke to Mother Ying.

"Grandmother, should I add this?"

He turned his head to ask, a white speck on the tip of his nose, and after receiving an affirmative answer from Mother Ying, he added the seasoning in his hand to the food.

"Dinner is served!"

Huang Xi shouted to the others in the courtyard, and everyone put down what they were doing, preparing to enjoy the evening meal.

"Click."

Yingzhou used the Communication Device on his wrist to record the scene: Horus's military jacket stained with flour, Vulkan's ebony skin reflecting the hearth fire, and Angron holding Yingxin in his arms.

Just then, the Communication Device on Yingzhou's wrist suddenly lit up with a pale green glow; this was the exclusive communication signal unique to Selina.

"A message has come in from the Seventh Defense Zone that you might be interested in; it has already been sent to you."