Chapter 921: Extinction Crisis?! The Divine Are Right Beside Us?

"Meeting concluded, members 'Silver Moon', 'Xingchen' and 'White Day' should refine the Proposal details."

"Please other members leave in order."

"Three sheets of parchment drifted down separately."

"Lin Yang picked up a brush and swished, writing the specifics on them."

"In a short few minutes he rolled the parchment into a bundle and sent it to the Star Dome."

"Su Yang followed closely, pen in hand, calmly refining the rules."

"Only Xingchen still lingered in the earlier conversation, unable to snap back for a long while."

"Waste!"

"Shan Yue, before leaving, walked up to him and spat fiercely."

"Immediately his figure completely vanished into the Passageway."

"Shu Ye and Rabbit, though saying little, already showed in their eyes what they thought."

"What else is being carried besides disappointment and contempt?"

"It's my fault for suspecting you; I thought the friction between you and Xingchen was just a minor tiff that would become a big issue."

"Now it seems your temperament is still too gentle," Xi Niu stood up and said to Su Yang.

"Su Yang lifted his head and glanced at him, 'Everyone knows right and wrong in their hearts; I'm not targeting anyone, just simply can't stand his manner.'"

"Xi Niu nodded and said, 'When the nest is broken, how can any egg remain whole? I understand the principle well; if needed, I will act.'"

"Su Yang's Corner of Eye held a Laugh, 'It's not easy for you to possess a Collective Interest, but this matter isn't something a few of us can solve; it requires the big ones to unite as one.'"

"Xi Niu replied without taking a stance, 'The only fear is having Lao Shu droppings.'"

"Having said that, he left his seat."

"At this point in the meeting, the true Core was no longer about how the Proposal proceeds."

"It was about the relationship between Collective Interest and personal interest."

"The Old Era Remnant Faction eyed greedily, with Su Yang at the forefront, repelling the main Firepower."

"At the same time Xingchen also mentioned a key piece of information—"

"They discovered that Yue Zhao was dead, and would resolutely not settle peacefully."

"However the two eras could not coexist peacefully to begin with."

"Conflict is only a matter of time."

"Yue Zhao's death accelerated this process, while also exposing the superficial peace illusion."

"Once the Newbie Protection Period ends, what awaits the New Era will be endless onslaughts."

"At that moment, if we are not united, must we watch the hard‑built order crumble before our eyes?"

"No single team, however strong, can ever achieve self‑sufficiency; it will inevitably face Disintegration."

"When will Xingchen finally understand this principle?"

"Swish—"

"The sound of the brush tip touching parchment rang continuously."

"After pondering for a long while, Xingchen still chose to pick up the brush."

"When the First Place character fell, he spoke, 'You're in league with White Day, aren't you?'"

"Su Yang's movement halted, he raised his eyes and asked, 'Just realizing it now?'"

"Lin Yang, hearing this, realized he could finally speak freely, and stretched lazily, 'Whoa, these few hours really choked me to death.'"

"Su Yang glanced at him, finding it somewhat amusing, 'I only asked you to listen more and speak less, not to play the mute.'"

"Lin Yang replied helplessly, 'I would like to, but I simply can't find a chance to interject.'"

"Seeing this, Xingchen instantly understood, 'I said at least there are two of you controlling the field, turns out it's you two.'"

"Your eyesight is terribly poor, no wonder Yue Zhao singled you out," Tiger pinched his Finger Joint, producing a crackling sound.

"She stood up, left her seat, waved at Su Yang and said, 'I'm leaving, see you at the next Round Table Meeting.'"

"Su Yang stared at her back, his gaze flickering."

"Only three people remained in the meeting room."

"Su Yang wrote the last character, then rolled the parchment into a bundle and tossed it onto the Star Dome, 'Done.'"

"Going?" Lin Yang twisted his neck.

"I'm tired and hungry, let's go back for a midnight snack and then sleep," Su Yang rose and spoke.

"Hold on!" Xingchen suddenly spoke.

"Su Yang was unmoved, hooked Lin Yang's shoulder and walked forward."

"Xingchen, seeing the situation, hurriedly stood and said, 'Although the Old Era is as solid as iron, it is not invulnerable!'"

"Both their steps paused, they turned back together."

"Su Yang asked in confusion, 'Why are you telling me this? Are we that familiar?'"

"Lin Yang echoed, 'Exactly, since you chose to become someone else's dog, just obediently act as the gatekeeper for them.'"

"Xingchen inhaled deeply, lowered his voice, and said, 'I admit I did some inappropriate things before, but whatever, I am still a part of the New Era.'"

"If they launch an era‑wide encirclement, I cannot meet a good end!"

"I know you won't believe it, but the facts are right there."

"Old Era—facing an extinction crisis!"

"Oh?"

"The two exchanged glances, turned together and in unison said, 'Who did it?'"

"Don't know," Xingchen shook his head, "Yue Zhao didn't reveal much to me, but I can be sure they've reached the point of being cornered with no way out!"

"In the not‑far future, a desperate dog will surely jump the wall."

"I promised Yue Zhao to tamper at the Round Table Meeting, and he promised to provide an opportunity for safety protection."

Safety…

Protection?

Su Yang pondered for a moment and asked, "…Do you mean that a player from an era about to perish personally promises safety protection to a player from an era being invaded?"

Isn't this just a left‑brain versus right‑brain clash?

Even a fool wouldn't believe such nonsense.

Even if we retreat ten thousand steps, if such an opportunity truly exists, why wouldn't Yue Zhao use it?

"I have my own verification method; this matter is real," Xingchen declared solemnly.

"Assuming it's true, then tell me what these mean…" Su Yang raised an Eyebrow.

"I'll give you Intelligence from the Old Era, and you kill a person for me!" Xingchen's tone grew increasingly grim.

"Kill whom?"

"A member of the Old Era Remnant Faction; I cannot disclose the name now."

"On what basis should I trust you? And on what basis should I cooperate with someone who seeks honor by selling?"

Xingchen suddenly fell silent.

Su Yang didn't intend to give him a chance to think over his rhetoric; he turned and left.

Soon, Xingchen abruptly lifted his head, his tone urgent, "I once received a letter that explicitly stated that 'Ascend God' is a scam!"

Su Yang's Pupil contracted slightly.

He tilted his head slightly, his peripheral glance flicking toward Xingchen, "When?"

Xingchen, seeing this, steadied his mind, "The first time I received it was after the Eighth Death Game ended, the second time after the Tenth Death Game ended."

Do the times match?

Su Yang's Brow furrowed.

This matter is indeed strange.

So far, apart from Yin Yun, he hasn't mentioned it to anyone.

How did Xingchen know?

Could he also have a Dependents like Wan Shi Tong?

Or perhaps…

He also received one?

"What are you trying to convey?" Su Yang asked.

"I guess you also received it; I can help you find the author of the letter!" Xingchen said.

"Just a prank, I'm not interested," Su Yang shook his head in refusal.

"Do you really think that?"

Xingchen stared intently at Su Yang's cold, moon‑like eyes, "You must still remember the information you received before leaving the Second Stage Prison, right?"

"The Ascend God Seed will die after a thirty‑day countdown!"

"Yet you neither died nor anything; you're living just fine."

"Don't you want to know the reason behind it?"

Su Yang felt a stir in his mind, "Are the two related?"

Xingchen said in a deeply evasive manner, "If I told you…"

"Divine beings are right beside you and me?"