Chapter 142

This is clearly an extremely abnormal situation.

If Jianghai City still carried the aura of one Master, that would not be surprising—it might simply mean Han Li Master had not yet left.

If two Masters' auras were present, that could also be explained: Han Li Master had not left, and another Master-level strength happened to pass by and came to visit Han Li Master, catching up on old times.

But if three Master-level auras appeared simultaneously, it would be highly suspicious.

Especially when a terrifyingly powerful force was brewing deep within the earth.

"According to my and Lei Mu's deductions, roughly three hours from now... the force beneath the ground will erupt completely."

"At that time, it will trigger a true large-scale earthquake... and I do not know what will happen after such an earthquake."

Lam sighed softly, bowing her head slightly toward Su Han: "Master, to prevent you from being startled, I took the liberty of having Lei Mu wake you—please, now leave Jianghai City with us."

Su Han's expression was complex; he looked at Lam helplessly, rubbing his brow: "You're afraid I'll be affected by the earthquake, aren't you?"

Lam said nothing.

According to the strength Su Han has displayed, not even an earthquake—or even a ground split—would affect him in the slightest.

But it has nothing to do with Su Han's strength.

Before a major upheaval occurs, informing Su Han and waiting for his final decision is her last remaining dignity as a maid.

Su Han looked at the silent Lam, smiled, and reached out to ruffle her hair: "I'm not blaming you, so don't look at me with that heart-wrenching expression."

"The Lam in my heart is that... fearless, brutally sharp-tongued, yet utterly adorable perfect maid."

Lam froze, then lifted her head to gaze at Su Han's face, a touch of emotion welling in her eyes; she gently lifted her skirt hem and bowed in a maid's curtsey: "A perfect maid? Thank you for your praise, Master."

Su Han smiled, but in the next instant, he turned his gaze toward a certain direction—his eyes instantly sharpened.

"Javis, can you tell me why such an anomaly is occurring underground—or... why are three Masters gathered here?"

Why an anomaly is occurring underground—or why three Masters are gathered—these, in Su Han's eyes, could actually be considered one single question.

Precisely because the anomaly is occurring underground, the three Masters have gathered here.

After a brief pause, Javis's cold mechanical voice spoke: "According to the latest directive from the Jiangnan Provincial Lingnengxie Society, approximately one day from now, cave phenomena will appear across the region from Jianghai City to Haining City."

"Cave... phenomena?"

Su Han paused, stunned.

"The so-called cave phenomena can be understood as another world colliding with the world you currently inhabit. During this collision, vast amounts of energy will be released, forming super-sized natural disasters such as storms or earthquakes."

"And after the super-sized natural disaster occurs, an actual temporal-spatial rift between the other world and your current world will officially open."

"This rift can serve as a beachhead for invasion from the other world."

"So... my reality is about to be invaded?"

Su Han paused, but showed no great alarm.

He had long suspected that his reality could not possibly be as simple as it appeared on the surface.

He simply never expected it would be an invasion from another world.

"Is there no way to stop it?"

After a moment of thought, Su Han asked softly, "Then why have so many Masters gathered here? Merely to resist the invasion from another world?"

"Not at all! According to Lingnengxie Society records, the emergence of a cave phenomenon can be halted! At the moment of initial collision between the two worlds, a tremendously powerful being from the other world will appear at the boundary between worlds and forcibly breach the barrier... If that immensely powerful being can be killed within the shortest possible time, the disaster can be prevented."

"So that's why so many Master-level powerhouses have gathered here."

Su Han nodded in understanding.

Given that Jianghai City already hosts three Master-level powerhouses, it's likely Haining City also harbors other Master-level powerhouses.

Moreover, within the region between Haining City and Jianghai City, there may be even more Master-level powerhouses.

Calculating it all, Su Han found it unsurprising if as many as ten Master-level powerhouses had gathered near Jianghai City.

Su Han stretched his body, and a series of crisp pops echoed from his joints.

Lam sensed what he intended; concern flickered in her eyes, her lips moved slightly before she spoke softly.

"Master... though I do not wish to stop you, according to the butler, the one coming to attack is a being capable of piercing the world's barrier! Even if your strength is great, such a being—capable of piercing the world's barrier—is something you likely cannot defeat... and you have no reason to join this battle."

"You're wrong about one thing!"

Su Han extended one finger and shook it lightly, "There is a reason to fight..."

"I live here now! You take care of me, and my life is happy, satisfying."

"If anyone wants to destroy this peace of mine, they must bear my wrath."

Su Han gazed into the distance; his Kenbunshoku Haki sensed Master-level powerhouses gathering far away, then rushing beyond the city walls.

His voice remained calm: "Besides... it's merely an invasion from another world."

"Who do you think I am?"

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