Chapter 626

A second passage capable of allowing the Earth Cavern's Beast Emperor to invade is about to appear; Su Han's brow instantly furrowed, understanding the gravity of the matter.

The first passage capable of allowing a Beast Emperor to enter lies in Beijing.

It could be said that Beijing hosts the greatest number of Grandmasters precisely to prevent Beast Emperor invasions.

And having the most Grandmasters stationed there directly made Beijing the entire nation's political center.

If a second passage capable of allowing a Beast Emperor to enter truly appears, the pressure on the nation can be imagined.

At that point, collapse might even occur outright... After all, the nation barely manages one passage; it could never spare as many Grandmasters from Beijing to station in Shannan Province.

"If you want to go, then go! I can't make many promises, but the south is at least my home—I won't allow outsiders to destroy my peaceful life."

Su Han's voice was light.

He didn't think it was a big deal.

Even during the time Li Hongtian left the south to head to Shannan Province, Su Han had departed.

Don't forget, Su Han's maid Ram now possesses combat power barely comparable to a Grandmaster's.

Grandmaster! Even the weakest Grandmaster is sufficient to guard an entire region.

This itself symbolizes the highest-end combat power in the world—the pillar of a nation.

"Deeply grateful!"

Li Hongtian's voice carried a hint of gratitude.

Before Li Hongtian could hang up, Su Han added, "By the way... if Shannan Province truly can't hold out, then call me... if I have time, I won't mind lending a hand."

"... T-This... wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?"

Li Hongtian immediately felt overwhelmed.

Su Han had indeed said long ago that he would act against apocalyptic-level crises, but while the Shannan Earth Cavern posed a great threat, it still didn't qualify as apocalyptic.

This was precisely why Li Hongtian hadn't asked Su Han for help before.

Now, sensing Su Han's willingness to assist again, Li Hongtian didn't know what to say—excitement, elation, gratitude—all emotions converged.

But then Li Hongtian sensed something was off.

Su Han said "if I have time"—is Su Han usually busy? Li Hongtian didn't think Su Han's "no time" meant he was playing; it could only mean he was occupied with serious matters.

What could Su Han be doing? Li Hongtian recalled Su Han's ability to travel freely between the Earth Cavern and the real world; his gaze flickered slightly, and suddenly he understood something—but said nothing.

"Nothing!"

After speaking, Su Han hung up the phone immediately.

If the Shannan Earth Cavern is successfully contained, Su Han won't say a word.

But if it isn't contained, then his intervention would fulfill that previous side quest... repelling the Earth Cavern's invasion into the real world—and likely earn him a batch of points.

This way, both goals are achieved: protecting the nation's citizens and earning points—why wouldn't Su Han take advantage? Besides, it wouldn't cost him much... energy! After thinking it over, Su Han stood up and checked on Ram.

Su Han asked Ram to keep a slight watch over the entire southern region.

If he left and trouble arose in the south, Ram would hold the line.

After finding Ram and explaining the current situation, Ram paused for a moment, then spoke with solemnity.

"Master... my current combat power is indeed comparable to a Grandmaster's—though only the weakest kind... and today, I can match a Grandmaster's combat strength only; my spiritual perception is far behind."

Due to the lack of a system's aid, Ram's Observation Haki is still only at the basic level.

Though reaching this point in such a short time is already terrifying enough.

But a basic level of Observation Haki is clearly nowhere near the spiritual sensing of a Grandmaster.