Chapter 742: The Intention to Go to the Capital (10/10, Request Subscription)

"Is this… a Ghost Spirit Root?"

Fang Yue froze in place.

"No, no, no—this is merely transplanting Lord Han's traits at the time; it's not a true Ghost Spirit Root. And Lin Ling still can't keep his eyes open for long, even in normal state."

Qing Chen explained briefly, then added: "Although Captain Lin's strength has surged dramatically since transplanting Lord Han's eyes, reaching a higher realm still requires considerable time—and my theory still has many flaws. If Ye Ge can reach the Rain level soon and touch the Origin Power, I could conduct deeper research and possibly greatly accelerate Lord Han's revival."

Rain level…

Fang Yue clenched his fist silently.

Despite his rapid power growth, he was still vastly distant from the Rain level.

Above Human level is Cloud level.

Only beyond Cloud level does one reach Rain level!

Before the Rain level emerges, the world competes for supremacy.

Under heaven, Cloud level is already the peak of combat power; Rain level beings are all ancient monsters.

It's rarely heard of anyone advancing from Cloud level to Rain level—most get stuck at Cloud level for life, unable to make a single step forward.

Though Rain level beings aren't as mythical as Immortal level, their rarity is comparable to national treasures.

When he first met Lord Han, Fang Yue had thought Rain level, though powerful, must be common in places like beginner villages—probably not that special.

As his horizons expanded and he met more people, Fang Yue gradually realized just how much weight those four words—Rain level powerhouses—truly carried.

In the world's understanding, Rain level powerhouses are the peak of Qing Guo, even the peak of surrounding nations.

In an age without Immortal level, Rain level powerhouses wield absolute dominance—they are living legends!

Faced with the unattainable Rain level, Fang Yue could only tread steadily and firmly.

Lin Ling had closed his right eye, wiped the black blood from his cheek, and smiled: "Ye Ge, don't worry about my cultivation—I'll catch up on my own. Lord Han's eyes changed my talent; within three to five years, I'll reach Human level. If that still can't revive Lord Han, I'll spend ten or twenty more years to break through to Cloud level!"

Fang Yue said nothing—Lin Ling had strong pride and always wanted to break through by his own strength.

Three to five years…

Fang Yue looked up at the Yin-Yang Moon behind 【Tian Shi】 and sighed inwardly.

Time does not wait.

【Tian Shi】 is coming—no one can guarantee Lin Ling still has three or five years to develop slowly.

All Fang Yue can do is assist Lin Ling's cultivation, help him revive Lord Han sooner, and ensure Lin Ling's safety.

Lord Han has been kind to him; Lin Ling has also been kind to him.

Fang Yue doesn't know what will happen after 【Tian Shi】; he only wants to do his utmost to protect those around him.

Seeing Fang Yue look up at the sky, Jing Yan couldn't help asking: "Ye Ge, do you know what 【Tian Shi】 really is? What will happen on the day of 【Tian Shi】?"

"I don't know, but from what I've heard, it's not good—seems like a sign of great chaos across the land."

Jing Yan sighed. As a low-tier eater, barely scraping by each day, he just hoped no more disasters would strike in this game—otherwise, his life would be truly unlivable.

Lin Ling had now stabilized and asked Fang Yue: "By the way, where's Captain Wu? Didn't he meet up with you?"

When Jing Yan and the other three entered the city, it was precisely when Wu Jue had sealed off Chunuan City.

They circled Chunuan City once but found no opportunity to enter.

Later, chaos broke out inside the city, giving them a chance to sneak in—so they knew nothing of the city's affairs and simply blended into the crowd, hoping to gather intelligence quietly, until they saw Fang Yue returning from afar, leading to this moment.

"Captain Wu… right, he took a team to the Phoenix Organization's base in Chunuan City—there might be clues about An Dong'er'er, but the chances are slim. An Dong'er'er was likely transferred to Qing Guo's Capital, 【Qing Cheng】. We can only hope Captain Wu finds some related documents to determine exactly where in Qing Cheng she was taken."

Upon hearing this, the three stared in shock.

They had come here to help Fang Yue rescue An Dong'er'er—and now she wasn't here?

"We came too late…"

"No! I moved too slowly!"

Fang Yue felt guilty—if he had acted faster, uncovered the Phoenix Organization's intelligence sooner, he might have rescued An Dong'er'er before her transfer.

Now that she's been moved to Qing Guo's Capital, that chaotic place called Qing Cheng, rescuing her will be impossibly difficult.

To stir up trouble beneath the Son of Heaven's feet—how easy is that?

"Ye Ge, this isn't the time for self-blame. Knowing An Dong'er'er is still alive is already the best news. This time, we're going to the Capital with you—brothers united, our strength can sever gold!"

Brothers united, our strength can sever gold!

Fang Yue looked at the three and slowly nodded: "Fine! We go to the Capital together!"

The failure in Chunuan City was indeed due to lack of manpower—if we had investigated from multiple angles earlier, we'd have found An Dong'er'er's whereabouts long ago, and things wouldn't have reached this point.

"First, find Captain Wu—we'll reunite as five and head to Qing Cheng together!"

At that moment, a weak voice came from the crowd.

"Ye… Ye Ge, if you're going to Qing Cheng… take me along…"

Fang Yue turned toward the voice—and there stood… Mang Liuzi.

"Who is this…?" the three asked in confusion.

"I'll introduce you later," Fang Yue walked over and asked: "Where's Yang Hongxia? Didn't she come with you?"

"Miss Yang…" Mang Liuzi's expression darkened.

Fang Yue's face grew grim, his voice low: "Dead? I'll tell Dou Hongyi to take care of her Da Yang Merchant Group."

"No, no, no—she's not dead! Just suffered a head injury, heavy injury, unconscious, and is now under emergency medical treatment."

Not dead? Then why that gloomy face??

Fang Yue's face turned black, annoyed: "Then go back and stay with Yang Hongxia, protect her safety. The Capital trip can wait."

With a wave of his hand, Fang Yue led Jing Yan and the other three toward the direction Captain Wu had gone, leaving the bewildered crowd of Chunuan City behind.

Some wanted to call out to stop them, but didn't know what to say.

They had long lost their leader—no one in charge. Looking at the wreckage, the ruins around them, it was clear: Chunuan City lay in utter ruin, everything to be rebuilt.

The Yin-Yang Moon slowly sank, and a crimson sun rose from the east.

The radiance of the morning sun shone upon every face.

Yet Fang Yue, who had been about to leave, heard at that moment an unbelievable, earth-shattering piece of news.

"You said… what?"

"You Sisi's corpse… was taken back by her grandfather?"

His footsteps suddenly stopped.

His right hand, wrapped in a black silk handkerchief, abruptly clenched into a fist!

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(End of Chapter)