They traveled through time at the same time, but the villainous scientist

Chapter 372 The drama begins

The moment Wang Ye uttered that casual "break," a sense of stagnation, isolating everything and suppressing all things, enveloped the top floor of the banquet hall, shattering like glass struck by a giant hammer.

For ordinary people, this change may not be obvious, but for those extraordinary individuals who rely on external energy to perform their abilities, it is tantamount to breaking free from the deepest shackles.

"My magic... is back!"

The archmage who had been tackled by the shikigami and nearly lost his life had his eyes blazing with the joy of surviving a close call.

At the tip of his staff, a massive fireball, several times more intense than before, instantly formed, blasting the three-headed, six-armed shikigami into ashes.

"Lord, praise be to you!"

A knight of the Templar Order suddenly had his previously dull armor patterns light up, and a holy radiance surged out like a tide, purifying several ghosts that tried to approach, causing them to scream in agony.

In an instant, the entire banquet hall was illuminated with dazzling light.

Ice spikes, lightning, wind blades, holy light... all sorts of powerful supernatural abilities rarely seen in ordinary times were poured out at those twisted shikigami as if they were free.

Without the protection of the barrier, these monsters, composed of "fear" and "thought," become utterly vulnerable in the face of true masters.

With the addition of Zhuge Qing's Samadhi True Fire, the previously terrifying scene, which resembled a hellish scroll, was completely wiped out in just a few dozen seconds.

As the chaos subsided, the surviving representatives from various countries gasped for breath, their eyes filled with lingering fear as they looked at each other.

They looked around, their gazes eventually converging on the source of the eerie blue flames.

The Samadhi True Fire on Zhuge Qing's body had dissipated, and he remained standing in the same spot.

"Your Excellency... thank you very much."

"If it weren't for your valiant efforts to turn the tide, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

Grand Master Galahad of the Knights Templar approached, sheathed his longsword that shone with holy light, and gave Zhuge Qing a standard knightly salute, his tone filled with sincere gratitude.

"Yes, yes, friends from the East, your methods are truly... truly eye-opening!"

Spencer, the president of the Jade Society, also walked over, his hand on his chest, his old gentlemanly face filled with amazement.
"The method of breaking the barrier was simply art! And that magical blue flame... I have never seen such pure energy targeting spirits."

For a time, praise poured in.

Representatives from all sides who had previously been observing and scrutinizing the group from Nadutong have now made a complete 180-degree turn in their attitude.

They enthusiastically surrounded us, handing out their business cards with earnest words.

They all knew that in that desperate situation, it was someone who had torn open a sliver of hope for them.

In this world where strength reigns supreme, the power displayed by Zhuge Qing and Wang Ye is enough to earn everyone's respect.

Zhang Chulan stood aside, watching Zhuge Qing and Wang Ye being surrounded by everyone like heroes, and felt incredibly smug.

He grinned, puffed out his chest with pride, and basked in the awe-inspiring gazes directed at him, feeling even more satisfied than if he had done it himself.

However, in the midst of this lively atmosphere, in a corner of the banquet hall, a gaze was so cold it seemed to freeze into ice.

Ron, Behemoth's representative, was staring intently at Zhuge Qing, who was surrounded by the crowd.

His knuckles were white from clenching his fists, and his face was slightly contorted with jealousy and anger.

why?
The one who should have been the center of attention, receiving everyone's gratitude and admiration, was Ron! He should have been Behemoth!

According to the plan, in the event of any unexpected situation, it should be his Behemoth elites who take action and resolve the problem with overwhelming force, demonstrating to the world Behemoth's unparalleled strength and sense of responsibility.

But now, all the limelight has been stolen by this Asian man!

In this attack, Behemoths, apart from a few unlucky guards who were torn apart by the shikigami, became nothing more than background figures.

This was a great humiliation for him.

Ron's chest heaved violently. He took a deep breath and redirected his anger towards another target.

He strode up to Ishikawa Shin, the president of the Fish and Dragon Society, his voice undisguisedly filled with accusation and intimidation:
"President Ishikawa, is this how your Fish Dragon Society treats its guests? The opening banquet of the World Extraordinary People Conference has allowed attackers to set such a vicious trap in your hotel! If we all perish here today, can you bear the responsibility?!"

His voice was loud and clear, instantly drowning out all the noise and drawing everyone's attention.

Ishikawa Shin's face was already flushed with shame and anger, and now, being questioned by Ron in public, he looked even more unsightly.

He gripped the hilt of his katana tightly, veins bulging on the back of his hand, but eventually slowly loosened his grip and bowed deeply to Ron and everyone present.

"This matter was indeed a dereliction of duty on the part of our Fish and Dragon Society, and we are extremely sorry!"

His voice was hoarse, filled with unspeakable humiliation.

"I, Ishikawa Shin, will take full responsibility. The Fish Dragon Society will provide a satisfactory explanation for everything that follows!"

As the host country, any explanation is futile when such a thing happens.

He could only swallow his pride and suffer in silence.

Soon, the members of the Fish and Dragon Society began to clean up the mess in an orderly manner.

They guided the frightened guests to another top-tier hotel that had been prepared in advance, while sealing off the entire floor and organizing a thorough investigation into the attack.

Just then, a slight commotion arose at the entrance of the banquet hall.

Xiao Zizai and Hei Guan appeared there. They were spotless, as if they had just gone for a walk.

In Xiao Zizai's hands, it was as if he were carrying several tattered sacks, dragging several Onmyoji dressed in white hunting robes who had already fainted.

He walked up to Ishikawa Shin, casually threw the men on the ground, pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses, and a flash of scarlet light appeared behind the lenses.

"Chairman Ishikawa,"

Xiao Zizai's tone was as gentle as if he were discussing the weather, yet it sent chills down the spines of those around him.

"We caught a few rats scurrying around the building, which should be helpful to your investigation. After all, this is your territory, so we won't overstep our bounds."

Ishikawa Shin's pupils constricted sharply as he looked at the several weakened but clearly still alive Onmyoji on the ground. He glanced deeply again in Zhuge Qing's direction, then solemnly addressed Xiao Zizai and Hei Guan:
"Thank you. The Fish and Dragon Society will remember this favor." Having experienced this dramatic turn of events, the banquet naturally could not continue.

Nathan, the girl who had never shown the slightest emotional fluctuation throughout, silently turned and left this devastated place, escorted by several cold-faced Nathan guards.

……

The atmosphere in the new hotel suite was much more relaxed than before.

Hei Guan gave a brief report to Zhuge Qing on the information he had obtained from those Onmyoji.

"Just as you guessed, boss, it's someone more ruthless than He Ren."

"Their goal is to create a power vacuum in the world of supernatural beings by assassinating high-ranking officials from various countries attending the meeting, thereby causing chaos so that they can seize the opportunity to rise to power."

For this operation, they even used spies they'd planted within the Fish and Dragon Society for years. This failure will likely deter them from further action for some time.

The clarinet spoke to Zhuge Qing.

"Comparable to the ruthless..."

Zhuge Qing held a cup of hot tea, his fingertips gently tracing the warm rim of the cup, and murmured thoughtfully, "..."

"I almost forgot about that."

He naturally knew this name; it was the organization that appeared in the Tang Sect arc's flashbacks. He hadn't expected that it wasn't completely wiped out.

What was even more unexpected was that these guys lurking in the shadows actually had the guts to cause such a commotion.

This little incident, though ultimately harmless, served as a wake-up call for everyone.

To avoid any unforeseen complications, the Nathan Island authorities urgently convened a meeting of representatives from all participating factions early the next morning.

"The Golden Bough has been found."

"In accordance with the guidance of the sacred tree and ancient traditions, the coronation ceremony of the new king will be held on Nathan Island in three days. All of you will be witnesses to this ceremony."

At the meeting, King Nathan announced the news to the various supernatural organizations around the world.

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the conference room.

Golden branch, sacred tree, succession to the throne... these words combined instantly ignited the ambition and desire in everyone present.

Nathan Island is perpetually shrouded in a massive barrier formed by the power of the divine tree, making it impregnable.

Apart from the "Guardians" who have served the sacred tree for generations, the people on the island cannot leave, and the people outside cannot enter.

The only exception is during the days of the change of throne.

This is the only time when it is legal and there is a chance to get close to the legendary sacred tree.

The Divine Tree—that's the one that made all the natives of an island born extraordinary beings. Who wouldn't covet the secrets it holds?

In an instant, the representatives of various forces became restless, leaving their seats one after another, preparing to return to headquarters immediately to report, mobilize resources, and prepare for the upcoming trip to the island.

However, to everyone's surprise, just a few hours after King Nathan announced the news...

Behemoth issued a global statement strongly condemning the upcoming 'bloody and barbaric' succession ceremony on Nathan Island and announcing that it will dispatch a fleet to intervene and stop this 'inhumane' tradition on humanitarian grounds!

Behemoth released this statement to the global community of supernatural beings, which included a live satellite image.

In the footage, a massive battle group centered around an aircraft carrier has appeared prominently off the coast of Nathan Island!
The massive, dark steel behemoths, like a group of sharks poised to pounce, surrounded the small island of Nathan. Their superhuman forces were already assembled and ready to fight.

See you in the picture!

Everyone realized that Behemoth had not come to attend any conference at all; their goal from the beginning was to forcibly suppress and take over Nathan Island!

So-called "humanitarianism" is nothing more than a high-sounding fig leaf.

Seeing Behemoth's behavior, many representatives of the organizations showed expressions of anger and disdain, but none of them dared to stand up and publicly oppose him.

The significance of that aircraft carrier fleet in the footage is crystal clear.

There is only one truth in this world, from beginning to end: might makes right.

In the face of absolute power backed by military hegemony, any morality and condemnation seem utterly insignificant.

On the aircraft carrier, Ron's face once again wore that arrogant smile of a victor.

He stretched out his hand towards the island in front of him, as if he had already taken the island into his grasp...

……

In stark contrast to the anger and solemnity of other forces
"The show is about to begin."

Let's go too...

Zhuge Qing put down the intelligence documents in his hand, stood up, walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, and looked down at the bustling city.

Half an hour later, a black Bell 429 helicopter slowly landed on the helipad on the top floor of the hotel.

Zhuge Qing led Zhang Chulan, Wang Ye, Xiao Zizai, and Hei Guan onto the plane.

The propellers whipped up huge gusts of air, and the helicopter rose from the ground, flying towards the deep, boundless sea.

Under the cover of night, an unassuming 10,000-ton cargo ship floats quietly on the high seas.

When the helicopter landed smoothly on the deck behind the cargo ship, a young man in camouflage combat uniform, standing tall and straight as a pine tree, was already waiting there.

Upon seeing Zhuge Qing disembark from the plane, he immediately stepped forward, straightened his body, and gave an impeccable military salute.

"Leng Feng has come under orders. Please give instructions!"

"Let's go, let's show that behemoth our power..."

(End of this chapter)