Gao Wu: After transforming into a soft girl, I became a calamity?

Jiang Li has been having a lot of dreams lately.

The contents of dreams are incredibly varied:

In a future where humanity's pinnacle is wiped out, leaving only her, she leads the last of humanity in a desperate struggle through the fog.

She also wandered alone in the mist, holding a huge, unfamiliar scythe in her hand.

While reaping any creatures it encounters, it also searches for something that can kill it...

The dream that left the deepest impression on her was Xu Xiaoan's "future".

In the dream, Xu Xiaoan had reached the ninth level and was trying to peer into the deeper darkness.

She climbed higher and higher, but was eventually swallowed up by the darkness that devoured the world, and merged into it.

There is no cause, no effect, just this one scene.

As a sixth-level cultivator, Jiang Li should have been able to fully control her body and mind long ago. Dreaming is something that is impossible unless it is done intentionally!

Strangely enough, after that, an inexplicable impulse arose in her heart.

"I really want to die, to experience what it feels like..."

In short, that's roughly it.

The curse ability that Xu Xiaoan inherited from [Withering] seemed to perfectly match this impulse.

Jiang Li didn't know what was wrong with her; she only felt that something was slowly awakening through her soul.

And He is using these dreams to try to tell her something!

But all of this seemed absurd and incomprehensible to Jiang Li.

Whenever she wanted to talk to Yin Mengyao, the words would inexplicably get stuck in her throat...

"Sister Jiang Li?"

Xu Xiaoan peeked out from the stairwell and looked at her with a puzzled expression.

"Here you are!"

Jiang Li naturally raised her hand, pretending to tie her hair, and walked downstairs in small steps, temporarily sealing away her chaotic thoughts.

……

Meanwhile, in the core area of ​​Base City No. 1, the Zhong family courtyard.

Gu Cheng'an, Yu tide, and Elder Zhong sat facing each other.

They had returned here a day earlier, keeping the entire process secret, and launched a covert investigation into the Yun and Yu families.

On the surface, both companies have done a flawless job.

But Gu Cheng'an noticed something:

Both families actively participated in the "Northern Expedition" plan and sent many family members as a result.

Normally, this would just look like a family's plan for the future.

After all, the government rarely initiates large-scale wars against calamities.

The restrictions tightly confine the family's power to a single base city.

For a member of a family to enter the system, they must possess exceptional abilities.

The "Northern Expedition" meant military achievements, resources, and influence within the government, an opportunity that powerful families would naturally not miss.

But when Gu Cheng'an checked the list one by one, he discovered something was wrong.

Among the family members sent out by both families, core members accounted for a very high percentage.

Although some of them had only average talent, they were undoubtedly among the people closest to the head of the family.

Even those that couldn't be squeezed into combat units were often assigned to logistics positions.

What are they trying to do?

Assuming they have already joined the Chaos, perhaps they are using the "Northern Expedition" as a pretext to secure their own escape route.

They can also be used as nodes to spread the power of [chaos]!

It's exactly the same way that [Formless] spreads its power!

"Old Gu, are you saying that the Yun family and the Yu family are using the pretext of the 'Northern Expedition' to make their moves?"

Chung Chang frowned.

Something seems off, but Gu Cheng'an's analysis is indeed correct.

The first generation of [Wanxiang] Yunzheng perished together with [Wuxiang], while those Yun family members who worshipped her as their ancestor devoted themselves to [Chaos].

How ironic.

"Yes. If Yu Zhengmo hadn't given himself away, no one would have noticed them at all."

Gu Cheng'an slammed the list on the table and then stood up.

"The Ministry of Supervision has already sent people to keep an eye on things. Let's go, we'll go straight to the Yun family."

Based on the belief that delays lead to problems, he always prioritizes efficiency in his work.

Allowing the other party to make ample preparations will only increase the chances of things going wrong.

Gu Cheng'an lifted his foot and walked towards the courtyard gate, and Yu tide followed silently.

Zhong Chang watched Yu tide's retreating figure, shook his head inwardly, and then disappeared from the reception room.

……

A moment later, centered on the Yun family manor, a powerful spiritual force quietly spread out, instantly enveloping the entire No. 1 base city.

Yun Ling walked through the air, a smile on his lips, but his gaze was unusually deep, brewing an unfathomable darkness.

"Old Gu, why bother?"

Opposite them, Gu Cheng'an and Yu tide stood side by side.

"Ha, we have nothing to say to traitors."

Despite this, both of them were shocked when they sensed the incredibly solid eighth-rank aura emanating from Yun Ling.

"A complete prototype of authority?!"

Judging by its quality, it's even the very prototype of the highest-level authority!

In Gu Cheng'an's perception, Yun Ling in front of him was like a walking pathogen, exuding an extremely filthy power.

Therefore, it seems that his joining the Chaos is a foregone conclusion!

Since that's the case, there's no other way but to fight!

"Sigh, it seems we can't reach an agreement?"

Yun Ling sighed, feigning regret.

"What a pity! If you had embraced my Lord earlier, He would surely have spared your lives."

"call out!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a sharp, cold light pierced through the air!

Wherever the cold light passed, space shattered inch by inch, like a torn curtain revealing the unfathomable void behind it.

Gu Cheng'an was locked in by an extremely cold aura, and even the speed of his mental energy circulation slowed down considerably.

In almost an instant, the true form of that cold light was revealed before him!

It was a long spear of frost that exuded a chilling aura!

However, Gu Cheng'an neither dodged nor avoided, but instead continued to use [Mirror Flower Water Moon] to cut off the foul aura that Yun Ling was spreading.

If these things were to spread, the entire Base City One would probably be in trouble!

"【Still Water】!"

At the critical moment, Yu tide shouted a clear voice.

An invisible ripple suddenly spread out.

The frost spear seemed to have plunged into a swamp, its speed immediately slowing down, and even the spatial rifts were temporarily stabilized.

With a casual gesture, the surrounding water elements instantly condensed into black, forming a heavy hammer of mysterious water, which she then slammed down!

"Snap!"

The frost spear shattered instantly, turning into wisps of white smoke and dissipating.

"Yu Zhengqing, get out here right now!"

At this moment, Yu tide no longer cared about maintaining her usual "simple and lively" image, and revealed a rare hint of her fierce nature.

A figure stepped out from behind Yun Ling, walking on the void.

"Auntie, it's been a long time."

Yu Zhengqing greeted Yu tide with a smile, but what greeted him was a tsunami-like pressure from an eighth-level being.

He conjured another ice spear in his hand and swept it across it with a casual flick of his wrist—

An invisible chill poured out again, clashing fiercely with it, and for a moment it was difficult to determine the winner!

Yu tide was startled.

She knew exactly what this guy was capable of.

Sequence 28's [Ice Soul] is a very good ability, but her [Still Water] completely counters all water-type abilities, including ice-type abilities.

Yu Zhengqing's strength is likely due to the "gift" he received from that unknown entity, just like Yun Ling.

"Ha, Yu Zhengqing, you've really made something of yourself?"

Yu tide sneered:

"Those who rely on external forces to enhance their strength think they're so capable?"

"No, no, I wouldn't dare."

Yu Zhengqing was still smiling, but the temperature in his eyes had turned cold.

"Auntie, your so-called persistence is completely useless, you might as well..."

"roll!"

Yu tide gave a cold shout.

If she had wavered even a little before, now all that remained was pure killing intent.

Hopeless!

The vast water element surged out like a raging torrent, and at the same time, the [Mirror Flower Water Moon] was fully deployed, separating the battlefield into its own domain.

Yu tide's petite body suddenly erupted with a terrifying aura, transforming into a roaring wave that swept towards the two of them!