Super God Academy: Kabuto

The atmosphere was heavy in the Super Soldier Company's operations preparation room on Mount Mangdang. Kadoya Tsukasa, unusually, had abandoned his usual nonchalant expression, leaning against the edge of the command platform, his fingertips unconsciously toying with the magenta Decade Knight card. Below him, core members of the Super Soldier Company, including Ge Xiaolun, Liu Chuang, Zhao Xin, and Lena, were all present, each with a solemn expression. Wei Laoqi, who had recently been tempered by battle, and his elite elite company soldiers also stood to one side, their military posture impeccable.

A soft rustling sound of wings folding came from outside the door. Angel Leng and Angel Zhixin led a squad of high-ranking angel warriors, their steps perfectly synchronized as they entered the room. Their silver armor gleamed coldly under the lamplight. Their appearance silently signaled the severity of the crisis.

Reifu nodded slightly to Kadoya Tsukasa: "Everyone's here."

Tsukasa Kadoya stopped playing with the card, put it away, and scanned the entire room. His voice was clear and direct: "According to reliable intelligence, the Taotie civilization will soon launch an unprecedented large-scale invasion of Earth, in conjunction with some remnants of the 'old era.'" He didn't try to instill panic, but simply stated the facts. "We don't have much time left. Chief Reifeng, I'm entrusting you with the specific deployment."

Lianfeng stepped forward, facing the most elite warriors of Earth and their allies. Her voice was calm and powerful: "Gentlemen, the situation is dire, but not hopeless. We have experience defeating powerful enemies, and now we have allies fighting alongside us." Her gaze swept over the Super Soldier Company, the Chinese warriors, and the angels. "I still believe that as long as we work together, plan meticulously, and respond calmly, we will surely repel the invaders once again and protect our home! Now, all combat units, proceed with the final pre-battle checks and adaptation adjustments according to the third emergency plan. Dismissed, prepare yourselves!"

The crowd responded with a resounding roar and quickly and orderly left the preparation room, the air thick with the tension of an impending battle.

"Qilin, stay a moment." Lianfeng called out to the sniper who was about to leave.

After everyone else had gone, Qi Lin walked up to Lian Feng. Lian Feng looked at her, a hint of apology and entrustment in her eyes: "Qi Lin, this battle is unprecedented in scale, and your sniping vision and tactical position are crucial. But before that... if it's convenient for you, could you go to your brother's place again? We need to understand, in the face of an invasion of this scale, the attitude and possible... bottom line of those 'higher-level' beings."

Qi Lin immediately understood Lian Feng's meaning. She nodded without hesitation, "I understand, Chief. I'll be there later."

"Thank you." Lianfeng's voice was soft, yet it carried immense weight.

Qilin found Kadoya Tsukasa and pulled him to leave.

"Going again," Tsukasa Kadoya said, but his body didn't really resist. "Isn't having me enough? Why do you have to go find that arrogant guy?"

"Alright, alright, I know you're the best, the most amazing in the universe!" Qi Lin laughed, leaned over and quickly kissed him on the cheek, her tone slightly coquettish, "Just think of it as accompanying me back to my 'hometown,' to see my brothers and sisters-in-law before the battle."

Caught off guard by this unexpected "reward," Tsukasa Kadoya pursed his lips, said nothing more, and took Kirin's hand in return: "Let's go."

The two passed through the light gate in the pavilion again and entered the Winter Cherry Blossom Mini-World. They conveyed Lianfeng's worries and the grim situation facing Earth to Lin Yu.

After listening, Lin Yu remained silent for a moment before giving a clear answer: "This is a war belonging to your era, to you warriors. I will not directly interfere in the progress of civilization. However," he looked at Tsukasa Kadoya, his gaze profound, "keep an eye on what needs to be kept an eye on. Some boundaries cannot be crossed."

The two stayed in the small world for two days, not only to deliver messages, but also to draw upon a final moment of calm before the storm. Afterwards, they returned to the busy and stressful Mangdang Mountain ship.

Mangdang Mountain, Advanced Training Room. The heavy clanging of training equipment echoed incessantly. Ge Xiaolun, Zhao Xin, and Liu Chuang were engaged in combat drills, sweating profusely, both training and releasing the pressure before the battle.

During a break, Ge Xiaolun wiped his sweat with a towel and nudged Zhao Xin next to him with his elbow: "Brother Xin, to be honest, back in Tonghu Town, you and Zhixin were already together, right? It's been so long, why hasn't there been any real progress? Could it be that..."

"Hey! Xiao Lun, you're really overthinking this!" Zhao Xin immediately jumped up, showing off his well-developed biceps. "See that? With my physique, I could easily have a whole football team of kids in the future! The main thing is... it has to be natural, romantic, you know? Romantic!"

Liu Chuang, standing to the side, laughed heartily and put his arm around Ge Xiaolun's shoulder: "Lun'er, don't even mention Brother Xin, aren't you already in your early thirties? The angel Wang Yan is still waiting for you. When are you going to treat the brothers to your wedding?"

Ge Xiaolun gazed at the vast starry sky outside the window, a place where his concerns and responsibilities lay. He withdrew his gaze and shoved Liu Chuang aside with a hint of annoyance: "Chuangzi, you're such a gossip! Instead of nagging me, why don't you go and 'discuss' with your Leng sister about how to pass on the excellent genes of your Liu family?"

Zhao Xin leaned closer, a rare hint of embarrassment on his face, and lowered his voice, saying, "Actually... I've been thinking that after this battle, I'll find an auspicious day and properly propose to Zhixin... What do you guys think?"

"Wow! That's great!" Liu Chuang slapped his thigh, his eyes lighting up. "We really need to have a bit of a ceremony! I'll have to talk to Leng about it and pick a good day!"

As Ge Xiaolun listened to his two brothers beside him enthusiastically discussing their hopes for a happy post-war future, a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips. However, when his gaze returned to the window, the heaviness and longing deep in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest. War was imminent, and all the "future" depended on them winning the "present" first.

A small world of winter cherry blossoms, a wooden cabin by the lake. In stark contrast to the tense atmosphere of war outside, time moves leisurely here, as if it exists independently outside the chaotic universe. Lin Yu is indeed living a life almost like that of a "god".

At this moment, he lay languidly in He Xi's soft, fragrant embrace, his eyes half-closed, enjoying the perfectly cut, sweet, and juicy spirit fruit that He Xi occasionally offered to his lips. Keisha sat by the window not far away, her slender fingers plucking the strings of an ancient zither. The clear, ethereal music flowed out like water, blending seamlessly with the lake and mountain scenery outside the window, creating a tranquil and beautiful scene that seemed otherworldly.

Just as Lin Yu opened his mouth to take the orange segment that He Xi had just peeled, He Xi suddenly frowned, turned her head without warning, and let out a slight gagging.

Lin Yu sat up straight instantly, his lazy and carefree expression vanishing. He nervously grabbed He Xi's shoulders and asked, "Wife? What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" He instinctively tried to use his energy to examine her.

He Xi gently pushed his hand away, shook her head, and indicated that she was alright. She closed her eyes, seemingly introspecting. After a moment, she reopened her eyes, and in her azure, star-like eyes, a hint of disbelief flashed first, followed by boundless, almost overflowing tenderness and joy that rippled outwards, transforming into a radiant smile that made the world pale in comparison.

Lin Yu was a little confused by her sudden laughter. He grabbed her hand, both anxious and puzzled, and asked, "What's wrong? What are you laughing at? Don't scare me."

Keisha's piano music had stopped at some point. She stood up and walked slowly over. Her silver eyes fell on He Xi. As if sensing something, a hint of understanding and fluctuation flashed in her eyes.

Under the concerned yet puzzled gazes of the two, He Xi gently touched her still flat stomach, looked up at Lin Yu, and spoke clearly, each word distinct and tender, with an unprecedented maternal warmth in her voice:

"I think... I might be pregnant."

Time seemed to stand still for a moment.

Lin Yu's expression froze completely, his eyes widening slightly, as if he needed a moment to process the meaning behind those four simple words, a meaning that could shake his entire existence.

The next second, a tremendous, pure ecstasy erupted in his eyes like an exploding nebula! He suddenly opened his arms and hugged He Xi tightly, with such force that it felt like he wanted to knead her into his very bones, his words somewhat incoherent: "Really?! Wife! You're amazing! I... I'm going to be a father?! Our child!" He excitedly lowered his head and showered He Xi's forehead and cheeks with countless joyful kisses.

Keisha approached, extending her long, slender, white hand with an extremely gentle, almost sacred touch, caressing He Xi's lower abdomen. There, a new life, imbued with extraordinary bloodlines, was being nurtured. A smile unconsciously curved her lips, a pure joy for her dear friend and the new life.

Lin Yu was overwhelmed with excitement upon seeing Keisha. He released He Xi, turned around, and gave Keisha a big hug, planting a loud kiss on her cheek as well, sharing in his boundless joy: "Keisha! You're going to be... uh, an aunt? Or a godmother? Anyway, our family is going to have a new member!"