Super God Academy: Kabuto

The tranquility of the Winter Cherry Blossom World was shattered by the news brought back by Lin Yu.

In the courtyard, the cherry blossoms seemed to sense the invisible heaviness, their descent slowing down. A tense, almost tangible weight permeated the air.

"...That's the situation." Lin Yu's voice broke the silence, concise and to the point. Each word was like a cold rivet, nailing the apocalyptic scene of the Divine River Ruins and Principal Kieran's desolate countdown warning firmly into everyone's consciousness. "Once the 'Original Erosion' breaks through, it won't just destroy a city or a star, but shake the very foundation of the 'existence' of the entire known universe. We must prepare for the worst, and at the same time, search for any possible chance of survival."

His gaze swept over the crowd in the courtyard like a scanner: the solemn-looking Tsuruhi, the upright and spear-like Qilin, the Kadoya Tsukasa who had somehow abandoned his laziness and whose eyes had become sharp, and the other other demonic phantoms, Momotaros (who was currently possessing the slightly nervous Ryotaro), who had gathered around due to energy fluctuations and were eager to try.

"Multiple crises are occurring simultaneously, and time is limited." Lin Yu's voice suddenly quickened, and a long-lost decisiveness and efficiency belonging to the highest commander on the battlefield returned to him. "The Divine River Ruins are the root of the problem, but we are powerless to eradicate it for the time being. We can only try our best to delay its outbreak. The more direct threats at present are the rampant expansion of the Triangle, Hua Ye's covetous gaze, and any void forces that may be attracted or catalyzed by the 'Origin Erosion' and go berserk prematurely."

"Qilin!" He suddenly turned to his sister.

"Here!" Qi Lin stood at attention almost reflexively, her clear eyes showing no confusion, only a firm flame ignited by trust and responsibility.

"You and Shi, target—Freize Nebula." Lin Yu spoke with lightning speed, delivering precise information. "Latest battle report from Tianren-7: the main force of the Triangles, under the command of 'Mingwo,' is launching a fierce attack on Freize. It's a crucial rear base for Annie Cid, and the choke point of three key interstellar shipping routes; it absolutely cannot fall. Angel Yan is fighting a tough battle, but the defenses are on the verge of collapse. Your mission: provide support, repel the enemy, and stabilize the situation. If you encounter entities similar to 'Lan Cang' or even more bizarre ones…" He paused, his eyes turning cold, "Prioritize tactical data collection, especially be wary of their potential 'recycling' or 'assimilation' behaviors."

"Understood! Mission accomplished!" Qi Lin's reply was firm and powerful, her hand already unconsciously resting on the Thunderfly Transformation Device at her waist.

Tsukasa Kadoya nodded, his usual nonchalance completely gone, replaced by a calm and reliable demeanor: "Understood. Kirin, prepare to teleport. Coordinates locked."

Lin Yu's gaze shifted to He Xi: "Earth, I will be in charge. The Heavenly Court of Merlo has Keisha in charge of the central hub, and Demon One has Liang Bing to deal with and restrain it, but Earth is our foundation, and also the weakest and most unpredictable core node in our current defense network. I must stay here to oversee the overall situation and guard against any surprise attack from any direction—especially Hua Ye, who has become elusive after being 'enhanced,' and those Void Insectoids or remnants of the Earth Royal Family who may emerge from some unknown spacetime rift."

Then, his gaze fell on Momotaros and the others, who were already unable to contain themselves and whose energy phantoms were trembling slightly: "You four, come with me—to the Mangdang Mountain."

"The Mangdang Mountain? That's the iron behemoth that's as big as a mountain? Shall we have a fight? I can't wait!" Momotaros's phantom shouted excitedly, while Ryotaro's face showed a mixture of helplessness and hidden anticipation.

"There will be plenty of opportunities to fight, but now is not the time." Lin Yu looked at these overly active visitors from another world. "I'll take you to meet someone, my apprentice, Wei Laoqi, and his G3 Special Tactical Response Team."

"Apprentice?" Ryotaro blinked curiously.

"Yes. Seventh Brother... He went through hell and his will is as strong as steel. By chance, he inherited the 'Steel Fighter' system." Lin Yu said succinctly, "The G3 team is a sharp blade that he forged himself. They specialize in dealing with unconventional creatures and energy threats. Combined with modern god-killing technology, they are an elite force that can tear open a gap in desperate situations."

The phantom of Kintaros, arms crossed, spoke in a deep voice: "Oh? Sounds like a tough guy. So, we're going to fight alongside him?"

"It's not just 'together'." A calculated glint flashed in Lin Yu's eyes. "At the crucial moment, I need you to try—'possess' Wei Laoqi."

"Possession?" The phantom of Urtalus elegantly rested its chin on its hand, seemingly lost in thought. "Mr. Lin Yu means... to temporarily 'overlay' or 'fuse' our power traits with the 'Steel Fighter' system he possesses?"

"Exactly," Lin Yu affirmed. "Seventh Brother Wei's physique and willpower are sufficient to withstand the impact of the Otherworldly God's power. The Steel Fighting System itself pursues extreme speed, and combined with your unique fighting styles, it is likely to produce unconventional tactical effects. Especially when dealing with the mental pollution and bio-defense of the Triangles, your extra-rule power attributes and diverse attack patterns may have a miraculous effect. At the same time, this can also temporarily solve your predicament of lacking a stable 'possession' in this world."

"Possessing a new warrior? Trying out a new combination? That's awesome! I'm so excited!" The phantom of Momotaros danced with joy.

Ryotaro nodded earnestly and looked at Lin Yu: "We understand, Brother Lin Yu. We will fully cooperate with Mr. Wei Laoqi!"

"Time is of the essence." Lin Yu's gaze swept over Kadoya Tsukasa and Qi Lin one last time. "You two depart for Frazier immediately. I'll take them to the Mangdang Mountain to complete the handover and acclimatization training, then return to Earth's near-Earth orbit to build the first line of defense. He Xi," he looked at his silver-haired wife, his tone softening for a moment but becoming even more solemn, "The anchoring and security of the small world are entrusted to you. Maintain the highest-level encrypted links with Tianren No. 7, the Merlo Heavenly Court, and Demon No. 1. Share any progress in the analysis of 'Original Erosion' in real time."

He Xi stepped forward gently and took Lin Yu's hand, her fingertips slightly cool but firm. She lowered her voice, making sure only the two of them could hear: "Don't worry, I'm here. You... must both return safely."

There were no more farewells. The signal for action had already been given.

Tsukasa Kadoya reached out his hand to Qi Lin, and a magenta dimensional wall silently unfolded, connecting to the distant, war-torn Frieza in the starry sky. Qi Lin turned back one last time, taking a deep look at her brother and He Xi, pursing her lips tightly, then turned and stepped into the light barrier, her back resolute.