Light Fortress-Chapter 1546 - 238: Joining Forces

Above the Ice Sea, two medium-sized Source Energy Boats sail side by side, moving slowly.

After the alliance of the two continents, Changye secretly gifted several Heavenly Sheath Weapons to the North Continent, while Central City reciprocated with Source Energy Boats.

This mission to the south is indeed urgent.

The two continents set off successively, converging in the airspace above the Ice Sea, intending to continue south after completing their meeting.

"Brother Zhong Yuan, the East Continent list... is full of unfamiliar faces."

In the control room of the North Continent Energy Boat, an officer with an elegant appearance spoke with a smile.

"Brother Wei, have you ever thought that it’s us who have grown old?"

Zhong Yuan had just finished gravity training and was doing the final stretches, while also testing the durability of the newly developed Source Armor from the Underground Research Institute.

This mission.

Dispatched from Central City, one is the team captain of the Investigation Corps Second Team.

The other is the deputy of the Silver Fox Legion, Wei Cheng, who had participated in the Sangzhou Cave rescue mission.

Five years have passed, Zhong Yuan has made some progress in his cultivation, but unfortunately, he hasn’t continued to ascend... the Fourth-order is the end point for most geniuses.

It’s not that he isn’t strong enough.

But "Titled," it isn’t something everyone can reach.

Some geniuses need only ten years to reach the Fourth-order.

Then they exhaust their whole life without making any progress.

This is the reality.

"We indeed have grown old..." Wei Cheng laughed and said, "The future of the North Continent belongs to the young, it seems the same for the East Continent."

Zhong Yuan just laughed.

The Silver Fox deputy reclined back, leaning on the chair with a sigh: "If you hadn’t mentioned it, I’d almost forgotten... how the time has flown by. We first met perhaps over ten years ago?"

Zhong Yuan also expressed his feeling: "Indeed, it has been over ten years."

"Back then, we both were full of vigor and not long after, I became the ’deputy’ of the Second Army, and you became the captain of the Investigation Corps’ second team..."

Wei Cheng sadly said: "But, the unfortunate thing is, neither of us ever moved from our positions. I’m fine with it though, being a deputy all my life doesn’t matter much, since in the legion, only ’that person’ speaks more effectively than I do."

"I’m also fine."

Zhong Yuan helplessly said: "Being the captain of the Investigation Corps Second Team... nothing bad about it."

"Tsk, do you really mean that?"

Wei Cheng teased: "These past five years haven’t been easy, Lu Zhe just got transferred, and Xiao Qiu broke into the Fourth-order, getting surpassed by a newbie, not a good feeling, right?"

"What are you talking about? Xiao Qiu’s promotion is a good thing!" Zhong Yuan said irritably: "Stop talking nonsense, if you keep bringing up things that don’t matter, I’ll go back and complain to Silver Fox’s subordinates about you."

"I’m truly afraid of you."

Wei Cheng gave a bitter smile, quickly admitting defeat.

But he didn’t stay quiet for long, soon curiously asking: "Since Xiao Qiu has been promoted... what’s her title, any insider info on your end?"

"Xiao Qiu’s title..."

Zhong Yuan raised an eyebrow, obviously knowing some inside story but kept it a mystery: "Not telling you."

Wei Cheng sneered, reaching towards the blond man, spiritual power instantly spreading out.

Buzz!

Unexpectedly, Zhong Yuan remained motionless.

He looked at Wei Cheng, similarly using spiritual power against him, smilingly asked: "Silver Fox deputy, is that all your strength? Are you truly old now?"

Wei Cheng became interested.

Northern Continent people are born fighters and skilled at combat.

The high-ranking members of various legions, and those strong ones, often have good relations privately. Such contests frequently occur, they don’t affect feelings, instead, they promote friendship.

However, the contest in the control room didn’t last long, soon an adjutant came in to report guests’ arrival.

Thus, the two quickly regained calmness, as if nothing had happened.

The automatic door of the control room slowly opened, two young men with black hair offered bows before entering, displaying a very humble attitude, both speaking in unison.

"Changye of East Continent, Judge Zhong Fan, greetings to the two seniors."

"Changye of East Continent, Judge Li Yuanci, greetings to the two seniors."

This greatly made Wei Cheng and Zhong Yuan a bit at a loss, Northern Continent is always rough and not particular about formalities, but Changye is an ancient capital of etiquette, especially its young ones cultivated by the Five Families, they have many manners.

"No need to be so polite."

Wei Cheng waved his hand, smiling: "Being a senior is merely having a few more years... call me Old Wei, call him Brother Zhong, however you like, just be casual with the titles."

This time the East Continent’s sea-going list indeed appeared unfamiliar to Wei Cheng and Zhong Yuan.

Over the past two years, the collaboration between the continents progressed smoothly, with young ones from two continents communicating occasionally.

The young heroes of Changye, and some outstanding geniuses, are known by Central City, no longer like five years ago when only names like "Gu Shen" and "Bai Xiu" were known.

"Two seniors, as the mission hasn’t started yet, we have come to visit just in time, and explain the situation."

Zhong Fan politely said: "This time going south to sea, the mission is severe, forces from all continents dare not hold back... originally, Mr. Gu planned to appoint the leader as Mr. Gong Zi from the Gong Family, and Mr. Mu Qingyang from the Mu Family."

"Gong Zi, Mu Qingyang, I’m familiar."

Upon hearing these names, Zhong Yuan couldn’t help but laugh.

During the collaboration of the two continents, he frequently interacted with these two... everyone is a friend of Gu Shen, over time familiarity grew, they became good friends, even during leisure time, they kept in touch.

Zhong Yuan looked at them.

These two young men, they’re quite skilled, though just fairly skilled... likely at the Deep Sea Tenth Layer, not yet thirty years old, already at the Fourth-order Realm, considering they are quite excellent talent.

Wei Cheng smiled and asked: "You just mentioned Gong Zi, Mu Qingyang, why haven’t they come?"

"Mr. Gong Zi gave his spot to me." Zhong Fan bowed again.

"My spot was given by Mr. Mu Qingyang too." Li Yuanci also bowed respectfully and said: "Recently, the Li and Mu families of Changye have had many marriages; this might have facilitated things... please two seniors forgive any inconveniences."

Wei Cheng and Zhong Yuan exchanged a glance, couldn’t help but laugh.

Relations indeed?

"You two young men are interesting, relax a bit, don’t be so nervous and reserved."

Zhong Yuan seriously said: "I’ve met Mr. Gu several times, that old gentleman has keen insight, if you lack strength, even with immense connections it’s useless... rest assured, we won’t underestimate you because you’re young. If you’d like to learn something, during this joint mission, follow us on tasks."

"Yes."

The two remained very polite, "We still hope the two seniors will kindly give us guidance."

"Speaking of which, you really ought to learn from those brats from the North Continent..."

Wei Cheng teased, "Those bastards are quite arrogant in the corps, always shouting about taking down the old generation so they can replace them. Compared to you, they’re like wild dogs."

"..."

Zhong Fan and Li Yuanci exchanged a glance, smiled shyly, but said nothing.

"Alright, hurry back... the destination is just ahead, the mission is about to start."

The two polite young men from the East Continent quickly left, not forgetting to salute three times before leaving.

After they left.

Wei Cheng sighed in the control room, "I say, Old Zhong, the mission leader Changye sent this time is way too polite. Is this some sort of entrance exam?"

Zhong Yuan stayed silent for two seconds.

Wei Cheng’s earlier lament made him think back to when he first met Gu Shen many years ago.

The personality of the East Continent people has always been relatively steady and reserved.

Back in the day, when Gu Shen arrived at the Gu Castle Fortress training ground, he didn’t provoke others...

Thinking of Gu Nanfeng, it goes without saying.

He smiled and said, "Let’s wait and see when the mission starts; perhaps these two young people are different from what we imagined."

Just as he finished speaking, the control channel issued an alert.

"Unknown extraordinary aura detected in target sea area."

The main control screen reflected the distant scene, the outline of the [Ice Sea Ruins] appeared amidst the fog, resembling a mountain range like a giant whale’s back. However, what’s noteworthy isn’t the [Ruins] itself, but the beams of golden light dancing on the sea surface.

"Unknown extraordinary aura?"

Wei Cheng squinted his eyes, recognizing it almost instantly.

This golden light is the extraordinary aura of Light City!

"Light City... it’s the Transcendents of Light Church!"

Zhong Yuan also noticed.

"Damn it, we encountered Light City ahead of time, fire, fire!" Wei Cheng instantly became excited.

Before they had a chance to issue commands, the East Continent vessels had already opened fire, countless bullets roared out in a volley!

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

"Boom boom boom!"

The golden light shattered instantly, the entire sea area where the extraordinary aura was present was blown to pieces—

Countless sea waters erupted into the sky.

The East Continent Energy Boat suddenly lowered, performing dense strafing at extremely low altitude, simultaneously executing high-difficulty turns, retreating and returning, executing two rounds of bombing.

This operation left Wei Cheng stunned in place.

"Extraordinary aura has disappeared..."

"Repeat, extraordinary aura has disappeared..."

In the North Continent Energy Boat control room, a cold mechanical voice was all that remained amid silence.

At the same time, in the closed network linking the four highest commanders, Zhong Fan and Li Yuanci expressed their calm and restrained apologies.

"Sorry, seniors, Mr. Gu instructed that upon encountering the Transcendents of ’Light City’, do not ask questions, just start the fight."

"No... you did very well..."

Wei Cheng’s face was complex as he gave the highest praise.

"Thank you."

The reply remained polite.

After the closed network call ended, the Silver Fox deputy lit a cigarette and took a deep drag.

He looked with some doubt at his old friend, "Old Zhong, are we really getting old?"

The two energy boats resumed their parallel sailing posture, slowly entering the fog-covered range of the [Ice Sea Ruins], gradually disappearing until out of sight.

The golden light on the sea surface did not reappear.

But not long after, a large iceberg floated past.

A long-haired man sitting cross-legged on the iceberg slowly opened his eyes.

"Just now Chi Huo detected movement here, seemed like there was a skirmish..."

Gu Shen rubbed his chin and muttered, "Why is there no movement now, is it over?"

His spirit expanded, carefully searching the sunken objects within the seawater.

Seconds later, a pile of bullets broke through the surface and floated in front of Gu Shen.

"North Continent Energy Boat’s armored bullets..."

Chu Ling carefully identified them and quickly provided the answer, "And those engraved with floral pattern silver bullets, that’s the standard for East Continent Energy Boat, the side that just fired was very likely the East Continent Energy Boat... judging from the search of the sunken objects in the sea, the Energy Boat won decisively, the attacked side had no power to fight back."

"Interesting, what did those East Continent folks encounter to fight this fiercely?"

Gu Shen chuckled, "I wonder which unlucky fellow got beat up like this..."

He waved his hand, and the bullets fell back into the sea with a splash.

The iceberg gradually ceased its movement.

Gu Shen supported his knees with his hands, standing up, he stared at the "Sea Realm" covered by vast fog before him.

The final destination the Energy Boats sailed into was here.

Clearly, this is the ultimate destination.

"Finally arrived..."

"Ice Sea Ruins."

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