The Cockroach-like Girl Is My Beast-Chapter 423 - 394: Secrets of the Outer Realm

On the third day after Lin Guang woke up, an unexpected visitor arrived at their home.

Seeing the old-faced youth in Great Xia’s attire standing outside the door, Lin Guang was momentarily stunned.

"Director Kong?"

Not only Lin Guang was caught off guard, but the three young ladies inside also cast surprised glances.

Even though Kong Guofeng was one of the True Men they were most familiar with, and indeed had spoken with him on the phone just yesterday.

But such a sudden visit...

Kong Guofeng looked at them and smiled, "What, not welcoming?"

"How could that be? It’s just a bit unexpected."

In fact, Spirit Masters with sufficient skill could sense the presence of approaching beings, and Lin Guang’s level clearly more than met that requirement.

This was why he was a bit surprised—for he had sensed nothing earlier, only suddenly heard the doorbell ring.

However... indeed.

Kong Guofeng, being at the Six-Star Peak, could easily accomplish such a feat.

This high-status True Man sized up Lin Guang, and upon seeing no signs of deterioration in his face, his tensely drawn eyes relaxed slightly, "Aren’t you going to invite me in?"

"Of course." Lin Guang fully opened the door and stepped aside.

Looking at Kong Guofeng’s shiny leather shoes, he took a pair of new slippers prepared for guests from the shoe cabinet.

After changing into the slippers, Kong Guofeng finally stepped into the house, his gaze pausing for a moment on the two black and white photos in the living room, a look of remembrance flashing in his eyes before quickly withdrawing, surveying the surroundings.

Seeing the room’s lively Chinese New Year decorations, he seemed to pause for a moment, then his lips slightly curled upward.

"Your status is much better than I imagined."

"Indeed, even the domain of that Demon God couldn’t make you submit, the current difficulties won’t overwhelm you either."

Yet the three young ladies seemed somewhat tense, not only because of Kong Guofeng’s status but also because they didn’t know... the purpose of Kong Guofeng’s special trip.

Seeing this, Kong Guofeng sighed lightly, sat on the sofa, returned the High Tier Spiritual Artifact Lin Guang had left with him before the Celestial Ladder Mountain Inheritance, and then got to the point:

"Firstly, on behalf of Great Xia, I thank you for everything you did in the Celestial Ladder Mountain Inheritance. You saved at least a dozen Trial Takers, who in the future will have the chance to break through to True Men, and even further, becoming pillars of Great Xia. Besides appreciation from their backing forces, Great Xia will not hesitate to reward you."

"I’ve already transmitted your situation to the Imperial Capital using the Star Post Document, and the reply arrived this morning..."

Gazing into the young man’s eyes, Kong Guofeng slowly began, "You should know, initially, I discussed with your teacher, two options were most feasible."

"The first option, let the available Eight-Star Giants take action to forcibly alter your talent and reshape you."

The three young ladies slightly stiffened.

"The second option, is to exhaust every effort to delay time, Great Xia will find a cure for you across thousands of cities in Nine Provinces."

"However, I know you refused both of these methods."

"I have no intention, nor the right, to criticize your will, I just want to tell you one thing."

He paused, then said word by word a... seemingly cold fact.

"Even if you insist on participating in the state competition, you may not wait for strong hands to heal you."

Even with mental preparation, the faces of the three young ladies slightly changed.

Kong Guofeng continued to explain, "It’s not that they are unwilling, nor is it absolutely impossible."

"It’s just... it’s an uncertain fact."

Watching the serene young man, unperturbed as if nothing in the world could daunt him, a flicker of admiration mixed with regret passed through Kong Guofeng’s eyes.

"As for why..."

"Some secrets can now be told to you."

He suddenly posed a somewhat unrelated question, "What do you think the situation on the Outer Battlefield is like?"

"..."

Lin Guang pondered for a moment, "It shouldn’t be considered good."

The definition of the Outer Battlefield, even in textbooks, isn’t clear.

All anyone knows is that the Outer Battlefield is a vast, very vast place, specifically used to resist the Demon Race’s invasion, like an external layer of Blue Star.

The specific situation is not open to the public.

Yet Lin Guang, having passed through the "Spirit Battle Chronicles" multiple times, naturally had some understanding.

The Outer Battlefield...

Essentially, it is a Secret Realm larger than even Blue Star, thus able to encompass it entirely.

It is bizarre and varied, with every type of terrain, and even a variety of native species.

The energy level of the Outer Battlefield might be lower, easier to tear and destroy, and the destructive power of Spirit Masters and Spirit Beasts might be greater, yet it undeniably possesses a nearly indestructible quality, capable of self-healing regardless of how severe the damage, akin to the first line of defense of Blue Star’s Boundary Wall.

And holding the Demon Race at bay in the defense line, are Blue Star’s Spirit Masters and their partners, along with various countermeasures specifically arranged on the Outer Battlefield.

"The total population of humans on Blue Star is roughly seven hundred billion, the existing Spirit Masters do not exceed two hundred billion."

Looking at Lin Guang, Kong Guofeng spoke calmly, though his words bore a heavy weight, "Whereas within the Outer Battlefield, the groups of the Demon Race, those Low Tier Demons, outnumber the entirety of human population."

In truth, Lin Guang knows, this is already a rather euphemistic statement.

Because the Demon Race on the Outer Battlefield certainly isn’t all-inclusive, they can always send reinforcements from other worlds.

"In reality, Great Xia... or rather the whole of Blue Star, under the onslaught of this wave of destruction equivalent to countless worlds converging, no matter how strong we are, have always been on the back foot."

"Our ability to maintain the current situation is, first, because the Boundary Wall of Blue Star repels the Demon Race, giving us a territorial advantage."

Lin Guang nodded.

This repulsion’s intensity is rather significant, it was already felt in the last confrontation with the Demon King.

"And secondly, it’s because Blue Star’s top power isn’t too far behind; we can barely hold the line against the Demon Race... or rather, the Demon Race within the Outer Battlefield."

"But this also means it’s hard to move them lightly."

Kong Guofeng gazed into Lin Guang’s dark golden pupils, "Eight-Star, Tier Eight and above, Giants mastering the [Rules], almost all hold a front in the Outer Battlefield. Even the Divine Beasts and Holy Beasts of Tier Nine left on Blue Star mostly support the world’s defense line with their [Rules], preventing Demon Race invasions."

"Even on ordinary days, they cannot leave at will. Often they serve as a deterrent, a positional counterweight, much like critical nodes on a chessboard, bearing a daunting weight in the long river of destiny and from higher-dimensional perspectives."

"And the Demon Race does not remain idle, though they worship destruction, they are also wise, possessing strategy and tactics."

"The Golden Era heralds a proliferation of brilliant talents like bamboo shoots after the rain, yet it also signifies the dawn of a new wave of turbulence."

"The Demon Race will not allow us on Blue Star to continue to grow; they will stop at nothing to apply pressure."

"Therefore, in the coming years, it will only become more difficult for even the Eight-Star Giants to extricate themselves."

"Just a few months ago, an Eight-Star Giant from the Federation Country, along with his Holy Beast companion, was besieged and killed, worsening the situation."

"Indeed, this state’s competition is extremely important and will attract the eyes of many powerful beings, but it won’t be as effortless as you think to catch the attention of those capable of helping you."

Looking at Lin Guang, Kong Guofeng spoke earnestly, "That’s why I said it’s uncertain."

"When the time comes, how fierce the Demon Race’s assault will be, how many strong ones paying attention to you will have the energy to lend you a hand, among those who can lend a hand, whether any could help you... that’s uncertain."

"Ultimately, we have been in a passive position all this time."

Silence engulfed them.

Then suddenly, Vishdair spoke, his voice icy.

"...Didn’t that Nine-Star Supreme Rote say he retired? Why is he still on Blue Star, just making... those crystals every day?! We’ve even used them ourselves!"

"You make the situation sound so serious, why is he able to retire so peacefully?"

"We... He’s already risked everything to save so many people, isn’t that enough so-called value?!"

"Isn’t it possible for us to have him take Lin Guang as a disciple, given that he’s the only one he recently saw potential in and even gave us the True Intent Inheritance?"

Kong Guofeng was slightly taken aback by these words.

After a long silence, he spoke with determination and certainty, "A Nine-Star Supreme Being’s perspective on all things is beyond our comprehension. He surely has his reasons, and is guarding Blue Star in ways of his own."

"......"

Long silence.

The atmosphere suddenly thickened with tension.