"Is this... a spatial distortion? Or a time freeze?"

The representative from the Lighthouse Country tried to find a scientific explanation, but his voice was trembling.

Director Wang clenched his fist tightly, a sense of unprecedented powerlessness rising in his heart.

What they were facing was clearly a phenomenon far beyond what modern technology could comprehend.

"Immediately contact the personnel on the fighter jets, see their situation!"

Director Wang ordered, even though he knew such an attempt might be futile.

However, just as he expected, there was only a deathly silence in the communicator, with no response whatsoever.

The air in the conference room seemed to solidify, everyone trying to digest the incredible phenomenon before them.

"Is all of this... the power of the altar?"

The voice of the tactical representative from the Dragon Country was filled with deep awe.

"We must reevaluate the situation."

The high-ranking official from the Lighthouse Country said in a deep voice.

"We need more information, more wisdom, to combat this force beyond our understanding."

The secret of this altar might be far deeper than they had imagined.

And now, they could only wait quietly for a change, awaiting the next clue.

No more probing!

Previously, they even considered using intercontinental missiles, but now it seemed that no matter what means, they might not be able to do anything to this bizarre and eerie altar.

"Perhaps, to deal with this phenomenon beyond scientific explanation, we shouldn't handle it with normal thinking and methods, don't you think, Director Wang?"

Listening to the hesitant tone of the Lighthouse Country, Director Wang snorted coldly.

"If you've got something to say, spit it out."

"Hehe, what I mean is, don't you have some people brought out by Jiang Xiao from the Kaidan... maybe we could..."

"Get lost!" Director Wang rudely interrupted him: "Impossible, this matter is not up for discussion!"

Jiang Xiao struggled to survive in the Kaidan.

How could he expect his wife and daughter on Blue Star to handle this unknown and terrifying Kaidan?

If he did that, would he even be human?

"Then, let's put it another way, how about we just ask them, see if they understand this power, not asking them to personally confront it, what do you think?"

With that...

Just asking, Director Wang felt that was still feasible.

"Fine, I'll ask personally, no one else intervenes."

Even asking required skill.

If he didn't go personally, some ill-intentioned people would surely lead Sun Wei to volunteer to help.

"Alright, you handle it alone, we'll continue monitoring the fighter jets' status."

....

"Kneel?"

The old men scratched their heads, looking at Jiang Xiao and Shi Shi with confusion.

They didn't understand what those two were thinking.

To make them kneel toward the sea, praying for the god's forgiveness...

"Isn't this inappropriate?"

"Yeah, if forgiveness could be gained this easily, it would seem too childish."

The old men were filled with resistance, a thousand unwillingnesses in their hearts.

Watching these stubborn old men, Shi Shi started to clench her fists and threaten.

"You old geezers are too embarrassed to kneel, huh? Need me to help you?"

Uh...

"No need for that, actually my knees are quite flexible, I enjoy kneeling occasionally."

Soon, the old men reluctantly knelt in a row facing the sea, muttering exceptionally shameful apologies.

"Dad, will this work?" Shi Shi asked Jiang Xiao in a low voice.

The latter shook his head, naturally saying: "Probably not, but having them kneel isn't our loss, worth a try."

It wasn't until the old men repented so long their lips were dry that Jiang Xiao allowed them to stand up.

"Alas, it seems apologizing doesn't work..."

Then he shifted his tone.

"However, now we roughly know, this so-called god was summoned by the High Priest in the ocean, do you have submarines capable of going deep into the ocean?"

The old men glanced at each other, then decisively shook their heads.

The reason was simple, the ocean of this world was too vast.

They didn't know much about it, nor did they know the locations of the supernatural creatures...

Even if they knew, with their current level of technology, they couldn't reach the areas where the supernatural creatures lived.

At that moment, one of the old men received an urgent message, and his expression suddenly became serious.

"Some special guests have arrived in Hugang, looks like we need to hurry back."

On the way, the convoy bumped along the rugged road, everyone silent, each with their own thoughts.

By the time they reached Hugang, it was late, but the city lights were just beginning to shine.

The night view of Hugang remained dazzlingly beautiful, but amidst this night, it lacked the presence of living souls.

Jiang Xiao and Shi Shi were taken directly to a temporarily established command center.

Inside, a group of personnel in different uniforms were busy, their expressions serious, the atmosphere tense.

Jiang Xiao scanned the interior of the command center, examining the setup.

However, when his gaze fell on two familiar figures in the corner.

He instantly froze, eyes wide, as if all sound disappeared in that moment.

Wang Dayong?!

What the hell?

Wasn't this guy supposed to be in Sunset Village with Xiao Hua?

No way?

Could it be there's really someone exactly like him in the world?

No, precisely speaking, it was eerily identical?

The latter clearly saw Jiang Xiao too, and his previously cheerful expression instantly stiffened.

He immediately turned away, not daring to meet Jiang Xiao's eyes.

Judging by this guy's reaction, it was clear he wasn't just someone similar, it was clearly the same person!

"Wang Dayong! Crawl over here!"

The entire hall fell silent in an instant.

Everyone was dumbfounded, looking at Jiang Xiao, this so-called "uninvited guest."

Not everyone knew he was the so-called "Devil Child."

Seeing him speak so audaciously to the honored guest Wang Dayong, quite a few people immediately put on stern faces.

"Whose man is this kid? Speaking so rudely."

"Looks like he came in with Old Qin and them, maybe he's a history student of theirs..."

"How dare you! Do you know who you're talking to!"

Seeing so many people criticizing him, Jiang Xiao spread his hands and pointed at Wang Dayong.

"Hey? Seriously, this guy is truly an uncanny presence, do you need to suck up to him like this?"

Jiang Xiao initially thought they were unaware of Wang Dayong's true identity, so they were fooled, but it turns out these people knew exactly about Wang Dayong's background.

"What are you saying! We certainly know, Brother Da Yong is our most honored guest!"

Huh?

Jiang Xiao was dumbfounded, and before he could find a chance to confront Wang Dayong, Jiang Xiao spotted another familiar figure.

No way?

His buddy Niu Jieshi?!

His chest hair was way too distinctive.

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