In Lin Yu's humble cabin.
Lin Fan took out a tea set from his backpack and skillfully brewed tea.
"These are some excellent tea wares I procured. Let's have some tea and chat. As for the war outside, we can't intervene right now, so let's just relax and enjoy our tea!"
Lin Fan's state of mind was excellent, perhaps due to the fact that he couldn't die.
Lin Yu and Bai Xiaosa, however, felt much heavier.
Seeing their moods, Lin Fan comforted them, "If the front line can't hold, then we might as well surrender early. Stop worrying about this and that. Come, have some tea!"
By then, the tea was brewed, and Lin Fan poured a cup for each of them.
Bai Xiaosa picked up his teacup and smiled, "You're right. We shouldn't worry about things that haven't happened yet. Cheers."
*Clink!*
They clinked their cups and drank the tea in one go.
The aroma of the tea flowed through their throats, bringing a sense of ease to their bodies and minds.
Just then, loud noises suddenly erupted from outside, startling Lin Yu and the other two.
"What's happening?" a commotion was heard from outside the house, followed by shouting.
Someone replied, "It's nothing major, just a battle between high-level individuals. It has nothing to do with us!"
Lin Yu and the other two walked out of the house and looked into the distance. They saw a large group of colossal elephants lying on the ground, their blood flowing. In the sky, a giant monstrous beast was fighting a man radiating golden light.
"That's..."
As Lin Yu's question formed in his mind, Bai Xiaosa beside him explained:
"That must be Advisor Hu Mang, an eighth-tier Awakened one. His ability is the Golden Light Shield, with an emphasis on defense. His opponent is likely the leader of the monstrous beasts."
"Judging by the strength comparison in their intense battle, this monstrous beast is also of eighth-tier strength."
His eyes emitted a faint glow, and faint starlight appeared in his pupils, a manifestation of his innate talent: Insightful Heavenly Eyes.
His abilities encompassed insight, far-sightedness, illusion-breaking, and offense. His strongest ability was insight, allowing him to perceive minute details and deduce accurate conclusions.
It was precisely because of this ability that the Dongxu Academy highly valued him, even admitting him ahead of schedule.
Lin Yu nodded upon hearing this and pointed forward, saying, "I wonder what will happen next?"
Bai Xiaosa replied, "At the very least, the base will be safe. Many powerful individuals have come this time."
Lin Yu nodded and continued to gaze at the sky.
By then, the battle between the beast and the man was nearing its end.
"They're both retreating!" Bai Xiaosa said.
Lin Yu was surprised, "You can tell that too?"
"These eyes of mine allow me to see subtle things," he said, pointing to his eyes.
Command Center.
Hu Mang returned, looking travel-worn. Everyone rushed to his side, some offering tea, others expressing concern.
Hu Mang laughed and chided, "Even if you didn't fuss over me, I would have told you the truth."
The embarrassed faces of the crowd turned slightly red.
General Zhao Long approached and said, "Advisor Hu, please tell us the situation."
Hu Mang nodded and, without further ado, stated, "The monstrous beast I fought was intelligent. Furthermore, its strength was slightly superior to mine, though still within the eighth tier. Also, I noticed it was likely just a vanguard. There will undoubtedly be stronger monstrous beasts following, so we must prepare accordingly."
Everyone nodded, and many sighed with relief.
Zhao Long said, "Thanks to your personal risk, I will credit you for this achievement."
Hu Mang accepted graciously, "Then I thank you, General. I shall not refuse."
Zhao Long replied, "It is what you deserve."
Just then, Zhao Long's wristband beeped, and not only his but everyone else's wristbands also chimed.
They looked up simultaneously, meeting each other's eyes, surprise evident in their gazes.
"We can't wait any longer! Attack immediately!"
"Damn it, these monstrous beasts cannot be underestimated. They dared to divide their forces! Damn it!"
"I'm going to the battlefield. I'll kill them all."
A wave of anger washed over them, feeling as if they had been tricked.
On the other side.
Lin Yu and the others also received orders.
[Beep, received latest news: Blue Star Alien Race: Triangle Tribe suddenly invaded by another world. Currently, the Triangle Tribe's Gui Xu defense line has collapsed, and countless monstrous beasts are pouring into the Triangle Tribe's hinterland. The Triangle Tribe is in dire straits.]
[Beep, Blue Star Alien Race: Three-Eyed Octopus Tribe encountered an invasion from another world. Gui Xu defense line has collapsed and has been breached into the hinterland. They are in dire straits!]
[Beep, Blue Star Alien Race: Thousand Feather Tribe encountered an invasion from another world. They are currently in a fierce battle with monstrous beasts. The defense line has not collapsed but is at a disadvantage.]
[Beep, after deliberation, our Human Race has decided to launch a proactive offensive and continue to reinforce defenses to resist the invasion from another world!]
[Beep, all adventurers, soldiers, individual groups, students, etc., please prepare yourselves. A large-scale chaotic battle is about to begin!]
These messages appeared in their notifications, shocking everyone.
Online, a large number of people were discussing the matter, with some expressing worry, others excitement, and some melancholy.
"It's over. This other world is quite strong. While the Triangle Tribe isn't particularly strong, their rapid fall indicates a powerful enemy. Can we withstand them?"
"If we die, we die. What's there to fear?"
"I may not be strong, only fifth-tier, but I'm heading to the front line now. Everyone, wish me a safe journey."
"If you truly go, I wish you glorious achievements and a triumphant return. If you're just saying it, I wish a meteorite falls from the sky and smashes you."
"Everyone, don't panic. Hasn't our Human Race faced enough crises? Haven't we always overcome them? This time will be no different."
"Yes, don't be discouraged. If we can't hold, we die. Early death or late death, we all die eventually. Don't be afraid."
Lin Yu closed his wristband, his expression solemn. He exchanged a look with Lin Fan, and they immediately took action.
Bai Xiaosa, seeing them leave, followed them with a puzzled expression.
Then, he witnessed something that he would never forget, something that made him want to gouge out his eyes, reincarnate, and reawaken his talent.
He saw Lin Yu create two hundred clones and stay at home while his clones descended the mountain to participate in the war.
Not only that, but Lin Fan actually released dozens of puppets, sending them down the mountain to join the war, while the two of them were playing chess.
He rubbed his eyes and looked again. He truly saw the two of them playing chess.
Lin Fan said, "Brother, your combat power has increased. My combat power has also increased. How far can you control your clones?"
Lin Yu replied, "Currently, it's seven kilometers. How about you?"
Lin Fan sighed, "Not as good as Big Brother. I can only control them within a kilometer."
Lin Yu laughed, "That's still great! Your move!"
Lin Fan picked up a chess piece and placed it.
Lin Yu also made a move and said, "Hmm? Encountered a big guy. Let's surround and kill it together!"
"Sure! I'm getting itchy hands!"
Bai Xiaosa listened to their conversation with a blank stare. When he heard them mention encountering a big guy, he quickly ran out of the house and looked down the mountain.
His eyes could see very far, and indeed, he saw a group of Lin Yu's clones and a group of puppets surrounding and killing a colossal elephant even larger than the usual ones.
"They... they're too 'low-key'!"
Bai Xiaosa looked back at Lin Yu's cabin and then in the direction of the battlefield, his expression complex.