War was an elusive term for most people, especially for those in the Huaxia who had lived in an era of peace for a long time. It wasn’t until the media began to sensationalize, official websites posted messages, and news broadcasts reported on it that people belatedly realized something had happened in places unknown to them.
The atmosphere in the air underwent subtle changes.
Initially, people viewed supernaturals with a casual attitude. After all, during this period, most powerful supernaturals had been recruited, and even ordinary individuals who awakened supernatural abilities didn’t pose much of a threat. Their powers were often limited to performing close-up magic tricks, easily debunked with a simple phrase like “You’re a supernatural.”
However, when the air was truly filled with an impending storm, everyone finally discovered that the world had changed, imperceptible to them, becoming something unfamiliar.
The first to be affected were the suddenly sealed large enterprises.
Many of Huaxia’s businesses, especially those that prospered in earlier years, had somewhat questionable backgrounds. Some entrepreneurs, in their later years, learned to clean up after themselves. However, others were accustomed to illicit activities, with many in power ignoring laws, disregarding morality, and treating human lives as mere fodder. For the sake of money and profit, they were capable of committing any dirty deed.
In the midst of the havoc caused by the evil gods in the outer domains, local authorities actively cracked down on cults and evil gods. The first major enterprise to collapse in City S was owned by the Shi family.
Speaking of which, the patriarch of the Shi family was the first extraordinary being encountered by Zhao Xiaokui after her return.
As for the previous water spirit…
That doesn’t count; it was too weak, not even worthy of being called a living being.
Water Spirit: “…” The weak really have no rights.
Like a domino effect, when the first card was toppled, everything that followed seemed logical.
The Night Walkers had never been as busy as during this period. Every day, it was either capturing people or on the way to capture them.
Rong Zhen was apprehended while in a meeting.
He sat at the conference table, directing and dominating, outlining the bright future of the Rong Corporation.
The next moment, the Night Walkers burst in, pinning him to the conference table. The once lofty and domineering CEO instantly turned into a suspect.
“Rong Zhen, you are suspected of smuggling drugs, trafficking women, [censored], sheltering criminals, and various other charges…”
Back when Zhao Zijin was around, Rong Zhen, as her top lapdog, had spared no effort to pave the way for the goddess’s glorious path in the entertainment industry. He had dealt with numerous rivals to please his goddess.
While Zhao Zijin only spoke casually, caring little about what fate befell her adversaries, Rong Zhen, in order to express his sincerity, had practically buried anyone who crossed paths with Zhao Zijin in the mud, ensuring they never stood up again.
When Zhao Xiaokui mentioned that she had been parasitized by a parasite, the Night Walkers had indeed investigated Rong Zhen, but he concealed it too well, and detailed evidence had yet to be uncovered. Moreover, the Rong family was involved in significant matters, making it inconvenient to stir up trouble prematurely. Therefore, the matter was temporarily set aside. Now, in the final cleanup phase, it was a perfect opportunity to handle it thoroughly.
When Rong Zhen was arrested, he still believed that his family would come to rescue him. It wasn’t until he saw the Rong couple, handcuffed and shackled, walking past him in the prison cell.
“Dad, Mom—how could you be here?”
The crimes committed by these two individuals were much more serious than those of Rong Zhen.
In the past, when the Rong family faced adversity, Old Master Rong and his son and daughter-in-law didn’t think about innovation or turning the situation around. Instead, they focused on using Feng Shui spells to change their luck. They sacrificed eighteen young girls alive in the land beneath the Rong Mansion’s parking lot.
In the following years, the couple continued their annual sacrifices, usually involving a pair of young boys and girls.
The Night Walkers were able to uncover these atrocities because, in their efforts to build connections, they exposed the so-called masters who assisted in these rituals. This group of deranged criminals was subsequently apprehended one after another.
Even the unconscious Shen Zhifei underwent scrutiny, but in the end, it was proven that she was innocent. She had no connection to the sordid affairs of her family, and even Shen Entertainment, established by her, had no financial ties with the Shen family.
Yes, members of the Shen family were also incarcerated.
The Rong and Shen families were closely linked, even considering a deliberate marriage alliance. This connection wasn’t solely due to cooperation in various directions, but more importantly, both families were complicit in maintaining the same unspeakable secret—this was the true reason for their close relationship.
One after another, the prominent families collapsed, leaving only a few unscathed, without any harm or disruption. This included the Bai family under Bai Jingru’s name. At this point, the Bai Group had been returned to her father under her management. Bai Jingru, now a transcendent being, officially became a Night Walker—with a level four expert by her side.
Phyllis refused to return to her home country and insisted on staying by Bai Jingru’s side. With Zhao Xiaokui vouching for her, she was now officially on an overseas assignment.
Unable to stop a mermaid from pursuing her true love, especially when Zhao Xiaokui was involved, Phyllis was now a legitimate expatriate1a person who resides in a country different from their native country. This term is commonly used to describe individuals who live temporarily or permanently in a country other than their country of origin, typically due to employment, educational pursuits, or personal reasons. Expatriates may be professionals, workers, retirees, students, or individuals pursuing various opportunities abroad..
After all, if an ordinary person’s romantic pursuit fails, they can simply break up and move on to the next. But if a mermaid’s pursuit is unsuccessful, madness or death is inevitable. A level four mermaid going mad is a force few can withstand, not even the entire Alliance of Gods.
Back when Zhao Xiaokui was on the verge of losing control, the people heading to Fula Town were, if not all top experts in the transcendent world, at least individuals from the second tier. Yet, none dared to approach her when she was in a frenzy.
“Can you stop following me?” Bai Jingru rolled her eyes at Phyllis.
The aloof golden-haired beauty, holding her weapon, followed her without expression, as if she were a constant companion.
“You don’t need to worry about me; I won’t interfere with your life,” Phyllis replied.
“Is your mating season really that terrifying? What if I’m with someone else in the future, what will you do?” Bai Jingru questioned.
After a moment of hesitation, Phyllis replied, “I’ll let Xiaokui kill me.”
Recently, she had already felt the power of her mating season. Because Bai Jingru did not agree to her pursuit, her heart was not as at ease as Zhao Xiaokui’s. Every time she saw Bai Jingru getting a bit too close to someone else, she felt extremely uneasy. Internally, she was quite agitated, and her energy levels were on the verge of collapse several times.
She couldn’t imagine what would happen if Bai Jingru were with someone else. Just the thought alone triggered a restless energy within her.
The tall and elegant blonde beauty, speaking with a tone of indescribable pitifulness, struggled with her emotions. Bai Jingru, looking at this face, hesitated to reject her outright. How could she genuinely let someone die?
“Love if you want, but don’t expect me to respond to you,” Bai Jingru finally said.
Although she didn’t understand why Phyllis had taken an interest in her, Bai Jingru had no intention of getting into a romantic relationship. If Phyllis wanted to follow her, so be it.
Phyllis revealed a faint smile and, when the rest of Bai Jingru’s team looked over, her icy gaze swept past them, filled with alertness and caution.
Others: “…” Better not provoke her.
On the other side, after fully exposing her identity as a Star Seer, Shen Zhifei became the deputy commander of Zhao Xiaokui’s action team.
Her health was not good; even with Zhao Xiaokui’s blood as medicine, she couldn’t recover quickly. After waking up, she could only lie in bed or sit simply. However, her basic divination abilities remained intact.
Her rank had also risen during Zhao Xiaokui’s advancement, reaching the third tier. Although her speed couldn’t match up to Zhao Xiaokui’s extraordinary progress, it was still impressive among transcendent beings.
Shen Zhifei is in the midst of divination.
She is among dozens of prophets gathered globally, collectively calculating the nodes for attacking the mysterious realm.
These glimpses they can perceive are critical scenes in destiny. Even a slight change could lead to completely different consequences.
Unlike the other prophets dressed in either fancy or mysterious attire, Shen Zhifei, clad in a white shirt and suit pants, appears somewhat out of place among them.
Her skin is fair, her long hair cascades over her shoulders, and her lip color is light, with only her eyes, deep and seemingly bottomless like an ocean.
The prophets begin their calculations using various methods.
Some use crystal balls, some use amber pendulums, and some use peculiar potions.
In front of Shen Zhifei, however, there is only a sheet of paper and an ordinary pen.
“It’s truly a scene I had never imagined before…”
Zhu Wei, watching from outside, exclaims at the seemingly ritualistic scene inside.
Zhao Xiaokui shrugs, “It’s quite normal in the supernatural world. Every time a large-scale war begins, both sides seek guidance from their respective fate-based supernaturals, looking for the direction of destiny. It’s like cheating in a card game – everyone cheats, and it’s hard to win if you don’t cheat.”
Zhu Wei looks at Shen Zhifei inside and says, “You’ve kept her well-hidden. You don’t know how much we lack supernaturals of her kind…”
Zhao Xiaokui turns her head, looks at him, raises an eyebrow, and smiles lightly. “Do I need to remind you how many cultists the Night Walkers have cleared out?”
