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Chapter 679 - 290: The Federation’s Strongest Has Only One Strike Left!

"One strike?" Fang Qingyu was stunned as he listened.

"Yes, one strike." Jiang Ying’s tone was extremely certain and very grave, "Before the old master unleashed this strike, he was not only the Federation’s number one but also the apex existence known in all dimensions."

"Including those coveting our Divine Dimension and Life Ghost Dimension, universally acknowledged supreme existence! Truly a Sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of all foreign races! Because of this, no supreme god or life ghost dares to descend into our world in person. Do you understand, Fang Qingyu?"

After a long pause, Fang Qingyu took a deep breath, forcibly pressing down his churning emotions, his voice carrying a hint of dryness: "...I understand."

He finally comprehended many things.

Jiang Ying had her duties and broader perspective to balance, unable to act at will.

And the old master... as the Federation’s true pillar of jade and gold, his remaining strike is the ultimate deterrence above the heads of all supreme foreign races, protecting the entire human world.

This strike cannot be used easily, nor can it be wasted on internal strife.

The old master’s consent to the council’s orders was not a concession to abandon the pursuit but a decision to take another approach.

He pointed this sharper blade at one of the root causes of the issue.

The matters of the Luo Family, no matter how severe or intolerable, their weight is negligible on the scale of the supreme strike and the entire Federation’s safety...

Understanding this, the last trace of reluctance and doubt in Fang Qingyu’s eyes disappeared.

He looked up, his gaze regaining its sharpness and tranquility, facing Jiang Ying: "So, what exactly is the Luo Family’s transaction with the Life Ghost all about?"

He could be transferred, could go to the City of Injustice.

But before leaving, he must know what the core purpose is behind such a laborious transaction, regardless of cost.

Seeing his determination, Jiang Ying’s expression became serious as well.

She lifted her hand, an invisible ripple instantly enveloped the entire office.

In this absolutely safe environment, she slowly spoke, uttering two weighty words:

"Life extension."

Fang Qingyu’s heart skipped a beat.

Jiang Ying continued, "The Luo God of this generation, Luo Qingyi, has already lived for two hundred and eighty-six years. She is a true living fossil, having personally experienced many nations’ transition from division to unification, and then to combating other dimensions throughout modern history. Her seniority is even beyond the old master’s. She presides over the Bibo City battle zone, resisting the Life Ghost invasion, and her merit is distinguished as one of the Federation’s indisputable Stabilizing Needles."

"However... even as powerful as Tier Five, her lifespan has its limits."

A trace of complexity flashed in Jiang Ying’s eyes, "About ten years ago, deep within the Arctic Ice Cover, a uniquely special King Species descended. Its ability is a distortion of some rule."

"Rumor has it that through some ritual, using the blood qi of its kin as a guide, it forcibly grafts Life Origin to a specified target... extending life."

Fang Qingyu’s eyes narrowed.

Instantly, he connected this with Ji Lang’s confession and those who were trafficked Tier Two Grandmasters.

"After Luo God learned of this," Jiang Ying’s voice carried a hint of heaviness, "she secretly went to the depths of the Arctic and made a transaction with that King Species."

She looked at Fang Qingyu, "The specific transaction details are only known to Luo God and the old master because when she was about to set off into the Arctic depths, the old master already knew."

Fang Qingyu understood, considering the old master’s realm, within the Federation, especially at the Arctic Front, very few things could be hidden from him.

"The old master approached her immediately."

Jiang Ying continued, "They talked for a long time. What they discussed, no one knows. But since then... the old master tacitly approved the Luo Family’s actions."

Her tone carried a trace of helplessness, "Therefore, even though some people somewhat knew about the matter later on, no one dared to investigate deeply, much less stop it."

"An individual who has dedicated nearly three hundred years of protection to the Federation, seeking to extend life to continue wielding that power of protection... this reason is heavy enough to crush any doubt."

Jiang Ying said a lot in one breath, picked up her tea cup, took a sip to moisten her dry throat, then looked at Fang Qingyu: "Until your appearance... the old master seemed to change his mind."

Fang Qingyu listened in silence, his fingers unconsciously rubbing the edge of the teacup.

Luo Qingyi’s merit, her predicament, the old master’s consent...

These pieces of information intertwined, making the whole matter incredibly complex.

Selling compatriots and colluding with Life Ghosts are crimes beyond redemption.

But the subject being a Tier Five who protected humanity for nearly three hundred years, who could truly judge the rights and wrongs among them?

Fang Qingyu fell silent once again.

This time, the silence lasted longer.

Suddenly, all the clues connected in an instant.

Fang Qingyu finally spoke again, his voice returning to its customary calm, even carrying a trace of relief.

All of his confusion and that trace of misunderstanding towards the old master evaporated completely.

Looking at Jiang Ying, his gaze became focused, "Then, what does the old master want me to do? Or should I say, what does he want us to do in the City of Injustice?"

Fang Qingyu no longer dwelled on being transferred but directly inquired about the core of the next step of action.

Jiang Ying’s eyes held even more admiration.

This elder and younger indeed understood each other well.

She leaned slightly forward, speaking clearly:

"He wants you to suppress the riots in the City of Injustice and restore order there. Then..."

She paused, her tone resolute, "take the people and slaughter the King Species that made a deal with the Luo Family!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Qingyu was first taken aback, then couldn’t help but let out a slight laugh, the laughter tinged with a trace of helplessness.

Indeed, it was still in the style of that unruly old man.

Never playing by the rules, directly targeting the root of the problem.

A Tier Four King Species...

Even with all his might, revealing all his cards, his combat strength barely reached Tier Three.

Now he was being asked to face a King Species with bizarre abilities in the heart of the Life Ghost lair...

Undoubtedly, it was like burning the midnight oil in the lavatory.

But Fang Qingyu did not hesitate, collecting his laughter, he nodded lightly: "Alright."

Seeing Fang Qingyu’s lack of any retreat, directly undertaking this nearly impossible mission...

Jiang Ying let go of the last trace of worry in her heart.

Her face surfaced a gentle smile, asking, "Would you like me to introduce you to the City of Injustice? After all, that’s where you are heading next."

"Thank you."

Fang Qingyu sat up straight, eager to listen.

He was indeed unfamiliar with this name.

"City of Injustice..." Jiang Ying’s tone carried a hint of far-reaching, "Its history is almost as long as the Arctic Great Wall Defense Line. You can think of it as... a massive abscess formed naturally under the Great Wall’s vast shadow, or a unique exile ground."

She organized her language, attempting to clearly and comprehensively describe:

"It converges nearly all the outlaws within the Federation’s territory, savage criminals, desperate fugitives, unaccepted deviants by mainstream society, and even some powerful individuals weary of the restraints of rules..."

"A mix of dragons and fish, sand and silt. There is no law there; the only rule is survival of the fittest."

"Power is truth; chaos, bloodshed, and brutality are the main themes there."

"As for itself..." Jiang Ying’s tone carried a trace of peculiarity, "it is actually a massive Divine Armament, the Mirage."

"A mobile fortress forever unsettled over the Arctic Ice Sea, which is why it is difficult for the army to besiege, only elite squads can penetrate it to resolve issues."

Fang Qingyu listened intently, forming a general impression of this city.

Once the basic information was understood.

Fang Qingyu already had a preliminary plan framework in mind.

Since it’s temporarily impossible to further investigate the Luo Family on the Arctic Great Wall side, then let’s go to the City of Injustice first.

Complete the suppression task, establish a stronghold, and then use it as a springboard to find opportunities to infiltrate the depths of the Arctic and eliminate the King Species providing the life-extension power.

As long as the King Species is dead.

The core link of the Luo Family’s transaction with the Life Ghost is destroyed.

Their plan will naturally collapse.

Thus Fang Qingyu rose, ready to take leave: "Understood. We will prepare to set off as soon as possible."

Jiang Ying also stood up, escorting him to the door.

Just as Fang Qingyu’s hand was about to touch the doorknob, Jiang Ying seemed to suddenly remember something and added:

"Oh, by the way. The old master also asked me to bring you a message."

Fang Qingyu paused, looked back.

Jiang Ying’s face held a playful smile, looking into his eyes:

"He said that the current City Lord of the City of Injustice has something you want."

Fang Qingyu was slightly taken aback.

Something he wanted? Cultivation technique? Resources? Or what else!?

The old master’s words were enigmatic, though seemingly with specific direction.

Fang Qingyu knew the old master’s temperament.

If it wasn’t mentioned here, it’s probably not going to be, so he didn’t question further.

He simply nodded:

"Understood."