LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Merely Some Wind and Frost
[Northern County, Julao Pass]
As the year-end approached, snow fell earlier in the north.
A few small figures stood atop the towering city walls. Fine snow drifted from the sky, dusting everything with a faint white layer.
"Wei Qing, go back and rest. Cough, cough, I'll take over here."
"Lin Jingxuan, with your nagging tone, you should be the one to go rest first."
"I'm just mentally exhausted, easily recoverable—better than someone who's lost an arm."
"Huh? Want to test that out?"
"..."
Wei Qing's initially provoked fighting spirit suddenly dimmed again.
Lin Jingxuan also fell silent.
"Back when the two of us were studying under the teacher, every time we fought, he'd pull us apart, then hit you once and me twice."
But now, that person was no longer here.
"According to the preparations left by the teacher, the Northern County is now covered by thousands of special formations derived from ancient relics. Together, they form a grand array that has helped us block three probes from the Changsheng Corporation."
"The issue with CanShang company has been dealt with, severing their communication network entirely. But with our current technology, we still can't reactivate those wartime devices."
"The Zerg and the Old Holy Covenant have vanished after this battle and won't reappear for a while."
"The Empire and the Zerg there are mutually restraining each other."
The situation had stabilized again.
Lin Jingxuan, not skilled in expressing emotions, used this method to convey the positive trend and steer the conversation away from heavier topics.
"Still no news of Old Nine?"
"We only know he escaped from the encirclement of three ninth-level powerhouses and is now being pursued by the Changsheng Corporation and CanShang company."
"What happened after that? Did they catch him?"
"No further updates. Our communication network has completely collapsed, so no other information is available."
"Then have Old Eight investigate. Their intelligence network is supposed to be the best."
"If we need to mobilize the Eighth War Zone for this, we'd have already been eradicated by the Empire, leaving no chance for resurgence."
As they spoke, a blurry figure gradually appeared, taking the form of "Void."
Before Wei Qing could speak, "Void" continued, "They've arrived at Julao Pass."
As soon as the words fell, several figures appeared on the snowy path in the distance.
Han Zhan, Xia Youwei, Li Lingzhen, and Gongyang Jin.
Every single one of them was present. They had successfully evaded pursuit and reached Northern County, reuniting triumphantly with the Da Xia survivors.
Seeing the familiar figures, Wei Qing and Lin Jingxuan immediately appeared in front of them.
After the long journey, dodging capture while constantly on edge, Han Zhan and his group looked visibly fatigued.
When Han Zhan noticed Wei Qing, now with only one arm, he froze for a moment.
"Senior Brother..."
"You brat, what's that look for? Even like this, I can still take down five of you. Believe it or not!"
Wei Qing cursed as he raised his hand, ready to smack Han Zhan, but seeing his expression, he reluctantly lowered it.
"Come on, let's head into the city."
"You successfully escaped pursuit, and the teacher's final goal has been accomplished. There's nothing to regret anymore."
"Where are the other senior brothers?" Han Zhan suddenly asked.
Wei Qing halted mid-step.
Lin Jingxuan adjusted his glasses and replied, "Old Three has gone mad. Old Four is busy running around Northern County. The Fifth War Zone, where Old Five was stationed, has been taken over by CanShang Company. Old Six and Old Seven, along with their healing spirit contractors, were taken by the Changsheng Corporation."
"As for Old Eight, Old Eight is here, but you can't see him."
Healing spirit contractors are strategic resources of utmost importance.
This explained why the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh War Zones had been preserved relatively well.
Lacking combat power and unable to escape, they had been controlled by the Changsheng and CanShang Corporations, though fortunately, their lives were spared.
Han Zhan nodded and fell silent.
Without Li Shutong, it felt like the sky had fallen. Overnight, they had all grown and matured significantly.
There was no anger, no resentment—perhaps only something buried deep, like the endless falling snow.
As they entered Northern County, Han Zhan and the others noticed that the wind and snow overhead had diminished significantly.
"It's the Four Seasons Spring Array, an ancient formation the teacher acquired from a relic."
"There are over a thousand such formations throughout Northern County, and the number is still increasing."
"Fourth Senior Brother Shen Zheqi?" Hearing about the relic, a figure and name flashed through Han Zhan's mind.
Lin Jingxuan nodded.
"Correct. Old Four was the first to arrive here through a connected special relic. Among the teacher's arrangements, he is responsible for activating, maintaining, and inscribing the formations. That's now the main task of his Fourth War Zone."
"Teacher was truly a master strategist, even planning our retreat in advance," Han Zhan sighed.
Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Wei Qing and Lin Jingxuan exchanged a subtle glance.
"Not entirely," Lin Jingxuan said, surprising Han Zhan. "The teacher didn't plan for your retreat. He left each of us a note directing us north—except for you."
"He couldn't be sure you'd escape from the three ninth-level powerhouses. His first task for me, Wei Qing, and Old Eight was to find a way to rescue you."
"This..."
Han Zhan didn't know what to say.
On reflection, it made sense.
Li Shutong had embedded the Void Origin within him, likely assuming he wouldn't be killed but not certain he could escape.
If no unexpected changes had occurred, he would have likely ended up joining the merchants and becoming a son-in-law.
At this moment, Wei Qing patted his shoulder and added, "I have to say, you've really exceeded expectations. From the first moment I saw you at Qingteng Academy, I knew you'd be something extraordinary."
"Escaping from three ninth-level powerhouses has saved us from a major crisis."
"By the way, how did you escape?"
Hearing Wei Qing's question, Han Zhan recounted how Gongyang Jin used the sword skill Jade Shatter, holding off three opponents, while he activated the Void Black Hole to teleport himself to safety.
"Now, Little Jin's cultivation level has dropped to the fifth rank. If I escaped, it's thanks to her efforts—at least ninety percent of it."
Having shared so much together, Han Zhan's tone toward Gongyang Jin had softened.
Gongyang Jin's hands were held by Li Lingzhen and Xia Youwei on either side, the three sharing a close bond.
"Back when I was ninth-level, you called me Gongyang Jin Senior. Now that I've fallen to fifth rank, it's Little Jin?"
Gongyang Jin's "grievous" tone lightened the previously heavy atmosphere considerably.
Han Zhan awkwardly scratched his head with a laugh.
"Don't underestimate yourself or lose confidence. Having a ninth-level spirit is an incredible feat in itself," Lin Jingxuan suddenly said, pointing to the many Da Xia survivors approaching from the distance.
"Look at them. They came here just to see you—your admirers."
"Fighting alongside Da Xia's War God, as his youngest student, twice altering the battlefield, helping the teacher break through limits and slay powerful foes. Then escaping from three ninth-level powerhouses..."
"With such achievements, you're no longer an ordinary person."
"We've grown old. What Da Xia needs now is a new 'belief.'"
Lin Jingxuan's words made Han Zhan raise his head suddenly. Looking at the passionate crowd, he felt their unwavering resilience and determination, waiting for him to speak.
So this is what it means to hold the chessboard, teacher?
Moved, Han Zhan raised his hand high.
No theatrics, no encouragement, no fiery speech.
"Merely some wind and frost."
[NEW NOVEL is out guys 🔥🔥
Title— The Daily Life Of A God And His Invisible Wife
Synopsis—
On the Rune Continent, there is a god who doesn't want to be a god.
He spends every day slacking off and never does anything productive.
He is known as the Immoral God!
Making fun of his people is his greatest joy.
When the god is sleeping, it is the most beautiful time in the world.
Until one day, he falls in love with a non-existent girl.
The love of a god is destined to be bloody and intense.
Since then, this world has been destined to be restless…
The god said: "The sun is too bright, it's hurting my wife's eyes."
So, the world lost its sun.
People asked:
"Where is your wife?"
"Why can't we see her?"]
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