C236 Adams!

The battle had long since subsided, and both of them were aware that it had likely come to an end. However, they were still reluctant to venture into the aftermath.

Who could say for certain whether the victors were humans? If they approached hastily and provoked the other side into a desperate fight, the consequences could be severe.

In such a situation, it was best to delay as long as possible.

"Unfortunately, the power fluctuations are too intense for our instruments to detect..."

War God Luo let out a deep sigh.

"Truly, the power of technology is unmatched. No matter how strong one's martial prowess, it can only ensure the safety of our civilization."

"Technology alone is the key to advancing the level of our civilization..."

War God Xu, standing nearby, nodded in agreement.

The strength of a civilization is anchored in its technology, a belief shared by all civilizations.

"Let's wait a bit longer..."

And so, they waited for half a day.

The clash between Chu Yi and the Gold Horn King had been incredibly intense. Initially, neither could have reached Glory Level on their own, and even their combined efforts seemed unlikely to achieve it.

But following the Sol War God and the Gold Horn King's ultimate sacrifice and combined strike, coupled with Chu Yi's use of a forbidden technique, the confrontation escalated to Glory Level.

As the destructive aura at the epicenter began to fade, several unmanned spacecraft from the Stellar Fleet emerged.

These ships, hailing from a higher-level civilization, boasted some of the strongest resistance to energy interference.

Before long, the unmanned spacecraft began transmitting images.

Upon seeing the two figures in the footage, War God Luo and War God Xu were instantly stirred.

"How could it be them?!"

Without a moment's hesitation, the two War Gods dashed out of the spacecraft and flew towards the center.

"Lee Zi, what's happened to Chu Yi?"

War God Xu, familiar with the pair, immediately called out their names upon making contact.

Lee Zi's face bore a look of distress.

War God Luo, typically a man of few words, had already reached Chu Yi's side by the time he spoke up and began swiftly assessing Chu Yi's condition.

He then furrowed his brow slightly.

"He's sustained some serious injuries, but they're all external."

"With the use of some high-grade medicinal remedies, he should recover quickly..."

Upon hearing this, War God Xu breathed a sigh of relief.

If it was merely a physical injury, then it wasn't too serious. Even missing a limb could be remedied with current technology; it was simply a question of cost.

For the Federation, the expense was trivial.

"Quickly move Chu Yi to the fleet."

The Stellar Fleet would certainly have medical cabins.

Moreover, they would be state-of-the-art, ensuring Chu Yi's recovery would far outpace that of the large medical centers in Redmarsh.

As they spoke, Lee Zi, with the assistance of War God Xu, had already transported Chu Yi to the flagship.

Once everything was in order, War God Xu finally asked, "Lee Zi, what exactly happened?"

Lee Zi remained silent.

No one had anticipated Chu Yi's sudden lapse into unconsciousness, leaving no opportunity for Lee Zi and Chu Yi to give their accounts.

Should they just come clean?

But now...

Lee Zi was acutely aware of Chu Yi's reservations. She knew that admitting the truth would undoubtedly elevate Chu Yi's standing within the Federation, possibly leading to an all-out effort to develop his potential.

Yet, the unseen dangers that could arise were beyond imagination.

After all, a prodigy from a lower civilization rivaling those from advanced ones was inconceivable!

Naturally, the emergence of such an extraordinary talent within any civilization was only a matter of time.

But the top brass were well aware of Chu Yi's actual circumstances.

Just three months prior, Chu Yi was an ordinary person, yet now he had reached the prowess of a Sky Level War God.

The stir this would cause, the scrutiny it would invite, would be immense.

Even within the federal government, interest in Chu Yi would be significant!

Hence, for Chu Yi's safety, Lee Zi was reluctant to disclose the truth.

However...

As Lee Zi was about to concoct a story to tide over the situation, a voice interrupted: "Report, we have discovered another survivor at the scene."

"The individual in question must be Minister Cen's chief bodyguard."

Minister Cen?

After pondering for a moment, the two War Gods finally recalled who Minister Cen was.

Though Minister Cen was a notable figure within the government, he paled in comparison to the three titans.

Being of War God Level, they had little interest in committing to memory the names of lesser diamonds.

"Let him in..."

A sense of foreboding washed over Lee Zi.

She had been trying to figure out how to keep her secret, but now...

Lee Zi was filled with regret. She should have eliminated Adams when she had the chance!

Alas...

Regret was futile at this stage.

There was no point dwelling on it now; Adams was bound to reveal the truth this time.

In a way, this realization brought Lee Zi a measure of relief.

The next moment, Adams, who required assistance just to walk, finally made his way into the main hall.

Previously, the mere sight of two War Gods...

No, even one War God would have sent Adams into a quiver.

His identity was, after all, not for public disclosure.

These War Gods were akin to deities, their powers beyond comprehension. They possessed innumerable abilities, and whether or not they could peer into the hearts of mortals as legends suggest, Adams had no desire to encounter any of them.

But now...

Despite the presence of two War Gods, the most powerful in Redmarsh, Adams felt significantly more at ease.

Having witnessed the might of the Gold Horn King and the Sol War God, Adams's perception of War Gods had shifted.

This was not to say that Adams now deemed War Gods as trivial.

Rather, he recognized that ordinary War Gods paled in comparison to the likes of the Gold Horn King and the Sol War God, who had ascended to the Sky Level.

Indeed, even the Gold Horn King and the Sol War God seemed insignificant.

Next to Chu Yi, who could vanquish them, the other War Gods were hardly noteworthy.

Even in his weakened state, Adams's first thought upon seeing War God Xu and War God Luo was how quickly Chu Yi could dispatch them.

Indeed, even if the two War Gods joined forces, they were destined to fall to Chu Yi.

There was no escaping that fate.

The power Chu Yi had demonstrated was simply beyond any being's imagination.

"You are..."

"Reporting to War God Xu, my name is Adams, head of Minister Cen's guards."

The chief of the guard, who also served as a personal chauffeur, was considered one of Minister Cen's most trusted aides among his confidants.

The two War Gods did hold some regard for such trusted officials.

Indeed, those who had gained the trust of high-ranking government officials were certainly allies.

This was precisely why Adams had been so influential. He, the sole bearer of the truth, had managed to become the confidant of a ministerial-level figure.

"Then, please tell me what transpired earlier."

The two War Gods refrained from questioning Lee Zi.

They weren't fools; they had already discerned that Lee Zi was reluctant to respond.

Though the reason was unknown, since Lee Zi was unwilling to divulge, they wouldn't press further.

What if Lee Zi was concealing something? They could end up being misled.

With Adams, one of their own, there was no longer any cause for concern.

Adams glanced at the two War Gods and then at Lee Zi, who remained stoic. A flicker of sorrow crossed his face.

"My lord, if it hadn't been for this time..."

Adams's eyes reddened as he spoke.

It wasn't the red of murderous intent, but the redness of tears threatening to spill.

Indeed, when it came to acting, Adams was unparalleled. How else could he have ascended to the rank of a minister's trusted aide?

"If not for Lord Sol's intervention, we would all be dead!"

Lord Sol?

Sol War God!

Upon hearing this, both War Gods were taken aback.

They had been pondering why Sol War God had not made an appearance despite the gravity of the situation.

It turned out Sol War God had already arrived!

Lee Zi was equally shocked.

Were they spared death thanks to Sol War God?

What on earth was happening?

Yet, in that moment, Lee Zi's expression shifted, indicating a dawning realization.

"What exactly happened?"

War God Luo, known for his direct and explosive nature, couldn't contain himself any longer upon witnessing Adams's almost maiden-like demeanor.

They were more interested in understanding the sequence of events than watching his display of overwhelming gratitude.

Adams quickly composed himself and began to recount the 'true' events.

He explained that he had been instructed by Minister Cen to escort Lee Zi and Chu Yi home.

Considering the significant favor he owed Chu Yi from the banquet, escorting them home was the least he could do.

Yes, everything was indeed true and not a concoction of Adams's imagination.

This also explained why Adams previously thought he had struck it lucky.

Receiving Minister Cen's assignment to escort Chu Yi home was straightforward for him.

However, subsequently, he somehow drove the flying car in a daze and found himself on the outskirts.

Adams insisted he had no idea how it happened; somehow, he just ended up driving to the outskirts.

Naturally, had nothing else occurred, Adams's explanation would have been dismissed as a blatant lie, and no one would have believed him.

But this time was different...

After reaching the outskirts and disembarking from the flying car, they realized they had been lured there by the spies of the Demonic Beasts.

And the mastermind behind this scheme was none other than the Gold Horn King, one of the three great leaders within the Demonic Beasts' forbidden zone!

The name Gold Horn King was not familiar to the average person; in fact, it was virtually unknown.

It's important to note that the Gold Horn King was a legendary Demonic Beast from centuries past.

Nowadays, very few still remember this name.