The aura was terrifyingly overwhelming.
Albert's royal red cloak fluttered, revealing the metal armor beneath it.
The sword hadn't even been drawn.
Yet this aura was crushing.
Many of the masters present immediately recognized it.
This aura was nearly at the level of the Transcend Emperor.
Mr. Featherflight glared at him.
He could fight Albert.
But there was absolutely no benefit to it.
"Alright, this is the time when the Human Race needs to unite the most. Please, don't fight each other."
The atmosphere was tense.
Leng Yin's aura was surging.
Startling everyone.
Such intensity.
Another person was close to reaching the Transcend Emperor!
There were two peak Refining Kings!
Albert smiled.
"For Mr. Leng Yin here, I will let this slide."
With that, Albert sat down.
Rosa covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
In the end, everything was determined by strength.
She looked over at Zhang Tang.
It seemed the Human Race was fortunate.
There was truly someone who only wanted to fight the Demon God.
If this meeting was filled with cowards like Featherflight,
Rosa would let the Human Race be wiped out.
"Alright, let's start discussing everything concerning this war."
After that, Leng Yin posed a multitude of questions and discussed with those present.
From military forces, timing, to economics.
Rosa couldn't help but acknowledge.
That old man Leng Yin was truly giving his all.
Unlike many in this meeting who were discussing escape plans.
No one dared to recklessly suggest submitting to the Demon Race.
But many were truly afraid of death.
Rosa could only sigh.
Was the decision to help the Human Race the right one?
Heavenly Demon In Black didn't stop her, because she knew many in the Society In Black were humans.
Since joining the Society In Black, Rosa had decided to do everything for her.
This time, stepping up to help the Human Race was indeed largely for the sake of others in the Society In Black.
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She reluctantly took on the role of representative.
Zhang Tang listened silently.
Each time Leng Yin finished discussing a topic, he would ask for Zhang Tang's opinion.
It was as if he was asking for permission.
Whenever Zhang Tang spoke, it was only to say, "No problem."
Many people breathed a sigh of relief.
Rosa, on the other hand, found the whole situation amusing.
It wasn’t that he had no opinions.
But, oh dear, he didn’t understand a word!
Did they really think a member of the Wild Wolf Tribe would understand macroeconomics?
Discussing politics and money was like water off a duck's back for him.
Zhang Tang showed up today, and he'd rather just be thrown into the position of the Demon God and have a battle.
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No One was brushing his teeth.
Today, he had another meeting with Director Minh.
Because of the blunder he made last night.
Fortunately, he explained that he had encountered Snow Moon crying, so he had to comfort her. Director Minh did not hold it against him.
Two days in, and the event still hadn’t progressed anywhere.
Tonight, he still had to go raid the dungeon ~ Oh my...
Suddenly, his phone buzzed with a notification.It was a letter in First World.
Sender: Thousand Tails Yaoguai King.
Huh?
He quickly opened the letter to read it.
The Thousand Tails Yaoguai King wanted to invite him to the Grand Hall today.
Wow.
Being invited by an NPC is usually a good thing.
Let's see what will happen.
Ring ring.
While he was reading, a call came in.
It was Snow Moon.
No, actually, Snow Vixen.
That's what the display said.
Oh well, either name works.
"Hello?"
Ah.
On the other end, Snow Moon was startled.
His voice was so deep?
"Do you have a sore throat?"
"Cough cough, no, just woke up, does my voice sound strange?"
"Yes."
"What's up?"
"Remember we discussed yesterday, I'm meeting my dad today so I want to buy a serving of sea snail noodles, can you send me the address?"
"Sure thing." No One happily searched for the address to send her.
"Thanks for yesterday, by the way."
"No problem at all, I didn’t do anything special." No One laughed cheerfully.
"But if you want to show your gratitude, working as the Divine Druid for a few more days would be good—"
"I'm already a True Disciple of the Thousand Tails Yaoguai King."
"Slightly disappointed." He sighed.
Snow Vixen chuckled.
"For some reason, I feel like calling you an idiot."
"So you've officially become a member of the guild now. No one in the guild hasn't called No One that." No One laughed along.
"Being silly is kind of cute."
"This is new, no one's ever called me cute before. The art of complimenting and teasing at the same time is truly impressive!"
The two continued to laugh and chat.
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Director Minh checked the time.
He said he'd be here right away... Am I going to be stood up again?
Tofu entered just then.
"Boss, we have preliminary calculations from Cosminsto."
Director Minh nodded.
"Display them now."
Well, that's good. This is more important.
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Earlier.
In the middle of the night when everyone was unable to sleep.
The Thousand Tails was dressed more simply than usual in the Grand Hall.
However, the outfits were embroidered with intricate patterns.
Utterly beautiful.
Sitting by a rock garden outside her room.
Pouring a cup of hot tea, sipping it while gazing at the moon.
"The moon is truly full tonight."
Her eyes remained closed.
Her red lips gently hummed a song.
She heard this song from a foreign traveler.
Sung by the Heavenly Demon In Black.
"Drinking wine feels like drinking tea."
"Savoring tea, humming as if completely intoxicated."
"Eyes closed, still gazing at you as if drunk."
"Oh moon, let me ask you."
"Will my dreams become the dreams of the world?"
"Will my desires become the desires of the world?"
The Thousand Tails nodded as if truly intoxicated.
"This poison. When will it end?"
The Crimson Poison is famous for being able to be diluted into an extremely mild form of liquor.
Yet inside the Thousand Tails, the concentration was too high.
Every day, she had to consume innumerable Crimson Poisons.
Even with the Yaoguai King's powers to continuously expel and suppress it, it couldn't be eliminated completely.
Occasionally, it would flare up.
This medicinal tea could only suppress the toxicity.
Otherwise, it would severely affect her brain.
At that moment, the Yaoguai Rabbit hopped over.
"Milady, the medicine is here."
Presenting a vial of medicine to the Thousand Tails Yaoguai King.
The Thousand Tails nodded.
She held the vial of medicine.
"Thank you."
She drank the medicine directly to the last drop.
"Every day of pain is a day of strength."
"Hang in there, Little Fox."
"If you do well, your mother will groom your fur again."
"Your father will catch fish for you to eat."
"Big Sister... Big Sister will definitely hold you to sleep."
"Telling you that everything will be alright."
Her closed eyes shed tears.
Tiny droplets fell continuously.
"You will be praised, Little Fox, for being so good today."
Thousand Tails Yaoguai King.
She was intoxicated by the moonlight tonight.
The Yaoguai Rabbit looked at her with a hint of sadness.
It hopped away to fetch a blanket to cover her.
"Half in dream, half awake, in the cycle of reincarnation~"
She drifted off to sleep without realizing it.