Inside the conference room.
Several figures sat around the circular table.
The aura they emanated caused the surrounding air to somewhat solidify.
On the table lay a stack of files, dozens of photos scattered randomly.
"Are we certain these are their methods?"
Zhou Wuliang continuously flipped through several photos, his eyes trembling slightly, veins bulging on his hand, his murky eyes filled with a complex killing intent!!
"From the first to today, over twenty-three days, 49 people have disappeared in the North Sea. From the order, it started with infants and gradually escalated to the elderly, women, and the latest missing person is a 35-year-old man in his prime. Such a systematic hunting pattern, I can only think of those guys."
The speaker, wearing rimless glasses, rapidly recounted the intelligence.
"Heh, those guys are truly bold, daring to come to the Ancestor Star. They don't know how much of their own vitality and kin it had to sacrifice to cross the Star Sky Great Wall, and now it's replenishing its vitality."
An old man with a full beard spoke, his voice clashing like metal.
"It's not surprising; the North Sea is unlike other cities, it's one of the documented cities. Having a 'beast' sneak in is also normal." The speaker was dressed in a Daoist Robe, with eyebrows so long they reached down to his cheekbones, eyes half-closed, exuding an aura of transcendent elegance.
"Is it them!!!" Zhou Wuliang's voice was hoarse, lifting his head and repeating the question, eyes ablaze with murderous intent, burning fiercely, even distorting the space around him.
The other attendees were not surprised by Zhou Wuliang's reaction; they had long known certain truths.
The man with glasses pointed in the air, projecting an image for everyone to see.
"The traces of that 'beast' are difficult to capture; the cameras on the Ancestor Star couldn't record its form. Fortunately, in the area under my jurisdiction, we have introduced the latest optical surveillance."
As he spoke, the projection began playing a surveillance clip.
It was an afternoon, an elderly grandmother, seemingly in her twilight years, stood trembling at her front door, pulling out a key.
Her hand shook slightly; after several attempts, she finally managed to open the door, then walked inside.
The surveillance looked very normal, without any anomalies, but the video froze at the moment the elderly woman turned to close the door after entering.
The projection zoomed in continually, delving deeper.
Finally, when the entire focus was on that door...
A large, menacing figure appeared before everyone, as if stepping out from the other side of the door, placing a hand on the elderly woman's head, its gaze directed toward the camera.
A mouth filled with sharp teeth split open, revealing a terrifying smile, its scarlet eyes oozing 'sludge,' gills across its entire face opening and closing joyously. Though it seemed to stare at the camera, it was as if it was looking into the eyes of the attendees.
In that moment, Zhou Wuliang's eyes sharply contracted, he jumped to his feet, trails of lightning flickering around him as his eyes turned bloodshot: "You really dare to come to the Blue Star, you really dare!"
"Good! Good!!! Qizi, I will avenge you, to kill one of their kind, we must destroy all of them!!"
"Soon, I will send them down!!"
Zhou Wuliang murmured, as a majestic silhouette began to emerge behind the frail old man.
"Old Zhou, calm down. You can't find it now. This species is best at hiding, and moreover, to enter the Ancestor Star, it must have eroded its vitality, making it even weaker and harder to locate. If you rashly act now, you might alert the enemy and fail again!"
"Don't forget what the traits of their species are." The bearded elder had a close relationship with Old Zhou; he grabbed Old Zhou's shoulder, offering comfort.
Hearing his words, Old Zhou took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and when he reopened them, they were as clear as still water, and the radiant silhouette behind him gradually dissipated.
"Thank you, Old Xiong," Zhou Wuliang spoke to the bearded elder.
Seeing Zhou Wuliang calm down, the other sat back down.
"Regarding the capture of this 'beast,' what plans does the Public Security Bureau have?" Zhou Wuliang looked at the man with glasses.
The man with glasses, seeing Zhou Wuliang calm down, finally let go of the heart he'd been holding. These are all big shots from the New Star; if they really acted, he couldn't stop them, nor would he try, after all, he only had one life.
"A student once found the missing person's bag and turned it in to the bureau. According to our analysis, when he picked up the bag, the 'beast' might have been hiding nearby, but for some reason did not attack. Based on what we know about the 'beast,'
Humans appearing during its feeding period would be seen as reserve food, so we think it's likely this child could become its target. We'll contact this child subsequently to cooperate with us in 'fishing' it out."
Zhou Wuliang understood this race's habits, acknowledging there was indeed some feasibility to the plan.
"Alright, when the plan starts, I'll personally go," Zhou Wuliang said, then looked at the others.
"I know everyone returned to the Ancestor Star for a reason; the ruins of Douluo Palace have emerged, and the attention of all races is focused on humanity. This time, the Ancestor Star truly cannot hide; those ambitious folks will openly or secretly come to the Ancestor Star.
The Federation has grown too fast, and all races have long coveted the secret of the Federation's rise. The Star Sky Great Wall can't stop their ambitions."
"The Federation gave us the opportunity to explore the ruins, but we also have the duty to kill those 'beasts' coming to the Ancestor Star. For you, the ruins are most important, but the reason I returned to the Ancestor Star is because it might infiltrate the Blue Star."
"I don't expect you to help me, but don't trip me up, otherwise don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Zhou Wuliang spoke in a deep voice.
They came to the Ancestor Star for a significant opportunity, the change in the Ancestor Star, the martial exam quotas are all related to this opportunity, and they recruited students as part of their plans for this opportunity.
It's reasonable that they might become future rivals, using some tactics, a little trickery, but Zhou Wuliang would not allow anyone to hinder him at such a time.
This matter was his life's regret, and he must resolve it on the Blue Star.
"Old Zhou, why see us this way? We are all for the Human Race; all foreign abnormalities are our enemies!"
"Yes!! The Federation stands united!"
Each veteran, savvy and wise, spoke grand words.
Only the man with glasses looked at these bigwigs, with a hint of helplessness and sorrow in his eyes. He was the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau, knowing many secrets of the Federation and understanding the predicament of the Ancestor Star at this moment.
A storm is approaching, waves monstrous and towering, with one slip, and the Ancestor Star might only exist in the annals of history.
When did it start, the Federation changed, what was called protection turned into a blockade....
For the Federation, for humanity, but who considered the feelings of the Ancestor Star, are the people of the Ancestor Star not human?
"Forget it, these matters are not within the remit of a lowly deputy director, better to think about how to get that kid to cooperate."
"What's that kid's name again... oh, right."
"Su Tu!"
.....
Su Tu's gaze was sharp, his hands in his pockets clenched slightly.
Having just learned the Prajna Seven Kills, he didn't expect to face real combat so soon.
He thought so.
Not long after leaving the Martial Arts Hall, he sensed a figure running not far behind; this had already caught Su Tu's attention, but there was a time when the figure disappeared.
Su Tu didn't think much of it, but just now, when calling his parents, he sensitively felt the figure reappear.
Shadow trails, winding alleys, no one around, the setting sun gradually declining.
These words together, without a clash, do injustice to this atmosphere, this scene.
Just then, a figure stepped out from the alley.
He saw the figure right away, and Su Tu's eyes flickered slightly—he knew this person.
"Hehe, Brother Su Tu, we meet again." The newcomer was very pale, his build proportionate, but his face round and chubby, as he greeted with a sly cheer.
This was none other than Wang Sheng, the chubby guy who chatted with Su Tu at the entrance of the Martial Arts Hall when he first arrived.
"Wang Sheng, why are you following me?" Su Tu did not relax just because he was somewhat familiar with the person.
Wang Sheng spread his hands and said with a chuckle, "Brother Su Tu, no need to be tense. I don't mean harm, I just want to tell you there's been a misunderstanding between us."
Previously, I didn't tell you the truth; actually, my name is not Wang Sheng..." The chubby guy sheepishly scratched his head.
Su Tu remained silent, knowing the other wouldn't have sought him out for such a reason.
As expected, the chubby guy continued with a slight tone of sheepishness.
"Actually, I'm Kong Qiu, from the Kong Family, Kong Qiu."