Apocalypse: Master of Soul Beasts

Lin Haifeng observed the crowd below. Sequence-class military experts were already dispersed throughout, attempting to locate the source of the voice. Of course, their efforts would be futile. He continued speaking into the microphone.

”This situation isn’t what you all imagine. The Sea King triggered a tsunami, resolving the crisis at the Demon Capital Assembly Site, which had been besieged by Demon Fiends. As for those who died, most perished while resisting the demon plague...”

”Enough!”

A furious shout interrupted Lin Haifeng before he could finish. Between Lin Haifeng’s microphone and the Mysterious Man’s unknown device, the Mysterious Man’s voice was undoubtedly the louder. In such a situation, whoever was louder effectively held more ”speaking rights”!

The ”Mysterious Man’s” voice seethed with almost irrepressible anger.

”I just want to ask you one thing, Commander Lin: do you truly wish to ally with these butchers who slaughter humans?”

”Things aren’t as you imagine. I believe there’s a misunderstanding. Why don’t you show yourself and speak with me and the Sea King face to face? I think this is likely a misunderstanding that can be cleared up.”

”Misunderstanding?”

The ”Mysterious Man’s” voice fell eerily calm.

”I’m thoroughly fed up with the smooth talk of you politicians! I have no interest in discussing whether this is a misunderstanding or not... Since you remain obstinate, invite disaster, and insist on your own course, then in my view, you, Cathay Commander-in-Chief, should step down!”

WHOOSH! A crisp sound cut through the air.

An arrow, the size of a blowgun dart and wreathed in dense purple light, shot directly at Lin Haifeng’s chest like a meteor!

Everything happened too quickly, too unexpectedly. Although everyone knew the ”Mysterious Man” who had just spoken must harbor some sinister plot, no one could have imagined he would openly attempt to assassinate Lin Haifeng in front of everyone! And it wasn’t aimed at the Sea King... but at Lin Haifeng!

The tone of the ”Mysterious Man’s” voice had unmistakably declared his grievances against the Sea Clan to all present. Logically, if he were to attack, his first target should have been the Sea King, not Lin Haifeng. Consequently, even the Sea King, who was nearby, and the Sea King Clan surrounding him were stunned...

However, the arrow paid no heed to anyone’s feelings. The dense purple light struck Lin Haifeng’s chest in an instant!

The television screen faithfully broadcast this dramatic turn of events! Wen Yu used his full visual acuity, staring intently at the television screen. With Wen Yu’s eyesight, he could even vaguely discern peculiar patterns on the arrow—indicating it was a single-use item. Then, Wen Yu saw the arrow strike Lin Haifeng’s chest like a laser beam.

A multi-colored radiance instantly erupted from Lin Haifeng’s body—the effect of his defense tools! Amidst this blaze of light, the purple arrow, seemingly unstoppable, tore through Lin Haifeng’s numerous defense tools and then... struck him in the stomach! The defense tools on Lin Haifeng’s body had deflected the arrow’s trajectory—at least, Wen Yu couldn’t see any flaw in that!

The next second—

BOOM! A tremendous explosion erupted. Amidst the colorful lights and swirling smoke, Lin Haifeng’s pained cries and furious roars could be heard.

”Ignore me! Find him!!!”

Not knowing if the enemy possessed another such item, a passive defense would mean merely waiting to be struck. True to Lin Haifeng’s fierce and aggressive style, taking the offensive was his preferred option. This choice seemed entirely logical to everyone present, including the Sea King.

At Lin Haifeng’s command, Tang Haofei kicked off the ground, launching himself like a cannonball toward the attack’s origin. Simultaneously, a Spiritual Fluctuation was instantly transmitted into the Sea King’s mind.

”Your Majesty, please protect Commander Lin.”

”No problem.”

The sudden turn of events didn’t faze the Sea King; Tang Haofei’s request seemed perfectly reasonable to him. The Sea King then waved his hand lightly. A thick mist instantly shot out from the Sea King’s arm, enveloping the ”scene of the atrocity” still shrouded in smoke.

When the smoke cleared... Lin Haifeng’s gruesome state was revealed to everyone. A gaping hole was torn in his abdomen, colorful entrails spilling out continuously. The sight was utterly gruesome... However, for a Peak Level 5 expert like Lin Haifeng, this was not a fatal wound!

Currently, Lin Haifeng was gulping down a healing potion, and new flesh was already beginning to granulate at the wound. If there wasn’t a second arrow, Lin Haifeng would undoubtedly survive.

Of course... only a select few knew... there would be no second arrow.

When Tang Haofei landed at the attack’s point of origin, he found no one. Almost simultaneously, the ”Mysterious Man’s” voice once again echoed across People’s Square.

”’Lin Haifeng, Commander of the Human Race, favors other races while disregarding the lives of his own people! Today, we shall enact Heaven’s justice and take Lin Haifeng’s worthless life! Anyone who wants to live, get out now!’”

The voice had barely faded when violent explosions erupted from beneath the ground. Explosives, planted there in advance!!!

The commotion had already begun the moment Lin Haifeng was ”attacked.” The dense crowd scattered in all directions—in this situation, apart from those who didn’t fear death or actively sought it, no one wanted to linger and watch. Yet, amidst the fleeing crowd, a group of diversely dressed professionists moved against the current, pushing their way towards the podium instead of evacuating. Even some of the surrounding military police exchanged glances and began to subtly weave through the crowd toward the podium.

From a distance, Qin Tian, concealed in the shadows, observed this scene. He sighed softly, pulled his hood tighter, and, merging with the crowd, began to move stealthily away.

This drama... It was about time for Qin Tian to make his entrance.

Lin Haifeng sat on the ground, his face impassive. He continued to gulp down healing potion while assessing his surroundings and subtly observing the Sea King’s actions. The Sea King had received Tang Haofei’s request. Both logic and sentiment dictated that he should protect Lin Haifeng. Furthermore, based on the earlier exchange between Lin Haifeng and the ”Mysterious Man,” the Sea King believed this incident was also somewhat related to him.

Currently, the Sea King stood beside Lin Haifeng, examining his wound. The wound was deep—Lin Haifeng was indeed severely injured, this was no act—but it wasn’t fatal. Seeing this, the Sea King appeared to sigh in relief. He directed ten of his clansmen to form a protective circle around himself and Lin Haifeng.

Then, BOOM! BOOM! A continuous series of explosions thundered from all directions. For the Sea King, Lin Haifeng, and the Sea King’s Bodyguard, the damage from these blasts was utterly negligible. However, the tremendous shockwaves and the billowing smoke and dust were still enough to temporarily overwhelm the senses of the Sea King and his entourage.

The next instant, a barrage of attacks rained down from all directions like a torrential downpour!

”Child’s play,” a divine beast beside the Sea King commented disdainfully in the Sea Clan’s language. He was mocking the attacking professionists. Even with the interference from the shockwaves and dust, a divine beast’s sensory range would, at most, decrease from 1,000 meters to 950 meters. Therefore, at this moment, the kaleidoscopic display of skills unfolding before them appeared as ludicrous as a child’s antics in the eyes of the divine beasts from the Sea King Tribe.

”May I eliminate them?” the divine beast asked the Sea King in the Sea Clan tongue.