Chapter 509: The Situation is Dire, Panic Has Begun

One-Eyed Man didn't want to explain too much.

If it weren't for the fact that you are all lost lambs, and he couldn't bear to see you deceived and tricked into the wilderness of the starry sky, suffering endless torment, he would have stood idly by, watching you cry for your mothers and beg to go home.

Logically speaking, One-Eyed Man's domineering appearance at the Alliance High Court, completely disregarding the Starry Sky Great Clans and disrupting their plans, should have meant he wouldn't be able to leave. A group of Starry Sky Clan disciples could have beaten him to a pulp in the blink of an eye.

However, Lin Fan's presence prevented the Starry Sky Clan disciples from making a move.

Who would dare?

They had witnessed what happened recently. Powerful figures from the Soul Clan and others had been obliterated by him. His power was beyond their comprehension.

Especially Li Yanyin, her hatred for Lin Fan had reached a fever pitch. It hadn't been so intense before, but after losing all her possessions, she projected all her resentment onto him.

But even so, what could she do? She still didn't dare utter a word.

This was the suppression of absolute power.

One-Eyed Man left chicly.

"That felt good." He secretly reveled in his success. He could never have pulled off such a stunt alone. He glanced at Lin Fan beside him. Lin Fan seemed to radiate a dazzling brilliance.

"Lin Fan, do you think you could handle that beast if it were the size of a planet?" One-Eyed Man asked.

Lin Fan curiously asked, "How big is a planet?"

This question hit One-Eyed Man's blind spot.

Although he was the leader of a special department and should have been highly educated, that was a misconception. He was a powerful figure from the Buddhist High Court. He usually spent his time reading Buddhist scriptures and cultivating. If he were to boast, he could confidently tell you that one flower is one world, and the world is vast. As for how big it truly is, it should be about the size of a flower.

"Let me think about that and get back to you." One-Eyed Man thought for a moment. He couldn't admit he didn't know. He could search online when he got back; there wouldn't be any problem finding the answer.

"Okay." Lin Fan smiled, a carefree, almost naive smile. But to One-Eyed Man, his smile was reassuring.

The video of One-Eyed Man at the Alliance High Court was posted online.

Many students who had already signed up to leave with the Starry Sky Great Clans fell into deep thought.

Who should they believe?

Mining?

That was manual labor, requiring a certain level of physical strength.

Soon, a comment resonated with many.

"Forget about mining, even survival is a question. Staying here might lead to death, but going to the Starry Sky Clan territories, even if it's for mining, at least we'll be alive. Better to live poorly than die well. As for who to believe, it's up to you. Lin Fan is indeed powerful, but his power has limits. Look, some of the stronger Starry Sky Clan members have already left. What does that mean? It means they know it's dangerous. Regardless of your thoughts, I'm leaving."

His comment struck a chord with many.

Those who were hesitant made up their minds. Forget about everything else, survival was paramount. Even mining was acceptable, as long as they remained alive.

Li Corporation.

"What a troublemaker." Li Guofeng watched the video. One-Eyed Man was stirring things up again, interfering with the Starry Sky Great Clans' plans to recruit miners. It was as if he had a personal vendetta.

He had close ties with the Starry Sky Great Clans, but he didn't plan to leave. His status and position were here. He would rather die than abandon everything for survival.

Therefore, he chose to trust Lin Fan.

Even if danger arose, it would be resolved.

Bei Tao sat on the sofa, sipping tea and lazily browsing the news. He didn't care about these matters. Those who reacted most strongly were usually the ordinary people who knew nothing.

"I'm planning to assign you an important task. We've reached an agreement with the United States. The Shadow Society will be established, and as a veteran of the department, I'm putting you in charge." Li Guofeng said.

Bei Tao, who had been engrossed in his phone, paused, looked up at Li Guofeng, seemingly surprised. After a moment, he smiled and said, "I'm not going."

"Hmm?" Li Guofeng frowned, his expression displeased. "You should learn to obey the organization's arrangements."

"Don't be ridiculous." Bei Tao waved his hand. "I'll get altitude sickness there. I'll be vomiting the whole time. Find someone else. I'm not interested in this."

He knew Li Guofeng wanted him gone.

After all, someone as outstanding as him was a pressure on everyone. As the saying goes, his merit threatened his superior. His presence made Li Guofeng feel threatened.

"You..." Li Guofeng didn't expect Bei Tao to refuse his arrangement. This angered him.

"My staying here is beneficial to the Shadow Society. The Starry Sky Clan members only recognize me. If I'm not here, there will be no one to liaise with them." Bei Tao said.

These words were meant for Li Guofeng's ears.

Without me, you're nothing.

Li Guofeng was older and out of place with the younger generation. The Starry Sky Clan disciples weren't accustomed to dealing with old-timers. Therefore, Bei Tao had a much better relationship with them.

More importantly, he was a flatterer.

He made the Starry Sky Clan disciples feel comfortable. Their happiness depended on how well he played the sycophant.

Li Guofeng knew Bei Tao was right.

The Starry Sky Great Clans were not easy to deal with.

Moreover, he had recently captured a Starry Sky Clan disciple for research. If they found out, terrible things might happen.

"In that case, we'll find someone else."

But who?

He hadn't decided yet.

He had originally planned to openly establish the Shadow Society in the United States, but he hadn't anticipated the devastating power of the giant beast's self-destruction. It had caused turmoil in the United States, and whoever went there would have a difficult time.

They would likely be worked to death.

Bei Tao smiled, pondering. Had he been too high-profile lately, making Li Guofeng feel threatened?

Low-key.

It seemed he needed to be more low-key.

October 11th!

Huang Shang Baozi Shop.

Steaming hot vapor drifted upwards. The owner woke up every day at three or four in the morning to start his busy day, just like the sanitation workers. They both woke up early, witnessing the start of a new day.

The owner set the steamer in place, stretched, and smiled as he looked towards the dark horizon. Although the future was uncertain, he was full of hope, believing that he could create a future with his own hands.

Suddenly.

He rubbed his eyes, shook his head, and took his glasses out of his pocket. He looked carefully at the distance. There seemed to be something in the hazy sky.

But the sky was too dark to see clearly.

"Xiao Jiang, come here for a second. Is there something over there?" the owner called out.

Xiao Jiang put down what he was doing and came to the doorway, looking in the direction the owner was pointing. Young people had better eyesight, but even after looking for a long time, he couldn't see anything unusual.

"Boss, could it be a dark cloud?"

"I don't think so. It looks like something is there, and it's huge. Maybe I'm just getting old."

Xiao Jiang joked with the owner for a bit and didn't pay any more attention to it. He went back to his work in the shop. He enjoyed working here. Although he had to wake up early, he felt fulfilled.

Early morning!

Ring! Ring! Ring!

One-Eyed Man was awakened by the urgent ringing of his phone. He looked at the caller ID.

Jin Heli!

He answered the call.

"Something's wrong. Look outside."

She hung up.

One-Eyed Man's expression turned serious. He quickly got out of bed, pulled open the curtains, and looked up at the sky. With just one glance, his eyes widened as if he had seen a ghost.

"This...this."

He hadn't expected this. He had underestimated the danger the Starry Sky Great Clans had spoken of.

He looked down.

The situation on the streets was not good.

Cars were parked haphazardly, pedestrians were screaming in panic, and countless people were holding up their phones, filming the sky.

The beast hadn't appeared, hadn't descended upon the city.

But a gigantic beast's image was visible, imprinted in the sky. Its sheer size was apparent, and even more terrifying, the phantom was approaching, becoming more and more solid.

He dressed quickly, said nothing, and rushed to the special department.

On the streets.

"It's over. It's really the end of the world."

"What kind of terrifying being is that? It's too big."

"Run! We have to run to the mountains to be safe."

"Nonsense, it's useless to run anywhere. The planet we live on might not even be as big as it is."

One-Eyed Man understood the citizens' panic. He could relate to their feelings. Even he was gripped by fear.

His phone kept ringing.

It was Old Master Xu.

He answered. Old Master Xu's voice was urgent. Not only was Yanhai City in chaos, but even Xia Du was in disarray. Countless people poured into the streets, their faces filled with panic as they faced this unknown terror.

"Don't worry, with Lin Fan here, everything will be alright." One-Eyed Man spoke calmly, feigning composure. If even he panicked, how could anyone believe him? They truly had to rely on Lin Fan. If even he couldn't handle it, there was only one option left.

Wait for death.

Alliance High Court.

Li Yanyin and the others hadn't expected the Planet Devouring Crocodile to actually come. Although they knew that the young Planet Devouring Crocodile would summon an adult upon its death, they had held onto a sliver of hope.

Perhaps...the adult Planet Devouring Crocodile didn't exist.

Or perhaps it wouldn't notice what had happened here.

The Starry Sky Clan disciples had gathered on the training grounds.

"This is your only chance. You all see that colossal figure, right? Its arrival means there's no hope left for you. Those willing to come with us, step forward. Those who aren't, stay here." A Starry Sky Clan disciple announced.

Mo Wu and Jin Sheng were both Saint Realm cultivators.

They stared at the sky.

They could already feel an immense pressure.

"Do you think Lin Fan is a match for the adult Planet Devouring Crocodile?"

"Hard to say."

"Indeed. If a battle breaks out, even if it's in space, the resulting shockwaves would be too much for this planet to withstand."

The two exchanged glances.

In the end, they still had to leave.

Unless an ancestor intervened.

Otherwise, the situation was dire.