The Seventh Base

Chapter 1160: Chapter 206: The Arrival

There were more and more people in the school, not just at this school, but a large number of Transcendents had gathered both inside and outside this area.

Among them were people from various Cosmic Forces and those dispatched by the Abyss Corps.

So far, neither side had erupted into direct conflict; they knew of each other’s presence, but neither had made a move.

The storm was brewing, and once it exploded, it could cause the sky to crumble and the earth to shatter.

Within the school, Xu Mo and Zero were growing more and more familiar with the children.

The children who came to school, although aware that the number of people had increased, did not know what was about to happen and played carefree.

“Brother, Sister,” Shava walked over to Xu Mo and Zero. Perhaps because Shava was the first they encountered in the Abyss, she was especially close to them, and Shava was also very close to them.

She herself was an orphan, it was Wu Lai and Asaka who brought her here, and Xu Mo and Zero were with Wu Lai and Asaka, so Shava naturally regarded Xu Mo and Zero as family, while she felt a bit estranged from the other Abyss People.

“Shava,” Xu Mo smiled as he rubbed Shava’s head when he saw her approaching.

“Brother Xu Mo, why are there more and more people at school recently, is something going to happen?” Perhaps because of her experiences wandering, Shava was more sensitive than many other children, even at a young age, she could feel something happening.

“Don’t worry, Shava, nothing will happen,” Xu Mo spoke gently, but in his heart, he carried a share of worry. Although he felt that he and Zero were already approaching Gaia, seemingly achieving their goal.

However, the impending war seemed like a shadow that couldn’t be dispelled.

Moreover, his current position was also quite complicated.

The Mystic God Temple would undoubtedly target the Abyss, so would he strike against the Abyss when the time comes?

If that were the case, Lin Shou probably wouldn’t let him off the hook.

Additionally, the Church wouldn’t let him go either.

And then, if war erupted, what would happen to Shava and the others?

“Hmm,” Shava nodded in response to Xu Mo’s words, but her small eyes still looked troubled when she left Xu Mo’s side, murmuring, “I hope Brother and Sister will be okay.”

Xu Mo heard the girl’s whisper as he watched her back, feeling a bit touched inside.

It turned out that the kind-hearted girl was worried about them, not herself.

Wandering had exposed Shava to death; she had her food snatched and fell ill, nearly not surviving. Thus, Shava’s young heart was actually quite resilient, and she didn’t fear death as much.

“A kind-hearted girl,” a figure approached, addressing Xu Mo and Zero, it was Lin Shou.

“Did her words make an impression on you?” Lin Shou spoke.

Xu Mo looked up at Lin Shou and said, “I’m not entirely understanding what you mean, senior.”

“We are Abyss People, the exiled Demons, synonymous with slaughter and violence, while the forces arriving consider themselves the beacons of civilization,” Lin Shou chuckled, “However, now you will see what these so-called civilized humans will do.”

“Living here, who did we offend to provoke such a grand-scale attempt to eliminate us, what crime has the Abyss committed?”

His smile carried a somewhat mocking tone. Xu Mo was momentarily speechless, unable to answer this question.

Everything revolved around Gaia, but Lin Shou wasn’t wrong. They built schools here, taught the children; they did nothing, but the various Cosmic Forces from the Universe hunted on Dark Star, surrounded this area, and were about to wage war.

“Why not send the children away?” Xu Mo suggested.

“Send them away? How?” Lin Shou looked at Xu Mo, “They found a safe place here, beyond here, how would they survive on Dark Star? Moreover, with the Cosmic Forces now surrounding this area, any Abyss People who try to leave will probably be targeted and even killed. If I asked you to get people out now, could you do it?”

Xu Mo was silent.

If he made a move, the Church would likely want him dead first.

The Abyss People, of course, faced the same issue.

“We are the ones living here, why should we flee?” Lin Shou retorted, “How do you define civilization and savagery?”

Lin Shou left the area after speaking, it seemed he was just passing by.

“Thinking about what he said?”

At that moment, Turing’s voice came from behind. Xu Mo turned to look at Turing, possibly a person of Gaia.

“Yes,” Xu Mo nodded.

“In truth, there’s no real difference between the Cosmic Forces and the Abyss. Once human nature loses its constraints, individuals act on their whims, and the stronger they get, the more destructive they become. That’s why laws and regulations are necessary to restrict human actions.”

Turing said, and Xu Mo completely agreed with this point; a world without rules would be chaotic.

“Sir, what kind of person is Senior Lin Shou?” Xu Mo inquired, if Turing were of Gaia, he should have some understanding of Lin Shou.

“A simple yet complex person.”

Turing replied, and Xu Mo did not fully understand.

“Don’t trust anyone,” Turing warned.

Xu Mo was taken aback, looking at Turing.

Is this a reminder to him that Lin Shou’s words can’t be trusted either?

……

In this area, the Skywalkers of various forces have already arrived.

At this moment, in one place, there is a large gathering of powerful individuals, many of whom are wearing robes and holding scepters engraved with the Church’s emblem.

The two people in the lead are dressed in red, like flames, making them particularly conspicuous.

The red-clothed Archbishop of the Church holds extremely high power, standing at the top of the Church, just below the Pope.

In each region, there is only one red-clothed Archbishop.

For example, in the O’Brian Republic, there is only one red-clothed Archbishop responsible for all the Church’s affairs within the O’Brian Republic, located on the Republic Capital Star.

Below the Pope, there are a total of seven red-clothed Archbishops.

This time, two red-clothed Archbishops have come; the others are all at the rank of Archbishop, showing the importance placed on this mission.

When it comes to Gaia, they are determined to succeed.

Gaia holds a special status with many secrets on him; the Pope has personally ordered that Gaia must be brought to the Church.

At this moment, a group of figures approaches to meet them.

Leading this group is none other than Ares O’Brien, the eldest son of the O’Brian Republic Leader.

“Your Highness Ares,” a red-clothed Archbishop spoke with a smile.

Ares O’Brien slightly bows to show respect since the Church publicly maintains friendly relations with major forces, even though there have been frequent clashes behind the scenes, such as the Church’s involvement in hunting the Mystic God Temple and having crossed paths with Vera O’Brien.

But here, there is no sense of disharmony.

Now, they need to join forces to deal with the Abyss.

Subsequently, more figures arrived—the strong from the Lin clan, and also the strong from the Kales Empire.

This gathering was initiated by the Church to organize various forces to assemble.

In the previous action, the Church became the spearhead, and the entire team was annihilated.

However, the Church doesn’t seem to hold a grudge over this; even if they have grievances, they won’t express them. But to prevent similar incidents from occurring, the next action must be a coordinated effort.

If it’s like last time, the one who acts first dies, then perhaps no one will dare to make a move.

Therefore, the Church initiated this conversation.

As the major forces arrived one after another, they found one force missing—the Mystic God Temple had not come.

“Did Mr. Simp not invite the Mystic God Temple?” Ares O’Brien asked, as he knew the Mystic God Temple’s lineup was very strong this time.

“Of course not.” Simp, a red-clothed Archbishop, responded with a smile: “Although a cultivator from the Mystic God Temple killed many Archbishops, that person was a traitor to the Temple itself. I believe the Mystic God Temple would swiftly dispose of him too. Therefore, we did invite the Mystic God Temple; it’s unknown whether they were unwilling to come or just haven’t arrived.”

“Then we’ll wait a bit longer.” Ares O’Brien said.

“Alright,” Simp nodded with a smile, as if there was no grievance between them and the Mystic God Temple.

However, they never waited for the Mystic God Temple to arrive.

At this time, the Skywalkers of the Mystic God Temple received an order from the Hall Master to refrain from taking any rash actions.

Xu Mo is currently at school, at the center of the vortex. At such a time, the Mystic God Temple has its own considerations, and hence did not respond to the Church’s gathering.

Rodrigo, upon receiving this order, was somewhat puzzled.

“Why isn’t the Mystic God Temple participating in the gathering of various forces and has ordered us not to act rashly?” Rodrigo asked.

“The Hall Master must have his considerations,” Vera said from the side; although they did not participate, they also obtained news through their channels.

“Could it be that the Mystic God Temple wants to give up on this mission?” Rodrigo asked. “For this mission, we have all paid a lot, and now that Gaia’s whereabouts are about to surface, how can we let it all go to waste?”

Rodrigo also sensed something keenly.

“Let’s move closer to the school, the operation should commence soon,” Rodrigo said, moving forward towards the direction of the school.

Subsequently, each major force received the order and began converging towards the direction of the school.

Meanwhile, surrounding the school, a large number of Transcendents from the Abyss Corps are being mobilized.

At this moment, there are noticeably fewer pedestrians outside this area than usual, seemingly having sensed this extraordinary atmosphere; the entire region is suffused with an oppressive aura.

An invisible energy storm seems to be invading from the outside, wreaking havoc across this area.

Inside the school, in the classroom, the cheers and laughter of children can be heard, making this place feel like an entirely different world from outside.

Xu Mo walked out of the classroom, able to perceive everything around him and naturally knowing what is about to happen. He glanced up at the dim sky, pondering how this impending storm would conclude.

Xu Mo himself never thought he’d find himself in this position at such a moment, and he wonders where he should go from here.

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