Whoosh—!
A flaming spear pierced the frost giant's head. Hongying, covered in blood, pulled the spear out, barely managing to steady himself, and gasped for breath.
In front of the tollbooth, the corpses of the Frost Giants were piled up on the ground, and their blood flowed into the sewers.
Fortunately, the Phoenix Squad has successfully destroyed the Frost Giant's portal, and apart from the remaining dozen or so, all the other giants have perished there.
Mou—!!
A deep growl came from not far away. Wu Xiangnan looked up and saw a giant squid, as big as a skyscraper, rapidly moving towards them under the overpass.
"Captain, the siren is here."
Chen Muye swung his sword and killed a frost giant. His hand holding the sword trembled slightly from exhaustion. He silently stared at the squid in the distance. After a moment, a bitter smile appeared on his lips.
"It's coming for me."
Chen Muye's voice was calm, and everyone was taken aback, turning to look at him at the same time.
"Captain, what are you saying?" Wen Qimo couldn't help but ask.
"Its aura has locked onto me, I can still feel it." Chen Muye gently rubbed his chest. "I have something it wants on me."
Hong Ying was stunned for a moment, then asked weakly, "What is it? Can't we just give it to it...?"
"No, this item is of utmost importance; we absolutely cannot hand it over." Chen Muye took a deep breath, his expression surprisingly relaxed. "This is for the best. As long as I stay away from the city, the people in the city will be safe."
"We'll go with you," Leng Xuan suddenly said.
Chen Muye shook his head. "That's a mystery at the 'Klein' level. Following me will only lead to your deaths."
"That's still better than you dying alone." Hongying slung her spear over her shoulder, her gaze towards Chen Muye more serious than ever before. "A family should be together, all together."
Wen Qimo's lips twitched slightly. "Although I think Hongying's words are a bit strange... I also think it's better if we act together; maybe we can buy some more time."
Chen Muye's body trembled, and his gaze slowly swept over the faces of the others, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
"You...are you also willing to come with me to your deaths?"
Except for An Qingyu, everyone else nodded in agreement.
Chen Muye sighed, and with a gentle wave of his twin swords, several black chains extended from the Yama Palace behind him, instantly binding everyone except An Qingyu to their spot.
"Thank you... but I'll go alone on this suicidal mission." Chen Muye paused for a moment, "After all, I should have been dead ten years ago..."
Wu Xiangnan struggled against the iron chains binding her, frowning as she looked at Chen Muye. "What are you saying! Let us go! You want to be a hero... that's impossible!"
Hongying gritted her teeth, and rose-colored flames ignited on her body. The raging fire continuously scorched the iron lock, but to no avail.
"No need to bother, after all, all of you combined can't beat me." A smile appeared on Chen Muye's face.
He walked up to An Qingyu and slowly said, "They're in your hands now."
An Qingyu hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
Mou—!!
The Kraken's deep hum grew closer, its waving suckers writhing like a seductive serpent beneath the dark clouds, its shadow enveloping the earth.
Chen Muye took a deep breath, glanced at the crowd behind him one last time, and a smile appeared on his lips.
"I'm very happy to be your captain."
After saying that, he turned and ran away from the city without looking back!
However, he had only taken two steps when the space in front of him suddenly distorted, and a white portal was outlined in the void. Then, a familiar figure slowly walked out from it.
A rich magical aura permeated the air, and a young man clad in a deep blue robe stepped out, holding a knife in his right hand, his white hair fluttering in the air, his eyes deep and unfathomable, as if he could see through the trajectory of fate.
He was like the brightest star in the night, illuminating everyone's uncertain fate.
"Qi...Qiye!?" Chen Muye stared at the unfamiliar yet familiar figure in front of him, completely stunned.
Not only him, but the rest of the 136 squad were also stunned. The Lin Qiye in front of them was completely different from the Lin Qiye they knew, both in appearance and temperament.
An Qingyu looked at Lin Qiye with an unprecedentedly strong interest in his eyes, a gray light flashing in his eyes.
The next moment, his pupils dilated, and he abruptly closed his eyes.
Two lines of bloody tears flowed from the corners of his eyes.
Lin Qiye naturally harbored no ill will towards him; however, he carried the soul of a god, and An Qingyu's attempt to analyze it would inevitably result in a backlash.
Lin Qiye's eyes were fixed on Chen Muye, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned:
"Captain, I'm very happy to be your teammate... so you should go back and rest with them."
Lin Qiye lightly touched Chen Muye's body with his fingertip, and the red sealing magic instantly imprisoned the latter's body. At the same time, the people who were locked by Chen Muye felt their bodies lighten and the iron chains on their bodies shattered.
Before they could make a move, the same seal on Chen Muye's body once again bound their bodies, and it was even stronger than before.
"Lin Qiye, what are you trying to do?" Chen Muye couldn't help but ask. "I'm the captain of Squad 136! Luring Kraken away should be my mission!"
"I know, Captain. But so what?" Lin Qiye said with a smile."Anyway... even if you all combine your strength, you still can't beat me."
Chen Muye:...
"Leave the rest to me." Lin Qiye stretched out his finger and pointed it into the void, and a massive white group spatial teleportation array opened up beneath everyone's feet!
Whoosh!
A flash of white light, and everyone's figures disappeared.
Lin Qiye's smile gradually faded. He turned to look at the giant sea monster that was right in front of him, and a cold killing intent appeared in his eyes.
"I won't let you pass..."
...
Cangnan City.
Peace Agency, underground.
A white teleportation array suddenly unfolded, and the figures of the members of Squad 136 appeared out of thin air. At the same time, the sealing magic on their bodies was released.
Chen Muye suddenly stood up from the ground, and several unfriendly gazes fell on him at the same time.
"..." Chen Muye's lips twitched slightly, "Let me explain..."
"Comrade Chen Muye," Wu Xiangnan slowly stood up from the ground and spoke solemnly, "We'll deal with your actions later. Right now, I'm more worried about Qi Ye and Xiao Chen."
The others nodded in agreement.
They ran quickly to the roof of the office building and looked into the distance.
On the edge of the city, a deep blue figure floated in the sky, with three enormous black magic circles floating above his head, mysterious and enigmatic.