A Top Scholar in Everything

After Ji Long left, the Legendary Ship traveled through the Thunder Magnetic Area without any further incidents.

Baiyu held the token in his hand, lost in thought.

What was the other party's intention by making such a move?

The Holy Light Church...

Although he claimed to be a follower of the Radiance Lord, he knew very well what he truly was.

As a bishop.

Couldn't they see that he didn't look the part of a follower of the Radiance Lord at all?

"Forget it, why think too much?"

Baiyu pulled his mind back.

The main focus now was to head to Haiqing County.

The Qiong Family had businesses there, but further development was proving to be very challenging.

An outsider family.

Trying to integrate and reach the upper echelons of society incurred unpredictable costs.

"We have businesses in Bai Mang City, Wind Helmet City, and Wind Dove City.

Wind Dove City is the best choice.

It's the foremost coastal city, ranking among the top in Haiqing County, plus there's Ji Long's invitation..."

Qiong Jiu analyzed the situation.

"Can Erza dock?" Baiyu asked.

"We need to submit an application in advance, we've already sent someone to do it. As long as the prefect of Haiqing County approves, the Legendary Ship can enter."

Qiong Jiu's face also showed some concern.

Every Legendary Ship is registered officially.

Entering another county city rashly could easily cause unnecessary conflicts.

Typically, entering another county requires layer upon layer of provincial approvals, going through numerous procedures.

By the time the official documents are approved, it takes an extremely long time, and the Qiong Family can't wait, so they must use special procedures.

"I see, then Wind Dove City it is."

Baiyu made the decision.

In the mist-filled, vast forest, the Legendary Ship streaked through the sky with white ripples, heading towards the distance.

...

Ten days later.

The communications on the Legendary Ship finally returned to normal.

This indicated that they had now entered the range of Haiqing County.

Maple County had almost been cut off from any communication due to the destruction of the communication tower throughout the county.

But now they were connected to the network.

The outside world was flooded with news about Maple County.

Every major forum's top discussion was about the situation in Maple County.

However, the public's mood was optimistic, believing that with East Prosperity's army and Zenith City's forces combined, they could completely eliminate the Demon Race and Ghost-faced Race.

Occasional concerns and doubts.

Would be drowned out instantly by the surging war enthusiasm.

Everyone was advocating for a counterattack into the Spirit Realm, to completely eradicate the Demon Race and Ghost-faced Race, making Maple County a place free from beast disasters and demonic plagues, just like Kyoto.

"The Rain Master from Eternal Sleep City has already headed to the battlefield in Maple County. I heard that demons from Wumian Mansion are causing havoc."

"The last time Wumian Mansion suffered a defeat at the hands of the Rain Master, these demons are indeed like beasts, never learning their lesson."

"Recently, there have been many refugees from Maple County arriving in Haiqing County, claiming that even Zenith City has fallen, and that's the county city of Maple County."

"The fall of Zenith City is only temporary, and it could very well be the Eldest Prince's strategy. He personally leads the army to battle to wipe out the two alien races in one swift move. Now it's a case of catching the turtle in the urn."

Baiyu looked at the comments on the Haiqing County forum, unsure whether to be pleased or to think these people were ignorant.

After all.

Before facing the Giants, he also thought Zenith City would never fall.

Unfortunately.

The demons not only had Giants, but also spies and infiltrators.

"The good news is that Eternal Sleep City has taken action, and even the Third Prince is cautious of this power. They must be capable of dealing with the demons."

Baiyu thought to himself.

Buzz... hiss...

The Steamship let out a long, distant whistle, white steam billowing out as it stopped in the sky.

Ahead.

Was the guarding line of Wind Dove City.

A thousand-man troop waited quietly below, and upon seeing the Legendary Ship approaching, someone in the troop immediately launched a signal flare.

"Let's go, descend."

The documents hadn't been approved, yet the Legendary Ship's entry into Haiqing County was already a result of the Qiong Family's behind-the-scenes efforts.

As for entering the city itself.

No one could bear that responsibility.

Especially Erza, as she was a Legendary Ship of the Qiong Family and not under Imperial control, so extreme caution was necessary.

"I am Jian Linyue from the Anomaly Bureau General Office in Wind Dove City.

Your matters concerning entry into Wind Dove City are under my charge, please forgive any intrusiveness."

Leading them was a young woman.

With short hair.

She had a crisp demeanor, exquisite features, and healthy olive skin.

She walked up alone, her gaze pausing briefly on the members of the Qiong Family before finally locking onto Baiyu.

"Are you Baiyu?"

Jian Linyue curiously scrutinized the young man.

According to the introductions.

He is especially handsome and easy to recognize at a glance.

It certainly appeared that way.

But aside from his looks, he didn't seem to have any other remarkable qualities.

"Uh, that's me. Has Archdeacon Ji been in touch with you?"

Baiyu asked.

"Ji Long?" Jian Linyue was puzzled, shaking her head saying, "It was an order from the Imperial side, forget it, we'll discuss after you enter the city."

From the Imperial side?

The Third Prince?

Baiyu thought it over and concluded it must be him.

But it had already been more than ten days.

The situation on the Zenith City front was still unknown.

They entered through a side gate of Wind Dove City instead of the main city gate, and the troop was stationed in the military district outside the city.

The area of Wind Dove City was vast.

Besides within the city.

There was an extensive suburban area outside, with roads extending in all directions.

Additionally, being close to the sea made trade and economy extremely prosperous.

One could tell just from the city's construction, with towering skyscrapers, giant flying airships, countless cruise ships anchored at the harbor, and busily moving merchant caravans...

A commercial area as dense as an ant nest.

"We've arrived."

After walking for over an hour.

Jian Linyue stopped her steps.

This was a building over fifty stories high, with the words Anomaly Bureau hung prominently in front of it, exuding grandeur.

The identities of the Qiong Family members had long been handled.

Their main reason for coming was inspection.

There was a new type of control method appearing among the demons, and this news had reached the Imperial high levels, triggering a nationwide inspection.

Checks were basically conducted sequentially based on citizen numbers.

Every day, the Anomaly Bureau was in a state of high-demand operation, running at full capacity.

As outsiders.

The Qiong Family certainly also needed to undergo inspection.

Jian Linyue arranged a separate inspection area specifically for the Qiong Family's use.

Next.

She took Baiyu and Qiong Jiu to her office.

"Please, have a seat."

Jian Linyue scrutinized the two of them and said, "I called you here to inquire about Zenith City."

"Can't you receive news from the front lines?"

Qiong Jiu asked, a bit puzzled.

Why were big figures like Ji Long and Jian Linyue from Wind Dove City asking about Zenith City?

Logically speaking.

With the army's presence, communication should be consistently maintained.

Seeing their confused expressions, Jian Linyue took a deep breath and explained, "Since seven days ago, within Maple County, all contact has been completely lost.

Anyone entering Maple County can't come out.

The entire Maple County.

Seems to have turned into a massive Simulation Realm."