The Ancient Gods' Whisper

Magic City, Tianshan Mansion.

In a city like Magic City, where every inch of land is worth a fortune, this place is just an ordinary residential area. Property prices here are mid-range compared to the rest of the city, with most residents being locals. The majority of homeowners are retired elderly, often seen taking birds or dogs for walks, or playing chess around stone tables.

"The situation in Peak City is so tense. Why are you two here instead of keeping watch there?"

A man was leisurely walking his Samoyed along the roadside.

He was a tall and burly man, nearly two meters in height, with well-developed muscles that looked like they would burst through his plain white training outfit. His hair was frost-white, and his face weathered with age.

His expression seemed gentle, but in the world of Ascenders, his name carried great renown.

Lin Dong.

The highest leader of the Night Watchers.

"It's just an hour's flight from Peak City to Magic City. We don't have to check in or go through security."

Han Jing, dressed in a perfectly pressed camouflage outfit, followed behind him with an expressionless face.

Fu Qingxuan, leaning on a cane, smiled as he greeted, "Boss, long time no see."

Lin Dong turned around, his expression complex: "Indeed, it's been a long time. Good to see you alive. That's all that matters."

He paused, then shifted his gaze to the person behind and commented with a sigh, "And you, why are you here as well?"

In the fitness area, Lu Zijin was holding a cup of milk tea, happily playing on a see-saw with a passing child. She responded casually, "Old Chen is too busy running around like a headless chicken, so I thought I'd come see you."

Lin Dong chuckled, "I think you're not just here to visit me, are you?"

Han Jing locked eyes with him and enunciated carefully, "Boss, you saw what happened last night. The King of Qing blocked Heaven's Punishment, and the Judgement Court's Heavenly Punishment Weapon has already been rendered useless. Tianzhou and Xingye were identified as members of the Order of the Hidden and were killed on the spot. Although Li Qingsong is still alive, he's essentially as good as dead."

"Councilman Zhang is also dead, killed by Gu Ci'an's own son."

She paused for a moment: "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If we can prove there are issues within the Judgement Court, Rhein's position will be shaken, and the President will have to reconsider everything."

"That's right. Although Old Chen can't publicly take sides, he's actually supporting us in private."

Fu Qingxuan pleaded, "Zijin is about to ascend to Seventh-Order Holy Realm. Once she secures the final Heavenly General position, we'll be able to turn the tables and regain control of the narrative."

Lin Dong fell silent.

As a Ninth-Rank Demigod, he had witnessed everything that transpired last night.

He was fully aware of the massive upheaval.

"Gu Ci'an's son, huh."

A flicker of nostalgia passed through Lin Dong's eyes as he turned to the cold-faced woman beside him: "What's your opinion?"

Han Jing maintained a frosty expression: "He looks a lot like his father, but he's more capable than his old man. The only issue is his personality—it's too solitary."

Lin Dong laughed, "You don't like him?"

"Not exactly," Han Jing replied with a straight face. "I once wanted to mentor him myself, but he was too young and not of a high enough rank at the time. At least under our protection, he wouldn't have been dragged into all this nonsense."

Fu Qingxuan burst out laughing, "Haha, and then Sister Han got thoroughly slapped in the face!"

There was a soft snicker.

Even Lu Zijin couldn't hold back her laughter.

"Getting slapped in the face is great. As an old-timer, I love being proved wrong by the younger generation."

Lin Dong sighed, "Honestly, I was planning to retire."

Over the years, this leader of the Night Watchers had grown tired of factional struggles, increasingly disheartened.

Unless the Ancient God Clan posed a direct threat requiring his intervention, he had turned a blind eye to everything else.

Even his former supporters had fallen silent over time.

And dissenting voices began to emerge.

"You can retire, but what about everyone else?"

Han Jing stared at him. "Mu Feng is still locked up in prison. Old Gu's case still needs to be reinvestigated. I refuse to believe that person was Old Gu. He hasn't even reached Holy Land Level—how could he possibly injure you?"

Hearing this, Fu Qingxuan was confused. "What exactly are you all talking about?"

Even Lu Zijin lifted her head, her bright eyes now displaying a grave expression.

Lin Dong remained silent for a long time before finally looking to the petite girl. "What does Commander Lu have to say?"

Lu Zijin replied earnestly, "My father's exact words were: 'Fight if you must. Some things are worth fighting for.'"

Lin Dong clasped his hands behind his back and let out a soft sigh.

"Alright then."

He calmly said, "Relay my orders: have Wang Taisheng dismissed and expelled from the Night Watcher system. People like him, who only know how to go with the flow, should be tossed as far away as possible."

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Black Cloud Base, control and command center.

A sleepless Chen Bojun raised his bloodshot eyes. His desk was piled high with mountains of files and reports—he had signed thousands of documents, leaving his hand sore.

The world was becoming increasingly chaotic; people were causing endless trouble.

Last night, the King of Qing ascended into the skies, single-handedly halting Heaven's Punishment, causing a sensation across the entire Extraordinary World.

What followed, however, was crisis!

The Ether Association is a coalition of order, collaborating with Ascender organizations across nations worldwide. Our country, as the Land of Divine Revelation, is home to all five Ancient Supremes of the Ancient God Realm, along with countless Primordial tombs and the most well-preserved Ancient Ruins.

It's like a giant siphon, drawing in the world's greatest talents, one after another.