Chapter 401 - 397a

The bad news Part 2

/*unedited*/

Learning about the history of the Cultivation Land, Shin Jiao had a confused look in his eyes. He didn't know what happened because his memory has not fully recovered. But from what Mary told him about the people she met, he was amazed because of the cooperation that is happening.

Mary also didn't learn that much from the people she was talking a while ago, but it was enough for her to know that mages also exist in the land.

As she told Shin Jiao about the things she learned the people around them also listens. The soldiers and the scientist are in awe of the things they have learned.

So basically, there are 3 types of power in the Cultivation Land. The first are the mortals like themselves, the second are the cultivators, and the third are the mages. And it seems that the mages work closely with mortals because of the use of a machine called Immortal Gears, which mages like to use in difficult battles.

After that, the group decided that it's time to go back. And of course, since the portal would not close sooner or later, the scientist didn't feel depressed.

When all of the people were able to enter the portal, Shin Jiao was the last one to leave.

"A familiar yet unfamiliar place… what happened when I was in here?" he muttered as he enters the portal.

After their group vanished, a light spec appears in the sky just above the portal. Then a figure of a woman wearing a beautiful green and white silk dress floated in the air. The woman is enveloped with a powerful aura and her beauty is impeccable. However, if Shin Jiao would be here he would be stunned because the woman looks exactly like Susan Tang.

"It was here… that powerful spiritual sense came from this place." She muttered as an expression of yearning and ache can be seen in her beautiful face.

Then she carefully scanned the surroundings with her spiritual sense but found no one. So she turns around and disappears from the skies.

Meanwhile, in the deity realms a woman is currently looking at the world she was entrusted to. Upon seeing the portal being closed and hidden by some runes, she showed a faint smile.

"Now that the two worlds are connected, my world would not be destroyed that easily. Hihi…" she giggled.

Then her eyes turn towards particular directions of the void and the stars.

In one corner of the universe a man calmly floated in the solar system he is in and then turns his gaze towards a direction.

"You naughty girl… I will let slip just this once. But if it causes too much trouble in my world, then say bye, bye, to that portal of yours." He said with a smile.

"Hmph… What a show of… if it wasn't for my ascension I would have been one of your wives. Hmph… But how was he able to protect that small blue planet, and made it safe from the catastrophe of the universe? Is it because of her?" the woman thought as a face appears in her mind.

However, now that her planet is connected to the planet called Earth she is sure that the protection earth has is now connected to her planet. This way the evil lurking inside the vast universe would not be able to set their eyes on the huge planet which she was assigned to protect.

…

When Shin Jiao went out of the portal, he noticed the panic in the eyes of the soldiers and the scientist. Even Mary had a look of worry in her eyes.

So when she saw Shin Jiao she immediately ran towards him.

"Shin, we have a problem in the base… It… it seems that they were attacked."

"What? By who?" Shin Jiao blurted with concern.

"It was the mutants and some monsters called ghouls," Mary replied.

"But don't worry, everything is fine now. However, Miss Li… She… she is missing." she added.

When Shin Jiao heard this he was taken aback and immediately grabs Mary's shoulder.

"What do you mean? Tell me?" he said in worry.

A soldier walks towards Shin Jiao and Mary and cleared his throat.

"I'm the commanding officer in this base… We have received the report a while ago. As of now we have already found the culprit and is preparing for a counter-assault in their base." The soldier in uniform said.

"The command requested that you should go back and not worry about his matter anymore. The Omega Squad will take care of this…" the man added.

Shin Jiao and Mary immediately boarded a V05-Banshee and immediately flew back.

When he arrives at the base he can see the destruction and the repairs that are slowly taking place.

He quickly ran towards their quarters and saw the half-destroyed building.

From there he saw the figure of Susan Tang and Park Jiyong talking to some soldiers.

Without a word, Shin Jiao walked as fast as he could and hugged Susan Tang in his arms. Although he knew that she was fine, he could not help himself but feel worried.

"Shin… you're back!" Susan exclaimed after feeling the warm embrace and the familiar scent.

She buried her head on his warm chest and enjoys the comfort of his strong arms.

"You were not hurt, right?" he asked in concern.

"Umm… the protective shield was really strong. Plus, Jiyong is here with me, and these two brave women." She said while pointing at Park Jiyong on the side who was also surprised to see Shin Jiao.

"Thank you… Thank you very much." He said with a bow.

"Hey, come on… We are friends, aren't we? I just did my part. Hehe…" Park Jiyong sheepishly said while scratching his head.

Then his eyes turn back towards Susan Tang and had a serious expression.

"Shi Anne…" he said.

When they heard Shi Anne Li's name, the group showed a guilty expression.

"Don't worry too much… Miss Li is fine and is currently monitoring the enemy." A familiar voice interrupted the group as Captain James and his team appears.