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Xia Mi rolled her eyes dramatically, picked up a skewer of grilled squid, took a big bite, and mumbled:
"Please! Lu Mingfei, aren't you being dramatic? I'm your..."
She cleared her throat. "I'm your girlfriend! How can I stand by and watch my man fight in front of me?"
"Besides, being with you is so exciting! In all my years as a dragon, apart from fighting the Black King, I've never experienced anything this exciting. Regret? Regret not being with you sooner!"
She bounced around, holding up a skewer of grilled meat with an excited look that seemed to thrive on chaos, but deep in her eyes, her determination to follow was second to none.
Five people, five different expressions.
Their words and actions were like five warm currents, dispelling the chill of the lonely island night and also dispelling the last trace of uncertainty in Lu Mingfei's heart.
They chose to stay, to stand with him, and to fight against the whole world.
Lu Mingfei's gaze swept across their faces one by one, and in the flickering firelight, the coldness and weariness in his eyes seemed to melt away a little.
He didn't say anything more, but reached out and vigorously ruffled Erii's red hair that was leaning on his shoulder. Then he picked up a bottle of water that was warm by the campfire and took a big gulp.
"Well, I was being dramatic," he admitted honestly.
he knows.
It is time to undergo the Tenth Trial.
Whether it's for Erii's sake or to ensure that Su Xiaoqiang and Liu Miaomiao have the ability to protect themselves.
He can't delay any longer!
Chapter 179 Arranging a Way Out
But before he stepped into that unknown gate of life and death.
He must build the strongest possible defense for those behind him.
He walked to the side, took out his satellite phone, and contacted Su Enxi.
“Enxi.” Lu Mingfei’s voice came through the satellite phone at the distant communication point, “Proceed according to the plan.”
The instructions were concise, yet carried immense weight.
On the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Su Enxi, who had been waiting for her turn, left afterimages on the keyboard.
She took a deep breath, and like the final pusher opening Pandora's box, she typed the long-awaited command.
In an instant, through the core servers of major global mainstream media, social platforms, and news organizations that had already been infiltrated and hijacked, as well as countless user terminals that were secretly controlled.
A meticulously crafted, illustrated, and information-rich "truth bomb" has swept through every corner of human society like a tsunami!
This content conveys the existence of dragons and hybrids.
It details the history of the dragons, their power system, their Word of Power, and the threat of their past world domination and eventual return. It includes some top-secret archival images (some from the "legacy" beneath the ruins of Kassel) and blurry, yet compelling video "evidence" (fabricated using Suenxi technology, but based on real dragon characteristics).
It explains the origin of hybrids, the combination of dragon blood and humans, their hidden existence in human society, their special abilities, and the secret history of some hybrid families/organizations that secretly manipulated the economy, politics, and even instigated wars for power or ambition.
The current list of all hybrid factions has been revealed.
The above lists the names of all known active and powerful hybrid families and secret organizations around the world, the code names of some core members, their main spheres of influence, and the key evidence chains of their infiltration into human society (partly true, partly "artistic processing" and guiding interpretation by Su Enxi).
This list, like a wanted poster, instantly thrust those behemoths hidden in the shadows into the scorching spotlight of all humanity!
The stance of the Snake-Headed Eight Families and the Demon Clan: The information uses relatively neutral wording when mentioning Japanese influence.
It even implies that under the restraint of the "celestial being" Lu Mingfei, their behavior has become more restrained, and they are different from the "ambitious individuals" who currently threaten human society.
This subtle difference is the path to survival that Lu Mingfei left for Yuan Zhisheng and the others.
The world has exploded.
The human world, which was just a moment ago confused, debating, and even mocking the "reincarnation of the Black King," is now in a state of chaos.
They were instantly plunged into an unprecedented vortex of panic, anger, and suspicion!
After the network completely crashed and restarted, every second was filled with massive amounts of information, conspiracy theories, cries of fear, and angry condemnations of "outsiders."
The mixed-race families and organizations that were named faced immense pressure, investigations, and even violent attacks both in the real world and online.
The fragile and hidden balance between humans and hybrids was completely shattered by Lu Mingfei's decisive move!
The conflict was instantly shifted, amplified, and pushed to a fever pitch.
Countless eyes were no longer fixed on the "Black King" on the isolated island, but turned to the "kindred spirits" or "enemies" who might be lurking around them and possess supernatural powers.
"Using one tiger to devour another, what a brilliant tactic," Yuan Zhisheng murmured, watching the surging global public opinion on the satellite terminal.
He knew that as long as Lu Mingfei didn't die...
The Japanese government, intimidated by their terrifying power, would never dare to easily take action against the Hebi-Hachi family and the remnants of the Oni Clan, who had become part of the Hebi-Hachi family.
Lu Mingfei used "fear" to give them a temporary shield.
……
In the darkness of the deserted island, Lu Mingfei's figure quietly disappeared.
A heavily guarded place.
There were no pleasantries, no probing questions.
Lu Mingfei appeared directly in front of the old man with whom he had made a "contract".
An invisible aura separated the inside from the outside, leaving only the two people in the room.
"The outside world has undergone earth-shattering changes." The old man's voice was steady, but his eyes held a deep scrutiny. "Your 'gift' is far too heavy."
Lu Mingfei got straight to the point:
"The contract remains valid."
"I will provide you with the technology, information, and even future shelter you need."
"You must ensure the absolute safety and freedom of those around me within your country."
"Non-interference and fair resource transactions are the foundation."
He paused, an invisible pressure spreading out, causing even the slightest ripple in the tea on the table:
"If you feel the risks are too high and are unwilling to continue the cooperation, I understand."
"I will terminate the contract now and leave immediately without any further entanglement. There is only one condition."
Lu Mingfei's gaze was sharp as a sword, piercing straight into the other person's eyes:
"Whether we cooperate or not, the people around me will not be harmed."
"If anyone is implicated because of my affairs, I will make them pay a hundredfold, no matter where they are in the world."
"This is not a threat, it's an announcement."
A brief silence fell over the room.
The old man tapped his fingers lightly on the mahogany tabletop, his gaze deep, clearly weighing his options rapidly.
The power Lu Mingfei displayed, the "restraint" and "awareness of rules" he showed at this moment, and the tempting bargaining chips and devastating consequences he offered, formed a delicate balance.
More importantly, what Lu Mingfei is demonstrating at this moment is an iron fist that shatters the old order, and may also be one of the cornerstone forces for establishing a new order.
Rejecting him is tantamount to pushing him and his power into an uncontrollable abyss or onto the opposite side.
“…Alright.” The old man finally nodded slowly, breaking the silence. “The contract continues. As long as they are within our country’s borders, they will be safe and sound. That is our promise.”
"Thank you." Lu Mingfei nodded slightly, and his figure vanished instantly, as if he had never appeared.
The old man was left alone to face the deep night outside the window. He let out a long sigh, but felt the pressure on his shoulders was heavier than a thousand pounds.
Lu Mingfei's backup plan has been temporarily paved.
At dawn, the horizon where the sea meets the sky begins to lighten.
Lu Mingfei returned to the isolated island.
Inside the cave, everyone had woken up and was waiting for him.
Lu Mingfei's gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on the faces of core members such as Zero, Xia Mi, and Yuan Zhisheng. His voice was deep and clear:
“I have to do something, something that must be done, but it’s incredibly risky.” He didn’t specify the tenth trial, “If I… fail to return.”
He paused for a moment, and this assumption made Erii subconsciously tighten her grip on Zero's hand, while Su Xiaoqiang and Liu Miaomiao turned pale.
Lu Mingfei pointed to a distant continent:
"Don't go back to Japan, and don't go to any Western countries."
"Go to China, take everyone with you, go there."
"I've made arrangements. That will be your last safe haven. Chisei, and your senior brother, take good care of Erii and everyone else."
Yuan Zhisheng nodded emphatically, his eyes resolute: "Understood! As long as I live, I will protect them!"
Chu Zihang nodded: "I understand."
Chapter 180 Arrangements for the Future
Lu Mingfei's gaze finally fell on Chen Motong, who was sitting in the corner, silent and with a complicated expression.
Her existence is like a ticking time bomb.
She knows too much, and her stance is ambiguous. Lu Mingfei cannot gamble everyone's safety on her.
At this moment, he needs absolute stability.
He walked up to Chen Motong and said in a deep voice:
"Chen Motong, you are a smart woman. You should know what will happen next."
Chen Motong looked up at Lu Mingfei: "You want to change my heart, right?"
"Yes," Lu Mingfei honestly admitted.
A hint of helplessness flashed in Chen Motong's eyes, but in the end, she could only resign herself to her fate and say, "If you solve the problem later, can you help me change it back?"
“Okay,” Lu Mingfei agreed.
Chen Motong stood up, closed her eyes, and said softly, "Let's do it."