The atmosphere in the arena was momentarily delicate, yet no one spoke, silently observing the three individuals at the center of attention. They all had a rough understanding of the relationships between Lin Yi and Li Qiweng, as well as between Ying Sa and Lin Yi. Such matters were not something outsiders could intervene in.
Since Li Qiweng had awakened, Ying Sa had been clinging to Lin Yi's arm, her delicate form pressed closely against him, remaining silent. She understood that she needed to give Lin Yi time to make a decision; if she caused a scene now, it would likely only lead to further complications.
"Do you really have to be my enemy?"
Although Lin Yi's strength had increased significantly and his mindset had improved, he still couldn't accept Li Qiweng's resolute attitude towards him. After all, they had known each other for over twenty years; their relationship was far more complex than just that of an ex-fiancée. It wasn't something that could simply be abandoned.
"I don't know... but I want to kill you!"
A look of pain crossed Li Qiweng's face, and Lin Yi noticed it immediately, feeling a jolt in his heart. It was as if a thought flickered in his mind, but he couldn't quite grasp it.
"You..." Lin Yi initially wanted to ask Li Qiweng to stay, but glancing at Ying Sa beside him and then at the others who were subtly shaking their heads, he ultimately decided against it.
They had never given up on him; how could he abandon them for a mere possibility?
"You can leave now!"
Lin Yi uttered those words softly, yet it felt as if he had cast off an immense weight, leaving him feeling considerably lighter.
Li Qiweng was taken aback. Her strength hadn't fully returned yet, but she carried a type of energy reagent with her that replenished much of her energy consumption.
Moments later, Li Qiweng's figure completely vanished from everyone's sight. Lin Yi sensed that Ying Sa beside him seemed to breathe a sigh of relief as she gently released her tight grip on his arm.
"Do you hate me?" Ying Sa looked up at him, tears glistening in her eyes as she asked almost choked with emotion.
Lin Yi shook his head gently, wiping away the tears at the corner of her eye. "Everyone has their own choices; I just want to understand the truth of the matter."
"If I'm not here, at least you can keep her," Ying Sa murmured softly. Her words already indicated that she had seen the reluctance in Lin Yi's eyes.
"The falling flowers have intentions, but the flowing water is heartless. I've been with her for over twenty years; it's impossible to forget everything. It's just... I always feel something is off. Don't think too much about it. Let's find an opportunity to get our marriage certificate."
Lin Yi gently patted Ying Sa's head, his face filled with affection. Over the years, Ying Sa had given him so much. At least now, he felt it was time to cherish her.
Upon hearing Lin Yi's last words, tears welled up in Ying Sa's eyes, but this time they were tears of joy. Hadn't she held on for so long just to achieve this outcome?
"Boss!"
Once Lin Yi had composed himself, several members of the Blood Envoy Mercenary Corps strode over. Even the formidable Witerson II was now shedding tears.
"Everyone, thank you for your hard work!"
Lin Yi felt a lump in his throat and his eyes reddened as he deeply bowed to them. The fact that they had rushed over at the first opportunity showed that they had never given up on searching for him. Although Lin Yi was unclear about the current situation, he understood their struggles.
"Koala Uncle, I’ve had a tough time too! If it weren't for my clever mind, who knows how long it would have taken to find you!"
At that moment, Wang Zijun ran over to take credit. The girl who once caught Lin Yi's eye had become even more enchanting, her fiery red lips exuding an irresistible allure.
Lin Yi smiled and nodded, then expressed his gratitude to each of them. During this process, Witerson II explained the current situation to Lin Yi, who finally became aware of the severity of the problem.
After listening to the details of the situation, Lin Yi addressed everyone: "You've all worked hard these days. Today marks my recovery of strength and my breakthrough at Ten-Star Peak. So I’m here to present everyone with a grand gift!"
"A grand gift?"
"What does the boss want to do?"
"Could it be that the boss wants to help us improve our strength?"
The group following Ying Sa this time consisted of the first batch of mercenaries who had joined Lin Yi. Their feelings for Lin Yi ran deep, and naturally, their combat abilities were top-notch. Hearing Lin Yi's words now left them a bit puzzled.
At that moment, Lin Yi pointed towards a magnificent building not far away and said, "Today, we will occupy that place as the first base of our Blood Envoy Mercenary Corps!"
Just moments ago, Lin Yi had sensed the situation at the massive fortress ten kilometers away. There were ten individuals with combat power exceeding Ten-Star Combat Power, one of whom was comparable to Wang Kai from back then. However, with Lin Yi's current strength, he no longer feared these opponents.
If explanations were pale, then facts were the most compelling evidence. Lin Yi needed a battle to prove himself! Moreover, based on what Witerson II had just informed him, the entire human society was on the defensive and desperately needed a victory to boost morale.
"Boss, are you planning to take down Nile Fortress?"
Witerson II asked in disbelief. He sensed that Lin Yi's strength had surged, but based on his experience, a Zombie Fortress like Nile would have at least five or more super-tier warriors guarding it. He lacked confidence in winning; they had been barely holding on these days.
"Yes, this is my gift to all of you!"
Lin Yi's aura suddenly soared, exuding an overwhelming confidence that seemed to declare he was unmatched.
"I am willing to serve you, Captain!"
Wu Hao was the first to kneel on one knee, performing an ancient knight's oath of allegiance. The others, except for Ying Sa and Wang Zijun, followed suit and knelt before Lin Yi in unison, demonstrating their absolute obedience.
"There is no need for such formalities; I have always regarded you as brothers!"
As soon as Lin Yi's voice fell, a wave of energy spread out in front of everyone, lifting all those who were kneeling on one knee.
"Alright, let's set off together and see how Koala Uncle is going to flatten them all!" Wang Zijun waved his pristine white fist, and in an instant, the tense atmosphere vanished without a trace.
In the next moment, everyone felt an invisible force enveloping them, and then they soared toward their destination under a tremendous push.
In the blink of an eye, Iron City, which had been over ten kilometers away just moments ago, was now right in front of them.
Just as everyone stabilized their positions, dozens of powerful presences suddenly appeared before them.
Lin Yi squinted his eyes and glanced over, a slight smile appearing at the corner of his mouth as he said cheerfully, "I didn't expect Mr. Nefel to still be alive; this is truly a miracle!"
At this moment, the dozens of figures were centered around the Chubby Man, who was none other than Commander Nefel of the Nile Defense Zone. However, his strength had surprisingly broken through to the Ten-Star Peak. The allure of the Zombie Virus was indeed something ordinary people found hard to resist.
"Lin Yi! I can't believe it's really you!"
Seeing Lin Yi, Nefel's previously confident face showed signs of panic. Lin Yi's reputation was like that of a demon among zombies! Even though Nefel prided himself on his combat prowess, he still felt a bit intimidated in front of Lin Yi.
"What? Is it necessary to be so surprised when old friends meet?"
Thoughts raced through Lin Yi's mind. There were ten experts surpassing the Ten-Star Level here; he needed to eliminate them as quickly as possible, or someone on his side might face life-threatening danger.
Before Nefel could speak again, an emaciated old man with a yellow face beside him widened his eyes and shouted loudly, "What are we wasting time talking for? This time we have ten royal-level Divine Warriors here; are we afraid he will escape?"
Lin Yi glanced at the old man; he was the high-ranking official from the Ministry of National Defense of the Nile River who had previously held a grudge against him.
“Mr. Derman, this child cannot be underestimated!”
Nefel shot a glare at the old man beside him, who had just received the news that Wang Xing had been taken down by Lin Yi. He was well aware of Wang Xing's strength and did not believe he could easily defeat him.
However, when Wang Xing was eliminated, he was not far away. Naturally, those above were dissatisfied with him. If he failed to defend the Nile Defense Zone this time, it was likely that before Lin Yi could deal with him, his own people would not let him off the hook.
As he pieced together the situation, Nefel gritted his teeth and shouted, “Seven of you, hold Thief Lin down! We must eliminate him! The rest of you, find your suitable opponents!”
As soon as he finished speaking, seven figures charged toward Lin Yi. However, Lin Yi felt no tension at all; instead, he lowered his head and spoke to the underworld figure beside him, “Protect Ying Sa!”
Seeing that Lin Yi showed no signs of nervousness, Nefel felt a surge of excitement and immediately shouted, “Team up!”
At that moment, a ripple suddenly surged through the space around them, carrying a strong corrosive force. Lin Yi realized something was wrong; he had been careless!
In an instant, the aura around Lin Yi erupted violently, as if the very fabric of space were about to tear apart! The next moment, the entire world seemed to brighten suddenly, shimmering with colorful lights.
Feeling the sudden change in the surrounding space, Nefel was taken aback; in just a blink of an eye, an extremely unfamiliar sensation swept over him!
“Where is this?” The others were not faring any better and instinctively asked under their breath.
“Welcome to my Absolute Space!” A voice like a chant echoed in their ears, now distant and now near.
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