Reversing Falsehood and Preserving Truth: All Gods and Gods Are in My Hands

The message from the Japanese visitor was conveyed once more, the previous oppressive aura gone, replaced by an unyielding resolve, a compromise concealing a bottom line: "I must take some of the people and goods with me. This is the bottom line; it concerns the survival of my people, and there is no room for negotiation."

The aged voice remained silent for a long time, as the sea breeze, carrying a salty scent, swept across the deck.

Zhao Lingxi suddenly realized who this 9-star Perfect Realm Guardian was, and she knew she couldn't really make a move.

She guards at least three "illusory loopholes," and if she leaves her post for even a minute, the resulting disaster caused by the leaked illusory energy will far exceed the value of ten cargo ships.

This is an open conspiracy. The other side has accurately calculated the weakness of the Guardians, which is why they dare to so recklessly intrude into Chinese waters.

"You may take one person with you, but leave the boat behind."

The aged voice finally spoke, each word seemingly squeezed out from between teeth, filled with resentment and determination: "Things within China's borders are not for outsiders to touch."

"No!"

The previously silent "Doctor" suddenly cried out, rushing to the cabin door and pointing towards the cargo hold with a hysterical frenzy, disregarding his own safety: "The purified rainwater is mine! It's a rare resource that I painstakingly refined!"

The visitor from Japan's gaze fell on the "Doctor," and the icy will emanating from him was like a tangible chill, instantly silencing the "Doctor."

"Can."

The message from the visitor from Japan carried an undeniable conviction: "I choose him."

His gaze was precisely locked onto the "Doctor" at the hatch.

Zhao Lingxi's pupils constricted sharply—the other party wanted to take away the "Doctor" who possessed the organization's core technology! If he escaped, it would be extremely difficult to track down the organization and stop the experiments.

"Ling tide, right?" An aged voice suddenly rang out, carrying a hint of weary indulgence.

"This junior is here!" Zhao Lingxi replied immediately, her tone filled with resentment, yet she dared not disobey in the slightest.

"Get them out of here."

The three simple words carried an undeniable authority. Zhao Lingxi gritted her teeth, but finally released her hand seal.

The eight water dragons surrounding the cargo ship emitted a low, mournful roar, then slowly dissipated, turning back into seawater and falling back into the ocean, splashing up tiny waves.

The figure in the kimono nodded slightly, then turned to face the stiff-bodied "Doctor".

"Come with me." His thoughts were directly transmitted into the "Doctor's" mind, leaving no room for discussion.

At that very moment, the figure in the kimono raised her right hand and made a gentle slash in the air.

The sea surface cracked open.

It wasn't a metaphor, nor was it the waves parting; rather, the seawater on the port side of the cargo ship seemed to be sliced ​​apart by an invisible blade, revealing a bottomless black passage. The passage walls were smooth as a mirror, exuding a chilling, eerie atmosphere, as if connecting to another world.

As expected, it's an ability that has reached the threshold of 9 stars...

Zhao Lingxi felt a chill run down her spine. The difference between the peak of the 8-star realm and the initial stage of the Unity Realm was now fully evident.

Before jumping down the tunnel, "Doctor" glanced back one last time at the cargo hold, a flicker of resentment and madness in his eyes. That purified rainwater might be the last vestige of purification in the world; he couldn't just give up.

"My lord, the rain—" he tried to speak, hoping to seize even the slightest chance.

The moment the words left her lips, Zhao Lingxi moved.

Her hands formed hand seals at lightning speed, and the seawater in the entire area suddenly surged into the sky, transforming into a huge water curtain that completely enveloped the "Distant Dome," with fine runes flowing across the water curtain.

This is not an attack, but an isolation, isolating all spatial jump coordinate positioning to prevent the other party from turning back and stealing the rainwater.

The figure in the kimono seemed to shake her head, making no attempt to stop them or take any further action. She simply led "Doctor" and stepped into the black passage.

The seawater closed in the next second, waves crashing, as if the strange phenomenon of tearing the sea surface had never happened. Only a trace of spatial fluctuation remained in the air, proving that the confrontation had truly occurred.

Three minutes later, after confirming that the opponent's aura had indeed left the East Sea area, the aged will that had enveloped the entire area slowly receded. Before departing, it left behind a faint sigh, carrying both expectation and helplessness for the younger generation:

"Ling tide, bring the boat back."

"Yes."

Zhao Lingxi bowed deeply until that vast will completely disappeared in the sea breeze before straightening up and turning to look at the wrecked cargo ship. The special forces soldiers immediately sprang into action, sealing off the cargo hold, taking control of the remaining personnel and the ethereal experimental subjects, and inspecting the lead boxes containing the purified rainwater.

"Captain, the lead boxes are intact, with no signs of forced damage, but..." Team member Kobayashi strode over, reporting with a grim expression, "One box had a third of its rainwater forcibly drained out, probably stolen by 'The Doctor' before he jumped ship."

"understood."

Zhao Lingxi walked to the ship's railing and placed her hands on the cold railing. The moonlight shone on her face, reflecting a chilling murderous intent, and also concealing a trace of resentment.

She wiped the seawater from her face, her voice low and firm: "Send a report to headquarters."

She said, word by word, "A shrine belonging to Japan, a peak 8-star being, suspected to be a 'Umibozu', illegally entered our East China Sea Exclusive Economic Zone at 3:47 a.m., forcibly took away a key suspect, and stole some of the purified rainwater."

"Yes!" the team member immediately responded and turned to deliver the message.

Zhao Lingxi took one last look at the sea to the northeast. There, the moonlight remained, the waves remained, as calm as if the thrilling confrontation had never happened.

However, with the formal intervention of the Japanese forces, the existence of the 9 Guardians of Truth was forced to be exposed. The "Doctor" escaped and took some of the purified rainwater with him, and an even bigger storm was brewing.

"The weather's about to change..."

She murmured to herself, then turned and formed a hand seal. The seawater beneath the cargo ship surged gently, as if it were alive, lifting the massive hull and slowly sailing towards the coastline, its wake drawing a calm arc on the sea.

Beneath the unseen depths of the sea, the spatial rift that had been forcibly torn open was slowly closing, the dark, eerie light gradually dissipating, leaving only a faint trace of spatial disorder, which was quickly smoothed out by the power of the seawater.

After an unknown amount of time, on a secluded beach in Japan, "Doctor" sat slumped on the cold sand, soaked to the bone, panting heavily. Seawater dripped from his hair, mixing with the sweat on his face.

He clutched several specially made vacuum test tubes tightly in his hand, the test tubes filled with a liquid that emitted a soft white light, which was the purified rainwater he had stolen in the chaos.

"Purifying rainwater..." He stared at the test tube with a fervent, almost manic light in his eyes. "With this, the second phase of the experiment can begin... Liu Jing, you've finally granted my wish..."

A figure in a kimono appeared before him at some point, still wearing that dark blue kimono, the wave patterns on the hem gleaming coldly in the moonlight.

On that perpetually blurred face, there seemed to be a hint of barely perceptible amusement.

"What about what you promised me?"

The "Doctor" suddenly looked up, as if he had remembered something, and hurriedly took out another test tube from his pocket—this test tube did not contain liquid, but a wisp of light green mist, which exuded pure vitality, the "vitality of heaven and earth" extracted from "Pangolin No. 1".

"This is the life force of nature extracted from 'Pangolin No. 1'," he respectfully handed over the test tube, his tone ingratiating. "Although it's only one-tenth of what it contained, it's enough for you..."

The words came to an abrupt halt.

"very good."

The consciousness of the visitor from Japan interrupted the "Doctor's" fear. Without explanation or any further action, he simply turned and walked toward a small submarine moored not far away.

"I'll leave after I take you to international waters."

"Wait, wait!" The "Doctor" struggled to his feet, ignoring his fear, and quickly caught up. "That sir... where is the 'divine remains' fragment you promised me?"

"It will be delivered."

The cold consciousness dissipated into the air, and the roar of the helicopter came from afar.

"It's okay...it's all okay..." he murmured, his eyes filled with madness. "As long as the experiment succeeds...all the costs will be worth it."

As dawn approached, the morning light began to faintly appear in Zhongzhou City.

Lu Yu got up on time, rubbed his still tired forehead, remembered his morning exercise appointment with Zhao Lei, picked up his coat and pushed open the door to go out.

Unbeknownst to him, a thrilling standoff concerning the purification of rainwater and the clash of transnational forces was taking place late at night on the East China Sea, not far from Zhongzhou City. He was also unaware that an even greater storm was slowly approaching them.