I'm only three years old, how could it be a world-ending catastrophe?

"I can help you take care of that [Lord of Nothingness]!"

The moment those words were uttered, the atmosphere in the entire hall froze instantly.

Old Chen was stunned.

Li Wei and the others behind him were also stunned and stood there in place.

What did he just say?

He said he was going to deal with that "Lord of Nothingness"?

A three-year-old kid says he's going to solve a world-ending calamity that has plagued the highest levels of the entire supernatural world for hundreds of years and even the Beijing General Bureau is helpless against?

Is this...is this madness?

The first thought that crossed Li Wei's mind was that it was absurd.

Utterly absurd!

That's a catastrophe of world-ending magnitude!

It is a terrifying being that truly stands at the top of the pyramid of calamities, possessing the power to destroy the world!

This is not even in the same dimension!

Let alone a three-year-old child like him, even if you gathered all the S-class superhumans and SSS-class bizarre items in the world, it probably wouldn't be enough to fill that monster's teeth!

What gives him the right?

Where does he get the confidence to say such a thing?

However, Jiang Luo ignored their expressions.

He continued to look at Old Chen and stated his conditions.

"And in return, you need to promise me one thing."

"I guarantee that I, my family, and the Xu family across the street will live a peaceful and undisturbed life forever!"

Jiang Luo didn't care about power or status at all.

What he wanted, what his parents wanted, and even what the Xu couple wanted, was nothing more than peace and tranquility.

A kind of undisturbed peace that can be enjoyed even after the existence of calamities and ferocious beasts is fully exposed to the world.

The identity of this Mr. Chen, coupled with his attitude, indicates that he not only has the ability to do so, but also will not go back on his word afterward.

That's why Jiang Luo made this request.

But before Old Chen could speak, Li Wei, who was standing next to him, snapped out of his daze and sneered.

"How to resolve the [Lord of Nothingness]?"

Li Wei scoffed, "You? A three-year-old toddler, do you even know what that is? It's a world-ending calamity! A nightmare that has plagued us for six hundred years!"

His voice was full of undisguised sarcasm and mockery, showing no belief that Jiang Luo had the ability.

"so what?"

Jiang Luo tilted her little face up and looked at him.

"So what?"

That same attitude again!

It's that "So what?" phrase again!

Li Wei's temper flared up instantly, and he was about to start cursing again.

Jiang Luo, however, was already impatient.

He raised his chubby little hand and, from a distance of more than ten meters, casually slapped it in Li Wei's direction.

This palm strike looked light and airy, lacking any real power.

It's like a child waving casually.

But Old Chen's expression changed drastically in that instant.

"defense!"

He let out a sharp shout, and a powerful aura erupted from his entire body.

The middle-aged men and women following behind him also reacted immediately.

Without any hesitation, they immediately took out their respective strange items from their pockets.

It was an old bronze mirror, a shriveled eyeball, and an iron box that kept oozing black liquid...

They are all bizarre items of SS-level quality!

They poured their own strength into it without reservation.

In an instant, several energy barriers of different colors appeared one after another in front of them.

This barrier contains terrifying defensive power capable of withstanding a full-force attack from a super SSS-level expert!

They believe that these multiple barriers combined are sufficient to deal with any crisis.

however……

In front of Jiang Luo's seemingly harmless little hand.

These so-called sturdy barriers are as fragile as paper.

Click!

The first barrier shattered instantly.

Then came the second, the third...

Those few SS-grade strange items also let out mournful cries the moment the barrier shattered, their surfaces covered with dense cracks, before finally exploding completely and turning into dust.

The entire process took less than a second.

That seemingly light palm strike, after destroying all defenses, still possessed considerable power and continued forward.

Although most of its power had been used up, a faint aftershock still struck Li Wei.

puff!

Li Wei was struck hard, and his whole body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, spitting out a mouthful of blood that splattered all over the ground.

He fell heavily more than ten meters away, struggled a few times, but couldn't get up at all.

He could clearly feel that all his ribs were broken and his internal organs had been severely shaken.

If his colleagues hadn't used strange objects to block most of the power, he would probably have been turned into a pile of mangled flesh like Zhou Hongye.

and……

Looking at that small figure with his hands still in his pockets and a "that's it" expression on his face.

Perhaps this child didn't even use his full strength in that palm strike!

Li Wei's eyes, which had initially shown anger and disdain, instantly transformed into extreme fear.

He finally understood.

What I was facing was not a child at all.

Rather, it is a... true monster that cannot be understood by common sense.

The entire teleportation hall fell into a deathly silence once again.

Looking at the fragments of those strange objects on the ground, and then at Li Wei lying on the ground like a dead dog in the distance, Old Chen felt a surge of shock.

He thought the child was very strong.

Before arriving, based on Zhao Haidong's description and the scene he witnessed, he had overestimated Jiang Luo's strength as much as possible.

But only now did he realize that he had underestimated his opponent.

Moreover, it was a serious underestimation.

One palm strike, just a casual palm strike!

It destroyed the defenses constructed from several SS-level bizarre items!

This goes beyond just being powerful.

This is... a crushing defeat!

Absolutely, a crushing defeat that transcends dimensions!

Maybe……

Does he really have the ability to fight against that world-destroying calamity?

Once the thought popped into his head, it took root and sprouted wildly in Old Chen's mind, becoming impossible to suppress.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the shock in his heart, and his weathered eyes became deep again.

"Child, even if you have the ability..."

"But what you're facing may not just be one calamity."

Old Chen's voice became incredibly heavy.

"The place where the [Lord of Nothingness] is sealed is called the 'Abyss of Nothingness'."

"Nominally, that place is a sealed land, but in reality, it is the true ancestral land that the Zhou family has managed for six hundred years, and it is their final fortress."

"Inside there are not only the top experts of the Zhou family from each generation over the past six hundred years, but also countless powerful calamities that they have kept in captivity for generations in order to study the power of calamities."

"That's not a sealed place at all; it's a real demon's lair."

At this point, Old Chen paused, seemingly giving Jiang Luo time to process what he had said.

He stared intently at Jiang Luo's face, not wanting to miss a single change in his expression.

However, Jiang Luo's face still showed that indifferent expression.

A den of demons?

Are there many calamities?

Good thing!

Seeing that he didn't react much, Old Chen had no choice but to drop the bombshell.

"More importantly..."

"The current head of the Zhou family is an ancient monster who has lived for over two hundred years. We know almost nothing about him, but based on the scattered intelligence that the headquarters obtained at great cost..."

"His strength is at least... beyond SSS level."

"This is the fundamental reason why, despite knowing the Zhou family has problems, we haven't dared to take any rash action all these years!"

"Because none of us are confident we can defeat that old monster. If things fall apart, the Zhou family might resort to desperate measures, releasing the [Lord of Nothingness], and then, together with that old monster..."

"This would be an unbearable catastrophe for the entire world!"

Old Chen's voice carried immense weight.

He laid bare all the risks to Jiang Luo without reservation.

He hopes that after learning the whole truth, the child will be able to calm down and reconsider the matter.

After all, this is no longer just his problem.

This concerns the survival of all mankind.

But he never expected this.

After listening, Jiang Luo showed no sign of backing down or fear; instead, his clear black and white eyes lit up.

Domestication...a calamity?

In other words...

There's plenty of "food" there?

and so……

This is hardly a den of iniquity.

This is practically... a luxurious buffet all to himself!

Thinking of this, Jiang Luo's mood instantly became extremely pleasant.

He looked at Old Chen, whose face was solemn, and tilted his head.

"You don't need to worry about these things."

"Just tell me whether you want to cooperate or not."

The voice was youthful, yet crisp and clear.

Old Chen was taken aback by his reaction and didn't say anything more.

in fact……

He had already made his decision after Jiang Luo struck that palm.

The "god-making plan" of the Beijing General Bureau, which has lasted for a century, is safe, but it is just too slow.

The core of the plan is to dedicate all the resources of the Extraordinary Bureau to cultivating an absolutely loyal and exceptionally talented extraordinary individual.

Let him grow step by step until he possesses the power to contend with the Zhou family and the [Lord of Nothingness].

Now, the chosen superhuman has reached SS-level strength and can simultaneously wield five SSS-level bizarre items.

Even so, he was only able to barely hold his own against a super SSS-level powerhouse.

It is still far from being able to truly contend with an existence capable of destroying the world.

This plan will take decades, or even centuries, to see results, and there are too many variables involved, with an extremely high risk of failure.

But this child in front of me...

He is different.

He was like a sudden, unpredictable shooting star; though full of uncertainty, he brought the only possibility to break the stagnant pool.

Old Chen didn't want a child to bear such a heavy responsibility, which is why he revealed all the risks.

But since this child insists.

Since he possesses power far beyond imagination.

that……

Take a gamble!

"Child, since you insist..."

Old Chen looked at Jiang Luo, a resolute glint flashing in his cloudy eyes.

"Then, on behalf of the Beijing General Bureau, I agree to this cooperation!"

The words fell.

He solemnly took out a badge from his pocket. It had an antique design, was made entirely of an unknown metal, and had the General Administration's emblem engraved on the front.

He held the badge in his palm, infusing it with a trace of his own extraordinary power.

hum!

The badge emitted a soft chime, and its surface lit up with a gentle white light.

At this moment, Old Chen's voice became extremely solemn.

"I, Chen Wang, representing the name of the Beijing Extraordinary Bureau, hereby swear an oath."

"If you, Jiang Luo, can successfully resolve the world-ending crisis brought about by the [Lord of Nothingness] and the Zhou family..."

"From this day forward, the Jiang and Xu families will forever enjoy the highest level of protection and privileges granted by the Extraordinary Bureau!"

"This oath, witnessed by Heaven and Earth, will never be broken!"

As he uttered his last word, the badge in his palm shone brightly, and a ray of light flew out from it, merging into Jiang Luo's body before returning to its original state.

The oath has been made!

After the oath was taken, Old Chen handed the badge to Jiang Luo.

"With this badge, if we break our oath, you can take any revenge on our Extraordinary Bureau at any time."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Luo's face was full of surprise. She hadn't expected Old Bi to be so considerate.

He didn't refuse; he simply reached out his chubby hand, took the still-warm badge, and put it in the pocket of his yellow duck overalls.

For him, this thing was extremely important.

This is a talisman for my parents and the Xu family.

With the agreement reached, Jiang Luo's objective was achieved.

He didn't want to waste any more time here.

"Alright, then the matter is considered settled."

"But before I go to that so-called Abyss of Nothingness, I have to go home first."

With that, Jiang Luo turned around and, with her short legs, walked towards the huge teleportation device in the center of the hall.

Old Chen paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Of course."

He also felt that Jiang Luo needed to rest and adjust his condition.

After all, what lies ahead is a war that will determine the fate of the world.

Moreover, he also needs time to arrange the follow-up matters.

He winked at a middle-aged man behind him who looked rather clever, signaling him to activate the teleportation array and send Jiang Luo back to Dongzhou.

They watched as Jiang Luo's figure disappeared into the teleportation light.

Old Chen's face, which had been tense all along, finally relaxed, but his eyes became even sharper than before.

"Pass on my orders!"

"First, immediately take full control of the Extraordinary Bureau of Nanjiang Province. All cadres at the division level and above shall be dismissed on the spot and placed under isolation and investigation! Anyone who resists shall be killed without exception!"

"Second, immediately contact the Beijing headquarters and have them dispatch three 'Prison Guards' capable of using SSS-level supernatural items to Nanjiang Province as quickly as possible! One team will go to Dongzhou to ensure the absolute safety of the Jiang and Xu families! The other two will accompany me!"

"Third, notify the General Intelligence Department to simultaneously provide the branch chiefs with the complete list of Zhou family members we have infiltrated in various branches around the world, so they can immediately begin the arrest and elimination process!"

"From this moment forward, the all-out war against the Zhou family...officially begins!"

Old Chen's series of orders were swift and urgent, without the slightest hesitation.

Li Wei, who was lying on the ground, heard these orders and, ignoring the excruciating pain in his body, raised his head in astonishment.

"Old Chen...isn't this...aren't we being too hasty?"

"Doing this is tantamount to completely severing ties with the Zhou family!"

He endured the pain and expressed his concerns.

"I admit, that kid is strong, but whether he can actually fight against that world-destroying calamity is still unknown. We...we could wait until we have results on his end before doing these things!"

"In that case, even if... even if he fails, we'll still have room to maneuver with the Zhou family, preventing the situation from completely spiraling out of control..."

"madness!"

Old Chen turned around abruptly and interrupted Li Wei with a stern rebuke.

He looked at Li Wei, his eyes filled with disappointment.

"Li Wei, what do you take that child for? A pawn we can use and sacrifice at will?"

Old Chen's voice was as cold as ice.

"Since you've chosen to believe, then believe without reservation to the very end!"

"What we need to do now is not to leave him any way out, but to show him our determination! Let him know that he is not fighting alone; behind him stands the entire Extraordinary Bureau, and all of humanity!"

"If at this point we still hesitate and think about leaving ourselves a way out, we'll only disappoint him!"

"Once his heart turns cold, do you think he'll still care about the lives of us humans?!"

These words left Li Wei speechless, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

He then realized how terribly wrong he had been.

Yes.

Faced with an existence that defies common sense, any so-called calculations and weighing of options seem utterly ridiculous and naive.

Either become friends.

Either become enemies.

There is no third option.

Old Chen ignored him and turned around, looking in the direction where Jiang Luo had disappeared, his gaze becoming incredibly profound.

child……

hope……

Don't let us down...

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PS: Next, we'll be changing the map. The new map won't exceed 100,000 words. After the new map is finished, we'll wrap it up. I'll write the final chapter in one chapter. If any of you don't want to read the new map but still want to continue reading, you can wait until next month when it's finished to read the last chapter.

And I don't know if there are any of you who have been following this since last month. If so, I would like to apologize to you.

On June 26th, I announced that I had quit my job and promised to write 10,000 words a day for the next ten days. I updated two chapters on the evening of the 27th, one chapter in the early morning of the 28th, and two more chapters at 5 pm that afternoon, which counted as my 10,000-word update for the 27th. That afternoon, I planned to go out for dinner and then come back to continue writing, trying to finish the five chapters for the day before midnight. However, an accident happened on the way; I was hit by a car and injured my left hand...

It was from that day on that my updates became unstable, less frequent and of lower quality, because I was using voice and one-handed writing...

Then, because I saw someone say that putting the author's note in the main text might be considered a violation, I deleted everything I said in the previous chapters. But I only recently found out that this was fake...

The reason I was supposed to stop updating on the 12th and 13th of this month was because I planned to take good care of my injury and then stop writing the book if necessary. However, seeing so many people urging me to update, I felt really bad and felt that I should finish what I started. So I started to resume updating and sped up the pace of the plot to wrap things up.

Up until now, I think all the foreshadowing has been resolved, but if it ends like this, I feel it would be too rushed. I'd like to write a new map of tens of thousands of words to supplement the overall completeness. That's why I said the new map is optional, but regardless of whether you read it or not, thank you for following along to this point.

Having no talent to show, this useless author should kowtow twice to you all.

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Thank you, gentlemen!