Legend of the chosen ones: Beyond Destiny

"The days ahead are likely to be difficult."

As the car gradually came to a stop, Ji Jue sighed, recalling the bizarre atmosphere at the banquet, along with the countless gazes directed at him. It felt like a storm was imminent.

Indeed, the Empire and the Federation have already issued communiqués and notices for order, stability, and productivity.

But they didn't explicitly say not to fight!

On the contrary, the increased production of Fuel Element and the expansion of mining operations, along with the necessary equipment and manpower, represents interests and trends that will lead everyone into fierce conflict.

It is foreseeable that in the coming days, even if the surface appears more stable, the underground struggles will only intensify.

That's not peace, but plunder under the name of peace.

Ji Jue, however, was precisely the unwelcome visitor.

Yan Fei grinned, "Don't worry, Mr. Ji. Whoever comes, I'll take them down."

Ji Jue lifted his eyes, glanced at this reckless fellow, and couldn't help but sigh. It felt like this small account was wasted... completely muscle-headed!

Old Gou, on the other hand, remained calm from beginning to end. After all, whatever needed to be done wasn't his decision; he was just a tool, going wherever the boss directed him.

This damn world, living one day at a time is good enough.

"How about having a late-night snack?"

He took out his phone to suggest, at least having a few more good meals.

"Sure, I haven't eaten much anyway..."

Ji Jue's smile suddenly froze on his face, reaching out to stop Old Gou, who was walking ahead. Old Gou turned around, puzzled.

They were already at the company entrance, so why stop?

At that moment, the last ticking sound was heard.

Then, click—

Boom!!!!

In the quiet night, in the center of Tower City, a building suddenly spewed out crimson flames, countless glass shards and debris shooting out, flying in all directions.

Explosion!

The sudden blast wave and changing pressure were completely isolated by the rapidly circulating Mercury, amidst violent turmoil, the entire corridor shook, screams were heard, a chaotic uproar.

Amidst the billowing smoke, lights flickered, illuminating Ji Jue's expressionless face.

And right in front of him...

The company he had just rented, renovated, and moved into was blasted into pieces!

With that magnitude, if it weren't for Ji Jue's Material Interference and reinforcement, the entire building would have been blasted in half and engulfed in flames, wouldn't it?

"Ah Chang!"

Yan Fei's expression changed drastically, instantly terrified, looking at the company turned into ruins—his brother hadn't followed them since he couldn't move well and was resting inside!

The screaming youth was almost hysterical, ignoring the smoke, rushing into the company, shouting, roaring.

Until the sound of coughing was heard.

"Brother, I'm okay!"

A wheelchair with legs emerged from the smoke, carrying a boy, his clothes only slightly dirty, clutching a Mercury Bead filled with cracks, still shaken.

Behind him followed a Peacekeeping Cat with armor scorched red, sparking all over.

"Just now, the thing Mr. Ji gave me suddenly activated... and that machine..." Yan Chang tried to organize his thoughts, reporting the situation: "I didn't sense any killing intent or malice, the perpetrator shouldn't be here, but the bomb..."

"A parcel bomb, timed."

Ji Jue lowered his gaze, nudging the ceramic shards at his feet: "It's not mechanical, seems it was tailored to counter my abilities and skills, how considerate."

No one spoke.

Only Ji Jue's gentle sigh was heard.

"Is this the local welcome ceremony?"

He stepped on a fragment at his feet, looking out at the turbulent night, suddenly smiling: "No matter how many times I experience it, it still feels, truly thrilling."

"Boss..."

Old Gou wiped his sweat, his face a bit pale, asking for instructions: "What should we do next?"

Ji Jue didn't speak.

What else? Should he run around like a mad dog, biting everything?

The opponent is probably just hoping he'd do that!

From the beginning, until now, ever since Ji Jue set foot on Central Earth, the inexplicable tests and provocations haven't stopped from when he came back from the banquet.

Forcing him to retaliate, draw the blade, and fight fiercely!

If he doesn't fight, he'll be ousted from the game, if he doesn't contend, it'll be hard to find a footing!

But if things get blown out of proportion, spiraling out of control, when everyone starts uniting against him, even Fan Yun might not be able to protect him.

No, worse, he might even be blamed as the main culprit disrupting order and stability by Fan Jun, hung on the prow as a display, dying spectacularly!

He's well aware of this.

However, there's one thing Ji Jue can never figure out.

He just wants to find a quiet place to develop for a while and maybe hunt a Wolf, why do they all see him as an easy target?

Now, the choice lay before him once again.

In the silence, Ji Jue looked through the shattered window, at the occasional light in the night, and those prying eyes in the dark, suddenly, he laughed.

"Call the police." He answered without hesitation.

"..."

Silence, still silence, Old Gou was stupefied, bewildered, frankly speaking, even if Ji Jue had said to grab weapons and fight till blood flowed like a river, he wouldn't be surprised.

He even began preparing a speech, thinking of how to quickly persuade Ji Jue, to stabilize the situation first.

But he never expected this response.

"Call... the police?"

"Yes, otherwise, what should we do? We are law-abiding citizens, how can we knowingly break the law?"