Dragon Hidden in the Sky

Everyone's eyes were filled with unwavering determination.

“In that case…” Zhuge Tianqing said, “Let’s go, change into the exoskeleton, and get ready to go!”

Several people nodded.

Stepping out of the conference room, Qin Wanwan frowned slightly and said, "Don't you feel that the old man is acting a little strange?"

Ye Qing's expression shifted slightly as he said, "Perhaps... I lack a bit of confidence!"

"Lack of confidence?" Qin Wanwan's expression shifted. "But to be honest, I'm not sure either. Come to think of it, this is the first time in all my memory that Mangshan has sent out its entire force!"

“This is the second time!” Ye Ling said at that moment.

Ye Qing turned her head and saw Ye Ling coming to their side. She murmured, "Thirty years ago, in that battle, Mangshan sent out all its forces, but only Master and Senior Brother returned. I had just entered Mangshan at that time and stayed there!"

Upon hearing Ye Ling's words, Ye Qing and the others' expressions shifted slightly.

Yes, that battle thirty years ago now seems to be a matter of life and death for the entire world. How could Mangshan not participate!

It now appears that, apart from the Second Senior Sister, the Eldest Senior Brother, and Zhuge Tianqing, none of the others experienced the battle thirty years ago.

"How many people lived in Mangshan before?" Qin Wanwan asked.

“Thirteen people!” Ye Ling said, “Including me, there are thirteen people in total. Thirty years ago, they went to the outer realms and left behind ten graves!”

“This time, we are not confident, but we of Mangshan have no choice but to step forward!” Ye Ling said, “Master is worried that the white-haired will bury the black-haired!”

"This battle will indeed be tough! The disparity in numbers is too great," Qin Wanwan said.

"Don't say discouraging things!" Ye Qing said, "We will definitely win."

"Go get your exoskeleton device replaced!" Ye Ling said.

"Okay!" Ye Qing nodded.

He followed Su Nian back to the room. During the rest of their time in Mangshan, Ye Qing had Su Nian practice using the exoskeleton device, and now she was able to use it skillfully.

"This seems different from what we used before!" Lin Qianyu said as she put on her clothes.

This exoskeleton device contains a combat suit inside, which is both tight-fitting and extremely comfortable, made of materials never before seen. The design is incredibly sophisticated!

Wearing a blood-red cloak, he exudes a majestic and awe-inspiring aura.

"I heard from my fourth senior brother and the others that the exoskeleton devices we used in Mangshan before are now being phased out by the Heavenly Net. Those were second-generation exoskeleton devices. This one is fourth-generation, and its functionality is much stronger!" Ye Qing said.

"Hey!" Ye Qing looked at Lin Qianyu and said, "This battle will be very, very dangerous. Each of us may have to face an attack by more than ten people. During the battle, I may not be able to take care of you. Remember to stay by Su Liuyun's side!"

"Don't worry, I won't hold you back. After this experience, I feel like I'm a bit better than before!" Lin Qianyu said with a smile.

Yes, Lin Qianyu is a martial arts prodigy. After recovering her true qi training, she still trains with Qin Wanwan and the others every day, even in the Hidden Sect!

Now that they're fighting, he and Qin Wanwan feel like they're evenly matched, and her inner energy has become more profound.

Ye Qing estimated that in terms of raw strength, she should be around the top ten on the Earth Ranking, but due to the lack of real combat experience, her actual combat power was probably only around the top twenty!

In such a large-scale battle, she might not be at the top level, but she should have little problem protecting herself.

After they put on the combat suits, which perfectly accentuated Lin Qianyu's curvaceous figure, Ye Qing swallowed hard. Then he patted Lin Qianyu and said, "Let's go, let's set off!"

The two went downstairs, where many people were already waiting.

The number of people wasn't very large, and they hadn't done much mobilization, but everyone's eyes were incredibly determined.

There's a whole row of buses parked up ahead!

Zhuge Tianqing waved his hand, and then they came to the front of the bus.

After boarding, the bus quickly departed.

Ye Qing and his group were in the first car, which was reserved for those with top-tier individual combat abilities.

No one spoke on the bus; it was the silence before a major battle, creating an incredibly oppressive atmosphere.

Ye Qing didn't like the oppressive atmosphere and wanted to lighten the mood. Just as he was about to speak, Ye Ling seemed to see through his thoughts. She grabbed Ye Qing's arm and shook her head at him.

Ye Qing said softly, "I feel like everyone is under too much pressure. I want to help everyone relax a bit!"

Ye Ling shook her head and said, "Junior brother, you'll understand later. Suppression is what makes people tense. Although we don't have many people and the other side only has five thousand, this is war! A war in the underworld!"

“Only when everyone is on edge can they concentrate,” Ye Ling said. “Keep them in that state.”

Ye Qing's heart skipped a beat, then he frowned slightly and said, "But it didn't seem like this back in the War Department. When I went on missions with you, everyone was chatting and laughing!"

“That situation is different!” Ye Ling said, “You will experience these things sooner or later, and you will gradually understand!”

Ye Qing was speechless, but he didn't say anything more at this moment!

The car was eerily quiet.

At the front, the driver was Dugu Yu. After the car entered the side road, Dugu Yu said, "We have turned onto the side road. We will arrive at the ancestral land of the clan in about an hour!"

At this point, Dugu Yu said, "This road leads directly to the ancestral land of the clan. It is very wide, but on ordinary days, only the clan's vehicles can drive in it. Ordinary people are not allowed to enter!"

"Damn it, this road is at least a hundred kilometers long and it takes an hour to travel it, all for their family's use!" Li Yang cursed. "The Zong family has been sending fewer and fewer people into the war effort these past few years. We're out there risking our lives, while these bastards are just enjoying themselves here. This time, I'm going to scatter the Zong family's ashes and turn their ancestral land into a tourist attraction!"

Dugu Yu chuckled and said, "You know what, it's really good. Seventh Brother and I went to see it. The place is beautiful with clear waters and lush mountains. I have to say, the Zong family knows how to enjoy life!"

As they spoke, a group of people started chatting amongst themselves.

Upon hearing this, Ye Qing looked at Ye Ling and said, "How could they do this!"

Ye Ling said, "Prolonged tension can easily lead to a breakdown. It's important to maintain a balance. As I said before, you'll understand as you experience more in the future!"

The atmosphere in the car became much more relaxed.

But after chatting for a while, the car gradually quieted down again.

Suddenly, Ye Qing felt someone pat his shoulder.

He turned his head and saw Li Yuhuan standing there.

She also put on an exoskeleton device. Although Ye Qing knew that Li Yuhuan had a great figure, he was still surprised to see it now.

"Are you nervous? Come to think of it, this should be your first real battle?" Li Yuhuan asked.

"The first time should have been the time with the Hidden Sect!" Ye Qing said, "There's nothing to be nervous about."

Li Yuhuan looked at Lin Qianyu, who was not far away, and said, "Qianyu, after we start fighting, you stay by my side and I'll protect you!"

Lin Qianyu shook her head and said, "No need, Aunt Li, just take care of yourself. I'm very capable now!"

"Ye Qing!" Li Yuhuan said again, "This battle is not just about avenging your master, but also about the grudges between Dawn and the main family, and also about the grudges between your parents and the main family. Therefore, we cannot lose this battle, even if it means the entire Dawn is wiped out!"

Ye Qing nodded, then looked at Li Yuhuan and asked, "Back then, when you left the Heavenly Net, was it also related to the Zong family?"

Li Yuhuan nodded and said, "Yes, it seems that they are the ones who have your parents under their control!"

"You've got it figured out?" Ye Qing's expression shifted slightly. "What exactly happened?"