John was somewhat surprised; it seemed that Gaia wasn’t all bad deep down. He continued, “We’ll let you know when it’s time.”
“Alright.” Gaia nodded, no longer pressing the issue. He stood up and left.
Once he was gone, Ritchie immediately asked, “Boss, what’s the plan? Should I request some support from the military?”
John shook his head. “We’ll operate covertly. The Flame Legion’s fused attribute warriors, along with the Blues Family members, should be enough to take down the Mike White Family. I need you to find a way to transport our people to their base without drawing attention.”
While John could use Sword Flight, that wasn’t an option for Ritchie and the others.
The quickest way to move everyone quietly would be through military means, allowing them to infiltrate the Mike White Family’s central city undetected.
“No problem,” Ritchie agreed without hesitation. This was a task well within his capabilities.
“One more thing,” John added. “I want the Blues Family moved to a secure location under military protection.”
He was concerned that if the Blues Family’s strong fighters were pulled away, the Azure Family might seize the opportunity to strike.
Ritchie shrugged. “That’s even easier. I’ll have a word with the old man.”
The old Blues Family leader, Chris, had long-standing ties with Ritchie’s grandfather, Elon. Moving the Blues Family under military protection wouldn’t be an issue.
“Good. We’ll act in three days.” With that settled, John left Flame City and rode Avis to Green Moon.
The Elemental Secret Area had refreshed, and he needed to gather more Attribute Fusion Stones to boost the power of the Blues Family disciples and Flame Legion members.
With his increased strength, the elemental golems in the Secret Area, ranging from fourth to fifth tier, were no match for John and Avis.
They quickly swept through the area, eliminating over 30,000 golems and securing another 332 Attribute Fusion Stones.
Without the Universal Order to reset the Secret Area, and not encountering any angels, John decided to leave the Elemental Secret Area.
Three days passed. The Blues Family members had relocated to the military base, but there was still no sign of Tracy.
However, Sini had discovered some clues.
She had found traces of a battle, with remnants of a toxic cloud.
That unique skill belonging to Tracy as an Alchemist. Nearby were a few bodies, not from any Ancient Martial Arts Family or the Azure Family, but rather well-trained assassins.
Ritchie was working on identifying these dead men, though no results had come in yet.
Judging by the signs of struggle, it seemed that the assassins hadn’t managed to harm Tracy. Sini suspected that Tracy might have escaped or been captured.
But she likely wasn’t in immediate danger.
John, left with little choice, decided to take down the Mike White Family first before continuing the search for Tracy.
…
Around midday.
In a remote border town in the Dragon Nation, there was a small airport, rarely frequented by passenger planes.
Today, however, a group of over 2,000 tourists had chartered a large passenger plane with the destination set for the Central City.
These 2,000 individuals appeared no different from ordinary people as they gradually boarded the plane. A young man stood at the boarding gate, frequently checking his watch with a look of impatience.
This man was Ritchie.
The entire Flame Legion and Blues Family, over 2,000 people, had all arrived-everyone except for John.
At that moment, a tall man wearing sunglasses appeared.
Ritchie’s eyes lit up, and he quickly walked over, saying, “Boss, you finally made it!”
“I got held up,” replied the man as he took off his sunglasses, revealing a handsome, sun- kissed face that caught the attention of the nearby ticketing staff.
It was John.
He hadn’t traveled with Ritchie and the others, thinking he could use Sword Flight to arrive quickly.
However, finding an appropriate longsword for the flight wasn’t possible, and taking one onto the plane was out of the question.
So, John had grabbed an iron sword, flown to the border town, and casually discarded it.
“Tickets, we’re in a hurry,” Ritchie said as he handed over two tickets, looking impatiently at the ticketing staff who seemed a bit starstruck by John.
The ticket agent, snapping out of their daze, smiled apologetically, quickly checked the tickets, and then allowed them to pass.
“Everything ready?” John asked quietly, glancing around casually.
“Yeah,” Ritchie nodded, then explained, “We’re posing as a tour group, so the identities are
solid. We’re set to arrive in Central City at 1 AM tonight.”
The two had meticulously planned this operation.
With John’s strength backing them, they were confident there wouldn’t be any issues.
The two boarded the plane, and shortly after, it took off.
…
The plane endured some turbulence, but by early dawn, it arrived at Central City, landing at a remote, semi-abandoned airport.
The location wasn’t far from the Mike White Family’s headquarters.
Even in the early hours, the city was brightly lit, with people still moving about the streets.
Central City, symbolizing the center of the world and power, reflected the grand ambitions of
the Mike White Family.
Outside the airport, a thin middle-aged man noticed John’s group and quickly stubbed out his cigarette, hurrying over.
“Captain Ritchie?” The man eyed Ritchie, cautiously confirming his identity.
Ritchie nodded, saying, “Lead the way.”
The man was an undercover agent from the military stationed in Central City, codenamed
“Monkey.”
“Follow me,” Monkey said after giving a quick glance at the group of over 2,000 people
behind him, asking no further questions as he led the way.
As the group emerged onto the bustling streets, they drew quite a bit of attention, but they
paid no mind to the curious onlookers.
“Any recent activity from the Mike White Family?” Ritchie asked, scanning their surroundings as he inquired about the current situation from Monkey.
Monkey shook his head. “No noticeable movements. They’ve mostly stayed inside their
headquarters, likely logged into the world of Gods.”
John, walking beside them, spoke up, “Do you know anything about the Mike White Family’s
‘Noah’s Ark’ plan?”
Monkey glanced at John, not recognizing him as Godslayer but sensing that he held a
significant position.
“We’ve only heard rumors. The details of the plan are unknown to us. What we do know is that the criteria for getting a ticket are strict-only those with rare classes in the world of Gods or those who’ve awakened A-grade or higher talents are eligible. There’s also an identity check that we can’t pass. Even those who obtain tickets seem to vanish without a trace.”
John didn’t press further. He knew that once the Mike White Family was dealt with, all these questions would be answered.
The group moved forward without any resistance, encountering no obstacles as they quickly reached the Mike White Family headquarters. The entire building was brightly lit, yet not a single person was in sight, as if everyone was inside the world of Gods.
There weren’t even any security guards at the entrance.
John frowned, sensing that the operation was going suspiciously smoothly.
However, he trusted in his own strength. Even if Azure Family experts were hiding here, he
wasn’t afraid.
“Move in!” John ordered. A fireball shot out from his hand, blasting the front doors open. The
team swiftly moved in, securing all entrances and exits.
The building’s lights flickered, but it remained eerily silent.
“Boss, it seems like there’s no one here,” Ritchie reported after searching several rooms, all
of which were empty.
John turned to Sini.
She had the Shadow Assassin class and had undergone attribute fusion, making her highly sensitive to life signs.
Sini also shook her head. Aside from their own people, she couldn’t sense any other lifeforms
in the building.
Ritchie looked at Monkey with a cold expression. “How could you not know if the Mike White
Family evacuated?”
Monkey was stunned and shook his head vigorously. “N-no way. My team and I have been monitoring this place 24/7. People have only been entering the Mike White Family
headquarters, never leaving.”
“Then how do you explain the current situation?” Ritchie’s tone was harsh. He and John had meticulously planned this operation, ensuring there were no loose ends, yet now they were left with nothing to show for it.
Monkey swallowed nervously, knowing full well that this was a failure on his part. He hung
his head, unable to offer any further explanation. “Commander!” A soldier hurried down from the staircase, saluted, and reported, “We found Toby’s room and discovered a video recording. It’s addressed to Lord John.”
He turned to John as he mentioned the message.
“Take me there immediately,” John ordered.
“Yes, sir!” The soldier responded promptly and led them to the top floor of the building. A
sealed office had been forcibly opened.
Inside, the office was spacious and luxuriously furnished, with a large screen in the center displaying a paused image of Toby.
Ritchie signaled the soldier to play the recording.
In the video, Toby appeared with a smug expression, staring directly at the camera. “Godslayer, I knew you’d come here. You’re probably curious about what the ‘Noah’s Ark’
plan is, aren’t you?”
John frowned, unsure of what kind of game Toby was playing.
Toby spread his hands, exuding an air of confidence, and continued, “This is the ‘Noah’s Ark’
plan!”
“Boss, what’s he talking about?” Ritchie asked, bewildered, his brow furrowed in confusion.
Suddenly, it clicked for John. His eyes widened as he exclaimed, “The world of Gods! They’ve transferred themselves into the world of Gods!”
“W-what?” Ritchie and the others gasped, disbelief written all over their faces.
Sini, equally shocked, asked, “John, are you saying they’ve somehow entered the world of Gods with their real bodies? That’s impossible, right?”
John responded, “Don’t forget, the Skyline Continent in the world of Gods is a real world.”
Ritchie swallowed hard, still grappling with the enormity of the situation. He glanced around the empty building, struggling to accept the truth. “So, you’re saying that the entire Mike White Family has moved into the world of Gods? How could they possibly achieve that?”
Toby’s next words provided the answer they needed.
Staring intently into the camera, Toby smiled and said, “Godslayer, I’ve left a ‘ticket’ for you
as well. It’s in the second drawer of my desk. The code is the birthday of the woman you care about most. Oh, and by the way, she’s on the ‘Ark’ too.”
The video ended, leaving John deep in thought, trying to decipher the meaning behind Toby’s
final words.
“John, who’s the woman you care about most?” Sini asked, her voice tinged with a hint of
jealousy.
John’s expression shifted as he suddenly realized, blurting out, “Tracy!”
“What?” Sini echoed, her own realization dawning as she rushed to the desk, quickly
inputting Tracy’s birthday into the lock.
Crack!
With a soft click, the drawer popped open, revealing a small, white stone inside.