Chapter 676 - 420: Gaining Points Again, Zhou Tian Star Eyes

Chapter 676: Chapter 420: Gaining Points Again, Zhou Tian Star Eyes

The piercing alarm suddenly tore through the tranquility of the base!

Almost simultaneously with the alarm, the military communicator on the base commander’s chest exploded with an alarming rapid red light.

He tightened his expression, immediately casting his gaze toward Gao Zheng, and upon receiving a silent nod of approval from the commander, quickly connected the communication and decisively activated the speaker.

"Command Center! This is the Patrol Team from Suijing Street!" The voice from the communicator was so hurried that it almost distorted, "High-intensity crimson contamination detected at area no. 24 on Suijing Street! Energy level determined to be Bright Moon Realm!

The target is active within the manor, request immediate support! I repeat, request immediate support!"

The commander’s pupils contracted instantly upon hearing the address "Suijing Street No. 24," and the blood drained from his face.

This location is only a dozen kilometers from the City Lord’s mansion and just over sixty kilometers from the military base, but more deadly than that is this position.

"Are you sure it’s Suijing Street No. 24?" The commander’s voice carried a slight but noticeable tremor.

"Confirmed! The target is inside the Seibert family’s manor!"

The entire command center fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone vividly recalled that within the defense circle spanning a hundred kilometers around the military base, this area was classified as the highest protection level.

Most residences of the seven councilors of Tebik City are located here, with countless noble offspring and families of Empire officials residing within this area known as the "Platinum Garden."

And No. 24 on Suijing Street is precisely the ancestral manor of the incredibly powerful Baron Seibert.

This influential figure, ranking third in Tebik City, who resides in the manor now faced a Bright Moon Realm crimson monster!

The commander instinctively looked at Gao Zheng, his voice somewhat dry: "Commander, Baron Seibert’s manor... if we let this monster continue to rampage, I fear..."

He didn’t continue, but everyone present understood the consequences—once there is large-scale casualty among the nobility, the entire power structure of Tebik City would undergo violent turbulence.

Gao Zheng frowned deeply.

The mission personally bestowed by His Majesty was paramount above all, and logically should not change due to any unexpected situations.

However, if the distress signal is ignored, not only should we consider the identities involved, but also the quickly rising number of casualties.

Just as he was weighing his options, Lu Xuan took the initiative to speak: "Commander, follow the plan and set out first; I’ll deal with that Bright Moon Realm monster and meet up with you in half an hour."

A flash of brilliance in Lu Xuan’s eyes went unnoticed—he had been anxious to find a suitable crimson monster to validate his theory about the "system points."

This Bright Moon Realm prey delivered right to his doorstep was just the perfect opportunity.

Lu Xuan’s initiative surprised Gao Zheng and all the team members.

They knew their deputy commander too well: Lu Xuan was always aloof and stern, treating matters strictly by the task’s core, never acting outside of it, and he detested unnecessary entanglements with the noble class.

This genius from a humble background bore no goodwill towards those born into aristocracy, and if not for the Empire’s orders, he would never act on their behalf.

Today’s exception was truly rare.

After a brief consideration, Gao Zheng nodded in agreement: "Quick and back fast!"

He knew that with Lu Xuan’s complete mastery of Fiery Sun Realm strength, dealing with a Bright Moon Realm crimson monster was as simple as crushing an ant, and wouldn’t take much time.

The main force would proceed with the planned clearance outside the city, while Lu Xuan could swiftly catch up and rendezvous after finishing.

Lu Xuan said no more and, before anyone reacted, extended his arm to grab the anxious base commander.

The next moment, starlight surged around Lu Xuan, transforming him into a streak of light shooting into the sky.

A violent sonic boom exploded in the air, his speed far exceeding that of the helicopter fleet nearby.

This near-brutal aerial traversal, while extremely fast, also greatly consumed the stellar power within.

If the situation weren’t dire, even Fiery Sun Realm experts would typically opt for more efficient transportation.

The base commander, held in Lu Xuan’s grip, though an accomplished expert in Prosperity Star Realm, could not even muster a hint of resistance at this moment.

He only felt a flash before his eyes, the wind roared in his ears, and the ground rapidly twisted and retreated in his view.

The base commander barely suppressed the turbulent stellar power inside him, straining to discern direction, functioning as a makeshift "navigator."

Below, Gao Zheng and other team members watched Lu Xuan, speechless, "abducting" the highest-ranking official at the base, all the while their mouths twitched slightly.

They could clearly sense the gazes of thousands of base soldiers firmly nailed to their backs.

"Deputy Commander Lu Xuan truly is... a bit reckless," a male team member murmured softly.

Gao Zheng was the first to snap out of the awkward situation, taking a deep breath and ignoring the complex gazes behind him, turned to the somewhat stunned deputy commander of the base.

"Move out!"

The closer they got to the area known as the "Platinum Garden," the louder the mixed noise in the air became.

Terrified screams, despairing wails, the unique buzz and explosions of Imperial hot weapons.

Seibert Baron’s manor was now within sight.

This elegant, noble, and clandestine building ablaze in several places, thick black smoke billowing upwards, already blurring heaven into swaths of black.

And amidst the flames and ruins, a three-meter-tall twisted monster emitted deafening roars.