The three hovered between the Deadwood Titan and the Phantom Vermilion Bird, Su Ni Sheng and the Drought Demon were indifferent and casual, as if oblivious to the surging divine power and scorching heat,

while the penguin Archille pulled out a handkerchief to wipe the nonexistent sweat from his forehead, muttering to himself, "Phew, luckily we made it in time..."

The Vermilion Bird did not restrain its flames at Su Ni Sheng's arrival,

its furious eyes blazing with fierce red flames, drawing the suddenly appearing trio into its impending fiery attack range.

"A beast born from wet eggs."

The Drought Demon snorted coldly, flipped her hand, and unleashed a violent fiery wind, scattering the flames in the Vermilion Bird's throat,

the remaining embers were lifted by the wind, unable to release heat or melt the surviving buildings around,

and were absorbed into the Green Graceful Wing Gauze on the Drought Demon, causing a corner of the gauze to faintly glow with tiny sparks.

Meanwhile, Su Ni Sheng silently drew a longsword from its sheath, blunt and unrefined like an iron plate,

and thrust it into the abdomen of the Phantom Vermilion Bird, using the flat blade to support the Deadwood Titan's fingers.

Buzz——

Under the Titan Demigod state, the colossal Disintegration Technique projected a ray-like dark green beam, penetrating several tall buildings, carving out uniformly sized round holes,

and continued onward, pouring into the distant ocean.

Where the dark green beam reached, the sea surface bubbled and dissolved,

a massive volume of seawater rushed into the deep hollow carved by the Disintegration Technique, raising turbulent waves.

"..."

Su Ni Sheng glanced at the few high-rises slowly collapsing, silently sheathed the longsword, rubbed her shoulder that wielded the sword, and turned to look at the Phantom Vermilion Bird, retrieving an old, yellowed blank scroll from the void.

The Vermilion Bird seemed to realize something, letting out a reluctant and furious cry, yet could only watch as the blank scroll illuminated and absorbed it bit by bit.

Whoosh——

With the air swirling and dust flying,

the Vermilion Bird's massive form vanished, leaving behind a crystalized, hollowed pit scorched by high temperatures,

while atop the blank scroll, a lifelike depiction of a Vermilion Bird spreading its wings appeared.

The enemy had disappeared, the Deadwood Titan's form gradually shrunk,

tree roots and vines around spontaneously crumbled and disintegrated, turning to ash and blending into the wind,

revealing Li Ang hidden in the deepest recess.

He had casually retrieved a set of clothes from the sodium ring, changed into them, and upon seeing the sudden appearance of the trio, slightly frowned.

"Relax,"

as if knowing Li Ang's thoughts, the penguin Archille chuckled as he put away his handkerchief and said in advance, "We just got back from the Outer Realm, we weren't peeking at you and the Special Affairs Bureau fighting to the death."

He looked around, his gaze sweeping over the chaotic and broken district, clicking his tongue in amazement, "You all made quite the commotion here.

Young people do have vigor."

"You three..."

Li Ang deliberated for a moment before slowly asking, "What are you here for?"

"We're here to support you, isn't that obvious?"

The Drought Demon, who called herself Hu, raised her chin with an air of wisdom beyond her years, arms crossed in front of her, "I heard you were bullied, so I came to see what's going on,

After all, you are my protégé.

But judging by things, you're quite gutsy, even daring to pin down the Vermilion Bird's apparition.

Impressive."

The Drought Demon girl named Hu nodded approvingly, the sparks at the edge of her gauze gradually dimmed and extinguished.

"..."

Li Ang clicked his tongue, although he was actually planning to use the Star Gate teleportation ability to evade the Vermilion Bird's flames after releasing the disintegration beam.

"We'll catch up later, for now, let's discuss compensation first."

Archille cleared his throat, glanced around, and waved his mini cane, lightly tapping the air beneath his feet.

Buzz——

An invisible ripple spread from the tip of the cane,

a nearby building engulfed in raging flames suddenly froze in place.

Then, the flames retracted, cracks were restored, fallen rubble rose into the air, returning to the rooftop walls,

and the entire building was restored to its original state,

standing conspicuously amidst the city's ruinous debris.

Buzz buzz.

The advertising screen at the base of the building flickered, then displayed the scene of Jien Rushuang and others on the wasteland.

They seemed to have witnessed the city's anomaly at this moment via satellite, staring at the screen in stunned silence.

"Miss Su..."

Jien Rushuang snapped back to reality and just when she was about to say something,

Su Ni Sheng interrupted expressionlessly, "Who made the decision?"

"Ah?"

Jien Rushuang was taken aback by the words, suddenly realizing it and falling into silence.

"Who made the decision?"

Su Ni Sheng's attitude was calm and serene, and Li Ang vaguely felt that she seemed closer to the phantom of the Wishing Machine from the script task [The Long Night Approaches].

"..."

Everyone in the Special Affairs Bureau fell into an eerie silence within the screen,

after a long while, a raspy, low male voice came from beyond the frame, "Miss Su, it was me."

Li Ang raised an eyebrow, the speaker was clearly communicating with Su Ni Sheng through the scene broadcasted by Jien Rushuang and others.

Though it was unclear who the speaker was, judging by the sudden change in expressions on Jien Rushuang and the others' faces, it should be someone high up in the Special Affairs Bureau.

Su Ni Sheng looked at the advertising screen and said calmly, "You, and everyone who advised, formulated, and executed the decision with you, can leave."

"Miss Su?!"

Several Special Affairs Bureau personnel within the screen exclaimed in shock, "This isn't right!!"

Su Ni Sheng didn't even acknowledge these people, she continued gazing at the screen.

After a moment, the raspy, low man's voice came from beyond the screen, "Miss Su...

Is this the Heterodox Academy's decision?"

"My thoughts are the Heterodox Academy's decision."

Su Ni Sheng said calmly, "Now, I dismiss you from all positions, strip your authority, and you will never be employed again.

Everyone will face punishment according to the severity of their mistakes this time, as per regulations.

Suspension, dismissal, imprisonment, a lifetime in jail.

I will appoint someone to oversee this, anyone who violates or covers up will be held jointly responsible.

Li Ang did not kill the people, I will."

"..."

The raspy, low male voice fell silent for a long time before speaking with difficulty, "Yes."

Su Ni Sheng no longer looked at the screen, she turned to Li Ang, who was slightly surprised, and asked, "Would this resolution satisfy you?"

Li Ang raised an eyebrow, "Ah?"

"Making mistakes requires facing punishment."

Su Ni Sheng said calmly, "The Special Affairs Bureau erred, and naturally must pay the price."

"Just as you mentioned earlier,"

the penguin Archille beside him smiled warmly at Li Ang and leisurely added, "Now, you really hold the reins.

Hehe, how does it feel to be the center of the world?"