Light Fortress-Chapter 1499 - 212: The Ascenders_2

"Quick... quickly get online."

Lu Nanzhi initiated a connection request in the cold and dim meeting room.

Unfortunately, at this critical moment, neither 064 nor 073 responded, likely occupied with something in the real world.

She waited for a long time in the most concealed space of the deep water area, but 064 and 073 never showed up.

However, just as Lu Nanzhi was about to leave.

Countless seawater formed in the meeting room, and a slender figure, ethereal and surreal, appeared out of thin air, without opening the door. A feat like this... could only be performed by either a "Key" or one other identity.

"Hello, Lu Nanzhi, or should I call you... Madam?"

The illusory figure sat in the seat often occupied by Gu Shen. Her long hair slowly draped down, countless pieces of information emitting a luminous glow, like a cloak covering the entire meeting room.

"Perhaps you still remember me, perhaps you’ve forgotten..."

The figure, shrouded in a haze of garbled text, did not fully reveal her form, but she clasped her hands together, her long fingers intertwined, her gaze profound as she spoke slowly, "Allow me to reintroduce myself: I am the ’Source Code’ left behind by Turing, and the new Tomb Guardian of Changye Qingzhong."

Lu Nanzhi was momentarily stunned before immediately speaking the name of the illusory figure: "... Chu Ling."

"It seems you still remember me."

Chu Ling chuckled softly.

"You’re quite famous, and Gu Shen used to mention you often..."

Realizing she had mentioned that familiar name, Lu Nanzhi’s tone darkened slightly.

The meeting room fell silent for a few seconds.

"I’ve come to you this time for one thing."

Chu Ling shook her head and raised her head, speaking seriously, "This matter... is of utmost importance."

...

...

The news of Gu Shen’s death spread rapidly within the Five Continents.

In comparison, the World Council’s joint operation in the Sangzhou Cave seemed insignificant, with hardly anyone paying attention.

After the mission was over, Chen Mei, Shen Li, and Bai Xiu quickly returned to their respective factions.

Chen Mei found his father, Chen San; Shen Li sought out Mr. Shan; Bai Xiu went to see the Bai Family Master.

The actions of these three were for one purpose... to persuade stronger "Titled" figures to venture to the Ice Sea, set out once more, and search for Gu Shen’s whereabouts. They refused to give up hope.

Lu Zhe saw the fragments of Chi Huo at the volcano’s edge.

The bleeding spirit monument of the Gu Family perished.

All of these could be seen as evidence of "death," but no one believed Gu Shen would die so easily, and aside from them, many others were taking action.

For instance, Lu Nanzhi previously failed in summoning "064" and "073" through the "Red Door."

Red Dragon and Lin Lin, both were unable to accept the news of Gu Shen’s death, for they had recently communicated with him and confirmed his condition. The Ancient Literature Society was about to rekindle, countless embers awaited the "Key" to step forward, selected by Mr. Turing as the child of hope.

Such an entity!

How could it be, how could it just die like that?

With the emergence of this news, the Red Dragon Envoy was suddenly overwhelmed, having to handle the aftermath of Zhu Que while also finding ways to block the information from Gu Xiaoman.

The young girl was currently in an important stage of her mental cultivation.

Such news was too shocking...

If she found out, who knew what chaos could ensue? Before gaining a solid foothold in Gu Xiaoman’s trust, Red Dragon truly had no confidence in explaining the matter of "Gu Shen’s death" to her!

Therefore, after ensuring Gu Xiaoman was safely sent to the Source Tower and arranging various trivial matters, Red Dragon immediately departed for Mr. Tianshui’s residence...

Meanwhile, Lin Lin also took action.

He directly piloted the Source Energy Boat across Gu Castle, arriving at Central City, an act nothing short of a "miracle."

Keep in mind, over the past decade or more, Duke Zhuxue had repeatedly sent people to invite Lin Lin back to Central City, but each time had ended in failure... one reason being Lin Lin wanted to avoid the marriage alliance with the Meng family, and another important reason was that Lin Lin genuinely preferred staying at the strategic fortress at the Northern Continent Border!

Lin Lin sped all the way, directly sailing the Source Energy Boat to the Empress Manor, receiving repeated commands to "stop," yet he ignored them all.

Even the deputy sent by Zhu Xue, piloting a micro-boat to negotiate, was ignored by him!

Upon reaching the manor.

The obstacles vanished, evidently Central City understood his purpose in coming.

Eventually, Lin Lin stood in front of the pavilion, the staircase on the first floor engulfed in the flames of "Dragon Annihilation," and the female regiment leader, draped in a fiery cloak, stopped Lin Lin with a complex expression.

"I understand your feelings..."

Purple Rain stood in front of the pavilion, helplessly saying, "But without Her Majesty’s permission, you are not allowed to ascend the stairs without authorization."

"Aunt Wen, today of all days, you cannot stop me."

Lin Lin’s voice was cold and sharp.

He raised his head, staring at the second floor of the pavilion, and slowly spoke, "I have the right to know the truth about the events in Sangzhou Cave."

Everything happening in Central City was within the Empress’s sight.

Lin Lin knew that, from the moment he set foot there, his actions were being watched by his sister.

If she didn’t want to give him an answer.

Then he would never know the truth.

And now was the time to make his stance clear!

Lin Lin walked toward the sea of Dragon Annihilation flames, withdrawing all his spiritual power and source quality. He didn’t want to confront Aunt Wen... this sight left Purple Rain in a difficult position, quickly raising her arms to attempt further obstruction, but Lin Lin showed no sign of retreating.