"It's a call from Zhang Chuiping!" Xie Xiaofeng looked at Chen Hao and explained, then answered the phone.

On the call, Zhang Chuiping told Xie Xiaofeng that he was with a dozen Onmyoji at East Sea Bay in City H, in addition to them, there were also about a dozen superhuman individuals led by Hua Shan. Currently, more than thirty people were waiting on the beach, and miles ahead on the ocean, the military fleet and soldiers were in combat with those giant ape-like beasts.

As Zhang Chuiping spoke, Xie Xiaofeng could clearly hear the sounds of explosions coming through.

Then, Xie Xiaofeng told Zhang Chuiping that he and Chen Hao had already arrived in the urban district of City H, and were now rushing to East Sea Bay.

Upon hearing that Chen Hao was also coming, Zhang Chuiping's tone suddenly became very excited. To him, having Chen Hao there meant a better chance of success.

Hua Shan and Ye Fei shared Zhang Chuiping's sentiment, and when they heard Chen Hao was coming, the somber look on their faces visibly improved.

Before long, Chen Hao and Xie Xiaofeng arrived at City H's most renowned beach—East Sea Bay. In contrast to other days, East Sea Bay was extremely deserted today, as citizens were evacuating upon learning that the giant ape-like beasts were approaching City H.

"You little rascal, you still came!" Hua Shan greeted Chen Hao with a wave and a hearty laugh.

"Isn't your power still not recovered? What are you doing here, dragging everyone down?" Chen Hao teased Hua Shan, intentionally humiliating him in front of his subordinates.

But at that moment, Chen Hao saw a long-lost old flame amidst the crowd behind Hua Shan—his ex-girlfriend, Lin Xiaofan.

When Chen Hao noticed her, she too was staring at him, her eyes filled with sorrow and brimming with tears.

They hadn't seen each other for two years, and Lin Xiaofan seemed unchanged, still fond of wearing white dresses, like an innocent young girl.

Chen Hao's heart quivered, suddenly feeling a sense of change over what once was. It was as if the experiences he shared growing up with Lin Xiaofan, like a diary covered in dust, were suddenly flung open, the dust unable to be fully wiped away.

After a moment of locking eyes, Lin Xiaofan walked toward Chen Hao. But just then, Zhang Chuiping and more than a dozen Onmyoji approached Chen Hao, encircling and separating him from Lin Xiaofan.

Following a brief exchange of pleasantries, the Onmyoji dispersed, and Lin Xiaofan finally had a chance to approach Chen Hao.

"Long time no see!" Chen Hao was the first to break the silence.

"I really had a mission that day, that's why I didn't attend your wedding," Lin Xiaofan suddenly explained her absence on Chen Hao's wedding day.

Chen Hao frowned, Lin Xiaofan's words gave off a feeling of protesting too much, which made him feel awkward.

"I know, Hua Shan explained it to me already."

"Congratulations," Lin Xiaofan said with a wry smile, "I never thought you'd get married so soon."

Chen Hao's smile grew more awkward as he replied, "Yeah, it's a bit early. Um, in a few months, I'm going to be a dad."

"That soon!" Lin Xiaofan exclaimed. "Then congratulations are even more in order. I'll give your child a big red envelope. I'm quite well-off now."

After saying this, Lin Xiaofan raised her left hand to her hair in a frustrated gesture.

"Thank you, but I'm afraid one red envelope won't be enough."

A light flickered in Lin Xiaofan's eyes: "Twins!"

Just as Chen Hao was about to nod, a thunderous explosion suddenly erupted. Everyone present could clearly feel the air and the sea fiercely trembling.

Chen Hao activated the Nether Vision Technique and looked in the direction of the deafening explosion. He then saw, tens of kilometers ahead on the sea's surface, a warship had just exploded, emitting blinding flames alongside a thick column of smoke that rolled towards the sky.

As a result, the surrounding bombers were all shaken, falling into the water.

Immediately after, he saw a giant ape leaped from the blazing wreckage of the warship and jumped onto another warship nearby. In an instant, countless bullets rained down upon its body.

Yet, the bullets could not penetrate the ape's steely skin. The giant ape beat its chest with a roaring howl, then leaped high and crashed heavily onto the deck of that warship, splitting it in two.

"Bang!" Another loud blast erupted as the warship exploded!

Seeing this, Chen Hao murmured, "This must be the invulnerable giant ape leader that Xie Xiaofeng mentioned."

"Chen Hao, the boss said the military doesn't want us to intervene in this matter. The military believes they have the capability to clear out those giant beasts, which is why we're staying on this beach as the last line of defense," Lin Xiaofan said to Chen Hao, implying that Chen Hao should not intervene for the time being.

"But their weapons can't inflict any damage on those apes. If I don't go to help, I'm afraid..."

"If you go to help, all of us here will be implicated because of your involvement and you'll be wanted for obstructing the military operations of East Country and endangering national security," Lin Xiaofan interrupted Chen Hao.

Chen Hao was very helpless.

"She's right," Ye Fei then approached Chen Hao from behind, "I understand this very well as the Campus Hero. In East Country, just having a sense of chivalry and ability is far from enough."

Chen Hao fell silent, quietly watching as warships exploded and planes crashed.

"Gaga!"

"Honghong!"

After defeating the naval forces that came to intercept, the giant apes let out shrill cheers of exhilaration and continued on their way to the shore, riding atop huge trees.

"The giant apes are coming!" Chen Hao shouted loudly, "Can we take action now?"

Hua Shan put down his binoculars, turned back and yelled to Chen Hao, "Now we can!"

Chen Hao walked over to Zhang Chuiping and said, "I'll take on the biggest giant ape with the Campus Hero. The rest of the apes are up to you."

"Leave it to us!" Zhang Chuiping patted Chen Hao on the shoulder, "No matter how formidable these apes are, they are still beasts. We Onmyoji have our ways to deal with them."

Then, Chen Hao and Ye Fei took off using Qinggong, rushing towards the group of giant apes.

Watching a black light and a blue light rapidly approaching, the leader of the giant apes—the largest of the apes—immediately raised its hands to signal all the apes to stop.

As the two streaks of light came within a few hundred meters, and it saw that within the light were two people, it immediately pounded its chest, let out a roar, and then propelled its huge body forward to meet the oncoming Chen Hao and Ye Fei.

With a whoosh, the force surrounding the three erupted and then dispersed, creating a massive wave that spread across the sea's surface.

Many of the giant apes that were standing on tree trunks fell into the sea as the waters churned turbulently.

After the collision, Chen Hao, Ye Fei, and the leading ape were all knocked back dozens of meters.

At that moment, Chen Hao drew the Nether King's World-Slaying Blade and extended his right hand, tauntingly curling his fingers, "Come on and fight me one-on-one."

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