Chapter 657: Surge
Over ten powerful figures had gathered at the Galactic Core of the Yin Luo Galaxy. Among them were Yuan Xinghai, Shang Tiange, and Ji Wanfa, the three Divine Beings specially trained for combat. Representatives from local Yin Luo Galaxy factions were also present, including Shuo Caihua of the Shuo Clan and Ying Wuzong of the Ying Clan.
Ji Wanfa's eyes widened in astonishment. "Disappeared?"
He turned to Yuan Xinghai, the person responsible for bringing the news. "Wasn't Li Pin supposed to be undergoing the assessment for the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative? How could he just vanish like that?"
"Exactly," Shang Tiange chimed in, his expression equally perplexed. "Our Shang Clan's Grand Patriarch lost a meticulously crafted combat avatar to him and was initially furious.
"But upon learning that Li Pin had gone to participate in the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative's assessment, he suppressed his anger. After careful deliberation, our clan even decided to send me with generous gifts to the Gaian Civilization.
"No matter the cost, we intended to resolve our conflict peacefully if Li Pin truly became part of the project... And now you're telling me he's disappeared? How is that possible?"
"He really has vanished," Yuan Xinghai stated firmly. "The Sacred Flame Hall is trying to keep this under wraps to avoid causing panic, but the Eternal Ascent of Humanity Initiative is too significant to ignore.
"Li Pin isn't the only one who's gone missing. Several others, including some top-tier prodigies, have also disappeared. Given the scale of this incident, even the Sacred Flame Hall can't completely contain the leaks. Our clan's Grand Patriarch only recently confirmed this through a high-ranking source."
"Are you certain?" Ji Wanfa pressed.
"Almost without a doubt," Yuan Xinghai replied firmly. "All we need to do is test the Gaian Civilization. If Li Pin doesn't show up, that will confirm the news."
A sharp glint flashed through Shang Tiange's eyes. "Li Pin... He's now our only real competition left for the Astral God's inheritance."
As for Ai Sa? Not long ago, the Grand Patriarch of the Golden Emperor Clan confronted certain high-ranking figures for publicly permitting violations of the Homo Sapien Alliance's internal regulations. This move left those who had secretly targeted him in an awkward and uncomfortable position