In another world, Leon—who was currently arranging the content for the 1.3 version preview—declared:
I'm not in it.
Who exactly is entering the pool in version 1.3 without any public extraterrestrial satellite communication?
Why… it's so hard to guess.
Fine, no more pretending—it's not hard to guess at all.
One word: knife.
Two words: hidden knife.
Three words: knifing players.
During his time undercover with the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus, Leon had already learned who the Luofu would face.
A Destruction Emanator.
Their exact identity was currently unknown, but no matter who it was, it left him ample room to improvise.
This knife aimed at the players was definitely coming.
But…
The ones eating the knife weren't just the players.
There were also the companions on the Express.
Yet there was no helping it—Leon had no choice.
Put down the knife: he couldn't gather faith to restore his power, couldn't protect everyone from increasingly stronger enemies on the journey ahead.
Pick up the knife: the cost was his companions' tears and sorrow.
Under normal circumstances, a Sky Haven Clan member burning body and soul to their limit would only end in eternal sleep.
Under abnormal circumstances, prepare the clan's secret art—Sky Haven Nirvana—in advance.
After death, as long as there was enough power from any Path, it could be converted into the energy needed for nirvana rebirth, breaking the shell to be reborn.
This secret art was a safeguard for Sky Haven Clan members who died unexpectedly.
Back then, the sheltered Sky Haven Clan—despite possessing the authority of invincibility among peers—could still encounter accidents.
For example, falling into a terrifying situation that even Emanators couldn't handle.
Or encountering an enemy far above one's own station.
This tier wasn't limited to just Aeons and Emanators.
A simple analogy: in a competitive game tournament, even champion players of the same role from different teams had gaps in skill.
Facing a peer opponent who couldn't break your defense was one thing, but if their strength vastly outclassed yours, your authority naturally became ineffective.
Aeons couldn't possibly detect your danger and grant further protection every single moment.
Oh, except Aha.
If Aha wanted, you could see Aha anywhere, regardless of whether there was fun or not.
Because Aha could turn you into fun, thereby supplementing any missing prerequisite conditions.
Path authorities and concepts—pretty magical, huh?
"Darling, why aren't you moving yet? Move already, I'm so empty~~"
Leon, who had just finished the preview content and was sending undercover intel to Jing Yuan: "???"
What kind of easily misunderstood nonsense was this plague-ridden Aha spouting?
"Flirty yet so flirty, but you absolutely won't touch me."
"Who said I won't?! Clearly, darling never wants to touch Aha!!!"
"…"
Leon fell silent.
Was that unwillingness? Who knew if midway through he'd end up being the one touched?
Or if the delicate beauty suddenly swapped chromosomal structures?
A reliable adult man never touched things without certainty, nor taboos.
Otherwise…
Considering various factors, Leon rolled his eyes.
Otherwise, with green-tea Aha, bratty Aha, slutty Aha, and so on—so many behaviors that made one's blood boil—
He'd have to use the purple McCrazy to control Them.
Aha's gaze spun around Leon, smirking thief-like.
"Oh my, so brother's worried I'll resist, scared I won't lie down obediently and enjoy it?"
"Brother's such a coward, zagu♥~~ zagu♥~~"
"And you call yourself a mature adult, too scared for even this little thing, ♥heehee♥, what a pure coward brother is~~"
With every word, Leon gave Aha zero reaction, continuing his own tasks.
Seeing Leon ignore him, Aha wasn't surprised—in fact, quite used to it—and cheerfully vanished to find other fun.
Aiya, how many years has it been?
Darling often ignores me—normal.
On Leon's phone screen, in the chat box:
[MelonLad: Dan Shi Chang, Dan Shu.]
[MelonLad: As for evidence, none—I saw it, that's evidence. Believe me?]
[RealNameOnline: Believe, of course believe.]
[RealNameOnline: It really is her. As expected, still resenting that war 30 years ago, causing her to lose the person she cared about most…]
[MelonLad: 30 years ago… seems like the Third Abundance Civil War?]
[RealNameOnline: Yes.]
[MelonLad: /audio file.]
[MelonLad: /video file.]
[MelonLad: /Disciples of Sanctus Medicus human experiment records, /longevity drug experiment records…]
Leon sent everything he'd collected from the Alchemy Commission over this period to Jing Yuan bit by bit.
Saying no evidence earlier was just casual talk.
Jing Yuan naturally didn't need evidence—he'd believe whatever Leon said.
But the Luofu wasn't run by Jing Yuan alone; below him were the Six Imperial Commissions, above him the entire Alliance to answer to.
The necessary things naturally had to be there.
[RealNameOnline: Many thanks to Brother Leon for his hard work on this. Jing Yuan is deeply grateful.]
[RealNameOnline: For this matter, I owe… no, I owe the Express crew a personal favor. Private stance.]
As for non-private favors, those were reserved for the Trailblazer trio and Dan Heng's side—separate matters.
The Stellaron Hunters' open conspiracy didn't involve Leon.
Jing Yuan was a smart man; he understood early what Leon wanted, hence the mid-sentence correction.
[MelonLad: No problem. Has the General found that behind-the-scenes Destruction Emanator?]
[RealNameOnline: Not yet, but I've sent out an invitation. They'll attend the stage sooner or later.]
[RealNameOnline: What about Brother Leon—any suspects?]
[MelonLad: Regrettably, can only confirm that guy's colluding with the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus. Haven't seen them at the Alchemy Commission.]
Jing Yuan had asked casually, without expectations.
The Stellaron crisis had been erupting on the Luofu for some time; the entire Luofu had no leads, so Leon not finding them was perfectly normal.
Getting confirmation from the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus that the faction was Destruction was already extremely valuable.
[RealNameOnline: Don't know which one. Zephyro and Celenova can be directly ruled out, and Irontomb…]
[RealNameOnline: Judging by the Luofu's current state, the style doesn't quite match either.]
[MelonLad: Exclude one more—Evitos, should be the true name; I don't know the title.]
[MelonLad: Three remaining—I only know Phantylia, also the one that fits best.]
[RealNameOnline: Oh? This is a Lord Ravager the Xianzhou Alliance hasn't specifically observed.]
[MelonLad: That guy loves schemes and tricks. Personal guess: if it's her, she might not be at the Alchemy Commission right now.]
[MelonLad: Just a guess. General, just keep a count in mind; no need to decide based on this.]
[MelonLad: Come to think of it, quite counterintuitive—seven Lords Ravager, yet fewer than half act openly.]
[MelonLad: Sigh, I hate guys who play dirty tricks behind the scenes the most. Brain-draining.]
[RealNameOnline: I feel you deeply.]
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