In the center of the camp, within a three-story bionic building resembling an ancient tree stump, a middle-aged commander with a stern face, wearing light-shifting bionic camouflage, heard the report from the sentry post but still felt uneasy. He commanded over the public channel, "All perimeter sentries, heighten vigilance!"

…

Chen Gu parked his vehicle under a dense copse of trees, concealing it with branches and leaves.

After some thought, he sent a message to Gong Shuxu and Zhong Yuanbei, informing them that he intended to sneak into the rookie training camp to investigate.

There was no response from Zhong Yuanbei, but Gong Shuxu appeared before him instantly. "Don't be reckless!"

"The agency might protect you during this time, but that's not a get-out-of-jail-free card," Gong Shuxu said earnestly. "The Behemoth Alliance is no ordinary organization, and you shouldn't think of them as just a simple business alliance. The massive interests they represent are backed by powers far more formidable than you can imagine.

"Even the Director-General won't be able to save you if you truly offend the Behemoth Alliance."

Chen Gu shook his head and shared his assessment.

After hearing it, Gong Shuxu also grew suspicious. "I'll contact the Director-General."

Aviloya acted quickly, immediately seeking verification from the Behemoth Alliance, which provided a definitive confirmation.

Gong Shuxu showed Chen Gu the reply Aviloya had forwarded. "Are you relieved now? The rookie training camp has indeed been temporarily closed this year. It's the same old routine every year; fans are probably tired of it. The Alliance probably wants to try something new this year, perhaps play up the mystery angle."

But Chen Gu still felt something was not quite right. While he was hesitating, a few high-speed flying vehicles suddenly skimmed the treetops of the forest and rushed by, heading towards the rookie training camp.

Chen Gu and Gong Shuxu exchanged a look, realizing that the situation was indeed not that simple. Chen Gu immediately said, "Let's go take a look."

Gong Shuxu shook his head. "No. Regardless of what's happening in there, the Behemoth Alliance already knows and is dealing with it. We shouldn't interfere—they certainly don't want outsiders knowing."

Chen Gu insisted stubbornly, "No, I have friends inside. I have to check on them before I can rest easy."

Gong Shuxu said, annoyed, "We're friends. Don't make me knock you out and drag you away!"

Chen Gu wouldn't back down. "Do you really think a Sixth Energy Level like you can deal with me silently and without a trace? If we start fighting and alert them..."

Gong Shuxu hesitated, considering for a long moment before relenting, "You're only allowed to observe. No interfering!"

"Agreed!"

…

Under the cover of Gong Shuxu's abilities, the two easily slipped to the outskirts of the rookie training camp.

The battle had already begun. Several flying vehicles landed, and hundreds of fully armed warriors bearing the Behemoth Alliance insignia poured out.

These warriors were all elites. They effortlessly broke through the outer sentry posts and even eliminated all the hidden guards.

They split into three groups and pushed deeper into the training camp. Surprisingly, they advanced all the way inside without encountering a second wave of resistance!

Following these warriors, several Behemoth Alliance officials in lightweight bulletproof Mecha emerged from the flying vehicles. Escorted by a squad of warriors, they went to inspect the staff at the sentry post.

"They are our people..." an official exclaimed in shock.

The warrior captain reacted instantly, quickly radioing, "A Professional is involved! Most likely a 'Brain Domain Hacker'!"

From the flying vehicles, several figures soared into the air, their speed surpassing even the Mechas. Gong Shuxu and Chen Gu, observing from their hiding spot, understood these were Professionals.

One of them grabbed the corpse of a staff member. After a brief examination, he tore open the collar and found two tiny, healed puncture wounds on the neck.

The Professional pressed his communicator, his voice sharp. "Not a 'Brain Domain Hacker'! It's a high-Energy Level 'Sleeping Ancient Race' member—at least Sixth Energy Level! Everyone, be extremely careful..."

Before he could finish, the illusion enveloping the training camp flickered and vanished. A muffled BOOM then erupted from beneath the ground, shaking it violently.

Cracks spiderwebbed across the training camp grounds. The elite mercenaries who had charged in were experienced; they quickly slapped a button on their chests. From their combat suits, slender steel wires shot out—SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!—magnetically linking them together.

All the mercenaries were now tethered together. Some who lost their footing and fell into the fissures were pulled to safety by their comrades.

But then, countless black "hairs" erupted from the fissures. There were so many it made one's scalp tingle. In an instant, they enveloped all the mercenaries. Not a single scream was heard; those monitoring from the rear watched as the warriors' life signs extinguished one by one on their instruments.

The ground continued to tremble. The "hairs" slowly retracted, leaving behind only desiccated corpses!

"Damn it!" a Behemoth Alliance member cursed. The Professional from earlier waved his hand. "Fall back!"

The remaining personnel, weapons ready and on high alert, swiftly retreated towards the flying vehicles and established a defensive perimeter.

The Professional grabbed a nearby Alliance official, demanding, "I need all data on the behemoths in this training camp!"

"This..." The Alliance official hesitated. The Professional exploded in anger. "Are you serious? Dilly-dally any longer and we'll all die here!"

"Understood," the Alliance official quickly agreed.

Hidden nearby, Chen Gu glanced at Gong Shuxu. The latter grimaced and whispered, "Alright, kid, you guessed right again."

Gong Shuxu quietly let out a heavy sigh. He hadn't expected the Behemoth Alliance to actually face such a massive incident.

Furthermore, the incident's severity far surpassed expectations. The Alliance's crisis management had failed right from the start; their first wave of mercenaries was annihilated without even sighting the enemy.

Chen Gu, however, felt no pleasure. Instead, he was filled with anxiety. Where is Mao Yisheng? And those endless, bloodsucking hairs—what in the world are they?!

He had already made up his mind. "I'm going in, Senior," he told Gong Shuxu. "You can try to stop me."

Then, without waiting for Gong Shuxu's reply, he stealthily approached the Behemoth Alliance's defensive position.

Gong Shuxu hesitated for a moment, then sighed to himself and followed Chen Gu, ready to protect him.

Most of the time, as a Sixth Energy Level Senior Advisor to the General Directorate, he handled problems with composure. For instance, when Chen Gu was attacked previously, he had destroyed all evidence pointing to the An Family.

But that very incident had left him feeling a measure of guilt towards Chen Gu. He already owed Chen Gu a significant favor. Besides, even a Sixth Energy Level adept was still human; he couldn't bring himself to forcefully stop Chen Gu this time.

Besides, if we only participate covertly, with me keeping an eye on things, it shouldn't lead to a direct conflict with the Behemoth Alliance, Gong Shuxu tried to reassure himself.

However, Chen Gu's next actions made his eyelids twitch. This is a direct provocation against the Behemoth Alliance!

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