Chapter 506: The Betrayal at the Capital Core

Fang Hao, take Yenir and get out—I’ll hold them back!

Damn it! Do you have any idea what crime you’re committing by launching an unprovoked attack?!

He barked sharply; his war hammer materialized.

Wielding two war hammers, Zhao Hongtu’s already imposing physique suddenly swelled even further.

Without a moment to ponder, realizing he must disengage, he immediately decided to step into Fang Hao’s position.

If he kills, even the combined might of two Peak Third-Stagers—and Liang Lie—can’t ensure Yenir’s safety!

One misstep and even the battle’s aftermath could be lethal to Yenir!

He knew the Military outside the city were unlikely to stop Lu Haishan, but he never expected them to let the enemy attack so effortlessly!

This is the Capital Core! Such a grave taboo!

And that’s not all—in the process of bringing Yenir here to meet with the Prime Minister and the rest, his position was pinpointed in an instant!

It was obvious that someone within the Military had betrayed them!

The tension in the air was palpable.

Just as Lu Haishan was about to seize the initiative on his command, a sudden voice cut through the distance.

Lu Haishan, stop.

You’ll have your explanation from the Military.

He addressed him by name.

The voice resonated as if in every ear present.

The instant the voice sounded, Lu Haishan’s face contorted as he was about to charge with his blade. The wild fervor in his eyes shrank, replaced by a perilously steely glare.

In an instant, the horizon burst with light. In the next second, a middle-aged man clad in a standard combat uniform appeared from seemingly nowhere, positioning himself in front of Lu Haishan and his group.

What the—?!

Not only were Lu Haishan and his entourage taken aback, but even Zhao Hongtu, who had been charging forward, felt his heart skip a beat.

Although the man made no move, his mere presence radiated an oppressive force that outmatched everyone else there.

Chu Long?!

Chu Long, leader of the Special Operations Group?!

It was Zhao Hongtu who blurted out the name, revealing the man’s identity.

Though Zhao Hongtu was himself the head of the Special Operations Department, he could only stare at the middle-aged man’s eyes, which were brimming with shock and wariness.

And the reason was simple.

Although their departments’ names were almost identical, they were worlds apart in function!

Zhao Hongtu’s Special Operations Department handled external missions, while Chu Long’s Action Team dealt with internal affairs—in essence, the pre-apocalyptic Central Group tasked with protecting leaders and managing high-level anomalies!

If not for the fact that everyone present was a high-ranking Military official, they likely wouldn’t have known him!

Noticing that someone had recognized him, Chu Long gave a slight nod, his impassive face betraying nothing as he shifted his gaze to Lu Haishan.

General Lu, you’ve gone too far this time.

In light of your past service to the Military, we’ll overlook this incident.

Once the Prime Minister arrives, you’ll get your explanation.

Buzz.

He raised his right hand slightly. In the blink of an eye, a beam of light materialized before Lu Haishan, as if forming a barrier.

Restating it—though his tone was courteous—the swarm of Third-Stagers trailing Lu Haishan instantly felt a latent threat.

Even Lu Haishan, upon witnessing his old superior freeze in recognition, knew that none of them dared make a move.

In a heartbeat, the near-bloodbath was swiftly reined in.

Meanwhile, a stunned Lu Haishan seemed to register something. His previously wild expression gave way to quiet resolve as he fixated intently on Yenir.

It was as if he’d been temporarily swayed.

Confronted with the abrupt shift, even Yenir paused in surprise, then gazed at the suddenly appearing Chu Long with a hint of confusion.

He could clearly see that Fang Hao—even as a Peak Third-Stager—still showed immense apprehension toward him.

Lu Haishan halted, aware that there was no chance of slaying him before Chu Long’s eyes.

It was as if the oppressive force he exuded was beyond the scope of even Peak Third-Stage abilities.

How could this be? Fang Hao, one of the Four Commanders, already boasts power at Huaguo’s pinnacle!

Fixing his gaze on Chu Long, Yenir couldn’t help but notice a streak of the extraordinary in his eyes.

Since when did the Military possess someone of this caliber? He was certain the man must be a Peak Third-Stager, yet he had never even heard his name.

What shocked him wasn’t merely Chu Long’s display of power—it was the realization that he didn’t even know who this man was.

In his past life, he was among the very top! He was supposedly fully aware of all the secrets within China.

Though he had little time to manage internal affairs—amid the final apocalyptic chaos, he was always in high-intensity combat.

But one thing was clear: whether it was Chu Long or this so-called Action Team, he had absolutely never heard of them.

This was a major issue…

In his past life, he had barely joined the Military for two years. What exactly happened during those two years?!

First came the troubles with the Far Frontier and Li Xuanguo, and then there was Chu Long…

Doubts piled up. Ever since he had showcased his innate talent and entered the Capital ahead of schedule, Yenir realized once again that his memories of China’s internal workings from his past life were significantly off.

It was as though, in his past life, by the time he reached the top, the entire establishment had been overhauled!

To the point that…!

Before Yenir could dwell on it further…

In the next moment, several formidable auras rushed in—but this time, it was Li Xuanguo and his entourage under protection.

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