Chapter 1754
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Chapter 1754 On Mount Jiuhua
The entire peak of Mount Jiuhua has three platforms in total, each one higher than the last.
On the first platform stand representatives from Nightwatcher teams across Greater Xia, as well as special squad candidates who haven’t yet been officially inducted.
On the second platform are the Nightwatcher high-ranking officials and all members of the special squads.
On the third platform stand numerous human pinnacles who have come to observe the ceremony, and even human deities.
When that deep red figure stepped onto the first platform, an ancient bell sound rang out, echoing across the sky.
Dong—!!!
All the Nightwatcher representatives and special squad candidates on this platform simultaneously placed their right hands over the gleaming emblems on their chests, standing straight as they called out in unison:
“Welcome, Commander-in-Chief!!”
The voices of hundreds spoke as one, even drowning out the resonating bell. Passionate gazes fixed on the approaching figure, their expressions extremely excited.
The deep red cloak fluttered in the wind as Lin Qiye’s gaze slowly swept across everyone.
At this moment, he no longer showed the dejection and misery of the past few days. He was like a sword drawn from deathly despair, radiating sharpness.
Whether he was willing or not,
Some people had already sacrificed themselves,
But others were still fighting desperately for humanity’s fate.
This was a chess game that couldn’t be stopped, a war that absolutely couldn’t be lost!
Now, he was one of the players behind this chess game, one of humanity’s top powerhouses, and the backbone of the entire Nightwatcher organization. If he showed even the slightest weakness or dejection, it would dampen humanity’s fighting spirit.
Fang Mo, Lu Baoyou, the Su siblings, other members of the Sixth Reserve Team, as well as knights from across the ocean, members of the Seventh Reserve Team… Besides them, there was also the current Beijing City team captain Chen Han, deputy captain Yuan Gang, and the secretly thumbs-upping Cangnan City Nightwatcher team captain Hong Ying, members of the Huaihai City team whom they had once defeated…
Some had met Lin Qiye before, some hadn’t, but at this moment, their eyes looking at Lin Qiye were filled with reverence and respect.
They knew that from today onward, that man would be their leader and the guardian deity of Greater Xia.
Lin Qiye passed through the first platform and continued climbing upward.
Compared to the previous platform, there were clearly fewer people on this second platform.
Apart from the five other Nightwatcher high officials including Human Resources Director Shao Pingge, there were the 002 Special Squad [Medium] and the 003 Special Squad [Phoenix].
One group wore black cloaks, exuding a grim aura; the other group wore golden cloaks, radiating vitality.
Old Dog Wu and a youth in prisoner’s clothes stood at the front of [Medium], smiling slightly at Lin Qiye; nearby, Xia Simeng looked at him eagerly, seemingly contemplating how to negotiate more vacation days from him…
As the second bell rang, all the Nightwatcher officials present, as well as members of the two special squads, likewise placed their hands on the emblems on their chests, their expressions solemn and dignified.
Lin Qiye continued walking toward the third platform.
Watching the departing deep red figure, Shao Pingge’s gaze was somewhat emotional.
In his mind, he once again recalled the scene from years ago—those young figures holding umbrellas against the Beijing team, then resolutely leaving Greater Xia.
He couldn’t help but murmur: “Muye… you really raised an extraordinary person.”
On the third platform were mostly people familiar to Lin Qiye.
Zhou Ping, Wang Mian, Shen Qingzhu, Lu Wuwei, Guan Zai, Wu Quan, Youli Tangbai, Professor Chen, and Destiny Monk.
Seeing Lin Qiye approach, they all nodded with smiles, except for Destiny Monk who pressed his palms together, his eyes showing no emotional fluctuation.
Lin Qiye walked to the end of the third platform, where an aged, dilapidated Buddhist temple appeared before him.
Looking at this empty temple, his expression grew complex.
A few years ago, Ye Fan had passed away sitting here, and on that day, he had seen seeds sprouting from all across Greater Xia…
Lin Qiye stood before this temple wearing his deep red cloak, and for a moment, seemed to see Ye Fan in his final moments, sitting cross-legged in the hall, as if looking back at him… as if smiling.
“Commander Ye, Commander Zuo, can you see…” Lin Qiye murmured, extending his hand toward the many platforms in the distance, “The seeds have grown into a green canopy capable of sheltering humanity.”
“Watch from here…”
“I will lead them to completely end this dark era, to sweep away all enemies of humanity… When everything settles and people no longer need Nightwatchers, my mission will be complete.”
At the spot where Ye Fan had once passed away, an ordinary straight sword had been thrust into a stone platform.
It was the token of successive Nightwatcher Commanders-in-Chief.
On the hilt of this sword was engraved a golden “Seven.”
Though not some legendary weapon that could cut through iron like mud, drawing it meant accepting the position of the seventh Commander-in-Chief of the Nightwatchers—the most crucial part of this succession ceremony.
Lin Qiye took a deep breath, stepped forward to grasp the sword, and suddenly pulled!
Clang—!!
The clear sound of the sword rang out across Mount Jiuhua.
The next moment, Lin Qiye, wearing his deep red cloak and holding the “Seven” sword, strode out from the hall. His resonant voice echoed across the sky:
“I am Lin Qiye, the seventh Commander-in-Chief of Greater Xia’s Nightwatchers!”
“The era of deities has passed. From today onward, humanity’s fate rests only in our own hands!”
“They view us as insects and believe we have no chance of victory, but we have proven through our actions that human power is no less than that of deities!”
“From now on, please follow me to protect all living beings with the blades in our hands…”
“With mortal blades… to slay the gods above!”
Clang—!!!
As Lin Qiye’s words fell, all Nightwatchers across Mount Jiuhua drew their swords simultaneously!
The sharp sounds of unsheathing blades merged together, like a human sword that had been concealed for years suddenly being drawn, its fierce killing intent soaring skyward.
And the direction of that blade… was toward the gray mist.
…
The Mist.
Between the straits.
A black-robed figure stood at the peak of a canyon, looking toward Greater Xia, eyes slightly narrowed.
The true form of [Black Goat] slumbered on the other side of the strait. Among the rolling, terrifying waves, nine enormous, bizarre shadows of Ke-system gods surrounded this strait. They seemed to sense something, and their piercing, shrill roars filled the sky!
At once, wind and thunder raged, and the mist churned, as if it were the end of the world.
“The gods of Greater Xia have departed, and Olympus has collapsed due to internal conflict. There is no longer any influential divine realm on Earth,” An Qingyu slowly spoke. “This way, we can completely take over this mist and become the rulers of this planet…”
Behind him in the void, the shadow of an enormous gate took shape. Dull knocking sounds came from behind the door, as if something was desperately trying to break through!
“Even if I encounter old acquaintances from Greater Xia, I won’t show mercy… On this chessboard, we’ve never had a choice.” An Qingyu looked back.
“Isn’t that right… Cao Yuan?”
