Free Web NovelChapter 2438: Chapter 2439: Meeting
Although Veronia’s attack was forcefully halted, its first wave still had a significant impact and caused damage to the Eastern Alliance’s forces. After much difficulty, they had managed to push the front line into the urban area of Maomu City, but due to Veronia’s attack, they were driven out of the city again.
Feng Yuan had no intention of joining the battle. The reason was simple; he could see that this was nothing more than low-intensity probing exchanges. Both sides were deploying ordinary Beastmasters, and although the people from The Imperial Timeline appeared stronger, their strength was still quite limited.
On the Maomu City side, only supporting Beastmasters and members of the Special Duty Team were deployed; even the City Defense Army had not been used. It was obvious that they were also using this as a training exercise.
Even if there might be damages, it was better than being unprepared when facing high-intensity battles in the future. Therefore, Feng Yuan did not plan to step in to help. With the White Wolf Deity guarding the outside and controlling the intensity of the battle, it was enough.
Returning home, Feng Yuan happened to run into Qi Chen and Dou Yanlan, who came to fetch some items. Greeting them, Feng Yuan looked at the large and small bags in their hands and asked with some confusion,
"Where are you going? By the way, where is everyone else? They don’t seem to be home."
Qi Chen had not expected Feng Yuan to return so soon. Looking at Feng Yuan, Qi Chen hesitated, while Dou Yanlan remained silent for a moment and then asked,
"Is the issue resolved?"
"Yeah, took care of Mordan’s royal city. They shouldn’t bother me for a while."
Smiling, Feng Yuan said nonchalantly. The two of them were astonished, observing Feng Yuan, while Veronia glanced at him and asked,
"Didn’t they go all out against you?"
"Leaderless, what could they do? Moreover, even they know they can’t beat us and wouldn’t reckless charge to their deaths."
Shrugging, Feng Yuan wasn’t worried about this. As long as the people from Mordan Empire weren’t fools, they wouldn’t cause trouble. If he could destroy their capital under the guise of the City of Time, what could they possibly use to fend off his attacks? Surely, they wouldn’t think they could just overwhelm him with numbers, right?
Hearing this, Qi Chen and the others didn’t press further. Though still worried, they couldn’t say much more.
After understanding the situation from Qi Chen, Feng Yuan thought for a moment and said,
"Hmm, I’ll go with you to Data City later, then I’ll head back to the academy to rest."
Unlike Qi Chen and the others, Feng Yuan wasn’t concerned about his personal safety. After all, if he could go to the Mordan Empire and come back unscathed, there was no reason to fear those small soldiers attacking Maomu City.
While Data City offered more diverse indoor decorations, it wasn’t the real world. For Feng Yuan, resting there always felt like camping in the wild, leading to an uneasy sleep.
"Then, be careful. Though you’re strong, if they ambush you..."
Qi Chen expressed his concern, to which Feng Yuan smiled and pointed to Xiao Ji and others, saying,
"Don’t worry, with them around, it’ll be fine~"
Seeing Feng Yuan say this, Qi Chen and the others didn’t insist further. And about it being a holiday? Given Feng Yuan’s status, he’d returned to stay at the academy villa before. Even during wartime, it didn’t affect him staying in the academy dormitories unless the academy used the dorms for other purposes.
But if they did so, the academy would notify them to retrieve their belongings. After all, it’s not yet urgent enough not to allow students time to transfer their possessions.
Qi Chen and the others didn’t plan to stay with Feng Yuan in the academy dormitories. Their strength being insufficient was one reason, and being unable to leave their families was another.
Although having Feng Yuan nearby would be safer, Qi Chen and the others didn’t bring this up. Data City already provided a significant safety guarantee. They couldn’t expect too much; Feng Yuan wasn’t their caretaker, and while convenient or by chance they benefited, demanding benefits wasn’t something they could bring themselves to do.
During their chat, they talked about Qi Chen from the war timeline. Qi Chen felt complex about this alternate world self, worried about him causing harm to his own world while curious about his experiences and somewhat sympathetic, hoping to help.
Although Zhanzheng Qichen never mentioned it, based on inadvertently revealed clues, Qi Chen could deduce that in Zhanzheng Qichen’s timeline, he and Dou Yanlan probably...
Moreover, Qi Chen was quite aware that Zhanzheng Qichen likely deliberately stayed in Maomu City. After all, an envoy in charge of making arrangements really had no legitimate reason to stay long-term in an ordinary small city.
Remembering something, Qi Chen couldn’t help but ask Feng Yuan,
"So, Feng Yuan, does The Imperial Timeline have... another me?"
Compared to the war timeline self, Qi Chen was more worried about his Imperial Timeline self, given that The Imperial Timeline clearly stood on the opposing side.
"There probably isn’t, because even Maomu City doesn’t exist over there. Logically, people irrelevant to the bigger picture wouldn’t appear in other places as compensation."
Shrugging, Feng Yuan said, not worrying that this would hurt Qi Chen. After all, while such essential people do exist, Qi Chen and the others weren’t at that level of influence.
"I don’t really know if that’s a good thing or not."
With a wry smile, Qi Chen breathed a sigh of relief, while Dou Yanlan looked at Feng Yuan and asked,
"Is The Imperial Timeline completely different from our world?"
"Not quite, but The Imperial Timeline indeed doesn’t have the cities within Great Xia, or they don’t fully match those on the main timeline."
Rubbing his chin, Feng Yuan answered. He had noticed that the match rate between the Eastern Alliance Empire’s cities and those on the Shen Zhou Continent was not very high, only about thirty percent.
"So, when fighting against The Imperial Timeline, there’s little chance of encountering familiar faces?"
"Of course. Besides, not many of the people you know are particularly noteworthy."
Scratching his head, Feng Yuan didn’t quite understand Dou Yanlan’s point. Though Yang Hongzhi’s actual combat power was strong, it was because he was a Divine Pact Maker.
Without that identity, his ability was only exceptional among ordinary people. Such individuals usually don’t appear elsewhere due to corrective forces.
For Qi Chen’s circle of acquaintances, there were few who could sway major events. Gladys counted as one; others, not so much. As for Feng Yuan himself?
With Unique Throughout Time’s restriction in place, Feng Yuan wasn’t worried about encountering another version of himself from some other time.
Relying on the power of Divine Beasts, it’s hardly considered, as time tributaries don’t have Divine Beasts and thus aren’t calculated in.
"What you said is indeed true."
Awkwardly smiling, Qi Chen had to admit Feng Yuan was correct. With a chuckle, Feng Yuan said,
"So, don’t worry about such things. Besides, even if you encounter familiar faces, they’re still just enemies. Even if they look the same, you should still act decisively. Otherwise, if someone disguises as your most important loved one, wouldn’t that become a major weakness?"
"Well, I know, but I just can’t."
Sighing, Qi Chen said softly. While easy to say, when faced with reality, it’s not that simple to overcome internally.
"There’s no rush for these things. Best never to encounter such a scenario. Who knows what the future holds?"
Speaking, Feng Yuan glanced at the fully guarded Data Square. At this moment, multiple barriers set by the guard prevented any sneak attacks or infiltration.
While Data City has an identification system, they preferred not to extend the battlefield into Data City, as doing so risked civilian casualties.
"It looks pretty strict."
Watching the various sentry posts, Feng Yuan couldn’t help but comment. The multiple checkpoints ensured safety while making entry and exit from Data City more cumbersome and lengthy.
With wartime status, casual inspections weren’t allowed. Going through numerous checkpoints would take considerable time, which explained Qi Chen and Dou Yanlan bringing so much back this time.
"It’s the strictness that gives us peace of mind."
Qi Chen remarked, seeing the numerous posts not as a hassle but reassuring safety. After all, Qi Xiaoshuang and others’ abilities were somewhat lacking.
