How could the three of Li Rui have anticipated such an unexpected situation upon opening their eyes.

After thorough inquiries, they learned that the Hidden Sect somehow managed to locate their exact position and launched an attack.

However, because this was an operation jointly planned by countries worldwide, and needing to ensure the safety of the Prophet and key personnel, the defense was of a high standard.

The first wave of assassins from the Hidden Sect was detected on the outskirts and couldn’t penetrate the key areas.

Subsequently, the Western Kingdom’s naval port quickly organized the evacuation, prioritizing all Prophets and those still in the Secret Realm.

Due to the urgency and reports of enemies to the east, the evacuation direction of the fleet was to the Western Kingdom.

"Oh my, we stayed in the Secret Realm for five days, but it only felt like a day."

"Is it an issue with Master Bo Yuan?"

They thought of the spell that transported them from near the Shenxiao Palace to Jingyang Academy.

Li Rui said, "I think there might be something in that darkness at Ghost Cry Ridge affecting the flow of time, since it’s something from the Upper Realm."

"And there’s one more thing—when we got out, we didn’t encounter Yuan Qing blocking us. It’s likely because, for them, several days might’ve passed, so he thought we were already dead."

"Makes sense."

The three didn’t dwell too much on this issue, as the current situation needed more attention.

This White Seagull Ship is a missile frigate, equipped with medium and small caliber machine guns and dozens of air defense and anti-ship missiles.

This level of thermal weapons, unlike the common handguns or submachine guns in chaotic places, can pose a considerable threat to cultivators.

On this White Seagull Ship, there’s a conventional military composition of over a hundred people, including a dozen extraordinary individuals from Dragon Country, including Li Rui.

The good news is, among these extraordinary individuals, there’s someone ranked even higher than Li Rui, but the bad news is, this person is Ling Zixiao, merely a non-combatant Prophet.

This means, after the three of Li Rui woke up, they still had to undertake defensive duties.

He found the Chief Prophet, inquiring and learned that top-level forces from the Superpower Division, including Song Yao, were not in the fleet but stayed in the southern nations to buy time.

"Although the escort fleet has some defense capabilities, they are not agile enough and are relatively vulnerable in the hands of extraordinary individuals like Zuo Qiutian."

Ling Zixiao explained, "So according to our current strategy, experts like Elder Song will delay and distract the enemies, allowing us to transfer to the southern coast of the Western Kingdom. Once we land, we’re basically safe."

Li Rui frowned, "What about Elder Song and the others?"

Ling Zixiao held a handful of chess pieces, tossing them repeatedly onto the bed.

"Forces within the territory have united with some of the chaotic land’s powers to pressure towards the Holy Judgment High Court. As long as Elder Song and the others delay for a bit of time, the enemy can’t possibly remain unresponsive forever."

"And you all, what intel did you gather in the Secret Realm? Tell me, I need to pass it on to the division promptly."

Li Rui was still somewhat worried about Song Yao, but since this was a decision from above, it must have been carefully considered, as Song Yao is also an irreplaceable top force, including the advisors, they’re not there to be cannon fodder.

So he quickly relayed everything he learned from Master Bo Yuan, as well as the news of acquiring the Earth Thunder.

Ling Zixiao is Dragon Country’s Chief Prophet, ranking quite high, and he understands some of the core decision-making thoughts of the division.

Upon learning this information, he said, "Your meaning is, Zuo Qiutian and that Hidden Sect opened the channels between reality and the Secret Realm World, intending to open a passage to the Upper Realm from our side?"

"Yes."

Li Rui said, "From what I know about him, he surely intends to utilize the means of the Blood Evil Sect, sacrificing lives to gain external power, then breaking through the heaven."

"Hmm, they’ve already begun."

Ling Zixiao said, "Some fanatic followers of the Polar Cathedral and the Holy Judgment High Court have been lured to the World Tree."

He didn’t mention the outcome, but it was self-evident.

The Chief Prophet continued, "I believe the situation in the real world can be controlled. Comparatively, I’m more worried about that Fengdu, are there no more intel on it?"

Li Rui shook his head, "Fengdu might have cooperation with the Hidden Sect, but it’s definitely not a subordinate relationship; they have their own objectives."

"Everyone has their own goals." Ling Zixiao commented.

Li Rui agreed deeply, recalling Yuan Qing at the academy, hard to say this person is outright bad, but choosing Zuo Qiutian was due to his own thoughts.

As for Zuo Qiutian himself, he thought he was a bit too extreme, resorting to sacrificing millions at a whim, regardless of his original intentions, it didn’t seem quite human anymore.

"Is there a way to communicate with the division?" he asked, "I have something to ask Minister Zhuo."

"There is."

Ling Zixiao said, "But the situation is tense now, perhaps contacting him directly is challenging; I’ll try first."

He could indeed utilize satellite phones to contact within Dragon Country, but the direct communication would be with Xu Yuanxing from the intelligence analysis department, not Zhuo Feilong.

However, before he could initiate contact, alarms blared on the White Seagull Ship, followed by a roaring sound of machine guns firing.

"Brother Gui, protect Chief Ling, Sister Yue, come with me to battle."

Li Rui’s reaction was swift, and almost simultaneously with the emergence of the crisis, he immediately opened the cabin door, rushing out with Cheng Mingyue.

While Ling Zixiao had a higher rank, he was an outsider in combat, so he made no objection to Li Rui’s decision, choosing to stay in the cabin with Guan Gui.

When the two of them reached the deck, nearly all the fleet’s cannons were roaring, targeting bird-like demon beasts attacking from above.

"Their Prophet is too amazing."

Li Rui lamented, "Even though Elder Song and the others are delaying in the southern nations, someone still caught up with us."

As he spoke, Cheng Mingyue’s buff had already activated.

Li Rui soared from the deck, directly charging into the midst of the flying demon beasts.

It seemed the demon beasts should be summons of some Secret Realm expert, each at the level of sixty to nearly seventy-grade ordinary monsters, a formidable force somewhere else indeed.

Unfortunately, they encountered Li Rui. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

The Void Flame Spell scattered, blocking a large number of enemies in an instant, which greatly reduced the fleet’s burden, and those who did break through occasionally were torn apart by the artillery fire.

Just as all the officers believed the crisis was about to be resolved, Li Rui noticed something amiss; something was lurking underwater, swiftly approaching the fleet.