A late-night investigation! Ryan reveals the truth, and traces of the Divine Court's stronghold are found!

Flying Moon Sword God Shangguan Jinghong also nodded slightly.

She was dressed in white as pure as snow, with an ethereal temperament.

Her voice was cold yet carried approval: "Lin Yuan's Sword Intent is enough to slash through space; dealing with the powerhouses of the Divine Court is more than manageable. However... you are alone, do you need a few assistants?"

"No need."

Lin Yuan waved his hand.

Just as he was about to say more, the conference room door was suddenly pushed open, and Su Li walked in quickly.

She was still wearing her black combat uniform, her face set with a determined expression. She bowed to everyone in the holographic projection and announced loudly, "Lords, I request to accompany Consultant Lin to the Oulu Continent!"

"Instructor Su Li?" Shi Potian was stunned for a moment. "You are responsible for the defense of Tianshu Base. If you leave..."

"Base defense can be temporarily handled by the deputy instructor."

Su Li interrupted him, her gaze landing on Lin Yuan, her tone resonant. "Every person bears responsibility for the rise and fall of the nation. The crisis in the Oulu Continent concerns the survival of humanity. As an instructor of Tianshu Base, I have no reason to stand aside!"

Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow.

He looked Su Li up and down, his tone carrying a hint of teasing: "What are you following along for? You can't beat the Divine Court powerhouses in a fight, and you're not as good as a medic at healing. Are you going there just to cause me trouble?"

A flash of embarrassment crossed Su Li's face, but she still kept her back straight: "I can be responsible for scouting enemy movements, coordinating logistics, and... and helping you handle some chores! In short, an extra person is an extra source of strength!"

Lin Yuan saw the deliberately concealed urgency in the depths of her eyes and understood—

Su Li probably wanted to use this opportunity to observe his strength up close or perhaps to improve herself through actual combat.

He didn't bother to expose her and waved his hand: "Suit yourself. But don't cause me trouble, otherwise I won't look after you."

After speaking, Lin Yuan turned and walked out of the conference room, leaving everyone looking bewildered.

Su Li watched his back, the corners of her mouth curling up into an imperceptible arc.

An unusual look flashed through the depths of her eyes in a corner where no one noticed—

Besides protecting her country, she had a more important purpose for this trip.

It was just that... that secret involved the deepest parts of her heart!

In the holographic projection, General Lin Jianguo watched his son's departing back. His face was full of complexity, but he also breathed a sigh of relief—

With Lin Yuan there, he was ultimately more at ease.

Martial God Lin Zhan nodded slightly and said to everyone, "Since Lin Yuan has taken the initiative to act, we will follow his wishes. Su Li's combat power is not weak; she can assist him with chores. Regarding troops, there is no need to send five thousand elites. Just deploy two hundred soldiers skilled in scouting and logistics to accompany them. The rest of the forces will remain at Tianshu Base to guard against any unforeseen events."

The Grand Elder also nodded in agreement: "Let it be as Martial God Lin Zhan says. Lin Yuan, before you depart, you may go to the Materials Management Department to collect the necessary resources and Heaven Rank Medicinal Pills as a precaution."

"No need, I have my own resources and no lack of pills. We leave tomorrow morning. Don't delay me coming back to lie flat."

Lin Yuan's voice drifted in from outside the door, carrying a hint of nonchalance.

Hearing this, everyone gave a helpless smile... After Lin Yuan left the conference room, he did not return to his residence.

With his hands still in his pockets, he walked with that leisurely, unhurried pace, twisting and turning through the base's interior before finally stopping in front of a heavily guarded recuperation area.

The two soldiers at the door saw Lin Yuan and immediately straightened their bodies, giving a respectful military salute.

"Consultant Lin!"

Lin Yuan nodded slightly, gesturing for them to open the door.

The alloy door slid open silently, revealing the scene inside.

The room was spacious and bright, fully equipped with various restorative medical devices, and the air was filled with a faint, fresh scent of herbs.

At that moment, Ryan was sitting by the bed, holding a clean soft cloth and carefully wiping that silver armor which was already battered and broken.

Every crack on the armor seemed like a silent accusation from his fallen comrades. He wiped it very carefully, his movements carrying a solemnity that was almost devout.

Hearing the door open, Ryan instinctively looked up.

When he saw Lin Yuan standing at the door, his whole body jolted. He immediately put down the armor, stood up from the bedside, walked quickly to Lin Yuan, and bowed deeply.

"Lord Lin!"

In his voice, there was still an irrepressible sense of awe and gratitude.

The efficacy of that Divine Pill was truly terrifying.

Not only had it healed all his injuries, it even made him feel that the Bottleneck of his strength was faintly loosening.

This method of bringing the dead back to life and regrowing flesh on bone was, in his eyes, no different from a god!

"Sit down, no need to be so polite."

Lin Yuan waved his hand, pulled over a chair for himself, and sat down, leaning lazily against the backrest.

"I came because I want to ask you some things about the Oulu Continent and the Divine Court."

Lin Yuan got straight to the point without any nonsense.

He didn't want to waste too much time on such matters.

Getting it done early and coming back early to lie flat and sleep—that was the real business.

Hearing this, Ryan was first stunned, then immediately reacted, an excited expression appearing on his face.

"Lord Lin, you... you mean Dragon Xia Kingdom has decided to send troops to support us?"

Lin Yuan glanced at him and said indifferently, "I've decided to go there myself."

"What?!"

Ryan's eyes nearly bulged out; he could hardly believe his ears.

"Lord Lin... you... you are going to the Oulu Continent in person?"

He simply could not imagine that a peerless powerhouse like Lin Yuan, who possessed heaven-defying methods, would actually risk himself personally for the affairs of the Oulu Continent!

This... what kind of breadth of mind and spirit was this!

For a moment, Ryan's admiration for Lin Yuan was like a surging river, unending.

"Less nonsense." Lin Yuan interrupted his wonder with some impatience. "Tell me everything you know about all the Divine Court strongholds, personnel configurations, and strength distributions in the Oulu Continent. The more detailed, the better."

Ryan was choked by Lin Yuan's blunt tone, but he didn't dare feel even half a bit of dissatisfaction in his heart.

He knew that the strong all had their temperaments.

He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down from the shock, his brain working rapidly to organize the information in his mind.

"Yes, Lord Lin!"

Ryan's expression became incredibly serious. He clenched his fists, his voice carrying a bone-deep hatred.

"The force known as the Divine Court has been lurking in the Oulu Continent for a long time, acting strangely and using ruthless methods. They are like venomous snakes hidden in the shadows, constantly eroding the Foundation of the Alliance."

"Our Holy Knights Order has clashed with them many times, but they are slippery every time, making it very difficult to capture their core members."

"However, this time, their large-scale ambush of us also exposed an important stronghold!"

Ryan's breathing became hurried.