Meng Chao could not refute it.

  He thought of the first future where his father suffered serious work injuries due to dangerous work, but he was not able to receive timely compensation and treatment. He could not even seek help from his father, causing his sister, Bai Jiacao, to “turn” and become the Dark Witch.

  In the second future, his sister’s fate was a hundred times scarier than turning into the Dark Witch.

  Was the Blood Alliance, an evil organization that should have been destroyed decades ago, somehow still hiding in some dark corner of Dragon City?

  Who and what forces were secretly supporting the continued existence and activities of the Blood Alliance?

  Also, under the monster mastermind’s control, Lu Siya, who had turned into a wild banshee, had willingly revealed the truth to Meng Chao. Even though the humans had won the Monster War, the monster civilization would not be wiped out so easily.

  The humans could take over the Hidden Mist Domain, raze the monster civilization’s ultimate lair, and also suppress, as well as tame, all the monsters.

  However, a large number of “monster spores” had “sneaked into the night wind and silently invaded the human body,” turning many people into monsters in human skin. It was easy to destroy the monsters in the mountains.

  But it was a hundred times more difficult to destroy the monsters in their hearts.

  It was easy to destroy the visible and howling Apocalyptic Beasts that bared their fangs. But it was more difficult to destroy the “monsters in human skin” that were mixed in with the crowd.

  They appeared dignified, as well as sanctimonious, and they stole high positions. However, if the “monsters in human skin” were allowed to lurk in Dragon City and steal the resources and opportunities that belonged to all the citizens of Dragon City, they would continue to expand and stir up trouble.

  That would be impossible to avoid.

  “Perhaps, you’re right.” Meng Chao narrowed his eyes and said, “But if the big shots aren’t trustworthy, who should we rely on to stop the apocalypse?”


  “That’s simple. We’ll rely on ourselves.”


  The Wolf King smiled. “As long as we support each other and stand shoulder to shoulder, we’ll be the greatest big shots in Picturesque Orchid Lake and Dragon City respectively. All the other ultimate warriors and big shots will bow down at our feet in fear and trepidation.

  “Only then can our will be carried out to every corner of our respective civilizations, and all our orders be carried out without any discount. Only then can we use the ‘bad future’ that we have foreseen to create a brand-new, bright, and hopeful ‘good future.””


  Meng Chao stared at the Wolf King for a long time.

  “Allow me to remind you.”


  Meng Chao said, “In the future that I dreamed of, you had already become the ‘most important person’ in Picturesque Orchid Lake. Be it wolves, tigers, leopards, pigs, dogs, cows, sheep, snakes, insects, rats, ants… All the Turan orcs trembled under your command. No one could question your orders, and no one dared to go against your will.

  “Yet, you still failed.

  “From what I can see, you don’t seem to be fundamentally different from the big shots that you despise, hate, and despise.”


  “That’s because I was surrounded by a bunch of pig teammates who just knew how to slow me down. It was only natural that I wouldn’t be able to do it alone.”


  The Wolf King said, “But things are different now. Now that I’ve learned two lessons from the ‘bad future’ and I have a strategic partner like you who works with me all the time, how can I ‘mess up’ again?

  “Listen, I understand what you’re worried about. Believe me. As long as I can become the War Chief and integrate all of Picturesque Orchid Lake’s resources and strengths, I’ll definitely reform the Turan civilization in a holistic way according to what you’ve said. I’ll give the rat people more freedom, as well as power, and completely unleash the potential of more than 90% of Picturesque Orchid Lake’s population.

  “I’m also a rat person myself. Of course, I’m willing to believe that as long as the rat people unleash their full potential, our combat ability will never be inferior to those ferocious wolves and leopards. Perhaps, the rat people are the key to winning this Apocalyptic War.

  “I’m even willing to establish a strong collaboration with Dragon City on Picturesque Orchid Lake’s behalf. It would be a hundred times more sincere and enthusiastic than the binding relationship we saw in the two ‘bad futures.’ Not only was it superficial and forced by the situation, but we did not see eye to eye either.

  “I’ll sign a lot of agreements that Turan radicals will likely denounce and consider as ‘betraying our ancestors.’ I’ll actively introduce Earth’s culture, Earth’s system, and Earth’s commodities. From the crystal veins hidden underground below Picturesque Orchid Lake to the enormous market that is in urgent need of development, all of them can be opened to Dragon City. As long as we do so, it will help us defeat the apocalypse.

  “In short, based on my trust in the Doomsday Blade, I can do whatever you want me to do.

  “There’s only one small problem.”


  Meng Chao asked, “What problem?”


  “I don’t trust the big shots who are currently ruling Dragon City.” The Wolf King said, “Based on my understanding of them in the apocalyptic nightmare, they’ll definitely regard my sincerity as stupidity, my kindness as weakness, and the olive branch that I throw out as the people of Turan being intimidated by the people of Earth and are willing to kneel and surrender. We’ll become the symbol of Dragon City’s vassal, and in the end, these greedy guys will definitely mess everything up. “Not to mention, in the ‘bad future’ that I dreamed of, many big shots in Dragon City chose to surrender to the Holy Light Temple, while some chose to flee.

  “Tell me, how can I become an ‘all-weather strategic partner’ with these guys who would be self-righteous and treacherous at a critical

  point?

  “Yes, this may not be the real future, but just the ‘possibility of a future,’ but from my standpoint, I’m shouldering the fate and future of thousands of Turan people. I can’t ignore this possibility, can I?”


  Meng Chao said, “So?”


  “So, I won’t sign any agreements with the big figures who currently rule Dragon City.”


  The Wolf King stared at Meng Chao and said, “If I have to represent Picturesque Orchid Lake and make a blood oath with Dragon City to sign an agreement of mutual benefit and collaboration to fight the apocalypse, as well as create a future together, I hope that you will be Dragon City’s representative-I only trust you.

  “The problem is while I will be Picturesque Orchid Lake’s War Chief, the Turan civilization’s supreme commander, and the most respected and feared existence of all the Turan orcs by then…


  “What about you? What identity and qualification will you hold to sign this agreement with me on Dragon City’s behalf? “How can I trust that you’ll have enough strength to ensure that every clause of the agreement will be implemented without any discount and that those who have messed up will not jump out and disrupt things again?”


  Meng Chao pondered for a long time before he slowly opened his mouth. “Dragon City and Picturesque Orchid Lake have different systems. We believe in balance, restriction, and supervision. There is no existence in the Survival Committee like the War Chief who has absolute authority and control over everything.

  “However, what you’ve said makes sense. When I return to Dragon City, I will discover the truth behind the Blood Alliance and eliminate all the pests, rats, and monsters in human skin. Then, I’ll acquire the identity, status, power, and strength to make a blood pact with Picturesque Orchid Lake’s War Chief

  “I have no doubt that you can do it.”


  The Wolf King grinned. “However, I have to remind you that you don’t have much time left.

  “The Holy Light Temple might launch a ‘purification war’ on the east, west, and north lines at any time.

  “Once the army of Holy Light has swept through the Desert of Death, the Eternal Night Abyss, the Frost Tundra, as well as the Forest of Pestilence, and defeated the undead in the ancient tomb, the abyssfolk, the ice barbarians, and the two-headed trolls, they will have nothing to worry about. It will be too late to say anything once they gather all their forces and march southward.

  “Therefore, no matter what you plan to do, please be lightning-fast in cutting the Gordian knot.

  “I won’t wait for you for too long.

  “If you still haven’t taken care of Dragon City by the time I finish overall integration and combat preparations for Picturesque Orchid Lake…


  “Even if I know that the chances are slim, I can only brace myself and march northward on my own to fight the Holy Light Temple to the death!”


  “Of course.”


  Meng Chao’s eyes were firm and resolute.

  The image of the wild banshee, Lu Siya, who was controlled by the monster mastermind, appeared in his mind again.

  Even without the Wolf King’s reminder, he could not wait to kill his way back into Dragon City and end the battle with her.

  He only hoped that the Hope Potion, which could suppress the Mother’s cell activity, would have the same strong effect on the mysterious power from the monster mastermind that had invaded Lu Siya’s body!

  The Wolf King extended his hand. “So, we’ve reached an initial agreement?”


  After pondering for a moment, Meng Chao held the Wolf King’s furry hand tightly. “I hope that this is an agreement that will be valid forever.”


  “Why talk about forever in the face of an apocalypse?”


  The Wolf King said, “But I believe that our agreement will not be broken until the Holy Light Temple is defeated, the ocean of light that covers the planet is dispersed, and the apocalypse is completely shattered, right?” “That’s enough,” Meng Chao said.

  “That’s enough.”