1223

**Chapter 1223: From Looking Up to Looking Down**

Shu Meng Gang and the others followed Lin Muyu's orders and quickly retreated. Throughout the process, although the Demon Clan and the Golden Eagle Clan made some moves, they ultimately did not take action.

Before the situation was clear, no one acted rashly.

The three sides had similar strengths, and if they really fought, it would inevitably result in mutual destruction.

Neither the Demon Clan nor the Golden Eagle Clan wanted to make the first move and let the other side take advantage.

As for the Bull Demon Clan, they were even less likely to act. They had always been neutral, having only ordinary relations with the three sides—neither good nor bad. After Meng Gang and the others returned, the human team quickly retreated and regrouped.

After waiting for several hours, a giant passage appeared, and the team left the area ruled by the Beryllium Gold Source Star.

During this time, Yuzhu curiously asked, "Captain, is the mission completed?"

Lin Muyu simply replied, "It's done."

Yuzhu's eyes lit up, "Really? Did you find any survivors?"

"I'll give a detailed report when we get back. Just wait for the news."

Some things that happened inside could be said, while others could not.

After weighing the options, Lin Muyu decided that at least someone at the legion commander level should be informed. Even elders were not qualified.

Yuzhu wanted to ask more but was interrupted by Meng Gang, "It's good that the mission is completed."

He gave Yuzhu a look, signaling her not to ask further.

As a veteran of the military, he knew that even if questions were to be asked, they should be done privately.

With so many people around, it was best to say less.

Even using soul communication, the military had ways to monitor.

The starry sky began to change, the blue starry sky gradually fading, replaced by a sky full of stars and deep darkness.

The familiar aura of the great world spread through their bodies as they left the world shrouded by Beryllium Gold and returned to the original great world.

The aftermath of a great battle was evident.

The sky was filled with the wreckage of warships, and countless soldiers were busy cleaning up the battlefield.

Every piece of material from the warships was precious. Even if defeated, they could be recycled and should not be wasted.

In the distance, millions of kilometers away, the demons seemed to be doing similar work.

Lin Muyu observed this and found it as he had expected. A battle had indeed broken out here, and it was not small in scale.

Judging by the wreckage of the warships, the human race had lost at least ten warships.

Each warship could accommodate a ten-thousand-man team, so the participating army was several times larger.

It could even be a battle involving millions.

A battle of this scale was equivalent to the total military strength of a star fortress.

The human race had ten star fortresses, with a normal garrison of around ten million.

Of course, the human race's total military strength was much more than that, more than ten times that number.

If a real war broke out, the human race could increase its forces by tens of millions, even hundreds of millions, in a short time.

This was the confidence of the human race, the confidence of being a strong race in the great world.

A familiar figure in white, Li Yuanbai, flew over.

He had received the news immediately and knew that Lin Muyu had returned.

"Greetings, senior," Lin Muyu greeted him proactively.

Li Yuanbai responded with a smile, "It's good to have you back. Come, the lord is waiting for you."

Lin Muyu nodded and glanced at Meng Gang, Yuzhu, Wang Zhenghao, and Rong Jie behind him. His meaning was clear: these four were his teammates, and if there was anything, they should be included.

Li Yuanbai understood and immediately said, "Come along. Your team completed the mission and will be rewarded."

Lin Muyu walked side by side with Li Yuanbai, while Meng Gang and the others followed behind, their expressions somewhat strange.

In this mission, the four of them were actually burdens.

Not only did they not help, but they also distracted Lin Muyu.

The mission was completed by Lin Muyu alone, so it was normal if they didn't receive any rewards.

Li Yuanbai led them through the defensive line formed by warships to a circular fortress.

The fortress was not large, not much bigger than a warship, but it exuded a suffocating pressure.

Lin Muyu sensed the smell of blood from the fortress, knowing it had once dominated the battlefield, stained with blood, and killed countless enemies.

Meng Gang and the others did not have this feeling. When they saw the fortress, they only felt a heavy pressure on their bodies, making them uneasy.

Meng Gang's face changed slightly as he recognized the fortress, whispering, "The War God Fortress."

Yuzhu, seeing the War God Fortress for the first time, had heard of its name and immediately asked, "Is this the War God Fortress created by the War God himself?"

Meng Gang nodded, "Yes."

Yuzhu's eyes sparkled with admiration, "I never thought I would see the War God Fortress."

There was only one person who could be called the War God: Xiao Zhantian.

Listening to their conversation, Lin Muyu knew the fortress was created by Xiao Zhantian, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of respect.

But he also felt strange. Xiao Zhantian's era was very distant.

If this fortress was indeed created by Xiao Zhantian, it should exude an ancient aura.

This fortress, though aged, did not feel ancient.

Li Yuanbai, hearing their conversation, turned and smiled, "This is indeed the War God Fortress, but not one of the original ones created by the War God himself."

Yuzhu immediately asked, "Is it a replica of the real War God Fortress?"

Li Yuanbai nodded with a smile, "Yes, although it's a replica, it still has considerable power. Of course, it can't compare to the ones created by the War God himself."

Yuzhu showed a hint of disappointment but quickly smiled, "Seeing a replica is still good. My ancestors said the War God Fortress is a very powerful war weapon, rarely seen."

Li Yuanbai nodded with a smile, "Indeed."

His attitude was surprisingly good, without any airs.

After all, he was an elder and a strong God Sovereign.

Normally, he wouldn't be so approachable.

Meng Gang, not being foolish, knew that Li Yuanbai was being considerate of Lin Muyu. Otherwise, he wouldn't have spoken so kindly to someone like him.

Li Yuanbai led them into the War God Fortress, arriving at a building at the top.

Lin Muyu observed the building, with its black walls and sharp edges, embodying a military style.

There were no decorations, but there were many marks left by battles.

Lin Muyu couldn't identify the material used, but he was sure he couldn't leave any marks on it.

The War God Fortress, even as a replica, had immense power, at least not weaker than a God Sovereign.

Even if he pushed his strength to the ninth rank of the God King, there was still an insurmountable gap to the God Sovereign.

However, compared to the mysterious manor's ancient castle, this War God Fortress was vastly different.

Although he still had to look up to the War God Fortress now, he believed that one day he could look at it on equal footing, or even look down on it.

The door opened silently, and a majestic aura rushed out, then dissipated.

"Come in!"

A dignified voice sounded.

Lin Muyu's heart stirred; the voice sounded familiar.