"How is that possible? Is there really such a vast Different Dimensional Space? Even the five Pioneer Spaces of Jade Country aren't this big."

"Wang Lan decrypted this map earlier. It's the map of Space Number Five. If the lakes and oceans are removed, the fragmented continental plates can be pieced together. After piecing them together and reducing the map by fifty times, you get the map of Space Number Five."

"The map of Space Number Five..." Aier quickly stepped forward to take the map. "What does this route mean?"

"Princess Aier may not know this. Besides being a student of Star Martial Academy in Modu City, I have another identity: a senior special operative from the Tianjian Bureau of Jade Country." Wang Lan solemnly announced this.

In the Tianjian Bureau, a lieutenant colonel was indeed considered a senior special operative. If one were to hold a position in a municipal-level Tianjian Bureau, it would certainly be equivalent to a department head.

"Before I was ordered to come for support, the Tianjian Bureau in Modu City cracked a Space Stone smuggling case. The source of these Space Stones... is likely the Kingdom of Ice and Snow," Wang Lan said gravely, looking into Aier's eyes.

"What? That's impossible..." Aier exclaimed reflexively.

"It indeed seemed impossible at first. We analyzed it too. The Kingdom of Ice and Snow is already in such a state; where would they find the means to smuggle Space Stones? Moreover, Space Stones are produced in Different Dimensional Spaces, and Different Dimensional Spaces are nearly rendering your nation extinct. How could you have the capability to mine Space Stones?

Furthermore, a month ago, when we proposed negotiations with the Kingdom of Ice and Snow, the response we received was a denial. You also replied that T might be responsible. So, our initial conjecture was that the Space Stones were being transited through the Kingdom of Ice and Snow, with the real source being elsewhere.

But now it seems that the Kingdom of Ice and Snow may not just be a transit point, but the origin itself."

"Wait, Jade Country negotiated with us? Why don't I know about this?" Princess Aier shouted in shock. As the princess of the Kingdom of Ice and Snow and their strongest combatant, she had the right to be involved in the kingdom's highest-level decision-making. There was no reason she wouldn't be aware of negotiations between Jade Country and the Kingdom of Ice and Snow.

"But we did negotiate, and we received a response. As for why you don't know... it must be an internal issue within your ranks.

And... now I finally understand why T attacked us. If there were no benefits, why would they want Different Dimensional Spaces to exist? There must be a large Space Stone mine within the fifth Kong family's territory. The T organization wants to continue smuggling Space Stones for profit, and for that, the Space Stones must continue to exist."

"Damn it—it must be them! They must be behind this!" Princess Aier trembled with anger.

Jade Country was now the only lifeline for the Kingdom of Ice and Snow. Whoever prevented them from clutching that straw to safety was an enemy they could not coexist with. The T organization had already struck twice.

Aier wished she could find T's headquarters right now and pulverize them.

"The so-called T is probably not T. Perhaps they are Paradise Bird," Yu Ruoyun said indifferently.

"What do we do now?" Wang Lan looked towards Longya.

The identity of the troublemakers was confirmed, and the location... was also potentially determined. Should they leave Space Number Two to engage in Space Number Five? If they did so, the hard-earned advantage in Space Number Two would be lost.

"Director Long, I suggest deploying a small team to enter Space Number Five and destroy the mines. The T organization's forces are not strong; they probably can't even field an expert at the Galaxy Stage. The reason they can pose a threat is that we don't know when they might set a trap for us," Yu Ruoyun promptly proposed.

"This indeed seems like an appropriate proposal. In that case, I will select two small teams to infiltrate Space Number Five for reconnaissance."

"I must join," Wang Lan quickly said.

Longya's brow immediately furrowed. The usual problem with geniuses had arisen – they were completely unaware of the dangers of the world. Do they not know what level of national treasures they are? Each one is just acting recklessly.

"You stay and provide logistical support from the rear; this place can't do without you."

"No, Director Long, I have studied this route. We don't have a vaccine for the Star Martial Toxins along this route. Without a vaccine, the only solution is to create an antidote on the spot, and I'm the only one capable of making it."

"Why are there no vaccines?"

"Isn't it obvious? Paradise Bird is smuggling Space Stones. They couldn't carry on their activities without cover from Gaocheng of the Kingdom of Ice and Snow, right? Since they have someone within the upper echelons of the Kingdom of Ice and Snow, it's understandable that we couldn't obtain the critical toxin samples."

Longya's frown deepened at Wang Lan's explanation. If Wang Lan was to go, as a member of Wang Lan's squad, Yu Ruoyun would naturally go as well. If both of them went... who would they be looking after?

"Director Long, you should be aware of my strength and student Yu Ruoyun's. Both of us possess true Galaxy Stage combat power, and together with Mr. Wu, we would be equivalent to a pure Galaxy Stage elite squad. For infiltrating Space Number Five, it's best to keep the team small; just our squad plus Princess Aier will suffice. After all, the main mission is reconnaissance."

Longya hesitated for a long time. Looking at the favorable situation in Space Number Two, he was unwilling to give it up. After pondering for a long time, he solemnly nodded.

"Alright, but remember, your safety is more important than anything else."

"Don't worry, Director, we haven't lived out our lives yet," Wang Lan replied.

Yu Ruoyun's true power was likely at the Peak of the Galaxy Stage; the last time she thrashed that bald foreigner at the Galaxy Stage, it was almost child's play. And Wang Lan's strength had skyrocketed tenfold since his breakthrough to the Galaxy Stage. Even in his normal state, he wasn't far behind Yu Ruoyun. Together, they also had a lethal technique, Dragon and Phoenix Auspicious. Under its power, they could probably unleash strength exceeding that of a Titled Strongman. With such capability, venturing into Space Number Five actually posed a low degree of danger.

Danger is merely a manifestation of insufficient strength. With enough power, one can disregard all danger.

The four-person squad included Wu Shaohua and Princess Aier, both elite masters of the Galaxy Stage. With such a lineup, even if the academy's thirty squads banded together to encircle them, they could easily slip away. Did the people sent by Paradise Bird possess such strength? Dream on.

"Since that's the case, all squads, pay attention: continue to secure each stronghold and search for space nodes as usual. If the mercenaries wish to withdraw, negotiate officially with the Kingdom of Ice and Snow."

"Attention, Black Tiger Army: return to your respective strongholds, do not initiate attacks, and defend your positions. Squads are to maintain contact every half hour."

With both the academy's volunteer group and the Black Tiger Army having given their orders, what else could the mercenaries do? They were just there to make up the numbers, lingering near the powerful to handle connections and miscellaneous tasks. If they protested, they'd lose their pay.

Since there were enemy spies among the higher-ups of the Kingdom of Ice and Snow, Wang Lan's four-person squad had to carry out their mission in secret. They quietly left the Different Dimensional Space. Outside, it was night, and the sky was full of dazzling stars.

Both Wang Lan and Yu Ruoyun could fly. Together, they carried Wu Shaohua and Princess Aier through the air, heading directly north towards the Kingdom of Ice and Snow. Space Number Five was to the north, forming a wedge with Space Number One and Space Number Four.

Space Number Five was the most stable among the five spaces, with the fewest Exotic Beasts escaping. This meant the forces guarding the area around Space Number Five were the weakest. Precisely for this reason, the abnormalities within Space Number Five had never been discovered by the Kingdom of Ice and Snow.

When the four arrived at the periphery of Space Number Five, defensive fortifications were only set up a kilometer away. The entrance to Space Number Five was within a canyon. Any Exotic Beasts emerging from the space would inevitably rush towards the open basin. The fortifications were built on the high ground of the basin, allowing defenders to easily kill the Exotic Beasts from an elevated position.

However, due to the distance, the Kingdom of Ice and Snow's military couldn't detect any subtle movements happening in Space Number Five. At least, Wang Lan and his team had remained there secretly, undetected, for more than ten minutes.

Entering the Different Dimensional Space, the environment resembled the gloomy dusk of an overcast day, with the sky occasionally sprinkled with aurora-like colorful light bands.

With the map in hand, the four quickly moved forward, scouting the area. Along the way, they avoided any Exotic Beasts they encountered if possible.

At full speed in the Galaxy Stage, they could easily travel at 120 kilometers per hour. After half an hour of sprinting, Wang Lan and the others suddenly stopped.

"We've reached the first node segment. The map must mark these nodes for a reason. I'll scout ahead." With these words, Wang Lan's figure instantly vanished.

Not a few hundred meters ahead lay a sea of flowers within the jungle, which, according to the map, they needed to pass through. One didn't need to think too hard to guess that the Star Martial Toxins in this sea of flowers would be different from those outside. The so-called nodes likely indicated the need to switch antidotes.

Wang Lan approached the edge of the sea of flowers. Before he even got close, the flowers suddenly emitted colorful gases, as vibrant as a rainbow. Universal Decomposition activated, rapidly breaking down the Star Martial Toxins.

Indeed, this type of Star Martial Toxin had no existing samples; it was a completely new toxin.

In Wang Lan's mind, the components of the antidote were rapidly assembled, and he turned back to rejoin his squad.

"Wang Lan, how is it?"

"Just as I suspected, there's a sea of flowers ahead containing an entirely new Star Martial Toxin. We need to create an antidote to get through," Wang Lan said, turning towards the nearby plants.

Poisons were ubiquitous throughout the Different Dimensional Space. Wang Lan had noticed while formulating the vaccine earlier that these poisons exhibited a severe mutual dependency, having reached a point where they were intertwined, each containing elements of the other.

Wang Lan collected ingredients from just over twenty kinds of toxic substances to formulate the antidote. He opened the Folding Space on his wrist, and the Star Martial Toxin Synthesizer appeared before him.

The synthesizer beeped rhythmically—BEEP, BEEP, BEEP—as Wang Lan sequentially placed the toxin components into it. In about half an hour, a dozen or so capsules were produced.

"Three capsules each. Take one at a time. Let's hurry through the sea of flowers."

The four resumed their journey. Perhaps the toxin from this sea of flowers was so unique that the anticipated Exotic Beast ambush did not occur. The sea of flowers stretched for about ten kilometers, and it took Wang Lan and his team twenty minutes to cross it.

There were seventeen nodes marked on the map. This meant Wang Lan needed to develop seventeen different antidotes to ensure the squad's safe passage. From this perspective, Paradise Bird's toxic defensive line was as solid as a fortress.

Without Wang Lan, no matter how many experts they had, they wouldn't be able to breach these defenses; not even a Titled Strongman leading the way could do it. Too bad these defenses were virtually non-existent to Wang Lan.

After three full days, Wang Lan and his team finally reached the location marked on the map.

"Be careful!" Princess Aier pressed Wang Lan down with one hand, pulling his face into her chest.

"There's an enemy Star Martial Warrior with sensing abilities!" As she spoke, a wave of Star Energy Fluctuation emanated from Princess Aier's body, and instantly, a silent barrier spread out like the expansion of the universe.

"All set."

"What did you do?"

"That sensing-type Star Martial Warrior has fallen for my Illusion Technique. Let's go take them out," Princess Aier whispered, a proud look on her face.

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