The crescent moon hung askew in a star-filled sky, casting a soft, serene beauty over the night. Wang Xuan, seated on the back of the red carp, journeyed east along the glistening river, steering clear of Su City. Behind him, far in the distance, the mountains were illuminated by energy beams piercing the sky, their umbrella-shaped radiance stark against the tranquil scenery. The contrasting vistas of distant chaos and near serenity defined his journey. Without a backward glance, Wang Xuan sat in silence on the red carp, vanishing into the horizon. 2

In Su City, astonishment reigned. People gazed skyward towards the anomaly illuminating the night a hundred miles away. Sensors and satellites soon relayed clear images, stunning everyone with their revelations.0

"Is that where the Sun family's warships were heading? Have they been attacked?" The speculation in Su City was rife with uncertainty.0

Had the rules of New World been shattered? It appeared as though a fierce battle involving mighty warships had taken place, with an entire expanse of mountains dissolving into a sea of light.0

"A Sun family base is located in that area; it must have met with catastrophe!"0

The shock reverberated throughout Su City. Such events had not been seen in many years—a battle involving warships, a base transformed into a terrifying blaze of energy. The headquarters of the Qian and Li families, situated in the city, were thrown...0