The next day, Dukao and Lianfeng boarded the plane heading to the Super God Academy to welcome the Goddess of Sunlight, Reina.
At the Angel Mansion in Tianhe City, Angel Yan and Angel Chasing Angels Mo Yi were discussing the recent invasion of Taotie in Juxia City.
"The Taotie vanguard has arrived on Earth. Last night's attack was merely a probing one."
"The Taotie itself is not a major concern. What worries me is the person who eliminated the Taotie Void Warrior."
"I saw him at the Angel Mansion yesterday. He really did intimidate me at the time," Angel Yan said with a smile.
"Later, I accessed the surveillance system at the Angel Mansion and discovered what kind of person he really is."
"Using Earth terms to describe him, he's just a salted fish, not even a loser," Angel Yan added. He was quite impressed by Zhang Zheng's various ridiculous excuses for being late, but his strength in defeating the Void Warrior was noteworthy.
Especially concerning was the claim that Morgana would come to Earth. Yan took it seriously; such powerful individuals would not lie about such matters, as it would not only bring shame on themselves but also offend the Angelic civilization.
Meanwhile, at the Super God Academy, Dukao finally met with the Goddess of Sunlight, Reina. Lianfeng looked at the girl before him with brown, straight hair cascading to her shoulders and two lively eyes filled with curiosity about Earth.
Though she was eager to explore, she pretended to be composed and discussed the Black Wall Project with General Dukao. Lianfeng could no longer stand it.
"General Dukao, let's discuss the Black Wall Project at tomorrow's meeting."
"Today, I'll take Reina to get familiar with Earth and show her around. Is that okay?" Lianfeng asked.
"Sure, thank you, Sergeant Lianfeng," Dukao replied.
"Reina, is it alright if I call you that?" Lianfeng asked.
"Of course, Sergeant Lianfeng," Reina responded.
Lianfeng then took Reina on a tour around Earth, helping her get accustomed to it.
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On the other side, Zhang Zheng was preparing for the future conflict. Zhang Zheng was just a salted fish, so he had no grand ambitions.
"Sir, do you really want to sell your house for 500,000?" the real estate agent asked.
The agent was speechless at the young man's offer. The best location in the city center, a one-million-dollar single apartment being sold for 500,000, and it had to be sold within three days.
The agent, probably in need of cash, thought.
"Yes, it would be best if it could be sold today," Zhang Zheng said to the agent.
Zhang Zheng was in a hurry. He had another property in the suburbs, left by his parents, where he could stay. He remembered the battle in Tianhe City, where the first cannon shot hit right beside the Angel Mansion.
His apartment was right across from the Angel Mansion, and if he didn't sell it now, it might be destroyed in the next explosion.
Seeing Zhang Zheng's insistence, the agent gave up trying to persuade him. Considering his own savings, the agent decided to buy it himself, thinking he could sell it for double in a few months. The thought made him very happy.
Seeing the agent's silly grin, Zhang Zheng felt it was time to find a new agent.
The agent saw Zhang Zheng preparing to leave and quickly grabbed his hand, saying, "Sir, how about I buy your apartment myself? We can sign the contract and transfer the funds now."
Zhang Zheng understood why the agent was smiling. He agreed, "Okay, let's sign the contract and transfer the funds."
Watching the 500,000 transfer notification on his phone, Zhang Zheng was thrilled and rushed to shop at various malls. He bought a lot of daily necessities and food, spending most of the 500,000.
"Next, I can just relax at home," Zhang Zheng thought contentedly.
That evening, in a conference room in the Northern Star, "The following is highly confidential. Only we and the Central Command know about it," Dukao said.
"Yesterday at 8:45 AM, an extraterrestrial being in silver armor entered the Tianhe City Angel International Building."
"After investigation, she is a female extraterrestrial from the Angel Nebula."
"In the Super God Academy's records, they are from the Angelic civilization… they call themselves angels."
"The Angelic race has been composed entirely of beautiful women for 30,000 years. The last recorded arrival on Earth was 1,392 years ago."
"The angel had a brief conversation with a security guard at the Angel International Building."
"The content is unclear, and they left separately," Lianfeng explained.
Dukao continued, "Our knowledge of Angelic civilization is very limited."
"If judged solely by the Angelic scriptures, they consider themselves the kings of gods."
"In other words, the highest civilization in the universe."
"In my personal memory, there have been many wars between angels and demons."
"But I've never had direct contact. The Angelic civilization pursues what they consider justice."
"We don't know what their arrival means. Therefore, if possible, we should try to establish communication with the angels."
"Moreover, neither Earth's technology nor the Deno III can detect their presence. They have surpassed Deno civilization."
Dukao noticed Reina's indifferent expression and stopped summarizing about the angels.
"Reina, what do you think about the Taotie attack on the airport road last night?" Dukao asked.
Seeing it was finally her turn to speak, Reina straightened up and said, "The Taotie comes from the distant Nether River Galaxy's Taotie civilization. The god of death, Karl, who enjoys studying death, rules that galaxy."
"So the Taotie civilization is accustomed to mutual slaughter to please Death God Karl."
"God?" General Huang inquired.
"Uncle Huang, spacecrafts relying on speed and life can never survive traveling from one galaxy to another, so the God-making project was initiated."
"Uncle Huang: 'We simply dislike the concept of gods. Little Na, continue.'"
"You can also understand it as super-gene life forms; they also call me a goddess, the Sun Goddess, so don't mind," Reina said playfully.
"In short, the arrival of the Taotie means a focus on slaughter. I suggest immediately launching General Pan Zhen's Black Wall Project," Reina concluded.
Everyone fell into contemplation. Finally, General Huang said, "I agree with Little Na's view."
"I will apply with the Command," Uncle Huang said.
Then he looked at Dukao, "Old Du, you've always been in charge of this plan, so it's up to you."
Dukao immediately stood up straight and saluted, displaying the qualities of an excellent soldier.
He then instructed Ajie, "Gather the relevant personnel immediately to form the Black Armor Troop."
Then he turned to Reina, "Reina, this Black Armor Troop will be under your command. The country needs the Black Armor Troop."
"Black Armor Troop..."
General Huang considered for a moment and said, "I've already thought of a name: 'The Invincible Legion.'"
The Invincible Legion, a Black Armor Troop that can rival a million soldiers.
Dukao immediately understood what General Huang meant.
The meeting ended, and Dukao quickly went with Ajie, Du Qiangwei, and his aide to the command room.
The computer displayed the current status of several gene warriors. Ajie provided introductions: "Ge Xiaolun is drinking and bragging in his dorm, Liu Chuang is under detention for reflection, Zhao Xin likes to fight to protect the weak."
Hearing this, Du Qiangwei was amused.
"For the knight spirit," Ajie added.
Even Dukao's aide, the general, found it amusing.
The screen then showed Rui Mengmeng. Ajie had just started introducing her when Dukao interrupted.
"She's truly a good child. I know her grandfather. He's a very simple and honest person," Dukao praised.
"Then Prince Cheng Yaowen, farming," Ajie continued and looked at Dukao.
Dukao appeared somewhat excited and guilty. After all, if it weren't for the war he started years ago, Cheng Yaowen would still be a prince.
So Dukao said directly, "I will go personally."
Du Qiangwei, unable to tolerate it any longer, snorted, "Just this bunch of oddballs."
She showed a face full of disgust.
"You're not much better yourself," Dukao said with displeasure.
"Well, like father, like daughter!" Du Qiangwei retorted.
Dukao then sighed, "This is the misfortune of being born in this era. The country needs the Invincible Legion."