After a while, Andre brought Chen Shu to the depths of the alternate space.
Ahead, a massive underground base was constructed, housing a large quantity of ice and snow elemental resources.
"So much?!"
Chen Shu's expression jolted, his eyes instantly lighting up.
"This was agreed upon by the higher-ups," Andre nodded and said, "Besides this, five percent of the resources inside are specifically for you."
"For me?"
Chen Shu was slightly taken aback, not quite understanding.
He had planned to take some kickbacks himself, but now it was all legitimate.
"When we reach Hua Guo, I hope Brother Chen Shu will look after them."
A hint of supplication appeared in Andre's eyes as he pointed to the hundreds of Snow Country people beside him.
The people were all young, staring intently at Chen Shu, their clear eyes filled with fear, hesitation, and confusion.
"Look after them?"
Chen Shu scanned the crowd. His status was undeniable; with him covering them, this group would survive well even in a foreign land.
"No problem, I promise."
Chen Shu nodded, not refusing the request.
"Alright, you have a contracted spirit with spatial abilities, so store all the resources. Oh, and there's another fifteen percent of the resources for cultivating them."
"Hmm? Aren't you afraid I'll just swallow it all?"
"I trust you!" Andre grinned, "Southern Jiang Bandit, your reputation is built on trust!"
Chen Shu also chuckled, then nodded seriously.
"Whoosh~~"
The Spatial Rabbit appeared beside him. With a move of its spatial power, the resources in front of them began to disappear in large quantities.
In a short while, all the resources were stored away.
At the same time, Andre quickly said, "Time is tight, Brother Chen Shu, please hurry."
"Alright!"
Chen Shu looked at the hundreds of people and said, "Recall your contracted spirits and come onto Xiao Huang."
"Gujiji!"
The next second, Xiao Huang's body suddenly expanded, but it didn't reach its maximum size. Instead, it stopped at around three hundred meters, easily accommodating the more than four hundred people present.
Indentations appeared on Xiao Huang's body, like seats, to prevent the people from falling off.
"Huh? Old An, aren't you leaving?"
Chen Shu's gaze fell on Andre, who remained standing in place, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
"I'm not leaving," Andre waved his hand, "Now is a time of life and death for Snow Country. I must face it together with the others."
"..."
Chen Shu was slightly stunned and didn't say more.
"Besides, they are all children. I'm almost thirty years old, it wouldn't be appropriate for me to go with them." Andre smiled and said, "Hurry up, if we get targeted by a Beast Emperor, it will be difficult to leave."
"Okay."
Chen Shu gave him a deep look, then finally waved goodbye to Andre and led the group towards the passage.
"Brother Bandit, will Uncle Andre be alright?" a boy of twelve or thirteen years old asked Chen Shu timidly.
Chen Shu turned his head and looked over. Everyone's faces were filled with confusion and fear.
Looking at this group of children around ten years old, Chen Shu couldn't help but sigh. His usually indifferent heart stirred.
In peaceful times, they would grow up amidst laughter and joy, but now, all they had was confusion about the future.
For them, suffering had arrived too soon...
"He won't be alright."
Chen Shu rubbed the boy's head and said, "However, your current strength is not enough. Cultivate hard and strive to stand shoulder to shoulder with him soon."
Upon hearing this, a flicker of light appeared in their numb eyes.
The talent of this group was quite outstanding, and their backgrounds were not simple, otherwise, they wouldn't have been sent to Hua Guo for refuge.
Although they were only around ten years old, many had awakened their contracted spirits early. With proper cultivation, they would possess considerable combat power within a few years.
Soon, the group left the alternate space and arrived on Blue Star.
"Gujiji!"
Xiao Huang was imbued with various skills, and its defense instantly rose to its peak.
"Everyone hold on tight!"
Chen Shu looked at the crowd and instructed Xiao Huang to use its skin to protect them.
Boom, boom, boom—
Instantly, Xiao Huang unleashed its max-level charge, its speed increasing significantly, even leaving faint afterimages.
Xiao Huang's current size was over three hundred meters, making it a colossal creature. To be conspicuous meant attracting the obstruction of fierce beasts.
As expected, in less than ten minutes, about a dozen Golden Fierce Beasts blocked their path.
Boom—
Xiao Huang, without any deceleration, charged straight into them.
With its massive size, it smashed them all into bloody mist, leaving no trace behind...
The gruesome scene made everyone's hearts tremble. They hadn't expected the Hua Guo person in front of them to be so powerful, acting with such sheer disregard for reason.
"Gujiji!"
Xiao Huang ignored the bloodstains on its body and continued to move at high speed. A hint of excitement appeared in its naive eyes.
"I have to pick up people from ten countries... I need to hurry..." Chen Shu mused, stroking his chin.
"This is probably the last period of rest..."
Even Snow Country had been breached. It was likely that other countries had met similar fates.
It wouldn't be long before Hua Guo would be the only remaining human force on the entire Blue Star.
At that time, the fierce beasts of the world would surely gather and launch their most ferocious offensive!
The prelude to a great war had gradually begun...
"We must transfer sooner..." Chen Shu stroked his chin, considering if the Star Ruins should be opened.
Alternate spaces were not safe, but ruins were absolutely safe, as fierce beasts couldn't even find them.
A day passed, and Chen Shu successfully arrived at the northern waters of Hua Guo.
Xiao Huang's body was already covered in blood, with some scattered flesh, eyeballs, and intestines still clinging to it...
Soon, the group landed on the continent, and officials were already waiting for them.
Chen Shu looked at a Dragon Guard and said, "My time is limited, the rest is up to you."
"Yes, Officer!"
Respect appeared in the man's eyes, and he quickly replied, "We will handle it properly."
Chen Shu nodded, rode Xiao Huang, and turned to leave Hua Guo's waters again, preparing to head to other human factions.
...
Half a month flew by. The situation on the entire Blue Star had changed dramatically.
The Beast Emperors from various restricted zones had emerged one after another, descending upon Blue Star and establishing their own territories.
As for the other human factions, under the combined efforts of the Beast Emperors, they were forcefully breached with no power to resist.
Some factions chose to fight to the death, ultimately suffering a devastating defeat. Others chose to yield, voluntarily abandoning their homeland and hiding in pre-prepared refuges, awaiting future opportunities.
Thus, the pattern of Blue Star shifted.
Now, it would be a war between multiple Beast Emperor factions and the sole human force, Hua Guo!