"She's gone mad! This woman has gone mad," Xiao Rou sighed softly, a sudden pity rising in her heart for Tian Yuning. This woman was indeed pitiful, living in a fantasy sustained by her own lies. Her words were merely a test, yet Tian Yuning reacted so strongly. It seemed even an unintentional remark could easily pierce the hollow shell of this seemingly strong woman's inner world.
"Don't get agitated, Aunt Tian. I don't know what your relationship with Golden Miracle is. Maybe he really likes you. I just want to ask you, why did my mother choose to betray the Heavenly Eye Society and steal the Heavenly Eye back then?" Xiao Rou slowly asked the question that puzzled her the most. According to her understanding, her mother would never betray the Heavenly Eye Society. Why did she do this, and why did she let a girl with low strength like her take the Heavenly Eye and flee? Gu Ling'er died without giving any explanation.
As for her biological father… Xiaorou has no interest in or feelings for the person with whom she has the closest blood relation. However, in order to fulfill her mother's last wish, she must find her father and give him the Heavenly Eye, so that she will no longer owe her mother anything.
Tian Yuning was already losing her composure. She didn't know that Xiao Rou had only said those probing things to provoke her; otherwise, she would never have revealed these secrets to Xiao Rou. Fortunately, Xiao Rou's ambiguous last sentence calmed her down.
He then sneered and said, "What's so strange about that? Your mother was a traitor. Your biological father assigned her to infiltrate the Heavenly Eye Society so that she could steal the Heavenly Eye. It would be strange if she didn't betray us."
Xiao Rou's expression changed, but she quickly regained her composure. She remained silent, but her heart was in turmoil. Even though the usually composed girl had grown into a super strong person, this news still shocked her like a thunderbolt. After the initial shock, countless questions instantly flooded her mind.
The mother is a spy? Then which powerful organization does she belong to? Who is her biological father? And who is it that dares to take such a bold action against the Sky Eye Association? Isn't he afraid that his mother will be discovered?
Seeing that Xiao Rou remained silent, Tian Yuning, already agitated, blurted out, "You don't need to disbelieve me. Your mother was a traitor. She joined the Heavenly Eye Society while she was pregnant with you. Heh heh, we were all fooled by her. Only the great Golden Miracle saw through her immediately. However, Golden Miracle didn't choose to deal with your mother. Instead, they kept her and treated her very well, even giving her the high rank of Major General. To be honest, I didn't know at the time that Golden Miracle already knew your mother was a traitor. I was just envious. Why did those of us who followed Golden Miracle from the beginning risk our lives to get these positions, while your mother got them so soon after arriving?"
"And then?" Xiaorou remained silent for a while before asking.
"And then?" Tian Yuning gave a cold smile. "Later, your mother naturally made full use of her spy skills, betraying a lot of information about the Sky Eye Society. Of course, Golden Miracle also obtained a lot from her, which is something your mother couldn't know. Moreover, the information about the Sky Eye Society that she betrayed was deliberately leaked by Golden Miracle. Otherwise, how could your mother have lived so long? I only found out about these things afterward. In order not to arouse your mother's suspicion, Golden Miracle kept it from everyone."
"What is the purpose of Golden Miracle?" Xiao Rou felt a chill in her heart. She did not expect Golden Miracle to be so cunning and able to endure for so long. But why did Gu Ling'er still manage to steal the Heavenly Eye and escape in the end?
“I don’t know, but there must be a reason why Golden Miracle did it this way. Spyry between superpowered organizations is very common. The Sky Eye Society also has spies in other superpowered organizations. It’s just a matter of whether they are discovered or not,” Tian Yuning said. “However, the information your mother obtained is insignificant. Even if other organizations know about it, it won’t affect us. In fact, your mother knows that Golden Miracle has been on guard against her, so she is very careful and quietly sows discord within the Sky Eye Society, especially trying to drive a wedge between me and Golden Miracle.”
"Since Golden Miracle was so wary of my mother, how could they have let her steal the Heavenly Eye?" Xiao Rou asked the most crucial question. Her heart was in turmoil. She never imagined that the truth of what happened back then was like this. Life is truly like a dream. Her mother was actually a spy! She had thought about her mother's motives countless times, but she had never imagined that Gu Ling'er was a spy.
"Hehe." Tian Yuning chuckled disdainfully, "Who do you think your mother is? That she can play tricks on Golden Miracle? Let me tell you the truth, she stole the Heavenly Eye only because Golden Miracle deliberately made her do it. Your escape and the pursuit were all just an act. Otherwise, how could a weak ability user like you have taken the Heavenly Eye from the Heavenly Eye Association!"
"What?" Xiaorou couldn't hold back any longer, her face changing drastically. "You're saying that Golden Miracle deliberately made my mother steal the Heavenly Eye? Why would he do that!"
Tian Yuning smiled meaningfully: "The answer is simple, and I won't hesitate to tell you. We don't care about the Heavenly Eye. In fact, the Heavenly Eye is not special in the Heavenly Eye Association at all. Moreover, with the Golden Miracle's ability, we can take the Heavenly Eye back at any time. We are not worried about the whereabouts of the Heavenly Eye at all. As for why we let the Heavenly Eye fall into the wrong hands, I think you can guess the answer."
Chapter 387 Xiaorou's Biological Father
Without hesitation, Xiaorou said, "For the sake of hegemony, on the one hand, you bluff your way to hunt me down because I possess the Heavenly Eye, and on the other hand, you deliberately leak information about the Heavenly Eye. Your aim is to let more people know its whereabouts, thus causing them to fight each other for it. Your Heavenly Eye will then cleverly set traps to make the conflict more concentrated. From the Superpower Headquarters to Hong Kong to the US Superpower Bureau, it's all part of your calculations. The more other superpower organizations fight each other, the more you will benefit, ultimately achieving the result of the snipe and the clam fighting, and the fisherman reaping the benefits."
Tian Yuning's face showed shock: "You came up with this?" She asked in disbelief. In order to plan this hegemonic conspiracy that would sweep across the entire world of superhumans, she had spared no effort in meticulous planning, striving to make it perfect without revealing any trace. In fact, such a shocking conspiracy could not have been accomplished by a single major general. Apart from Tian Yuning, almost all the forces of the Sky Eye Society had been mobilized. The entire plan had been meticulously planned for several years, with thorough deployment and detailed arrangements. Every possible unexpected situation and contingency plan had been prepared, with each step linked to the next. It was incredibly rigorous and breathtaking.
However, this meticulously planned conspiracy was casually uttered by Xiao Rou without a second thought. Her confident demeanor suggested she had already seen through the Heavenly Eye Society's scheme, which shocked Tian Yuning. Even the most intelligent person would find it difficult to understand the ins and outs of a situation, let alone someone like Gu Xiao Rou who was still caught in the maze. How could she possibly see things so clearly?
Tian Yuning could hardly believe her ears, but the fact that she heard it with her own ears left her no choice but to believe it. Her mind was filled with shock. If she hadn't been so familiar with Xiao Rou since childhood, Tian Yuning would have doubted her eyes. The person standing in front of her was not that weak girl, but a shrewd and terrifying female strategist.
Xiao Rou smiled slightly. Of course, she wouldn't tell Tian Yuning about the situation that Ling Yun and Theodore had analyzed during their trip to Hong Kong. Analyzing things wasn't Xiao Rou's forte, but as a superhuman, she still had a photographic memory. Besides, she had been involved all along, so she naturally saw through the Tianyan Society's hegemonic conspiracy clearly.
"What else do you know?" Seeing that Xiao Rou was just smiling and not speaking, Tian Yuning naturally wouldn't be so bored as to pry. She gradually recovered from her shock, but suddenly felt uncertain, so she asked somewhat hesitantly.
Xiao Rou's words dealt a heavy blow to her confidence, and Tian Yuning felt uneasy. If even this young girl could see through the Heavenly Eye Society's strategies and plans, then the leaders of other supernatural organizations were no fools and could see through them as well. What did this mean? Tian Yuning naturally understood the answer, and her face turned pale instantly.
As if she had guessed what she was thinking, Xiao Rou smiled gently again: "I know a lot more. Putting aside everything else, just the things you've done, since even I can easily see through your purpose, then let alone those superpower organizations. As long as they catch their breath, sooner or later someone will realize something is wrong, and your Heavenly Eye Society will become the target of everyone's criticism. You want to become the hegemon of the world? Heh, it seems it's not that easy."
Tian Yuning remained silent. Xiao Rou's words touched upon her deepest concerns. In fact, she had realized this problem as early as when the plan was being implemented. If they could not gain the greatest benefit from instigating a war, then Tianyan would inevitably become the target of everyone's attacks sooner or later. Now it seemed that the plans to attack the headquarters of the superpowered individuals and Hong Kong had both failed. Ling Yun and Xiao Rou, who appeared halfway through, were the biggest contributors to the disruption of the plan. Although they achieved some results, they were far from the expected goals.
In fact, it was a failure. The situation in Europe wouldn't change much. Theodore and William were still alive, the war between the Arbitration Institute and the Dark Creatures wouldn't escalate, and the inability to escalate meant a large-scale war wouldn't break out, thus eliminating the opportunity to fish in troubled waters. Oswit's attack on the Chinese Supernatural Headquarters was a disastrous defeat. Some of the unexpected events were anticipated, but Ling Yun's sudden appearance and destruction of what seemed like a sure thing was a disaster. Oswit was not only severely injured, but many of his officers also perished. This was the first time the Sky Eye had suffered such heavy losses, forcing its only general, Kleist, to tighten its defenses and focus its hegemonic conspiracy on Europe and Hong Kong.
"Hopefully nothing bad will happen," Tian Yuning thought silently. She had been full of confidence and had no doubt about the strategy laid out by Golden Miracle, but after several consecutive failures, her once unwavering heart couldn't help but feel a little anxious. And now, facing one of the most important pieces in the strategic layout, the carrier of the Heavenly Eye, and the daughter of her former rival and colleague, Gu Xiaorou, her firm heart began to waver involuntarily.
Soaring Clouds!
Tian Yuning suddenly remembered that silent and ordinary boy. Although she had only met him once in Hong Kong, Ling Yun's astonishing potential and strength had left her with a stunning impression. This boy seemed unremarkable, and she couldn't even remember what he looked like. He was always easy to overlook, but at the most crucial moments, he always seemed to step forward, leading the outcome of events towards an unknown that no one could control. And for the Sky Eye Society, this unknown was more likely to lead to failure.
Looking at the seemingly solitary girl before her, Tian Yuning seemed to understand something and asked in a low voice, "Where is your little friend Ling Yun? Did he go to chase after another aura? He's really bold."
Xiao Rou nodded: "Now I understand. It wasn't the American Superpower Agency that kidnapped Xia Lan, but your Sky Eye Society. You just wanted to frame her. The question is, how can you frame the American Superpower Agency? Let me think... Oh, I get it. You must have spies in the Superpower Agency, otherwise no one would fall for such a clumsy framing trick."
"You're so smart, even smarter than your mother!" Tian Yuning gazed intently at the girl who was more than twenty years younger than her, and her jealousy welled up again uncontrollably. "Given time, your achievements will surpass your mother's."
"I told you, my mother is my mother, and I am me. I have no relation to her other than blood. If you know who my father is, please tell me. Otherwise, I will have to search for a long time," Xiaorou said softly.
A mocking smile appeared on Tian Yuning's lips: "Why should I tell you? Since you're so smart, why don't you guess for yourself? How many people in the world dare to go against Golden Miracle? And who could possibly infiltrate a super strongman with the strength of a major general into the Sky Eye Society as a spy? Actually, the scope is already very small. And look at your appearance, you should understand that by saying this, I've already told you."
Xiao Rou was taken aback and said hesitantly, "What you're saying is... I can actually vaguely guess it, but when it comes to my background, I still can't be sure."
Tian Yuning smiled faintly: "There's nothing I can't confirm. I can also tell you a secret: Golden Miracle is also Chinese, and he comes from the China Superpower Headquarters. Do you understand?"
Shock finally appeared on Xiaorou's face as she murmured, "The Golden Miracle is Chinese? From the Superpower Headquarters?" This news was so shocking that Xiaorou's mind went blank for a moment. Judging from this news, the identity of her biological father was already obvious.
The girl, who grew up abroad and always thought her father had died young, now realizes that her biological father is so powerful and famous. Yes, only he could find a way to deal with Golden Miracle, the most mysterious founder of the Sky Eye Society. It turns out that the two knew each other long ago. Perhaps many things happened back then that outsiders didn't know about, which is why Golden Miracle has such a prestigious name and the enormous Sky Eye Society.
Tian Yuning's face was full of gentleness: "Although all the high-level experts in the organization know this secret, I was the first one he told me. He is the most powerful man in the world. Your biological father can never compare to even a fraction of him. Therefore, we are determined to succeed in this European plan. I'm afraid your little boyfriend is already trapped in the American Superpower Bureau and can't get out. Of course, he may also have been killed by my companions. You know, my superior Mike has a very bad temper, and he is one of only two lieutenant generals in the Sky Eye Society. His strength is even above mine."
Upon hearing Ling Yun's name, Xiao Rou's expression quickly returned to calm, and she smiled impassively: "No one can harm Ling Yun. Even if Golden Miracle himself came, my husband would still be able to protect himself. He will always be the strongest in the world. He is only nineteen years old, and his achievements will far surpass any of yours."
Xiao Rou's lips curled up into a wide smile. Mentioning Ling Yun seemed to awaken all the brilliance within her, all the splendor and intense emotions, which were now completely bound to Ling Yun. Feeling the invisible thread connecting them, Xiao Rou's heart was suddenly filled with warmth. "What are you doing now?" The girl's heart seemed to have grown wings, instantly flying hundreds of miles away along the silver thread.
Tian Yuning smiled incredulously: "You're just making things up for your boyfriend. I've met Ling Yun in Hong Kong. He is indeed quite impressive. He's not even twenty years old yet, but he already possesses the strength of a colonel. However, compared to a true super strongman, he's still very weak. With this level of strength, he wants to compete with the strongest people in the world? He's utterly vulnerable. I've said before that my superior is a lieutenant general, a genuine super strongman. Your little friend is in great danger."
Seeing her disbelief, Xiao Rou wasn't angry. She simply slowly extended her fair, jade-like wrist, her slender hand resting flat on her body. Without any sign of effort or exertion, a bright light suddenly flashed a few dozen centimeters above her palm, revealing a silver sphere with a diameter of over twenty centimeters. The sphere was perfectly round and flat, with a flash of blue electricity across its silver surface. Apart from that, there was nothing unusual.
Tian Yuning's smile froze. Although she could see that Xiao Rou already possessed power comparable to her own, she preferred to believe that it was just a deception created by the other party to confuse her, until she saw the girl unleash her mental energy field. Many battles among superhumans are based on deception, and illusion and deception are vivid examples, and they can play an indispensable role at crucial moments.
Strange? But no matter how realistic or difficult to discern the deception techniques are, the strength of the mental field cannot be hidden. For intermediate-level and super-level experts, although there is only a difference of one level, the difference in strength is vast. Many intermediate-level experts have cultivated their strength to the peak, but they still cannot cross the final step to transform themselves into super-level experts.
Books? Becoming a super strong person isn't something you can achieve through hard work alone. It requires countless opportunities and numerous perilous experiences. To some extent, without experiencing the test of life and death, there's no hope of becoming a super strong person.
The net? Therefore, any truly powerful individual possesses the courage and magnanimity to remain unmoved even under immense pressure, viewing life and death with equanimity. That is true fearlessness, because true power comes from within. And once that inner strength is lost, the power of a truly powerful individual ceases to exist.
Although the ball of light released by Xiao Rou seemed ordinary, Tian Yuning clearly sensed the terrifying energy and offensive power contained within it. Moreover, judging from the other party's calm attitude and composed expression, controlling and wielding a ball of light of this level was obviously a piece of cake. Tian Yuning knew all too well what this meant. When she was thirty-eight years old, she had also been overjoyed to have condensed such a ball of light, and was considered an unparalleled genius in everyone's eyes. The girl standing in front of her was only half the age she was back then.
The power of this sphere of light represents proof of an extremely strong individual. There are no more than thirty people in the world with superpowers capable of condensing this sphere of light. Among thousands of superpowered individuals, this already represents one percent.