City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

Gao Yang struggles with sleeplessness after a strategy meeting, reflecting on his parents' last words. Suzaku enters, discussing a tactical adjustment as several team members opt out of a battle to preserve their talents. They plan to inherit skills from teammates, weighing risks. As they prepare for a confrontation with Long, the group gathers at a viewing platform, discussing strategies and anxieties about their opponent. Tension builds as they await Long's arrival, sensing something is amiss at Qing He Lake. Time appears to freeze, and Long emerges, establishing a powerful connection with Gao Yang. The chapter concludes with the group readying to confront their fate.

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