Chapter 2160 The Black Robe Man Suddenly Appears

"Something seems to be wrong."

As time went by, the sky gradually darkened, and they arrived at their destination. The waves on the sea became increasingly violent, constantly impacting the warship, causing it to rock back and forth. Overlooking the sea from high above, Wu Yuan and Su Wei, with their keen observation, were the first to notice this anomaly.

Su Wei frowned tightly, staring at the sea below, and spoke thoughtfully.

"This doesn't align with the intelligence we previously gathered. Common sense suggests that the appearance of a high-level Spirit Ruin should trigger a massive outburst of highly concentrated spiritual energy, increasing the concentration of spiritual energy within a radius of dozens or even hundreds of kilometers. However, we've now arrived near the suspected location of the Spirit Ruin's formation, but there hasn't been a noticeable increase in spiritual energy concentration."

Wu Yuan was also confused, and she analyzed calmly.

"Perhaps the intelligence was inaccurate? This spiritual ruins may not be the high-level spiritual ruins we expected."

Their eyes simultaneously fell on a whirlpool in the distance, which was constantly swallowing up the sea water like a bottomless pit.

"That's the point mentioned in the intelligence."

Wu Yuan pointed at the vortex and said.

Su Wei nodded in agreement and continued.

"The specific situation is still unclear, but there are also many warships from other countries. It seems that they have also noticed the abnormality here. Everyone is very cautious and has not sent large forces into action rashly."

After a moment's silence, Su Wei decided to send an advance team to investigate in order to obtain more accurate information. After all, when facing the unknown, it is always right to act cautiously.

At this moment, Su Wei quickly picked up the walkie-talkie beside him and spoke without hesitation.

"Send a team ahead and immediately dispatch the contracted spirits to the center of the storm to investigate. If any abnormalities are discovered, they must be withdrawn immediately. No damage must be done!"

As Su Wei finished speaking, an astonishing scene occurred. Three enormous flying contracted spirits took off from the deck of the mothership below him like lightning. They spread their broad wings and rushed towards the center of the storm at an astonishing speed.

Even more surprising, however, was the swiftness with which the three flying contract spirits returned. It seemed as if they had instantly passed through the storm, reappearing above the mothership in the blink of an eye. At the same time, a report from the advance team came over the intercom.

"No abnormalities were found ahead. It seems to be just a sea vortex caused by an ordinary storm."

Hearing this news, Wu Yuan couldn't help but feel confused. She frowned and talked to herself.

"Is there something wrong with the intelligence?"

After all, when they received the order, it clearly stated that a spiritual ruin was being generated here! But now, it seems that there is no sign of a spiritual ruin being generated at all.

Although Su Wei was filled with doubts, he knew he couldn't jump to conclusions just yet. After all, the other nations' teams hadn't shown any signs of leaving yet. Wouldn't it be too hasty to hastily lead a large force back?

So Su Wei decided to wait and see if the situation would change. One day passed, two days passed, and three days passed...

On this vast ocean, warships from various nations floated silently like giant steel beasts, seemingly waiting for something. These warships remained motionless, like sleeping beasts, with only occasional slight sways indicating that they were not completely still.

The center of the storm was like a mysterious black hole, drawing everyone's attention. Everyone watched patiently, hoping to detect some unusual signs. However, to their disappointment, the next day, the storm's center had calmed down, the sea became calm again, and even the sky cleared, with the sun shining brightly, as if the storm had never happened.

By the morning of the third day, the situation had changed. Warships from the Sakura Country, the Korean Country, the Russian Federation, and several smaller Southeast Asian nations began to withdraw. Clearly, they had misjudged the situation, believing the storm to be a fluke. One by one, these warships withdrew, leaving behind only the empty sea and the receding shadows of their ships.

"What do you say now? Do we retreat too?"

Wu Yuan, who had been stalking the sky for three days, wore a trace of fatigue. The intense concentration she'd endured was wearing her down, and her voice tinged with weariness. Su Wei felt the same way, his eyes bloodshot. But upon hearing Wu Yuan's words, he shook his head firmly.

"Wait a minute, I have a feeling this isn't going to be that simple."

There was an inexplicable confidence in Su Wei's tone, and his eyes were still fixed on the sea level, as if waiting for something.

At this moment, the only remaining warships above the sea were the Chinese warships, parked there alone, forming a stark contrast to the surrounding emptiness. Wu Yuan shrugged indifferently at Su Wei's statement. Although she missed Su Ziwu a little, she still chose to trust Su Wei's judgment.

The sun slowly sank to the west, its afterglow illuminating the vast sea, a breathtaking scene. Su Wei's mood gradually relaxed as he watched the beautiful scenery unfold. He followed Wu Yuan aboard the mothership, preparing to evacuate the main force safely.

However, before Su Wei and Wu Yuan could detect, a mysterious, uninvited guest quietly boarded the mothership. This stranger moved with remarkable speed and silence, as if he knew the ship's layout intimately. He smoothly passed through the layers of defense and finally arrived at the captain's office.

Su Wei was now absorbed in writing a mission report at his desk. As long as this report was completed, they would be able to return safely. Wu Yuan, on the other hand, was napping on the sofa nearby, already sound asleep.

At this moment, a low and slightly hoarse voice suddenly sounded in the office.

"Su Wei, is it?"

The sudden sound was like a thunderclap, startling Su Wei. He jerked his head up and instinctively took a step back, staring warily at the black-robed figure before him. The black robe enveloped him completely, making it impossible to discern his features or true identity.

Su Wei's heartbeat quickened rapidly. He stared at the man in black robe, his hands unconsciously clenched, ready to deal with any situation that might occur.

The black-robed man seemed to sense Su Wei's nervousness and said softly.

"Don't be so nervous. I mean no harm. Or rather, even if I did, you wouldn't have any means of resistance. So, please relax. What I'm about to say is very important."

Although his voice was calm, it revealed an unquestionable majesty that made Su Wei's nerves relax a little. Despite this, Su Wei was still on guard and stared at the man in black robes, waiting for him to continue.

As the two men chatted, Wu Yuan, already in a light sleep, was gradually awakened by their voices. Her eyes slowly opened, and her blurry vision scanned her surroundings. When her gaze fell on the man in black robes, she was startled, and her body trembled involuntarily.

"Who... who is he?"

Wu Yuan's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes quickly turned to Su Wei, revealing a hint of doubt and fear. After all, this was the captain's office, the most heavily guarded area on the entire mothership. Without Su Wei's permission, no one could enter here without permission.

Various possibilities flashed through Wu Yuan's mind, and she couldn't help but wonder if the black-robed man was a special guest invited by Su Wei. However, Su Wei remained silent, his eyes fixed on the black-robed man, as if he would immediately attack him if he made the slightest move.

The black-robed man seemed to sense Su Wei's nervousness. He sighed softly and said.

"Looks like you need to calm down first."

His voice was low and gentle, with a reassuring power.

As soon as he finished speaking, the figure of the black-robed man disappeared like a ghost in an instant. Su Wei cried out in his heart, "Not good!" His body instinctively wanted to react, but before he could do anything, a slight chill suddenly hit him, followed by a slight tingling sensation from his neck.

Su Wei's mind went blank for a moment, and he had no idea what was happening. However, just as he was still in shock, the figure of the man in black robe suddenly appeared in the same place like a ghost, as if he had never left.

Su Wei's body trembled slightly, and he subconsciously covered his neck with his right hand. When his hand touched his neck, he felt a slight dampness and warmth. At that moment, a strong smell of blood rushed into his nostrils like a torrent.

Su Wei's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. He slowly removed his hand from his neck and looked down at it. It was covered in blood, the crimson color glaring in his eyes.

Wu Yuan, standing nearby, also saw the wound on Su Wei's neck. From her perspective, the wound was about ten centimeters long. Although it was very shallow, only cutting through the surface skin tissue, if it had been even slightly deeper, it would have been a fatal throat slit!

"I told you that you have no means of resistance. Don't force me to kill you both. This is my second warning, and it will be my last."

The voice of the man in black robes resounded in the air again, and this time there seemed to be a hint of impatience in his tone.

Su Wei was somewhat bewildered by this series of unexpected events. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. After a long while, he slowly spoke.

"I see."

"What does your Excellency want?"

"Yes? Is there anything about you that I would like?"

The man in black robe looked at Su Wei with disdain, as if he had heard an extremely ridiculous request, and a scornful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Su Wei's expression changed slightly when he heard this, but he still spoke with forced calmness.

"Sir, we can provide many things you need, money, power, resources... As long as you ask, we can satisfy you."

However, the man in black robe was completely unmoved by Su Wei's inducement, and his laughter became more and more sarcastic.

"Haha, you mortals, do you think you can impress me with these vulgar things? That's ridiculous!"

Su Wei felt helpless, but he still asked patiently.

"So what do you want? You can't just ask for nothing, right?"

The man in black robe was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly.

"Tell your people to evacuate here. I'm going to get something from the sea."

Su Wei's heart tightened. He immediately realized that the "thing" the black-robed man was talking about might be related to the changes that had occurred here. He asked.

"What is that? Why do we have to go to the sea to get it?"

The man in black robe sneered.

"That's not the question you should be asking. You just need to do what I say, or you will face the consequences."

Su Wei frowned. He knew the black-robed man was difficult to deal with, but he couldn't let him succeed so easily. Just as he was hesitating, the black-robed man continued.

"Also, tell Liu Xinghua to have China's satellites indiscriminately attack other countries' satellites. This will temporarily put this sea area in the blind spot of all countries."

Su Wei's face darkened upon hearing this. "Letting Chinese satellites attack other countries' satellites?" This was an extremely serious request. If implemented, it would trigger international disputes and even war. He couldn't help but be deeply suspicious of the black-robed man's motives. Who was this man in black? What was he trying to retrieve from the sea? Why was it connected to a satellite attack?

The black-robed man's words plunged Su Wei into deep thought. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that the matter was not simple. The things in the sea might be related to huge secrets and interests. The black-robed man's tough attitude also made Su Wei realize that he might not be able to easily stop the black-robed man's plan.

Just as Su Wei was about to speak, the man in black robe interrupted him with a wave of his hand, as if he saw through his thoughts.

"I'm not in the mood to waste time talking to you. Call Liu Xinghua right now and retreat immediately. Otherwise, I don't mind letting you witness your wife's tragic death in the next second!"

The man in black robe said this with a cold expression, and pointed at Wu Yuan beside him. His meaning was obvious.

Su Wei was so frightened by what the man in black said that he turned pale and sweat broke out on his forehead. He was completely shocked by the man in black's words and dared not say another word. He knew very well that from the man's tone, he could tell that he was not joking and would really do what he said.

Su Wei trembled as he picked up the phone on his desk, his movements incredibly slow, as if the phone weighed a thousand pounds. As he did so, he stared intently at the man in black, fearing he might suddenly do something bad to him or Wu Yuan.