Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
"Ah!"
After a long sigh, Jiang Xing stood up and walked over to Xiao Yefeng, saying, "So, what have you gained these past few days?"
"A lot. I've learned and understood many things. What about you, Senior?" Xiao Yefeng hesitated.
"Indeed! Master San has passed away quietly, the last guardian of Huaxia has left without a sound. Aside from a few Commanders and me, no one else knows. Master lived freely all his life, and he left in the same manner!" Jiang Xing remarked with emotion.
"Is that really the case?" Xiao Yefeng touched the wine flask in his backpack. This elder had saved him from the Pope and had even brought him two thousand spirit stones, yet he never got to see the elder one last time.
As for why there was no grand funeral, it was quite simple. The only remaining powerful figures in Huaxia were a few from the Metaphysics Society, and it seemed there were also a couple within the military. However, just as Scruffy Daoist mentioned, as long as the Pope was still around, Scruffy Old Taoist would not dare to act recklessly. Especially since this time the old Daoist had saved Xiao Yefeng, which had frightened the Pope into inaction.
Moreover, the old Daoist's intervention to save Xiao Yefeng was indeed a twofold strategy; saving Xiao Yefeng and others was imperative while also sending a message to the Pope: I am still here, do not make any moves. As expected, the Pope's outstretched claws towards the east retracted once again. According to Scruffy Daoist, the Pope's time was running out; even though this action had thwarted the Pope's plans for now, he would surely act again within three years.
Before passing away, the old Daoist had come to find Jiang Xing and stated that the Pope had at most four years left to live. At his deathbed, the Pope would undoubtedly launch a counterattack against both the Divine Descent Society and the eastern Metaphysics Society.
The old Daoist's appearance meant that this counterattack would likely be suppressed for a year or two. However, once the Pope could no longer wait or realized that the old Daoist had passed away, the Church would inevitably take action. Thus, after imparting all his insights to Jiang Xing, the old Daoist departed peacefully.
Jiang Xing was also using work to numb his sorrow; Master’s departure could not be known by others; otherwise, Huaxia would be in danger. He could only keep working. Just as they were conversing, Zhou knocked on the door and entered. It was already late at night, yet Zhou rushed in with a look of urgency.
"What’s going on that’s so urgent?" Jiang Xing asked.
"President, bad news! A group of ninjas and Onmyoji from Wa Country have suddenly invaded a spirit stone mine at sea for some unknown reason. Here’s the information!" Zhou handed over a document that had just arrived.
After reviewing the document, Jiang Xing slammed his hand on the table in anger and exclaimed, "If it weren't for that damned agreement, our Metaphysics Society would have flattened that tiny place long ago! How dare they come disrupt our Huaxia's dignity! Zhou, have you notified Chen Wencai stationed in the south? Tell him to drive these Wokou away!"
At this moment, Zhou could only say in response to Jiang Xing's demeanor, "President, that's not possible! According to various countries' Extraordinary Person agreements, we cannot infringe upon each other. If those invading are below True Spirit Dark Force level, we cannot dispatch Extraordinary Persons above that level to expel them. Senior Chen is already half a step into that realm; if he goes there, it means we Huaxia will be breaking the rules first!"
Finally unable to hold back any longer, Xiao Yefeng interjected, "What kind of ridiculous rule is this? Why is it always targeting us?"
"I'm afraid there's no choice. This is to protect the interests of weaker nations. Our Huaxia has been designated as a top-tier Extraordinary Person power, and this is the treaty that restricts us. Unfortunately, all the countries surrounding us are weak. These nations can skirt the edges of the law, and those Spirit Mines are located in disputed areas on the borders of Huaxia. They claim that territory as their own, which leads to situations where crossing borders isn't considered crossing, and invasions aren't seen as invasions. These countries are quite despicable, and since we in Huaxia never leave room for others to take advantage of us and never take the initiative to declare our territory, it results in these nations frequently coming to 'loot'!" Zhou said helplessly.
"What level are the Wokou attacking this time?" Jiang Xing asked.
"There are four Jonin leading the charge, one high-level Onmyoji stationed, and six intermediate Onmyoji. As for the Genin, it's hard to estimate," Zhou replied after glancing at the information.
"Jonin and high-level Onmyoji? Hmm, who should we send?" Jiang Xing pondered.
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng asked, "With so many True Spirit Realms of Hidden Energy in Huaxia, can't we just send a few True Spirit Geomancers?"
"No way! Once we send someone, they'll cling on like leeches. Besides, they know us very well. If that's the case... President, I suggest we let Mr. Xiao go! Although Mr. Xiao has gained fame from his recent trip to the West, not many people have studied him closely yet. I believe Mr. Xiao is the most suitable candidate for this Spirit Mine incident on Taiyu Island!" Zhou suddenly turned to Xiao Yefeng.
"Wind? That works! How about this: Wind, you take some people from Mo Fei and Southern Chen Wencai along with you to Taiyu Island!" Jiang Xing said.
Xiao Yefeng thought for a moment before saying, "I'm fine with going, but I need to ask—should we show any mercy?"
"Hmph! Think about how the Church treated you when you went to the West through legal means. This is Huaxia; Taiyu Island belongs to us! Foreigners coming illegally to rob us deserve no mercy! Especially not Wokou!" Jiang Xing gritted his teeth.
"Then I'm relieved. As for personnel, just me and Fei can handle it. However, I'm worried that after such a long time, those Wokou might steal the spirit stones!" Xiao Yefeng said.
"Don't worry, Mr. Xiao! Our country has been prepared for this long ago. Spirit stones are harder than any metal; without specialized machinery, they can't be mined or cut. They can only absorb what's in the mine and can't use any locked machinery," Zhou assured him.
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng seemed to understand what Scruffy Daoist meant. The spirit stones used by cultivators still needed ordinary people for mining; even the machines were produced by ordinary people. No wonder in this highly developed technological age, metaphysics has become less significant. In this world where Qi is thin, technology seems to be at the core of human advancement. Just like some remnants of feudal thought wanting a revival, today's Extraordinary Persons can only be seen as individual warriors rather than pivotal players in determining outcomes; technology is truly at the center now.
Scruffy Daoist was right; no matter how advanced one's cultivation is or how many legendary talismans like Substitution Talismans one possesses—what good does it do? The range of a Substitution Talisman is merely ten meters. With that ability alone, Xiao Yefeng toyed with Robert and even severed Robert's right arm in the end. However, in front of artillery in this Technological Era, what good would a hundred Substitution Talismans do? One shell could turn you to ashes!
Spirits? Don't be foolish! Why can cultivators exterminate spirits? It's because they wield powers that spirits fear. But what do both humans and spirits fear? It's simple: high-temperature weapons that can ignite anything combustible. With one shot from such a weapon, everything within a mile ignites spontaneously—spirits and ghosts cannot escape either.
At this moment, Xiao Yefeng truly understood that new things replace the old, and this is the core of human progress. Technological Civilization might be the path humanity should take, while the route of Extraordinary Persons is paved with remnants left by those not of this Earth. Perhaps the Cultivation Civilization of Extraordinary Persons is the key to their evolution. The road ahead for humanity is still long, yet it feels so close, doesn't it?
Those beings could fly, and now humans can also soar through the skies using their Technological Civilization, capable of carrying more people along with them. Those beings could destroy a mountain with a mere wave of their hand; today’s Technological Civilization can achieve the same with just a push of a button. However, Xiao Yefeng felt that everyone has their own path. He admired humanity's Technological Civilization but would not abandon the legacy of the Xiao Family. After all, there are still things that some Sorcerers can do that humans cannot.
In fact, this disturbance caused by the Demons on the Controversial Islands served as a good outlet for both Xiao Yefeng and Jiang Xing. The death of the Scruffy Daoist weighed heavily on their hearts. Although they had come to terms with life and death on their cultivation journey, losing a kind old man was a significant hurdle for everyone. Perhaps an exhilarating battle would be the best way to release their pent-up emotions.
Moreover, Xiao Yefeng's cultivation had surged after drinking Dao Wine, and he needed a true battle to test his abilities. The arrival of the Demons was undoubtedly the best opportunity!
After receiving approval to eliminate the invading Extraordinary Persons, Xiao Yefeng boarded a plane heading south. As for Mo Fei, who held dual identities within the military and the Metaphysics Society, he seemed quite busy lately. After contacting each other, they decided to meet at Splashing Wave Peninsula near Taiyu Island.
As for the situation on Taiyu Island, two mid-level Inner Force Martial Arts practitioners and a True Spirit Realm Geomancer were desperately resisting attacks from Wa Country.
Despite having geographical advantages, they were at a disadvantage in numbers. The three had been trapped there for an entire day. Although distress signals had been sent out, reinforcements could not arrive quickly enough. The three were in dire straits; Wa Country's ninjas and Onmyoji were extremely cunning, wearing them down through relentless rotations of attack. Forced into a corner, they had no choice but to retreat into the Vault where spirit stones were stored.
The attackers from Wa Country seemed intent on seizing the spirit stones within the vault. Unlike previous looting attempts, this time Wa Country was launching an all-out assault.
"What should we do? At this rate, we can only hold out until noon tomorrow!" exclaimed one Martial Arts practitioner dressed in a green short-sleeve shirt as he deflected a dart with his large blade.
"We must hold our ground! For some reason, Wa Country has learned about our situation here. The previous three distress signals went unanswered; it seems they were intercepted by Wa Country's people. Someone must have leaked information; otherwise, how could they have discovered our Spirit Heart so quickly? Brother Zhao, Brother Gong! Even if we die here today, we must protect this Spirit Heart from being taken by Wa Country!" declared the man at the back, holding a compass while yellow talismans floated in mid-air to block the approach of Onmyoji's Shikigami.
Comment 0 Comment Count