"Huh? Didn't you even transform yourself?"
The gray snake loudly disagreed with the jackal's confident words.
Then the Jackal knocked on the table impatiently, crossed his arms and said:
"If you read a little more, you will know that every fusion warrior is different and unique! Especially for a fusion warrior like Lady Hua who has survived for 50,000 years and is involved in the spiritual realm. Over a long period of time, her physical condition and the injuries she has suffered are extremely complex changes. In addition, I have not touched her body until now, so I can't be sure!"
"I...you...you can't be making no progress, right?"
In the face of the jackal's well-reasoned rebuttal, the gray snake's momentum weakened, but he still asked unwillingly.
The Jackal paused, then sighed:
"Well, if I must say, I should be able to heal her physical injuries... but that's all I can do. However, I have reason to suspect that her most dangerous injuries are not on her body. This is the most difficult part!"
"In the spiritual realm, is it possible to seek help from Master Su?"
The gray snake subconsciously looked at Skyfire.
Tianhuo was silent for a moment, then said slowly:
"There's no need to look for Su specifically. He's in the Thousand Worlds and can see everything, so he'll do it if he can. If he doesn't do it, it's either because he can't do anything, or because he's already seen it and doesn't need to intervene. So, we can just focus on the physical injuries."
"That is to say, we can accept Taixu Mountain's request, or at least do it to a satisfactory degree. The next question is... should we agree to their request?"
Gray Snake looked at Skyfire hesitantly.
From an emotional perspective, it was only natural for him to serve Ying Jie. The two masters had been friends for 50,000 years, so it was no problem for them to help each other. Why would it be a big deal to do a small favor?
But from a rational perspective, the Stigmata Project is ultimately at odds with the Spark Project. The former aims to forcibly devour the entire civilization, while the latter aims to protect the civilization and allow it to develop freely. As the Stigmata Project progresses, it remains to be seen whether the Spark Project's executors will abandon their mission and follow Kevin, or will they resolutely stand against Kevin.
Gray Snake was unable to make an accurate judgment, and felt that he was not qualified to make such a decision, so he could only turn his attention to Skyfire, the only qualified person on the scene.
"It's Hua's choice, and Kevin will make his own choice. But no matter what, some things will not change. Be prepared to entertain and treat."
Tianhuo waved his hand calmly, without any confusion or hesitation.
The gray snake was stunned for a moment, and finally nodded happily to accept the order.
Yes, no matter whether the paths chosen by the Lords are the same or not, they are all fellow travelers who have entrusted their lives to each other, and this friendship will never change. As for whether there will be war or peace in the future, that is a problem that Lord Kevin needs to face and solve, and Gray Snake is not qualified to worry about it.
There is no need for that. After all, Lord Kevin is invincible. Whether the Stigmata Plan can be implemented actually depends only on the will of this lord. It is enough to know this.
Lord Tianhuo still sees things clearly, he is worthy of being Lord Tianhuo!
Chapter 174 I Am Reality
Situ Qinghong comfortably sent An Qi to a huge military base far away from the secular society.
On the road, neatly lined and spirited training troops passed by shouting loud slogans. There were also countless heavy and huge vehicles and firepower equipment.
It looked like a military fortress whose target was not just humans.
An Qi walked down from the armored vehicle with a blank face and said:
"I remember that Uncle Xiaoxuan was talking about communicating with the contemporary martial arts community?"
"Yes!"
"So what are these?"
"What's the problem? What era is this? If you can't hold a Gatling gun with one hand and fire an RPG with the other, how can you be considered a martial arts master?"
Situ Qinghong blinked and replied as a matter of course.
An Qi thought about it for a while and nodded.
"Yeah, nothing wrong."
"Right, right! I knew it. We're all from the same hometown of Shenzhou. You must understand the fear of insufficient firepower that runs in our blood!"
Situ Qinghong smiled and put his arm around An Qi's shoulders.
As for An Qi, the Shenzhou authorities had already investigated everything clearly long before she came to Shenzhou.
Both of her parents were from Shenzhou, and they stayed in the Far East only because of work needs. Although they were absorbed by Saint Freya for various reasons, they were still compatriots. In addition, her experience in the Far East was quite bad, so there was a high possibility of her taking over.
"Shenzhou has always had a unique advantage in dealing with the threat of collapse. At first, it was protected by the great gods such as Nüwa, Fuxi, and Emperor Xuanyuan. Later, the Red Ibis Immortal guarded it all year round. Until five hundred years ago, when the immortal left, it was protected by the Mandate of Heaven in various ways, both overtly and covertly. Therefore, the people of Shenzhou rarely need to consider the threat of collapse."
"But misfortune and fortune go hand in hand. Having been taken care of for so long, we have always lacked the necessary pressure. Although we are culturally prosperous, China's efforts to resist collapse came too late."
"In terms of our understanding of and resistance to collapse, in terms of systems, scale, and experience, we lag far behind the rest of the world. If it weren't for the sudden departure of the immortal, the entire Shenzhou would have learned a lesson after the turmoil, and perhaps we would still be completely unaware of the threat of collapse."
"This base you see gathers the best scientific research, military and martial arts experts in the entire Shenzhou. We live, train and research together here. All our efforts are for one goal - when the collapse is rampant, the Herrscher stands on the land of Shenzhou, and we can use our own power to protect our people!"
Situ Qinghong led An Qi into a huge building with a strong military style while talking to her.
An Qi blinked in confusion. She did not have a deep understanding of the Shenzhou government, so she asked doubtfully:
"But is this kind of preparation really useful? Why not seek help directly from Destiny or Anti-Entropy? Aren't they more professional?"
"What are the consequences of entrusting the responsibility and power of protection to others? Haven't you experienced it in the Far East?"
Situ Qinghong smiled, but there was a hint of coldness in her eyes.
An Qi held the sword and lowered her eyes in silence.
The disaster in Changkong City was certainly caused by Cocolia, but as the local guardian force, the Far East Branch’s negligence is undeniable.
Don't talk about the internal power struggle that was anti-entropy in the early stage, or the reason that destiny shouldn't interfere. The fact is that the Far East branch did not play the protective role it should have in this disaster.
Situ Qinghong smiled coolly and said:
"Angie, do you know what it means to give up the guardianship?"
"I've heard a little bit about it."
"That's easy. Letting destiny or anti-entropy take over means that economic and political sovereignty will be controlled by others. At that time, what industries to develop and what laws to make will depend on the faces of others, rather than the actual needs of China. If all the girls of marriageable age in a town disappear one day, or even the city itself disappears from the map, it is not something we can ask about - in a word, this is a necessary sacrifice to protect the world!"
"..."
Angie was completely speechless.
The simplest example is right before our eyes: Changkong City in the Far East has disappeared. What happens next?
The Far Eastern government protested symbolically and earned enough sympathy on the international stage.
Then what?
Then nothing happened.
The two responsible organizations, Mandate and Anti-Entropy, suffered no substantial punishment or loss, and even almost no accusations.
Everything remains the same. The Far East Branch is still the emperor of the Far East. Destiny and Anti-Entropy are still the great and positive organizations that protect half of the world. As for everything in Changkong City... protection has a price. No one wants to see this kind of thing, right? Since we don't want similar incidents to happen again, what are we waiting for? Hurry up and give more benefits to our own protection forces and make more contributions!
Theresa and Walter are not that shady, and even Otto himself is not an ambitious person pursuing profit, but the overall world situation is like this, this is reality, and no one can change it.
An Qi understood the thoughts of the Shenzhou officials, then shook her head and said:
"But collapse is by no means a simple matter. Your insistence may not lead to any good results."
"How do we know if we don't try? Perhaps this entire base will be burned down one day, and we will all fall in blood and fire, but as long as there is one person left in Shenzhou, we will continue to work hard and do our best to protect this land! Anqi, to use a popular saying, this is the romance of us Shenzhou people!"
Situ Qinghong smiled brightly and gave An Qi a thumbs up.
Although there was no intention of invitation throughout the whole process, for the Chinese people who carry with them the cultural memory, this kind of narration alone is very attractive.
Angel couldn't blame those countries that gave up their protection rights, because that was a choice based on reality. But if she wasn't a Herrscher, if she wasn't found by Saint Freya first, maybe she would also be moved by Shenzhou like this?
"We are here. There are many seniors inside who have been waiting for a long time! The disciple of the Red Iris Immortal, the one we met last time really left a deep impression on us!"
Situ Qinghong pushed open a heavy door. Inside the door, a group of warriors and officers exuding a strong aura cast curious or sharp glances at An Qi.
An Qi took a deep breath. Now she was no longer afraid of any big occasion, so she walked in calmly.
After a long time, there was a sudden shout from inside the door that penetrated the thick wall, and a series of heavy banging sounds. Cracks appeared on the wall one after another, as if something inside the house was smashed against the wall with great force.
Afterwards, through the broken gate, many people walked in with all kinds of equipment, full of confidence, and soon walked out unconsciously.
When Anqi arrived, the entire base was in order.
When Anqi left, the base's infirmary was already full.
"Your ideals are great, and I sincerely hope you achieve something. I also want to help you."
"But the reality is heavy, please recognize this."
"And today, I am your reality."
"Goodbye, thanks for the treat."
Before leaving, Angie held the sword, her Gothic black dress fluttering gracefully in the wind, like a little princess holding a toy sword, but she left behind some cold and frustrating words.
In the strong wind brought by the car, Situ Qinghong held his head and smiled bitterly.
"Yes, this is reality. Otherwise, why would we bother to pursue the power of Taixu Mountain?"
Under the heavy blow, even she, who usually had a smiling face, suddenly couldn't laugh anymore.
"It's really far away, the distance between us and the world..."
Chapter 175: An Qi who wants Little Bear's panties
"So, the result of your visit was that you beat them up?"
"They themselves said that they wanted to see the skills of Taixu's disciple."
An Qi said weakly.
Cang Xiaoxuan's mouth twitched, he covered his face, and sighed with his head tilted back.
"It's over! Now they will harass me even more fiercely!"
"I did not do it on purpose."
"No! Dumbhead told me that you are a very clever little girl! You must have done this on purpose, trying to get us to help you, right?"
Cang Xiaoxuan hit An Qi on the head with his small fist and said unhappily.
She was of course well aware of the gap between China and the rest of the world in terms of Hundai technology.
Their destiny has been tested for thousands of years, and Otto, that monster, has forced them to develop for five hundred years. It goes without saying that their foundation is strong.
At first glance, Anti-Entropy was indeed established not long ago, but they started out as the North American branch of Destiny, and have been a mature anti-collapse organization since the beginning. With the unique support of the First Herrscher and a group of century-old geniuses who appeared out of nowhere to work on black technology together, they have built their current foundation.
Without the Taixu Mountain to provide the highest military support and technological inheritance, it would take Shenzhou a long time to catch up with these two giants, even if it cost its life.
It has nothing to do with anything else. Shenzhou’s only mistake was that it was taken care of too well by Fu Hua, who was in charge of the Spark Project, so it started too late and everything is too late.
Cang Xiaoxuan knew that the appearance of the Herrscher was accelerating, and he also knew Kevin's military strength and the Stigmata Plan he was promoting. To be honest, the civilization of this era has entered the countdown, and the moment that determines the final fate of mankind is just around the corner.
At this moment, going to help China will only upset the balance of the world situation and breed unnecessary power struggles. It's too late.
At this time, seizing the time to help Fu Hua heal her injuries and urging Ji Lin and An Qi to practice sword more is the only way that may be effective in the future.
Cang Xiaoxuan wanted to share all these considerations with everyone.
But after looking at the calm and peaceful Fu Hua, then at the two infatuated sisters who were holding their faces and staring at Fu Hua intently, and then at the younger An Qi, he finally sighed softly and put everything in his heart.
"In short, don't get involved in Shenzhou's affairs. I know it's cruel, but the real battlefield is not on this land."
Cang Xiaoxuan said this earnestly, and looked at An Qi with a smile, feeling somewhat satisfied in his heart.
Although she was a little mean towards her elders, her original intention was to recognize and care for her compatriots from her homeland. Xiaoxuan recognized this feeling, and she liked it even more, as it was different from Fu Hua's cunning and intelligence.
There are so many stupid people around him, Cang Xiaoxuan is very happy that Fu Hua has chosen a filial but scheming disciple this time.
"Yes, I understand, Uncle Master Xiaoxuan."
An Qi hung her head in embarrassment, as if her little thoughts had been seen through.
In fact, she could figure out the reasons that Cang Xiaoxuan did not say, and she even understood better than Cang Xiaoxuan that the battlefield was not in Shenzhou, or even in anyone else, but in Kiana and Kevin, the two ultimate strong men who could bear the power of the end.
The path they choose truly determines the fate of mankind.
Angel has never thought about joining the Shenzhou forces. This is meaningless. More power of the Herrscher and the divine power stolen by Mr. Otto are her real hope.
But after all, they are fellow countrymen in various senses. At least I can let them see the real gap, give them a reminder, and at the same time enhance my status as a disciple of Taixu. It is enough to do this.
"Little girl, there is a lively kite festival going on down the mountain recently. Are you interested in going out for a walk?"
Cang Xiaoxuan put aside those complicated and troublesome political issues for the time being, rolled his eyes, and gave suggestions to An Qi with a smile.
An Qi blinked innocently.
