area51novel Chapter 68 of the First Person
Chapter 68 of the First Person
Chapter 127 Yuan Enzhentian, the Dragon Crossing the River
"Everyone! We're going to the Star Luo Continent to oversee the Spirit Pagoda. As the clan head, I have only one request: please don't bring shame to our Yuanen clan." As the clan leader, Yuanen Zhentian boosted the morale of the entire clan before setting off.
After all, the Star Luo Continent has been able to stand in confrontation with the Federation for so many years. It's safe to assume that the Star Luo royal family is full of hidden talents, and the number of Limit Douluo is not small.
But having agreed to Qian Gu Dong Feng's request, Yuan En Zhen Tian will do everything in his power to protect the Spirit Pagoda of the Star Luo Continent.
"Just you wait and see, brother! I've been looking for a place to show off my newly forged three-word battle armor! If any enemies come to attack, I'll make sure they don't leave alive!" Yuanen Zhentian's third brother patted his chest and said confidently. The other clansmen echoed his sentiments.
Seeing the high morale of his people, Yuanen Zhentian nodded in satisfaction. "Let's go!" He took the lead and flew towards the dock closest to the Spirit Pagoda, and the other people quickly followed.
Nine streaks of earthy yellow light flashed across the silent night sky. Inside the office of the Spirit Pagoda Master, Qian Gu Dong Feng raised his glass in homage to the streaks of light streaking across the sky.
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"Star Luo Continent! Interesting!" Zhenhua stroked his chin as he listened to Qian Gu Chenran's words. As the continent's only divine craftsman, he must have heard about some of the Federation's recent plans.
The fact that Qian Gu Dong Feng asked Yuan En Zhen Tian to bring so many powerful figures to the Star Luo Continent at this time proves that the Tower Master of the Spirit Transmission Tower had also received the news.
This is a great struggle! Zhenhua is now glad he made the choice he made earlier. The Spirit Pagoda, the Xuanming Sect, the Body Sect, the Blacksmith Association, and other forces have formed a massive alliance.
With this alliance, they can all weather this wave that could sweep across the entire continent, smoothly enter the next era, and reach even greater heights.
"Chen Ran! There are some special metals on the Star Luo Continent that are very suitable for your battle armor. Because of the Federation, the Star Luo Continent has been restricting the import of these metals. But now they are too busy to take care of themselves, so your Spirit Pagoda can take this opportunity to purchase them in large quantities."
When Qian Gu Qingfeng heard that it concerned his son, he secretly took it to heart. A moment later, he sent a message to his younger brother, asking him to ask Zhang Geyang to keep a close eye on things.
"Come, Brother Zhenhua! Let's drink!" Qian Gu Qingfeng raised his glass in invitation to Zhenhua. Zhenhua also raised his glass in response: "Come, Brother Qingfeng, let's drink!"
Seeing his father and master drinking again, Qian Gu Chen Ran led Yuan En Ye Hui and Na Er to his room.
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After a period of sailing, Yuanen Zhentian and his group finally arrived at this continent located in the ocean. Looking at this land, which was not much different from the Douluo Continent, the powerful members of the Yuanen clan were filled with curiosity.
"Alright, everyone! Let's head to the Spirit Pagoda first." Yuanen Zhentian clapped his hands and led the way towards the Spirit Pagoda. Before coming, Qian Gu Dongfeng had already given him a detailed map of the Star Luo Continent. Therefore, they didn't need to ask anyone specifically.
Upon arriving at the Star Luo Spirit Pagoda, Yuanen Zhentian clicked his tongue at the sight of this branch, which was only slightly shorter than the main branch. "The Spirit Pagoda is really rich!" he thought. "This branch is incredibly luxurious."
"Oh my! This must be Senior Zhentian! I, Zhang Geyang, have been waiting for you for quite some time!" A cheerful voice rang out. A middle-aged man in a blue robe hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.
Upon seeing this, Yuan Enzhentian stepped forward and shook hands with Zhang Geyang: "This must be Tower Master Zhang! I, Yuan Enzhentian, have come here to support the Star Luo Spirit Pagoda."
"Come! Come! Come! Please come, everyone! I've had food prepared. You've all been on the ship for so long, you must be tired!" Zhang Geyang excitedly led the Yuanen clan members toward the Spirit Pagoda.
Tianjian still longed for it, and he finally awaited the arrival of Yuanen Zhentian. During this time, every night Zhang Geyang would take out his precious soul bone and play with it constantly, even though he wanted to absorb it more than anyone else.
However, once he absorbs it, he must concentrate on secluded cultivation in order to break through his limits. If it's for a short time, it's fine, but if it's for a long time, the Spirit Pagoda will definitely be leaderless.
Some forces with ulterior motives, including the Star Luo royal family, will focus their attention here.
For the sake of the bigger picture, Zhang Geyang could only suppress his desire to absorb the power. He waited until Yuanen Zhentian, the pillar of stability, arrived. Finally, his perseverance paid off, and he got what he was waiting for.
"Senior Zhentian! I'm leaving this to you. I need to focus on my cultivation and breaking through to that realm! I'll have to trouble you with the Spirit Pagoda then." After the feast, Zhang Geyang looked solemnly at Yuanen Zhentian.
Yuan Enzhen nodded: "Leave it to me! I will protect the Spirit Pagoda even if it costs me my life."
"Huh? It's not that serious, Senior Zhentian! With your strength, you can walk sideways all over the Star Luo Continent." Zhang Geyang was also puzzled when he saw the solemn look on Yuanen Zhentian's face.
"Walk sideways? There aren't any quasi-god level experts in this Star Luo Continent?" Yuanen Zhentian was also puzzled when he heard Zhang Geyang's words of comfort.
"Quasi-god? How is that possible! I've been in the Star Luo Continent for so long. All I know is that old dragon Enci has broken through to his limit. But he and you are both demigods. Plus, he was injured recently, so he's no match for you."
"No quasi-gods? Then the Star Luo royal family has no other Limit Douluo powerhouses?"
"Other Limit Douluo powerhouses? How could that be? If they were, they wouldn't be so quiet; they would have been jumping around by now."
Zhang Geyang sneered. If there really were other Limit Douluos besides Enci, Dai Tianling would be showing off 24/7!
Given the current dire situation, having one more Limit Douluo is enough to allow the Star Luo Empire to barely survive for a little longer.
Yuan Enzhentian looked incredulous: "There are no quasi-god level experts, nor so many Limit Douluos. How come the Star Luo Continent hasn't been destroyed yet! Where do they get the strength to stop the Federation's army?"
"Hey! Senior Zhentian, I see! Your clan really is living in seclusion! Alright, I'll give you a proper explanation before I go into seclusion."
Zhang Geyang led Yuan Enzhentian to a pavilion and sat down, preparing to give this senior a proper introduction to the Douluo Continent.
“Senior, remember this one thing in the Star Luo Continent: Don’t be polite to those forces with ill intentions, especially those native to Star Luo. Just fight them!” Zhang Geyang said, clenching his left fist.
Boom! The sound of air being crushed rang out. Zhang Geyang continued, "The old imperial system still prevails on the Star Luo Continent. You can't be too nice to these damn nobles! If you're too nice to them, they'll think you're weak, and then they'll take advantage of you!"
"In terms of strength, they're just so-so, but in terms of temper, they're all better than each other." Zhang Geyang said with a disdainful sneer.
Yuan Enzhentian seemed to be deep in thought. He had thought that the Star Luo Continent was full of hidden talents, but he never expected that he was the one who was the dragon.
"And as for why the Star Luo Empire is still alive... Hmph! That's a question for those dove councilors and their masters!"
"A dove senator? Master? The Federation is in such a mess now," Yuan Enzhentian said with a sigh.
He never expected that after so many years of seclusion, the Yuanen clan would be so detached from the world that he could hardly understand it anymore.
Chapter 128 The Star Luo Royal Family's Test
"Chaos? It's not as complicated as you think, Senior Zhentian. The Federation, the continent's ruler! That's just for show! Those so-called speakers and members of parliament are just pawns we've put on the show! But unfortunately! In the eyes of certain forces, the current situation is the best."
Zhang Geyang took out a glass of fine wine, a gift from a nobleman in Xingluo, and poured one for Yuan Enzhentian and one for himself.
"Senior Zhentian, come on! Let's have a little drink!" Smelling the aroma of the wine, Yuanen Zhentian's eyes lit up. Fine wine!
"Come on! Ge Yang, let's have a toast!" Yuan Enzhentian raised his glass, clinked it with Zhang Ge Yang's, and then drank it all in one gulp.
Seeing that the wine suited Yuan Enzhentian's taste, Zhang Geyang also brought out all the fine wines that the Star Luo nobles had presented to him as tribute.
"Senior Zhentian, this wine is all for you. It was given to me by the Star Luo nobles. If you like it more, I'll bring you a few more jars later. Anyway, I don't know how many years it will be before I come out of seclusion this time. It's better to give this wine to you, Senior Zhentian."
Zhang Geyang was overjoyed as he pushed the wine towards Yuan Enzhentian. Gaining a favor from a Limit Douluo by accepting wine from someone else—this was a sure-fire way to make money.
"How could I accept this! But since it's your kind gesture, I'll take it!" Yuanen Zhentian waved his hand and put the wine into his soul tool.
This wine is clearly a premium product from this region. Yuan Enzhen, who hadn't tasted such fine wine in a long time due to family misfortunes, pondered for a second but still chose not to disappoint Zhang Geyang's kindness.
"Hey! We're all from the Spirit Pagoda! Why be so polite! Come on, Senior Zhentian, let's have a drink!"
"Let's drink!" With a crisp clink, the two of them downed their drinks at the same time.
"Senior Zhentian! Among the major forces of Douluo Continent, only our Spirit Pagoda and Tang Sect are stationed here. But do you know why?"
At this point, Zhang Geyang poured himself another glass of wine and slowly said as he drank, "Our Spirit Pagoda is for money! The Tang Clan is also for money! But what our two major forces seek is worlds apart."
Yuan Enzhen raised an eyebrow, thankful for the drinks today. He hadn't expected there to be so many twists and turns in the Star Luo Continent. He could understand why the Temple of War wasn't stationed there! After all, the Temple of War was the Federation's sharpest blade, and the Star Luo Empire certainly wouldn't allow them to be stationed here.
He initially thought the Tang Clan was also here on the Star Luo Continent to make money! But according to Zhang Geyang, the Tang Clan had ulterior motives!
"Heh! How does the Tang Clan make money here? Do you know, Senior Zhentian?" Zhang Geyang suddenly asked Yuanen Zhentian a question.
Yuanen Zhentian shook his head upon hearing this question. His Yuanen clan had lived in seclusion for many years, and he truly knew nothing about this. He knew that the Tang Sect had always presented itself to the outside world as the guardians of the continent.
The Tang Clan's Fighting Soul Hall is renowned far and wide! It strikes fear into the hearts of all evildoers who know of it.
"Could it be that they can't stand seeing these green skulls here, and the Tang Clan is using them to make money? Although I've been living in seclusion, I still know how advanced the technology of the Tang Clan's Xuan Shi Tang Clan Company is! They probably make money here by selling that technology too!"
Hearing Yuan Enzhentian's words, Zhang Geyang was stunned for a long time.
"Ha! Hahaha! Hahahaha! Hahahaha! My God! Senior Zhentian, you overestimate them too much. 'For the safety of the mainland!' 'Selling high technology'! You really overestimate them!"
After Zhang Geyang laughed heartily, he poured himself and Yuan Enzhentian a glass of wine.
"But you are right about one thing, senior! The Tang Clan does sell high technology here. But their technology is just a little bit incredibly powerful."
"Bigger than frightening? Could it be...?" Yuanen Zhentian was able to lead the Yuanen clan for many years not only because of his extraordinary strength, but also because he was very astute in matters of politics.
But how could this be! How dare the Tang Sect! They belong to the Douluo Continent, not the Star Luo Continent. What's the difference between this and treason?
"Hey! Senior Zhentian has finally realized something! Yes, that's exactly what you thought! The Tang Sect sells weapons here! You could say that much of the military equipment on the Star Luo Continent is supplied by the Tang Sect..."
Before Zhang Geyang could finish speaking, Yuanen Zhentian angrily retorted, "Outrageous! Outrageous! We are all from the Douluo Continent, and it's one thing for the Tang Sect not to cooperate with us, but how dare they! Selling weapons, won't they end up killing innocent soldiers from the Douluo Continent? Beasts! Beasts!"
Hearing the anger in Yuan Enzhentian's words, Zhang Geyang quickly comforted him, "Senior Zhentian! Although the Tang Clan dares to sell weapons, we other forces are not to be trifled with! We have been prepared for this!"
At this point, Zhang Geyang's lips curled into a cold smile: "Senior Zhentian, you may not know this! The biggest supporters behind the doves are the Tang Sect and its good brother Shrek Academy."
Upon hearing the name Shrek Academy, Yuanen Zhentian immediately frowned in disgust. Shrek, Shrek again? Back then, Yuanen Zhentian was too naive, failing to recognize the true nature of the Shrek Academy members, and entrusting his granddaughter to them with complete trust.
But when he arrived at the Spirit Tower, he truly realized the true nature of Shrek Academy. They had their own currency system, didn't pay any taxes, owned their own city, and even trained a city guard.
Leaving aside the older ones like Cai Yue'er and Long Yeyue, Yuanen Zhentian was stunned when he learned that Shrek Academy's annual first-year students' exams involved provoking forces like the Spirit Pagodas in various cities.
He couldn't even imagine what his granddaughter would have been corrupted by Shrek Academy if it weren't for Qian Gu Chen Ran. Just thinking about Yuan En Ye Hui deliberately provoking the powerful forces in various cities made Yuan En Zhen Tian's blood pressure soar.
"Senior Zhentian, you have been living in seclusion for many years, so you probably don't know this! The Federation has been working on plans to attack the Star Luo Continent for the past hundred years. But with Shrek Academy and Tang Sect backing them up, these proposals are always rejected. After all, they want a balance."
“Balance?” Yuan Enzhen raised an eyebrow.
"Yes, balanced!" The wine in Zhang Geyang's glass automatically split into two large clumps and one small clump.
The small group was sandwiched in the middle, with two large groups constantly revolving around it. Zhang Geyang's voice rang out at this moment: "These two large groups are equivalent to Shrek Academy and the Federation. The small group in the very center is the Star Luo Continent."
"Shrek also knew that once the Federation freed up its resources, they would definitely be suppressed. Their response was to support Star Luo Continent and put pressure on dovish lawmakers regarding the bill to attack Star Luo."
"With the dual pressure from both the Star Luo Continent and Shrek Academy, those hawkish congressmen within the Federation who wanted to take action could only wish for it but lacked the power to do so."
At this point, Zhang Geyang began to gloat: "But Long Yeyue's actions some time ago have already made those self-important congressmen in the Federation feel a sense of crisis. Even if those dove congressmen talk themselves hoarse this time, the plan to attack the Star Luo Continent will probably not stop."
"And Senior Zhentian, the Star Luo royal family will definitely send someone to test you after I go into seclusion! The Star Luo Continent only has one Limit Douluo, that old dragon Enci. Don't hold back, make sure they see the power of our Spirit Pagoda!"
Yuan Enzhen nodded: "Don't worry! I won't hold back then."
Chapter 129 The Battle of Dragons and Apes
"That's good! Senior Zhentian, you must be firm in front of the Star Luo Royal Family. If you're too soft, they'll only think you're weak. That will affect our Spirit Pagoda's business in the future."
After explaining everything, Zhang Geyang bowed to Yuan Enzhentian and then went into seclusion to cultivate.
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Star Luo Continent Royal Family
Just as Zhang Geyang had guessed, Dai Tianling, who had been keeping an eye on the Spirit Pagoda, learned about Yuan Enzhentian and the others entering the Spirit Pagoda that very day.
Upon learning that nine powerful figures had suddenly visited the Spirit Pagoda, Dai Tianling immediately summoned the Star Luo National Teacher and the Holy Dragon Douluo Enci.
After a long period of recuperation, Enci's aged face finally regained some rosiness. He stroked his beard as he listened to Dai Tianling's analysis.
After a moment's thought, he nodded to Dai Tianling: "Your Majesty! I will go there myself in a while! To replace Zhang Geyang and take over as the Tower Master of the Spirit Transmission Tower in the Star Luo Continent, this person's strength must be at least level ninety-eight! Perhaps even..."