Deep in the misty mountains.
The rushing river water falls from a cliff hundreds of feet high, forming a curtain of waterfall falling from the sky with a huge momentum and a deafening roar.
In the middle of the hundreds of meters high waterfall, a rock protrudes diagonally, forming an optimal viewing point.
At the front end of the rock, Chen Chu, wearing black and red armor, sat cross-legged. Blue light shot out from his wrist, forming large words in the air.
This is a general outline of an advanced martial arts technique called Qianshan Zhenwu.
It describes the details of each level of this heaven-oriented martial art that cultivates the strength to carry mountains, the effects on the meridians involved in each level, the degree of tempering of the human body, and the changes in true strength.
In addition, each layer needs to cooperate with which kind of exotic beast's essence and blood, absorb which kind of resources containing the heavy meaning of the mountains, and achieve what kind of effect.
Except for the absence of the fourth level will core, this general outline almost completely explains the essence of the practice, which is complicated and tedious.
A high-level technique that can be cultivated to the peak of the sixth level and touch the ultimate "martial arts" can be said to contain the life's work of the creator.
Each level of the technique has been verified many times, and sometimes a wrong step can result in serious injury.
Therefore, every time after watching the outline of a high-level martial arts technique, Chen Chu would be amazed and admire the achievements of his predecessors.
After all, without these predecessors who paved the way, even if he could rely on attribute points to strengthen himself, he would not be able to reach the peak of the fifth level so quickly.
After reading the general outline, Chen Chu slowly closed his eyes, countless words emerged in his mind, and his consciousness and thinking were running at a terrifying speed, absorbing, understanding, and analyzing this technique.
After deciding to try to create his own top-level secret book, Chen Chu has been logging into Tianyu Think Tank to observe other advanced techniques in addition to practicing.
He absorbed the strengths of hundreds of schools to enrich his own knowledge and improve his martial arts skills.
As for earning contribution points by hunting exotic beasts... let's not talk about it.
During this period, as a large number of students poured into the outskirts of Yunwu Mountains and the fourth and fifth level teams rushed into the middle section, the entire Yunwu Mountains became lively.
In this situation, even if there are many advanced mutant creatures in the mountains, they will not be enough to kill them.
As for those level six mutant creatures deep in the mountains, most of them were killed by the sweeping force led by the martial arts teacher in front, and the few that remained also hid.
In addition, the resources had been plundered for many years by those "geniuses" in the late fifth level, which led to Chen Chu falling into confusion after he killed his way through the southern battlefield and became the number one of the young generation in the south.
Because there are no contribution points earned.
Of course, this profit without contribution points refers to the kind of profit of several hundred or thousands at a time. At present, if you look carefully in the depths of the Yunwu Mountains, you can still find some level five exotic beasts.
For example, after leaving the customs, Chen Chu killed a level five alien beast and dragged it back.
It took just one day to enter the mountains, one day to search, and three or four days to transport it back. In almost a week, I only earned a little over a hundred contribution points.
This made Chen Chu feel a little annoyed.
Finally, he decided to devote half of his energy and set the goal of breaking through the sixth level within a month, accumulating 500 contribution points, and watching 100 advanced exercises.
By then he will have to consider other ways out.
After all, after reaching the sixth level, the school was of no help to him.
Fortunately, he now saw that the advanced skills in Dongxia’s inventory did not require payment of contribution points, which saved him a lot.
Otherwise, under normal circumstances, a general outline plus the first three levels would cost fifty points, and exchanging for a complete advanced technique would cost three hundred points.
As for the Thunder Flame Beast, it has been sleeping for a week now, in a state of half-sleep, quietly completing the transformation from level seven to level eight.
While the Thunder Flame Beast was sleeping, the silver dragon, who had become the master of the Dragon Palace, led the Tiger, Kun, Dragon and Turtle to kill indiscriminately, sweeping away all the level seven creatures within a thousand kilometers around the Dragon Palace.
Those level seven creatures either surrendered to it, were driven out, or were killed when facing it, and so far no level seven behemoth has been tamed.
The reason is simple. This idiot rushes up to fight every time he meets someone.
As for the safety of the sleeping thunder and fire beast in the Dragon Palace, there is no need to worry, because it is only in a semi-sleeping state and can wake up at any time and tear the enemy apart if attacked.
It was just too sleepy and too lazy to move, causing Chen Chu to feel drowsy all day long during this period.
Just then, Chen Chu's watch vibrated slightly, and Chen Qi sent him a message.
"Chen Chu, hurry back to the Wugao base after receiving the message. I have something important to discuss with you."
Important thing?
Doubt appeared in Chen Chu's eyes, and then his figure flashed slightly, and disappeared from the spot at an astonishing speed.
The next morning, Chen Chu returned to the Wugao base. As soon as he stepped onto the square, he saw a Bluebird-class fighter jet parked there, with many students watching.
Next to the fighter plane, Captain Du Yu was talking to teacher Chen Qi.
Chen Chu strode over and greeted, "Teacher, Captain Du."
Seeing Chen Chu rushing back exhausted, Chen Qi was a little surprised: "I said earlier that you would probably be back around noon, but I didn't expect you to be back this morning."
"Go ahead, follow Du Yu to the rear base. This time it's General Ling who wants to see you."
"General Ling, what's the matter with you?" Chen Chu paused, not knowing what the commander of the southern battlefield wanted to talk to him about.
"I don't know the details. He just told me to ask you if you are interested in the two top secret books. If you are interested, go over there."
Two top secret books. Chen Chu's eyes lit up.
Although he had applied for the Secret Book of the Divine Dragon Elephant, the book was incomplete.
If he could have two more complete top-level secret books as references, it would be of great help to him in deducing his own secret book.
Faced with such an offer, Chen Chu naturally would not refuse, although he had a hunch that this matter might not be simple, after all, the reward was too amazing.
Buzz!
Under the gazes of many people, the Bluebird fighter slowly took off, and then a powerful thrust burst out from the tail, and with a bang it entered supersonic speed and flew towards the rear base.
Soon, the fighter planes traveled more than a thousand kilometers and appeared at the rear base, slowly stopping on the open space at the airport.
After passing several strict inspections, Chen Chu was led by a soldier to the core office of the base command building.
"Chen Tianjiao, General Ling is inside, please go in."
Chen Chu nodded politely, "Thank you for the trouble."
The soldier shook his head quickly: "No trouble, no trouble."
As the commander of the entire southern battlefield, Ling Yi's office is very large, divided into two parts in the middle, one half is used for daily office work, and the other half is filled with display screens.
Seeing Chen Chu coming in, Ling Yi smiled behind his desk: "Haha... classmate Chen is here, come and sit down."
"Hello, General Ling." Chen Chu was very polite. After greeting him, he came and sat down on the chair opposite him.
There was no way I could be impolite. As soon as I walked into the office, my keen intuition enabled me to sense a terrifying pressure from this old man who was about fifty or sixty years old.
The invisible sense of oppression was so strong that even though he had restrained his aura, Chen Chu still had the illusion that he was facing an ancient giant beast.
Very strong. This is a terrifyingly strong person, at least from the ninth level.
Ling Yi said in a gentle tone: "I wanted to invite you over to chat earlier, but I was always busy and didn't have time, so I didn't invite you until today."
"I didn't expect that after more than ten years, there would be another genius in my southern cultivation world. He reached the top of the younger generation after only half a year of cultivation. He is so powerful that he can swallow mountains and rivers. I am invincible."
Chen Chu said modestly: "General, thank you for the compliment. Chen Chu's achievements today are all due to the cultivation of the school."
"Haha... This is not a compliment. Although our Dongxia training system is already very complete, it still depends on your own efforts to get to this point."
"By the way, the background shows that you have read many advanced exercises recently. How is it? Did you learn anything?"
Chen Chu nodded: "I have gained a lot. After reading the general outlines of those exercises, I realized how one-sided my understanding of Zhenwu was in the past. I was too focused on short-term cultivation improvement and neglected to enrich myself."
"It's normal. When everyone first starts practicing, they will focus on their cultivation realm. Only when they reach a certain level will they need to turn around and learn more knowledge and improve their foundation."
“Many people will never reach this state in their lifetime, or will only realize it when they reach the sixth heaven.”
"After you reached the top of the younger generation in the south, you did not continue to pursue short-term breakthroughs, but instead settled down and perfected your own true martial arts. This is very good."
"Although this will slow down our pace in the short term, with a solid foundation, we will be able to move more steadily in the future, and we will be able to go further after we ascend the throne."
The old man spoke in a gentle tone, just like an elder chatting with him. It was hard to tell that he was the supreme authority in charge of the entire southern battlefield.
Then the old man talked a lot to Chen Chu, and then he said seriously.
"Student Chen, I have a difficult task for you this time. This task is half personal, and I hope you won't refuse it."
Chen Chu said sincerely: "General, please tell me. As long as Chen Chu can do it, I will definitely do it."
He didn't say everything. After all, since a battlefield commander offered him two top-level secret books as a reward, this matter should be more troublesome.
"Protect a girl and let her die in peace."
"What...?" Chen Chu wondered if he had heard it wrong.
Ling Yi sighed: "You heard it right, it means protecting a girl for three months and then letting her die quietly. Here is her information."
As he spoke, Ling Yi pushed the folder in front of him towards Chen Chu.
Confused, Chen Chu opened the folder, and then a photo of a familiar-looking woman came into his sight.
Of course, Chen Chu didn't know this woman. As for whether he knew her or not, it was because he had seen her photo in his brother Chen Hu's room. She was a very popular female star internationally.
It’s impossible that a star would use Ling Yi’s connections, right?
In surprise, Chen Chu opened the introduction at the back.
Yan Ruoyi, female, 19 years old
An internationally renowned female singer and popular star, she has released many albums in her four years of debut...
It turned out to be that female star. Confused, Chen Chu turned to the last page.
Yan Ruoyi, 19 years old, the youngest daughter of Heavenly King Xuanwu.
As the daughter of Heavenly King Xuanwu, it was no wonder that she could invite Ling Yi, a big shot. However, given her status, she would not need to look for a "small shrimp" like him even if she had any problems.
And why did he die?
Chen Chu raised his head and looked at Ling Yi in confusion.
Facing his inquiring gaze, Ling Yi sighed slightly: "Xuanwu is one of the top strong men of the human race and has been active on the front battlefield in recent years."
"Over the years, Xuanwu Town has killed countless alien races and powerful people from the Evil God Cult, even the Demon King of the Purgatory Clan and the Evil God of the Evil God Cult. Therefore, it is also regarded as a thorn in the eyes of those enemies."
"It's just that as a powerful person with the title of Heavenly King, he is too powerful. After those enemies found it difficult to kill him, they set their sights on his family."
"Or it's not just Xuanwu. The relatives of all the kings of our human race are the targets of assassination by those alien races and the evil god cult."
"There are too many strange abilities in this world, including talents, special equipment, special powers, bloodlines, and even soul possession, so assassinations and infiltrations are hard to guard against."
"Under such circumstances, the king's family members were all protected. This is why the outside world can hardly see anyone or any news about the king's family."
"But this kind of protection is passive. Those brothers or younger generations of kings who have cultivation talents will still move around. Once their identities are exposed, they will attract countless assassinations."
“So even though the younger generations of kings have countless resources and a high starting point, many of them dare not reveal their identities at will.”
At this point, Ling Yi's expression was grim: "However, in recent years, many geniuses of our human race have been assassinated, and the king's family members have died. The other side has also paid a heavy price."
"Including us kings who also secretly attack and kill the opponent's geniuses or important figures, such as the descendant of the demon god killed by the Xuanwu Heavenly King this time."
"Will the king also launch a sneak attack?" Chen Chu paused.
Ling Yi shook his head: "The war between civilizations is extremely cruel. As long as they can weaken the opponent, the means and identities don't matter at all. Naturally, they will use all means possible."
"......That's right." Chen Chu nodded to show that he understood.
Indeed, this is a war of civilizations and a fight between races, not a fight between two small countries.
If one side loses, it is almost equivalent to the extermination of the entire clan. In this case, no one will talk to you about morality and ethics. Just kill them all first.
At this time, Ling Yi sighed: "Xuanwu can be said to have had a miserable life. Both his parents died when he was young, and he was raised by his elderly grandfather. Then, when he was just in high school and could practice, his grandfather died of illness."
"At the time, his grandfather also adopted two children. Under such circumstances, he had to practice cultivation while raising two younger brothers, which was very difficult for him."
"After wasting many years, Xuanwu relied on his perseverance to break through the third level at the age of twenty-five, and the sixth level at the age of twenty-seven. In the following three years, he ascended to the throne and became more and more unstoppable."
"When he became the king, there happened to be a violent conflict between the human race and the Purgatory Clan. At that time, he killed a demon king of the Purgatory Demon Clan and became famous."
"But in the second year after he ascended the throne, one of his younger brothers was killed in a surprise attack by a master of the Demon Refining Clan."
"Twenty years ago, Xuanwu's wife was ambushed by the blood god Akunus on her way back from the front. Her soul was broken and she died half a year later, leaving behind a daughter."
"Eighteen years ago, when Xuanwu's other brother was leading a team to explore a secret resource realm, he was surrounded and killed by the Demon King of the Purgatory Clan and a large number of masters of the Evil God Cult, and died."
"Afterwards, Xuanwu chased the demon king for more than 100,000 kilometers and killed him. He also killed all the five demons with nine magic scars and more than a dozen demons with eight magic scars, but it was to no avail."
"Ten years ago, the eldest son of Xuanwu broke through the eighth heaven. During an outing on a mission, his whereabouts were leaked and he was surrounded and killed. The demon clan paid the price of four nine-line magic scars and a king was seriously injured."
"Eight years ago, Xuanwu's youngest son broke through the seventh heaven and became a soldier on the frontline battlefield. However, because his identity was exposed, he was besieged by a large number of people again and died in battle."
"So far, Xuanwu only has this little girl with a damaged soul, and she won't live for more than a few months."
Speaking of this, Ling Yi couldn't help but sigh, his voice low.
At this moment, Chen Chu didn't know what to say. There was an inexplicable accumulation of emotions in his heart. This Xuanwu King... was too miserable.
After a long while, Chen Chu exhaled and wondered, "Could it be that neither the Federation nor the Xuanwu Heavenly King can cure Ms. Yan Ruoyi's 'disease'?"
Ling Yi shook his head: "Xiaoyi's injury is the damage to her innate soul essence. Although the Federation and Xuanwu have tried their best over the years and consumed a lot of precious resources, they can only let her grow up healthily."
"But her soul power has been rapidly weakening since last year. It is estimated that her soul will disintegrate and she will die in about three months."
"Everyone has accepted this situation, including Xiaoyi, who is preparing to finish her last global tour and then go to sleep quietly."
"But some people don't want her to die too peacefully."
"We got news from the captured traitors earlier that two king-level soul clones lurked in when the alien beast battlefield was in chaos."
"One of them is a demon king from the Purgatory Demon Clan, and the other is the Blood God Akunus who is full of hatred towards the human race."
“Whether it is the Demon King of the Purgatory Demon Clan or the Blood God Akunus, they are all filled with hatred towards Xuanwu.”
"This time Xiaoyi's identity was accidentally exposed, which is likely to attract them to take action personally. At the same time, we also want to lure out those two soul clones."
"As long as we can kill their soul clones, it will be enough to severely damage their main bodies. We may even be able to track down their real bodies through their souls and completely surround and kill them."
"Xuanwu is currently being hunted by the demons of the Purgatory Clan, and his life or death is unknown. Under such circumstances, if Xiaoyi is assassinated by the demons within the human race, the entire Federation will be ashamed to face the returning Xuanwu."
"Therefore, both morally and logically, we cannot let Xiaoyi die before her soul expires."
Chen Chu frowned slightly and suddenly asked, "Why would Miss Yan Ruoyi's identity be exposed at this time?"
"I know what you are thinking. You think someone in the Federation deliberately exposed Xiaoyi's identity information in order to lure out the two kings' soul clones, right?"
Chen Chu remained silent about this.
Human hearts are too complicated, and the Human Federation is composed of various forces. No one can guarantee that everyone will be selfless and work together, otherwise there would not be so many traitors.
At this sensitive moment, the identity of Xuanwu Tianwang's young daughter was suddenly exposed, which made Chen Chu feel that there was a conspiracy.
After all, exchanging a person who is about to die for two soul clones of the king is a good deal no matter how you look at it.
Ling Yi sighed: "I know what you are thinking. I was also very angry at the time. I asked the Federal Intelligence Department to conduct a thorough investigation and find the traitor even if they had to dig deep into the ground."
"But after our full investigation, we finally found out that the person who revealed Xiaoyi's identity was... herself."
"What!?" This time even Chen Chu was stunned, and then admiration appeared in his eyes.