Chapter 589: Chapter 604: Taking Risks
Ship Spirit.
Sanctuary Spirit.
Both originate from the Ancient Human Race.
Humans in that era were technologically advanced, creating an array of bizarre inventions that today’s science still cannot fully comprehend.
Legendary Ship, Forbidden Armament, Shelter.
These all belong to the relics of the Ancient Human Race.
This world’s technology is in a constant state of decline.
Baiyu is also puzzled by this strange phenomenon.
According to a normal historical progression, science should continually advance.
Yet the reality is as it is.
On Canglan Star, the more ancient the human civilization, the more advanced the technology.
The closer to modern times,
the more technology declines, Martial Dao flourishes, Extraordinary Power abounds.
Nowadays,
many historians, mechanical scientists, and physicists believe that Sanctuary Spirits and Legendary Ship Spirits are the same type of humanoid beings.
There is no difference.
The Ship Spirit governs a Legendary Ship, the Sanctuary Spirit manages a Shelter.
They are somewhat like products born from the ultimate development of artificial intelligence.
Baiyu has had many encounters with the Sanctuary Spirit.
Yao Ji.
She is the Sanctuary Spirit of the Linjiang City Shelter.
Judging from her words, actions, and emotional expressions, she is no different from a normal person.
Currently, in the East Prosperity Imperial, most Shelters have not had their Sanctuary Spirits activated.
They only utilize the most basic functions.
Only through genuine activation can the entire functionality of the Shelter be fully realized.
For instance, teleportation function, absolute protection function.
These abilities are only available after activation.
Therefore.
The East Prosperity Imperial stipulates:
If someone can gain the recognition of the Sanctuary Spirit and fully activate the Shelter, they can become the City Lord of the Shelter, immediately ennobled and appointed as an official.
This is a true City Lord.
Not like Guang Yuanba, who is nominally a City Lord without real authority.
Until now.
Aside from Baiyu himself, he has not met anyone else recognized by the Sanctuary Spirit.
But according to what the Third Prince, Shangguan Zi, said,
people from Eternal Sleep City seem to easily gain the recognition of the Sanctuary Spirit.
This is due to their bloodline advantage.
Outside Eternal Sleep City.
Very few others can achieve this.
This is also the reason for the high status of Eternal Sleep City.
But last time, Long Shanyun seemed to mention that the days in Eternal Sleep City have been rough lately.
They seem to be suppressed by the Imperial forces, resulting in numerous casualties.
Baiyu is also unclear.
Why, as soon as the Third Prince’s father, the Emperor of East Prosperity Imperial, recovered, did he strike against these forces so vigorously?
And each one is a major power within the East Prosperity Imperial.
Does he not fear domestic instability?
Baiyu can only mutter to himself.
For decisions made by such influential figures, he has no say.
It’s not like playing chess in a park where you can point things out from the sidelines.
Recently, Eternal Sleep City has been particularly low-key, with no one causing trouble and no news at all, as if they vanished from the world.
And Guang Yuanba on this side,
is actually pursuing this pathway.
This is something Baiyu never expected.
For an average person to gain recognition from the Sanctuary Spirit is too difficult.
Each city’s City Lord has the qualification to undergo trials, and if by chance they gain recognition, they can firmly secure the position as the Shelter’s City Lord, holding supreme power, steadfast as a mountain.
Guang Yuanba wants to restore his former glory and rise to the top, and this is indeed a way.
Unfortunately.
He thinks too simply.
Coming here this time,
Baiyu’s intention was to execute a cunning plan.
To have Guang Yuanba confiscated and removed from office, then use him to draw out the hidden traitor leader.
After all.
He is the City Lord of Mountain City.
His status is not low, and he holds a lot of useful information, also well-versed with the various secrets and defense layout of Mountain City.
Moreover, he previously had a conflict with Baiyu.
At this moment.
Due to Baiyu avenging himself, Guang Yuanba ended up losing his family and being imprisoned, wanting to retaliate against Baiyu and defect is the perfect reason.
Everything is logical and highly convincing.
Plus, his identity is sensitive, and his status not low.
The traitor leader behind the scenes will certainly not resist extending an olive branch.
A City Lord defecting.
Is too tempting for them.
But now it seems plans can’t keep up with changes.
Baiyu furrowed his brow when suddenly the door knocked, and the voices of Qiong Xue and Shang Yufei rang out:
"Baiyu, come and look, we’ve found something."
"Come in."
The two entered after pushing the door open.
They were not surprised to see the bloodstains on the floor, and said in unison, "Did you get it out of them?"
"Yeah, they confessed. What happened outside?"
Baiyu noticed the anxiety on their faces and asked.
Qiong Xue and Shang Yufei immediately brought out a small box from behind them.
The entire design of the box was extremely intricate, with one latch linked to another, making it very difficult to open.
Qiong Xue and Shang Yufei must have used some special means to disassemble it.
Baiyu took the box.
Inside were some strange wooden materials.
Also carved with many symbols he couldn’t recognize.
But.
Even if you haven’t eaten pork, you’ve seen a pig run.
Baiyu quickly realized this was the language and script of a foreign race.
"These are the writings of the Demon Race."
As expected.
Shang Yufei immediately provided a shocking answer: "Guang Yuanba has dealings with the foreign races!"
Baiyu’s eyes narrowed slightly.
This...
What is this situation?
Did he just happen to stumble upon it?
Is the world really this coincidental?
If this is true, then the plan must be altered.
"Let’s go to the core area of Mountain City first."
Baiyu’s thoughts raced as he stepped out the door and said to the Martial Artist from the Security Bureau guarding outside:
"Guard this place. No matter who comes, do not let anyone in or out.
I want to see this place remain the same as before when I return."
Baiyu gave his command without leaving room for doubt.
Then.
He had Shang Yufei notify Qiu Yun, the head of the Armed Department.
While he himself hurried to the core area of Mountain City.
According to the confessions of those people just now.
Guang Yuanba has been out for two days, if he doesn’t hurry, if something happens,
Mountain City might face a severe problem.
...
In the core area of Mountain City.
This place had a crystal-clear pond, guarded by Anomaly Bureau guards all around.
On the water surface,
streaks of blue arc-colored electrical sparks constantly flashed by.
The crackling of electricity continued on, occasionally producing harsh bangs.
Clearly.
The entire pond was covered with a strong high-voltage current.
If a common person were to touch it,
they would likely be turned to ashes instantly.
On the edge of the pond.
Symbols in constant motion were carved, shining with spiritual light, clearly indicating a Protective Spirit Array.
The core of Mountain City’s Shelter was located beneath the pond, receiving the most thorough protection.
Without official permission,
it was impossible to get close to it.
When Baiyu arrived, he was unsurprisingly stopped by two Anomaly Bureau Martial Artists.
However.
He only needed to say "Guang Yuanba defected," which made those two martial artists dare not stop him any longer.
Afterwards.
He and Qiong Xue proceeded downward through the passage.
...
The architectural style inside the core of Mountain City was filled with a modern feel.
Everything from the ceiling to the floor was made of high-grade alloy.
Guang Yuanba was currently standing in the very center of the core area.
That is, inside the main control room where the Sanctuary Spirit was located.
There was a touch of ruthlessness on his face.
This was the third attempt, also his last chance.
The first two times, the Sanctuary Spirit didn’t even acknowledge him.
This time.
Two days had passed again.
There was still no response from the other side.
Guang Yuanba was running out of patience waiting, deciding he needed to take a desperate gamble.
