Chapter 544: Chapter 537: Meeting
Deep in the Congo Basin, a helicopter landed in a clearing within the Forest Race’s Ancestral Land. The cabin door opened, and Zhou Yuanjue’s tall figure emerged.
Beyond the clearing, in addition to the Forest Race welcoming party, stood several figures Zhou Yuanjue recognized.
An old Daoist in a white Daoist Robe, his hair and beard both stark white.
A man of medium build wearing camouflage pants and a form-fitting tank top.
And a young man with fair skin and delicate, effeminate features.
Daoist Bailong, Lei Yi, and the Xuan Clan’s successor, Hong Miao.
This time, the Secret Inspection Bureau Headquarters had not summoned all its forces in the Black Continent. On one hand, the situation across the Black Continent still required manpower to maintain stability. On the other hand, the current crisis could not be solved by sheer numbers.
Those summoned were all individuals whose power had reached a certain threshold.
"It’s been a long time. Look at you now, kid. You’ve become a monster who can shrug off a nuclear bomb."
Daoist Bailong said with a broad smile as he saw Zhou Yuanjue’s figure.
"I’m definitely no match for you young folks anymore. If I’d known, I wouldn’t have acted all reserved like a senior when we first met. I should’ve found a chance to thrash you once. Looks like I’ve missed my window now."
Lei Yi also teased Zhou Yuanjue with a broad smile.
"Brother Zhou, your accomplishments truly put me to shame..."
Hong Miao sighed with emotion. The first time he had fought Zhou Yuanjue, the gap between them hadn’t been that large. But now, he felt his own power was no longer worthy of even standing before Zhou Yuanjue.
"You’re all too kind. Let’s skip the pleasantries. What’s the current situation?"
Zhou Yuanjue cut straight to the chase.
At the mention of this, the others’ expressions instantly grew solemn.
"Let’s talk inside."
Daoist Bailong said.
The group entered the wooden house behind them. Attendants from the Forest Race immediately brought out snacks and tea, waiting on them respectfully to the side.
"The current situation is this: a King Level Seal has already been broken. I just received a message from the Forest Race. They said the enemy hasn’t stopped for a moment and has already broken the second of the three King Level Seals."
"The chief of the Forest Race has now issued a summons, ordering all clan members from the outside world to return to the Ancestral Land. This is tantamount to preparing to cede the three outer King Level Seals."
Daoist Bailong said in a grave tone.
"So, our enemies will be four King Level beings?"
Zhou Yuanjue’s eyes narrowed at his words. If they really were facing four King Level opponents, that was terrible news. Even he wasn’t confident he could survive being besieged by four of them.
"Not for now. Even after breaking free from the Seals, those ancient King Level entities can’t regain their full combat strength immediately. They’ll need a certain amount of time to recover. This buffer period should be about five days to a week."
"In reality, our most immediate opponent is just one King Level being."
Daoist Bailong said.
"One King Level..."
Zhou Yuanjue knew that King Level entity must be Zhang Dongwei, who had broken through the limit.
’No, Zhang Dongwei’s will has already perished. The one alive now is nothing but a Celestial Demon.’
"If there’s only one King Level, then all the better."
Zhou Yuanjue said, his expression calm.
"The enemy is breaking the Seals far too quickly, leaving us with a very short buffer period. If reinforcements don’t arrive before that time is up, we’ll likely have to face a siege from four King Level entities. When that happens, the Seal on the Master of Desolation will be in grave danger."
"Therefore, if we get the chance, we must try to slow their pace in breaking the Seals. That makes the last Seal particularly important."
At this point, Daoist Bailong paused for a moment and looked at Zhou Yuanjue. "I can sense a little about your condition. Your Power seems to have surpassed the level of ordinary humans, but without a point of reference, I can’t know how strong you’ve truly become. Have you broken through that shackle?"
Hearing Daoist Bailong’s question, Lei Yi and Hong Miao’s expressions tensed, and their gazes fixed on Zhou Yuanjue.
"I can’t clearly say what realm I’m in right now, but one thing is certain: I haven’t completely broken through that shackle yet."
"Perhaps this time, facing a King Level head-on will be the opportunity I need to break that shackle."
Zhou Yuanjue said, shaking his head.
"You’ve already found the path?!"
Lei Yi looked extremely excited. He knew full well what it meant for a Martial Artist, for the entire Martial Arts Realm, if an ordinary human could break through that shackle using their own power.
It would be epoch-making.
"I’ve found it, and I’m certain it’s the right path. But the specific details... it’s not something I can explain in just a few words."
Zhou Yuanjue said with a nod.
"So it seems you’ve made up your mind to use the final King Level Seal to fight them?"
Daoist Bailong said.
"That’s right. However, I can’t be sure if I can defend the Seal, so I’ll go alone."
"If I survive, I might just be able to see a new realm."
"And from the pressure of a life-or-death struggle, establish the order of a ’new era’."
Zhou Yuanjue nodded.
TAP. TAP. TAP.
Just then, a series of footsteps sounded from outside the wooden house, causing everyone to stop talking.
A short while later, the upper echelons of the Forest Race, led by their chief, walked into the wooden house.
"Everyone, welcome. For extending a helping hand at such a perilous time, you will forever be friends of our Forest Race."
Kutum and the high-ranking Forest Race members behind him had serious expressions. Placing one hand over their hearts, they bowed slightly in unison to Zhou Yuanjue and his group.
Zhou Yuanjue and the others returned the gesture with the cupped-fist salute of Donghua Martial Artists.
"Gentlemen, we would like to hear your thoughts and plans regarding the current situation."
Kutum asked with a smile.
Although his words were addressed to the group, the gazes of nearly all the high-ranking Forest Race members fell upon Zhou Yuanjue, carefully sizing up his tall figure.
It was unavoidable. A man’s reputation precedes him, and Zhou Yuanjue’s fame and influence were now legendary, even among the Spirit Guardians.
"Perfect timing. Since the upper echelons of the Forest Race are all here, I do have a plan in mind."
Under the watchful eyes of the many Forest Race experts, Zhou Yuanjue’s expression remained unchanged as he slowly began to speak:
"I hope you can tell me the exact location of the last King Level Seal. I wish to borrow your sacred land to fight that King Level being."
"There’s no need to send any reinforcements. I will go alone."
Hearing Zhou Yuanjue’s words, the expressions of the Forest Race’s upper echelons tensed slightly, and their faces became somewhat inscrutable.
Comments