Lingjiang City, the Empire’s refuge, is not much different in scale from Cloud City.
However, here sit two Grandmaster-level Ancient Martial Artists, who have led the Super Martial Artists of the refuge to harvest most of the tens of thousands of star fruits on today’s tree.
At this moment,
inside the meeting hall.
The two Grandmaster-level Ancient Martial Artists are slightly frowning, listening to an extremely serious old turtle speak incessantly.
By the end, the old turtle’s eyes show killing intent, saying, "In short, the Black Dragon Emperor must die, only then can we destroy the Star-Sucking Main Tree in Cloud City, and only this way can the Star Blue Continent be saved."
The two Grandmaster Ancient Martial Artists, an old man and an old woman, exchange glances after hearing the turtle’s words.
The old woman says, "Honestly, I can’t see how Gu Qijue is related to the Star-Sucking Main Tree you mentioned; if it weren’t for Gu Qijue’s strong ability today, he would have already perished at the mouth of the monster that grew from that tree."
"Damn it, I’ve already said, the real consciousness of the main tree hasn’t awakened yet, they are one entity. Once the Star-Sucking Main Tree absorbs the Star Core of the Star Blue Continent, we will all die."
The old turtle says a heap, seeing they are still skeptical, it breaks out into swearing.
"Grandpa, Granny, I believe the turtle!"
Beside them, a loli girl who has already removed her armor, whispers, "It came here taking such a risk, no need to deceive us like this."
The old man sighs, "Silly girl, Gu Qijue is not easy to kill, even if President Chu goes there now, if he wants to escape, he might not be detained."
After the battle this morning, Gu Qijue’s displayed strength has already shocked many.
The old turtle says solemnly, "If such an anomaly is not hard to kill, then that would be abnormal. No matter what method, he must be killed, quickly contact your President Chu! Later, I will also return to the deep sea to inform those three terrifying existences there of this."
It is an old turtle that has lived for hundreds of years, knowing much about the deep sea.
"Alright! I’ll contact President Chu for you guys."
The old man shakes his head, takes out his phone, and dials Chu Yuan’s number.
Honestly, he does not believe the words of this old turtle.
"What’s the matter?"
The phone connects, and Chu Yuan’s impatient voice comes from inside.
He is currently training.
Suddenly disturbed.
Very displeased.
"Sorry for the disturbance, President Chu, the situation is like this..."
The old man dares not to waste words, simply and truthfully recounts the highlights of what the old turtle just said.
"Oh, there’s such a thing?"
Chu Yuan, upon hearing this, is a bit interested, and says, "How true do you think this matter is?"
"Uh! I... I think it’s nonsense..." The old man honestly states.
"Regarding the survival of the entire Star Blue Continent, it’s better to believe it might be true, hand the phone to the old turtle." Chu Yuan’s cold voice comes through.
"Yes!"
The old man agrees and hands the phone to the old turtle.
The old turtle takes the phone and says, "Hello, President Chu!"
"Hello, what do you want us to do?" Chu Yuan straightforwardly asks.
"Naturally, gather all the strong among humans and eliminate the Black Dragon Emperor in one strike!"
The old turtle says in a deep voice, "I will also return to the deep sea to invite those terrifying existences for assistance."
"Gathering all of humanity’s strong might be difficult, but I can try. Those terrifying existences in the deep sea you mention, are they very strong?"
"Indeed, before the world changed, every human strong combined would not be sufficient to kill them, do you think they’re strong? The terror of the deep sea is far beyond what humans can imagine."
"If that’s the case, why do you need us humans, wouldn’t you guys just kill Gu Qijue yourselves?"
Feeling diminished, Chu Yuan speaks with some displeasure.
"If those deep sea existences are willing to act, then you won’t need to be the main force against the Black Dragon Emperor, just cut off his retreat."
The old turtle states seriously, "The Black Dragon Emperor is extraordinary, evolving rapidly; according to my prophecy, he might escape from those deep sea existences, and then you humans need to sever his escape route."
"Alright, you ask those powerful deep-sea beings, I’ll contact the human strong!"
Chu Yuan also wants to eliminate Gu Qijue this anomaly, with the assistance of powerful deep-sea beings, it fits his intentions.
"Good, it is settled."
With the matter concluded, the old turtle returns the phone to the old man, saying very seriously, "Take good care of this little girl, ensure she’s safe, only her power can harm the Star-Sucking Main Tree."
The elderly pair smiles wryly, "She’s almost surpassing us old folks, go worry-free!"
This loli is Mu Yuxin, only seventeen this year, standing less than one and a half meters tall, yet starkly mature, sporting short hair just past her ears and bright star-like eyes.
The awakened Star Super Martial Arts allow her to absorb sunlight by day and star power by night, which is why she’s advanced so swiftly.
The old turtle departs.
It’s clear that it is very anxious.
Meanwhile, over at Gu Qijue’s side.
He’s scrolling through Tiger Sound while controlling two dragons to devour star fruits.
However, it is at this moment.
From the long-silent Xiaoyao, a voice is heard: "Master, from your past life’s memories, I saw Lingjiang City, it seems there is a Super Martial Artist who awakened the Star Armor, exceptionally strong, could you go kill her?"
Hmm?
Gu Qijue hears this, his brow slightly furrows.
Previously Xiaoyao communicated with him via thoughts, now its voice seems to be coming from outside, ringing in his ear?
Gu Qijue hesitates and asks, "Why do you want to kill her?"
"Kill...her, only...then...will we...be...safe..."
Xiaoyao’s voice stutters and ultimately finishes without completing, falling silent.
"Xiaoyao, what’s wrong with you?"
Gu Qijue feels that today Xiaoyao is somewhat unusual.
Yet, regardless of how he calls now, he receives no response from Xiaoyao.
"Why would it tell me to kill Mu Yuxin?"
Regarding Mu Yuxin, Gu Qijue naturally knows.
In his previous life, among humans, she was the sole Super Martial Artist capable of contending with the Black Dragon, rising extremely quickly.
Gu Qijue’s eyes flicker, and he murmurs to himself, "What happened to Xiaoyao? Since it mentioned killing Mu Yuxin... Lingjiang City, it seems I’ll have to go personally, but I’ll advance to Tier Seven first."
The bizarre occurrences of today entirely slipping Gu Qijue’s control, leaving him uncomfortable, his sense of security somewhat lacking.
Advancing to Tier Seven seems very difficult.
Gu Qijue has consumed over a thousand star fruits but cannot break through that boundary.
His body is like an abyss, an unknown situation.
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