All 49 Heavenly Kings around the globe are well-known figures, with only a handful keeping a low profile.
Ji Xinghuo recognized at a glance that this person was "Elephant Master" Naraji Singh.
The South Asia Alliance has three Heavenly Kings, and Elephant Master ranks the lowest at 46th, almost at the bottom of all the Heavenly Kings.
However, even the weakest Heavenly King is extremely dangerous.
In an instant, Naraji Singh’s spear pierced through the air, creating a massive tubular sound explosion over two meters in diameter. His spear tip hadn’t even touched Ji Xinghuo but had already inflicted a devastating blow comparable to artillery fire.
The Wanxiang Star Pupil automatically activated, entering the Myriad Phenomena state.
The world quieted down and slowed!
Even so, in Ji Xinghuo’s eyes, Naraji Singh was still fast as a train, and if the spear hit him, it would be fatal or cause severe injury.
Electromagnetic induction spread out, instantly scanning the surroundings.
This was the Bhopal Star Gate.
The seven countries of the South Asia Alliance use this Star Gate together, and like other Star Gates on Earth, they have built a huge fortress outside the Star Gate to protect it with multiple layers of defense and a vast array of weaponry and firepower.
There were also elite Mutant troops stationed there, and a Heavenly King was always present.
"Retreat back through the Star Gate?"
"Or should I break out and fly back to the Asia-Pacific Community from the border?"
Ji Xinghuo’s thoughts raced.
When he burst into the Star Gate from the Star Realm, his plan was to return to Earth as quickly as possible and not to linger in the Star Gate Square. Otherwise, he would have to confront the six Heavenly Kings guarding the gate and be surrounded by dozens of Legendary warriors.
It was unlikely all six Heavenly Kings were being driven by the Qianyuan Association; in fact, there might not be a single traitor among them.
They were simply adhering to their duties to maintain order and protect the Star Gate.
Back in the 21st century when the countries joined forces to reclaim the Star Gates, they collectively signed the "Star Gate Security Agreement," strictly forbidding anyone from fighting at a Star Gate, especially the Olympia Star Gate, which was tied to the safety of the entire Earth and humanity.
No matter the conflict, it had to be resolved away from the Star Gate.
The Qianyuan Association took advantage of this agreement to covertly incite the Star Realm forces of the Asia-Pacific Community, looking to take control.
Ji Xinghuo didn’t want to be caught without a fight, nor did he want to cause conflict.
Too many Heavenly Kings and Legends made it difficult to escape from Olympia, and a battle could cause casualties, which would make the trumped-up charges a reality.
Breaking into the Star Gate to return to Earth was the quickest and safest method.
But he couldn’t return to any of the three Star Gates of the Asia-Pacific Community.
Ji Xinghuo was uncertain whether the Qianyuan Association had laid traps and ambushes at the three gates targeting him.
So, he chose the Bhopal Star Gate.
First, because the sector of the Bhopal Star Gate was adjacent to the Chaka Star Gate, it was the closest and could be breached the quickest.
Second, the diplomatic relations between the South Asia Alliance and the Asia-Pacific Community have always been very poor. Although not enemies, due to geopolitical reasons, from the higher echelons to the public, the South Asia Alliance holds great hostility towards the Asia-Pacific Community.
Therefore, it was less likely that the Qianyuan Association had set an ambush at the Bhopal Star Gate.
Unexpectedly, the guards at the Bhopal Star Gate reacted so quickly, opening fire on him immediately.
It was as if they had been waiting.
Without a word, a Heavenly King attacked him.
Ji Xinghuo had a feeling that his every reaction had been clearly calculated by others, everything was within their plan, and by coming to the Bhopal Star Gate, he had walked straight into a trap.
"If I retreat back to the Star Gate, it would be like walking into a trap for the second time, and I might not even be able to escape Olympia."
"Get in touch with the Sword Bureau, as long as I return to my country, I’ll be safe."
In a split second, Ji Xinghuo made his choice.
Nagila Singh’s enormous spear tip stabbed at the air, and the surrounding firepower also lost its target. He swung his long spear, striding over a dozen meters to stab at a spot of air to the side, and amidst the intense gusts of wind, a figure appeared.
His Instant Step moved ten meters, with the Elephant Master’s long spear shadowing his every move.
Firepower configured in the surrounding walls poured out again, as dense as raindrops. Although the shots did not penetrate Ji Xinghuo’s Flow Barrier, the immense force shook his body, interrupting his Instant Step.
Amidst the sound of a sound explosion, Ji Xinghuo disappeared once again; the Elephant Master’s long spear swept through only his afterimage.
Nagila Singh whirled around but was only able to see Ji Xinghuo’s retreating figure.
Ji Xinghuo had already flown into the passage.
"Activate the defense network!"
He shouted the order, pursuing swiftly, but in the short time it took to speak, Ji Xinghuo had vanished from sight.
The guards blocking the way only felt a blur before them and a blast of wind hit their faces, without even catching a glimpse of the enemy.
Ji Xinghuo had instantly reached his cruising speed.
220 meters per second!
And still accelerating.
The defense fortress of the Bhopal Star Gate was similar to the Chaka Star Gate, with seven layers from inside out, each layer being dozens of meters thick alloy walls, with multiple passage exits. But the gates on the walls did not align in a straight line but were staggered.
The entire fortress was like a huge maze, covered with a net of firepower everywhere, without a blind spot.
And there were numerous Mutant guards at every gate and exit.
Even the fastest enemy that attempted to break out of the fortress from the Star Gate would face heavy firepower, inevitably slowing down.
However, Ji Xinghuo was an exception.
He flew at full speed, instantly turning 90 degrees just before hitting a wall, not only maintaining his speed but even accelerating!