"The standard dimensional strength of the Sea of Eternal Life is Level 4, which means under normal circumstances, we can only deploy Fourth Rank combat power or below. However, we need to prepare an additional layer of insurance."
Chen Qing held a tablet and said, "To prevent a Holy Land Level power from intervening at all costs."
Chen Bojun nodded slightly. "You can rest assured about that. My injury has almost healed. When the time comes, I will remain in the shadows and act personally. Also, this time, Commander Lu has invited a legendary figure."
He continued, "If necessary, Mr. Jing will also act."
Chen Qing's face turned pale, clearly frightened.
Lu Zicheng's eyes widened in shock as he asked suspiciously, "Isn't that Xiao Gu's senior brother? How did you manage to invite him? As far as I remember, my father and the King of Qing have always been at odds."
Chen Bojun laughed. "You don't need to understand too much about the older generation's matters. Let's just say, although the King of Qing and Commander Lu are rivals, they were comrades-in-arms back in the day. On certain matters, they can still reach common ground."
"We need to thoroughly organize intelligence on the Sea of Eternal Life."
He said, "Moreover, the personnel accompanying us must be carefully selected. I'll arrange the best young talents for her. When she successfully stirs up the Sea of Eternal Life, these young folks will benefit as well."
Just then, Lu Zicheng's phone suddenly vibrated.
"A message from Xiao Gu."
He frowned and said, "He mentioned something extremely important that must be discussed in person."
Chen Qing was momentarily stunned. "Could it be…?"
Chen Bojun straightened his posture, instinctively sensing something significant.
Councilman Zhang had just died yesterday.
And now, Xiao Gu had critical information to report today.
"Quick, bring him to meet me! Wait, no, you all stay here for ten minutes."
Chen Bojun suddenly remembered something and, with a peculiar expression, said, "Let's go meet him together later!"
Gu Jianlin slept well last night. By 6:30 AM, he was already up and had gone downstairs as planned to buy fried buns and millet porridge, which he left in the kitchen on the microwave.
Youzhu had been through a lot last night and probably wouldn't be able to get out of bed today.
Ah, wait, that wording seems a bit odd.
When one commits to high intensity, they must go all out.
Last night, he'd conducted an experiment. By wielding the Qilin's Wedge Fragment, he could directly summon people with ancient tokens into the Wedge's space, bypassing the tomb where he'd been confined.
This way, he could avoid ambushes from the old monsters.
He had already experienced the true power of the Qilin Forbidden Curse—its allure was undeniable.
The next focus was on the Candle Dragon Forbidden Curse!
If the Breathing Technique was a treasure of the Human World,
then Forbidden Spells were stolen powers from the Ancient God Clan.
They were creations born from the combination of Ancient God Power and human spirituality.
The principle of Forbidden Spells was essentially this: when a human's mind was stimulated by the Ancient Supreme's mental force, and combined with their own spirituality and soul, a forbidden power would emerge.
Gu Jianlin observed his mythical body, which remained unresponsive.
This was because his mind was immune to stimulation.
Of course, a true Ancient Supreme could likely replicate the effects of a Forbidden Spell with ease, perhaps even surpassing it, through understanding and mastery of themselves.
But Gu Jianlin was different.
He was a youngling Supreme, a modern Supreme, a clueless Supreme.
This left him at a great disadvantage in this area.
Thus, he would have to first experiment on a human.
Once Youzhu mastered it, she could teach him later.
Furthermore, for her safety, Gu Jianlin had entrusted her with the Qilin's Wedge Fragment.
The fragment could be freely recalled at any time.
Even if tossed into the trash, it wouldn't matter who picked it up—it would always remain the same.
By leaving it with Youzhu, there were two advantages.
First, it could be used to assist her in combat.
Second, in case of real danger, it could serve as a decoy.
For example, if Youzhu were being pursued by the Ether Association in the Ancient God Realm, the sudden appearance of the Qilin's Wedge Fragment could instantly divert attention.
"I am so foolish, oh my god."
The parrot perched on his shoulder squawked dramatically.
After buying breakfast, Gu Jianlin wandered around downstairs but found no sign of the grocery store.
It seemed his mentor was indeed gravely injured and needed rest.
Last night, Gu Jianlin had done a lot of research. It was said that every Ancient God Realm manifesting in reality harbored countless treasures, and over time, some changes might occur, even unknown to the Ancient Gods themselves.
In other words, anything was possible.
On the Deep Space Official Website's forums, it was noted that the first floor of the Qilin Immortal Palace was nearly fully surveyed.
Ascenders from all over the world were flocking to it.
They had established tribes and cities, even forming an adventurers' guild.
Bounties were updated almost every hour.
News about various rare treasures kept emerging.
There might even be something that could cure his mentor.
Suddenly, he received a WeChat message on his phone.
Lu Zicheng: "Waiting at your residential compound gate. We're on our way."
Gu Jianlin looked up, hearing what sounded like a helicopter hovering in mid-air.
Ever since learning that the Order of the Hidden was targeting Minister Lu, he'd hurried to pass on the information.
After all, Minister Lu was currently at the Sixth Rank, on the verge of advancing to the Holy Land Level.
A helicopter roared overhead.
Lu Zicheng, in the pilot's seat, wore an incredibly puzzled expression as he occasionally glanced back. Using lip-reading, he said, "Who's this woman? Why do I feel like she looks at me as if I'm an insect? It's making me uncomfortable."
Chen Qing furrowed her brows and responded in lip-reading as well, "I feel the same. When she looks at me, it's as if I'm some kind of protozoa."
A light cough interrupted them.
"Don't look back. Focus on piloting."
Chen Bojun sat upright and cleared his throat, speaking seriously, "Don't ask too much or pry unnecessarily. Once we meet Xiao Gu, keep your mouths shut. Understand?"
The peculiar atmosphere in the cabin was solely due to the presence of an additional individual.
She was a woman with an elegant updo. Though she looked mature, her cold and composed face had been carefully adorned, exuding an air of noble indifference, as if she looked down upon all creation with disdain.
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