novelden Chapter 474 - 467: High-Profile
Chapter 474 - 467: High-Profile
’Standing at the absolute pinnacle of natural evolution for all life on Earth...’
Hearing Zhou Yuanjue’s words, the Chief Commissioner was momentarily stunned. He understood perfectly well what Zhou Yuanjue’s statement meant.
He simply couldn’t comprehend what had happened to Zhou Yuanjue during this time.
Before leaving Donghua, he was already immensely powerful, but there was still a clear gap between him and the true pinnacle. Overcoming that gap was no easy feat and was something that couldn’t be achieved in a short time.
"You’ve reached the threshold?" the Chief Commissioner finally asked after a long moment.
"Yes," Zhou Yuanjue confirmed with a nod.
On the other end of the communicator, Chen Qingmu, who was currently on Zixiao Mountain with the Chief Commissioner, clearly sensed a subtle shift in the Chief Commissioner’s magnetic field.
His expression also changed slightly. ’From what the Chief Commissioner just said... could it be? That kid, Zhou Yuanjue...’
"In that case, the decision is yours."
"You understand the Seven Mo Luo’s strength better than anyone. Don’t be rash or greedy for glory. I’ll have the support team cooperate fully with your plan."
The Chief Commissioner’s voice resonated as he spoke into the communicator. Then, he ended the call.
"What’s going on? That kid..." Chen Qingmu, who was standing by, immediately asked the Chief Commissioner.
"He told me he’s now standing at the absolute pinnacle of natural evolution for all life on Earth."
The Chief Commissioner repeated Zhou Yuanjue’s words to Chen Qingmu.
Chen Qingmu’s mouth fell open. Although he found it hard to believe, they all knew Zhou Yuanjue wouldn’t joke about something like this. Finally, he could only shake his head with a wry smile. "You really can’t measure this guy by normal standards... What’s he planning to do?"
"Judging by what he said, it seems he wants to operate out in the open, to meet the challenges from the Starry Sky Country and the Celestial Organization head-on," the Chief Commissioner said.
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Zhou Yuanjue set down the communicator. Just as the Chief Commissioner had surmised, he would no longer hide his whereabouts. Instead, he would operate out in the open and see just what kind of power the Starry Sky Country and the Celestial Organization would send after him.
Given his current status and standing, it was no exaggeration to call him a thorn in the side of the Starry Sky Country and the Celestial Organization. The moment his location was exposed, he would undoubtedly become their top priority.
And that was exactly what he wanted.
Encountering more powerful experts might give him more inspiration.
Dela of the Hunting Mark Organization had found his opportunity for a breakthrough this way. Perhaps he could, too.
After all, he had once again reached a plateau on his path, a point where he could advance no further.
It was just like the path he faced after achieving Mastery of Fist Techniques.
At a time like this, hiding and biding his time were no longer his primary options. To him, such actions would just be a waste of time.
What he had to do now was the same as what he had done after achieving Mastery of Fist Techniques.
He would stand in the light and sweep aside all powerful foes.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!!
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
"Come in," Zhou Yuanjue said calmly.
CLICK!
The door opened, and Huang Bin walked in holding a stack of documents. He spoke to Zhou Yuanjue immediately. "Sir, we’ve received word from headquarters. The region and country you’ll be in charge of have been confirmed."
"Where is it?" Zhou Yuanjue asked casually.
"The Liya Republic," Huang Bin said slowly.
"Oh?"
Hearing the name, Zhou Yuanjue looked slightly surprised. It was a familiar place, after all.
"Headquarters says everything in the Liya Republic has been arranged. If you’re ready, we can leave now. Someone from the local government will be there to greet us," Huang Bin said.
"Then let’s leave as soon as possible. Inform Wang Heng Mountain, and the Hunting Mark Organization as well. Even though we have an official identity now, their intelligence network and influence in this land are sometimes more useful than the local authorities."
"And one more thing, inform the Liya Republic that my arrival doesn’t need to be kept secret," Zhou Yuanjue said, standing up.
"You mean...?" Huang Bin’s expression changed.
"Just do as I say," Zhou Yuanjue said calmly, offering no further explanation.
"Yes..." Huang Bin nodded and didn’t press the matter.
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「The next morning.」
In the Liya Republic Capital, the entire upper echelon of the Liya Republic was in a state of nervous activity.
At Tangema Military Base, in the eastern suburbs of the capital, a massive military presence had secured the entire facility. Nearly all of the Liya Republic’s top leaders, including the president, had gathered here.
It was a level of ceremony rarely seen in the history of the Liya Republic. And it was all for one person.
An individual who could, perhaps, single-handedly overturn their entire nation.
In their eyes, such an unimaginably powerful being was more like a God.
Just ten years ago, a similar being had single-handedly carved a piece of land from their nation. And that terrifying individual had, not long ago, fallen at the hands of the very person they were waiting for.
"Haven’t they arrived yet?"
Standing beside the important dignitaries were Rita, dressed in formal attire with her injuries still not fully healed, and the man in the black windbreaker. She glanced at her watch, a flicker of nervousness running through her.
It was only after the incident with Jimis, by gathering intelligence through various channels, that Rita finally learned the identity of the powerful expert who had intervened.
Donghua. Zhou Yuanjue.
She knew that anyone with such power must have a significant background, but she had never expected his status to be so distinguished.
They were well aware of the influence Zhou Yuanjue now held, not just in Donghua, but throughout the world.
It wasn’t just his martial prowess, but more importantly, his philosophy and the system he had created.
Even as far away as the Black Continent, Rita had studied his writings.
At this thought, she found herself momentarily lost, recalling that thrilling and terrifying night.
She couldn’t imagine how one person could shine so brightly.
’Perhaps this is what it means to be "great"?’
"They should be here soon. I’m not worried about their safety en route; I’m worried about what happens after they arrive."
"He’s not hiding at all. In fact, he specifically told us not to suppress the news of his arrival. I honestly have no idea what he’s planning," the man in the black windbreaker said. His name was Valena, and he was the head of the Liya Republic’s secret operations department. For this operation, he would be the official representative of the Liya Republic, liaising directly with Zhou Yuanjue.
But he harbored an even greater worry.
’Given the vast disparity in power between the Starry Sky Country and Donghua, making such a high-profile appearance isn’t a wise choice. After all, against an S Class individual, our country’s defenses are practically useless.’
WHIRRRR!!
Just then, a black dot appeared in the distant sky. Accompanied by the growing roar of propellers, a military transport plane was approaching at high speed.