Chapter 864: Chapter 863 [Dragon Crystal]

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In fact, Ye Tianchen had already known about it. When he arrived at Nine Dragon Mountain, the reason he didn’t act immediately and shock-kill Hu Changhe, Qin Mingshan, and Yang Gui was because he was using powerful Divine Thought to eavesdrop on their conversation. Ye Tianchen naturally heard Hu Changhe, Qin Mingshan, and Yang Gui planning to assassinate the highest leaders of China. When he fought Yang Gui at that time, the reason he pretended not to know anything and asked was to confuse the three of them and create an opportunity to lure them in for a shock kill.

What Ye Tianchen had not anticipated was that Yang Gui’s disappearance over the years was indeed related to Xu Zigang, the third-ranked War King of the Chinese military. Xu Zigang was also a traitor to the country. Yang Gui had become a Martial Venerate Realm expert, so what about Xu Zigang? He’s probably even stronger than Yang Gui. Was it Xu Zigang who acted back then at Nine Dragon Mountain, rescuing Hu Changhe, Qin Mingshan, and Yang Gui, and shaking the people of the Holy Heaven Prison outright? If it really was him, Ye Tianchen had to be extremely cautious, as this person’s combat strength was formidable, even he felt the pressure.

The defense circle of Zhongnanhai is indeed strong. In the Mortal World, no matter how powerful a country is, no matter how powerful the War King or spies they send, it’s impossible to breach it. Here, there are not only the most advanced modern technological defense methods, but also Ancient Martial Artists and Superpower Users guarding it. They’re secretly protecting this place, and no matter who it is, it’s impossible to arrive unnoticed.

However, this is only relative to the Mortal World. If Martial Artists are included, these defenses really don’t count as anything. When Ye Tianchen arrived, he had already secretly extended powerful Divine Thought, perceiving the whole defense circle of Zhongnanhai. It can indeed be said to be very strong; even a mosquito couldn’t enter unseen. Once this defense circle is activated, not only are the most advanced modern weapons used to eliminate enemies, but the Superpower Users and Ancient Martial Artists stationed at their posts will quickly act, firmly guarding the office of the highest leader. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s very powerful. Ye Tianchen weighed it out; if he were to exert his full power using the Cultivation Realm that fights across levels, he should be able to break through this defense circle and rush in to kill several of the top leaders directly. And if he could do it, then what about Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan, who have the same Cultivation Realm as he does? Or even Xu Zigang, whose cultivation and combat power are potentially higher than Ye Tianchen’s?

“Four elders, I have a suggestion.” Ye Tianchen thought for a moment, then said looking at the four top leaders.

“Tianchen, if there’s anything, just say it. We’ve reached this point; we trust you,” the top leader said seriously.

Ye Tianchen nodded and said, “I hope that in the coming days, if the four elders don’t have anything extremely important, don’t leave here!”

“What? Are you crazy, kid? Xu Zigang and his people have become powerful Martial Artists, and they are very likely going to attack here. The four leaders being here is the most dangerous; they should leave as soon as possible,” Hei Mian immediately opposed.

The top leader, Vice Chairman Yang, Elder Jiang, and Elder Hu exchanged glances, all looking somewhat troubled. They were the highest leaders of China, deciding everything big about China, and were busy day and night dealing with affairs, unable to stay in one place for long. Besides regular state visits, they needed to go for on-site inspections to avoid being deceived by those below them, which could lead to actions unfavorable to the country and people. To stay in one place for long is really difficult.

“Tianchen, it’s hard for us to do that. We have to conduct state visits and go to the grassroots to understand the people’s hardships to formulate favorable policies for the country and people. Staying here for long is indeed difficult,” the top leader said after thinking.

“It doesn’t need to be long, only three days. If I’m not mistaken, within three days, if Xu Zigang is in China, he will definitely act,” Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

“Four leaders, I suggest immediately dispatching elite troops from the Heavenly Gang War General unit, and you four must leave here quickly.” Hei Mian said urgently.

“No, the four leaders must stay here, at least for three days and nights,” Ye Tianchen interrupted Hei Mian.

“You… Ye Tianchen, are you trying to harm the four leaders? Knowing Xu Zigang and his people are so powerful and could attack here, yet suggesting the leaders stay, what are your intentions?” Hei Mian questioned Ye Tianchen sternly.

“Precisely because Xu Zigang and others will attack here, the four highest leaders must stay here,” Ye Tianchen said firmly.

“You… What kind of logic is this?” Hei Mian asked completely unable to accept or believe it.

At this time, the top leader stood up, signaling Hei Mian to stop speaking, walked up to Ye Tianchen, and said, “Tianchen, you’re very smart to consider this layer of things; we’re several old folks very comforted.”

“Indeed, we cannot leave here; we’ll wait, wait for Xu Zigang to come!” Elder Jiang said solemnly.

“Leaving will only make Xu Zigang not come here, and his strength allows him to rampage through China. If he gets angry, more innocent people may be harmed,” Elder Hu nodded and said.

“So we must stay here, wait for Xu Zigang to come and see how strong he is,” Vice Chairman Yang said sternly as well.

Ye Tianchen said nothing; the several old leaders were smarter than him, seeing things clearer than he did. Perhaps they had already thought about it when he hadn’t yet. To ordinary people, knowing Xu Zigang’s strength, likely having the power to break Zhongnanhai’s defense, they would think to strengthen defenses and move the four highest leaders to protect them. So why instead wait here for Xu Zigang?

Many people won’t understand. When a truly ruthless and powerful man attacks, the best solution isn’t escape but confrontation. Especially someone like Xu Zigang, a traitor with deep-seated hatred for the country, has come to China for revenge, even daring to attack China’s highest leaders. What else wouldn’t he dare? If he arrived at Zhongnanhai, broke through defenses, and didn’t find the top leader, what would happen? He would certainly be furious, he would certainly search everywhere, and during this process, he might act recklessly, harming ordinary citizens.

These highest leaders were placing their lives on the line, only thinking about how to resolve Xu Zigang so he wouldn’t harm the country and people. Facing such a strong enemy, the best solution is to eliminate him in Zhongnanhai; Ye Tianchen thought the same. If Xu Zigang was truly so strong, where could anyone hide? It would only make him angry during the chase, causing unnecessary casualties. Instead, fight him here in Zhongnanhai and eliminate him.

“By the way, Tianchen, there’s something we would like to show you,” the top leader said to Ye Tianchen.

“What is it?” Ye Tianchen asked, a bit surprised.

The top leader turned and walked to his desk, moving the pen holder aside. There was a small button there, and with a gentle press, a crystal ball-like object popped out, floating in front of Ye Tianchen, leaving him stunned.

“Such strong Spiritual Power; this is completely gathered from the most pure Spiritual Energy. What is this?” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but mutter.

“Dragon Crystal!” the top leader said.

“Dragon Crystal? What is it?” Ye Tianchen hadn’t heard of Dragon Crystal, so he continued to ask.

Elder Jiang stood up, looking at the floating crystal ball the size of a thumb and said, “On a planet, there are myriad things growing, and the source of life for these myriad things is Dragon Energy. In China, we call it Dragon Vein. Dragon Vein nourishes the earth’s growth with origin power. If Dragon Energy completely dissipates, all beings on this planet would wither; humans, animals, and plants would die. This Dragon Crystal is something that can locate the powerful Dragon Vein under the earth. It is rumored to have fallen off the Dragon Vein, able to accurately find the Dragon Vein under the earth. Our country got this object almost a hundred years ago and has always been held by the highest leader, passed to another when someone retires, extremely carefully, fearing someone would covet the Dragon Crystal.”

Seeing the Dragon Crystal and hearing the top leader and Elder Jiang’s words, Ye Tianchen was truly stunned. He had heard of Dragon Veins being the most pure Spiritual Energy in the earth, but he also knew Dragon Veins move unpredictably underground, making finding and fixing them exceedingly difficult. Even for an unrivaled Emperor, without strong Divine Arts Secret Methods, success would still be hard; even if a planet was destroyed, the Dragon Vein would dissipate. That’s useless. Yet unexpectedly, there is still a Dragon Crystal on Earth, capable of pinpointing the Main Dragon Vein. This is purely luck and magic.

Anyone can understand that the Dragon Vein is the root source of Spiritual Energy for a planet; no other location can compare to the spiritual energy in the Main Dragon Vein. It is the mother of all Spiritual Energy on a planet. If one could find the Main Dragon Vein and fix it, powerful Martial Artists could cultivate within it, potentially achieving rapid breakthroughs in Cultivation Realm…(to be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)