CHAPTER 856: CHAPTER 516: THE BEGINNING (PART 2)

"He is one of our people."

Ji Daosheng’s words surprised Ji Xinghuo. Even though he had guessed it might be related to a long-term plan by the leader, he didn’t expect that the highest military commander of another country was one of their own.

Yihanstan is one of the seven member states of the South Asia Alliance.

This country historically had a good relationship with the predecessor of the Asia-Pacific Community and was referred to colloquially as an "iron buddy."

At the end of the 21st century, during times of national crisis, Yihanstan also faced dire straits, repeatedly on the brink of destruction, until the Asia-Pacific Community was established in the mid-22nd century, allowing Yihanstan to recover and regain some of its territory.

However, compared to the past, Yihanstan had lost more than half of its land.

At the turn of the last century, it was forced to relocate its capital, change its name, and its national power and international status were not what they were before.

The South Asia Alliance is mainly centered on the "Indi Kingdom," "Dalovida Republic," and the "Bengal Federation," with Yihanstan and three smaller countries having little voice in the alliance.

Now, Yihanstan has produced a Heavenly King.

The situation is somewhat different now.

Ji Xinghuo considered and asked, "To what extent can we control Karlja Buto?"

"Absolutely loyal," Ji Daosheng said seriously. "His grandfather was an Asia-Pacific immigrant, though this generation can’t see it, he’s been educated from a young age to be loyal to our country. His promotion to Heavenly King was also with our assistance."

Ji Xinghuo, however, had doubts.

An individual’s values and beliefs are influenced by their environment and education, but they are not unchangeable; they can change with status and power.

Now that Karlja Buto possesses strength, fame, and power, how can we ensure he remains loyal?

Ji Daosheng, seeing his thoughts, confidently smiled, "Regarding Karlja’s loyalty, Xinghuo, you need not worry."

"I understand." Ji Xinghuo nodded.

The leader is a Domineer.

But he almost never shows his strength publicly, and there are almost no records of him engaging in combat; he guides people with words and thought, relying on the power of the people. Some even believe that even if the leader were an ordinary person, he could achieve today’s accomplishments.

Ji Xinghuo, however, did not think so; anyone who dared to underestimate a Mind Hacker would learn a hard lesson.

"Leader, please give the order."

Ji Daosheng, with a serious expression, said, "At Karlja’s awards ceremony on the 25th, that day is the day we have chosen to act. You and Xiaorong will accompany Minister Shen to Yihanstan and attend the ceremony."

"Yes, leader." Zhu Xiaorong stood up to respond.

The other two in the office were "Mother of Lightning" Zhu Xiaorong and Foreign Minister Shen Xie.

Both of them were part of their own group.

They had been observing Ji Xinghuo since he entered, but still didn’t know the specific action plan.

Shen Xie asked, "Leader, what should we do?"

"At the awards ceremony, two of the three Heavenly Kings of the South Asia Alliance will also attend." Ji Daosheng looked at Ji Xinghuo and said solemnly, "Xinghuo, you have two tasks: one is to protect Karlja’s safety, the other is..."

He paused, "To eliminate Brahma King and Elephant Master, along with their King’s Guard, on the spot."

"Yes."

Ji Xinghuo nodded to accept the order.

Zhu Xiaorong and Shen Xie were both shocked by this; the leader mentioned that the two were both Heavenly Kings, especially the "Brahma King," whose name was "Firoz Rajput," the founder of the Indi Kingdom, with a reign spanning over a century!

Firoz claimed to be the son of Brahma, ruling his people according to Brahma’s will, and was thus reverently called Brahma King by his followers.

He was an old Heavenly King, ranked 12th on the Global Battle Power List.

This, despite Firoz not having acted publicly for decades, causing ADC to lack information and his ranking to fall from a peak of 5th. Experts speculated that Firoz might have already reached the Heavenly King Third Dan, or even its peak.

Brahma King held the power for a century, and the other two Heavenly Kings of the South Asia Alliance obeyed him.

He was like a mountain over the entire South Asia Alliance.

Firoz’s status was unshakable.

His personal strength was at the pinnacle of the Earth, and besides the Sun King, no one dared say they could certainly defeat him.

Yet, the leader ordered Ji Xinghuo to kill him, and Ji Xinghuo casually agreed.

"Leader."

Zhu Xiaorong urgently said, "With just me, Xinghuo, and Minister Shen, plus Karlja, I fear our strength isn’t enough. Shouldn’t we have two more Heavenly Kings support us in secret?"

Ji Daosheng shook his head with a slight smile, "You don’t need to act, Xinghuo alone is enough."

"Him?"

Zhu Xiaorong was incredulous.

She couldn’t gauge Ji Xinghuo’s depth right now, though she guessed that his return meant a significant increase in strength. But to say he surpassed her, or even capable of taking down Brahma King and Elephant Master, along with numerous Legendary level King’s Guard, was hard for her to accept.

Beside her, Shen Xie was even more astounded, having been stuck at Legendary Second Dan for years, still unable to advance to Heavenly King.

"You must trust Xinghuo’s strength."

Ji Daosheng earnestly said, "If it weren’t necessary to have a Heavenly King present to cover for Xinghuo, I would’ve assigned you other tasks."

He instructed the two, "Remember, this mission is led by Xinghuo."

"Yes!"

Zhu Xiaorong and Shen Xie both responded seriously.

"The specific plan details..."

Ji Daosheng revealed the detailed arrangement to the three, and after finishing, added, "Plans never keep up with changes. Xinghuo, you can adapt as needed, but the most important thing is to complete the decapitation operation. Otherwise, our entire plan will be very passive."

"Please rest assured, leader. I guarantee the completion of the mission."

A trace of killing intent flashed in Ji Xinghuo’s eyes, and even the slightest leak of his aura made the other three feel a sense of panic.

Zhu Xiaorong’s expression changed, forcing her to reassess the young man before her, as if meeting him for the first time.

"Go."

Ji Daosheng dismissed the three.

Ji Xinghuo knew his task was the most critical link, but this plan was immense, with many arrangements in secret, deploying personnel and resources with a thunderous force to seize the South Asia Alliance in one swoop.

The leader sat in command, diligent and tiring, unable to rest for a moment.

Returning home.

Ji Xinghuo disclosed nothing to anyone, living and cultivating as usual.

Soon, the 25th of March arrived.

The fervor over Karlja Buto’s promotion to Heavenly King had much subsided. Even though today was his awards ceremony, it didn’t draw much media attention. After all, Yihanstan was just a small country, even within the South Asia Alliance, it carried little weight.

Ji Xinghuo, like usual, had lunch with his family at the villa on Qinling Mountain, then entered the Cultivation Room.

After returning to Earth, he set aside time for cultivation every day.

Sixth Rank Second Dan requires condensing a Star Seed.

The shell of the first Magnetic Star Seed was only about one-third complete, but it already increased Ji Xinghuo’s Star Power by nearly three thousand points, his total Star Power surpassing 335,000 points, progressing rapidly.

After cultivating briefly.

"I’m going out for a bit, don’t wait for me for dinner." Ji Xinghuo told his eldest sister and turned into a flash of lightning that soared into the sky.

Ye Dongyun watched the lightning disappear into the horizon, not thinking much of it.

Ji Xinghuo landed atop a building in Chang’an, climbed into a maglev vehicle, activated the Deception Mask, transforming his appearance into an ordinary man in his thirties, and adjusted physical features accordingly.

The maglev vehicle entered the Foreign Ministry.

When Ji Xinghuo got out of the car, he was already in formal wear, transformed into a low-level diplomatic official, joining the envoy heading to Yihanstan; the other attendees remained silent at Ji Xinghuo’s arrival, as though he was invisible.

Shen Xie only glanced at Ji Xinghuo without speaking.

Rumble!

Thunder resounded in the sky.

A bolt of lightning struck down from the sky, revealing Zhu Xiaorong’s figure as her gaze swept over the crowd, pausing imperceptibly on Ji Xinghuo for a moment, "Minister Shen, everyone has been waiting long."

"You flatter us, President Zhu, the timing is just right."

"Let’s depart!"

At Shen Xie’s command, he led the diplomatic envoys onto a shuttle that had been awaiting them, taking off into the sky, racing westward toward their destination: Yihanstan’s capital, Bashaw.