Chapter Ninety-Seven: Launching Ahead of Schedule

The last time he unexpectedly succeeded in transcending the tribulation, he also stepped into the Qianyuan Mirror realm.

Refining Qi into Spirit, known as the Divine Being, one becomes adaptable and free, with limitless potential, capable of moving heaven and earth, shifting mountains and draining seas. This represents the pinnacle of battle power in the century since spiritual energy revived in the current world. Although the Burning Heaven Tyrant Blade had just entered this realm, he was still the youngest super-strong figure within the Qianyuan Mirror.

The next realm was beyond his sight; he thought that within decades no one would break through. Unexpectedly…

Of course, amidst the shock, like everyone else, he was delighted.

This meant that Huaxia now possessed the strongest combat power, surpassing the peak forces of all other factions.

“Some gains have been made. I am still in seclusion, and the situation isn’t very optimistic. I’ll explain the matter after I emerge. For now, let’s talk about Han Ze. We had been paying attention to Han Ze’s area before. The Demonic Sect and various forces have laid out their plans there. Because Han Ze’s strongest is only at the Sky Soaring realm causing trouble, we were somewhat careless.”

“Minister, this is my dereliction of duty. I can’t rush back immediately, but I will handle this matter with all my might. I’ve already deployed several action squads, and I’ve summoned others to head over…” Hearing Minister Qinglong’s words, the Fire Phoenix God began a self-critique.

“Ah…” The Burning Heaven Tyrant Blade was a bit surprised and responded, “Minister, it’s not too bad. We’ve always held the initiative there. According to current feedback, we can eliminate those Demonic Sect disciples at any time.”

The Burning Heaven Tyrant Blade felt as if he had missed something—why did everyone suddenly look so grave?

He had seen the intelligence on Han Ze’s area but hadn’t paid much attention. After all, it was a playground for children; there wasn’t even a great demon, so why did the Minister’s words make everyone so serious?

“Minister, I’m here now. I’ll go immediately. Hopefully, it’s not too late.” At this moment, Daoist Xuanyang spoke as he rose, and the environment around him shifted—he was clearly ascending into the air.

“No, I’m here too, Minister. I’m fine and at headquarters. I can handle this matter…” Although the Burning Heaven Tyrant Blade still didn’t understand what was happening, he wanted to seize the opportunity.

“Well then, Daoist Xuanyang, please take care and watch your safety. We were a bit careless before, but now it seems the movement isn’t just at the place the Wind King warned about. All sides are active. For those inside other countries, we can’t fully intervene for now, but within our territory or nearby, such events are absolutely forbidden,” Minister Qinglong’s voice came again.

“Within Huaxia’s borders, no… outside…” At this moment, a faint voice also came from the unclear signal point, though it was not very clear.

Even so, after what just happened, everyone didn’t find the intermittent sounds unpleasant; instead, they admired them even more.

Because as long as it’s inside Earth, signals wouldn’t be so poor.

Even for Han Ze, normal signals couldn’t communicate, but if it were people like them entering, they could stand proudly atop the clouds and communicate easily—just like the Fire Phoenix and the Shu Mountain Sword King at this moment.

“The Wind King is indeed formidable, reaching this level,” the Shu Mountain Sword King, flying on his sword, couldn’t help but sigh again. Although the Desert Wind King was not yet comparable to the Minister, perhaps not even to the Minister before seclusion, one had to admit that merely touching such a realm was extraordinary.

“Rest assured, Wind King, this is a top priority now.” Qinglong’s clear and distant voice came, then the Dragon looked toward the Burning Heaven Tyrant Blade: “Burning Heaven, you stay put at headquarters. Everyone is busy now; the headquarters must have a deputy minister present.”

“As for the Han Ze matter, think it through carefully. If you can’t understand it, you won’t be allowed to leave headquarters anymore.”

“No, Minister, I…” The Burning Heaven Tyrant Blade tried to say something, but all communication abruptly ended.

“Sword King…” He wanted to call out to the Sword King to ask for clarification, but they didn’t speak further.

“What’s going on?” Burning Heaven Tyrant Blade scratched his head, feeling overwhelmed.

When trying to contact them again, he was ignored.

Clearly, since his recent promotion, he had provoked many people and caused trouble. Everyone had cleaned up after him, and now they just ignored him.

“You guys, grown adults acting like kids. I’m a deputy minister of the super-strong military department—are you really afraid of isolating me?” Burning Heaven Tyrant Blade muttered angrily.

Yet he still couldn’t understand why they sent people of his rank to Han Ze’s area. Below them were generals with even Radiant Sun realm strength—weren’t they sufficient?

Moreover, it seemed they were mobilizing a large army, not just diplomatic forces; the military department was directly involved.

Wind King… what was the reminder? Oh, he thought he had seen it before. During the recent new practical trials, a group of kids got into trouble, and the Wind King called a meeting. At that time, he was engaged in a fierce battle with a demon king in the sea…

What exactly did he say? Why did he have no impression?

At that moment, a knock sounded. Burning Heaven Tyrant Blade’s secretary came in with about ten people, not just a few subordinates waiting for instructions.

“Minister, people from the Fire Phoenix and Xuanyang’s departments say you’re the only minister stationed here. All matters require your decisions…”

Flames flickered around Burning Heaven Tyrant Blade’s body, and behind him, a shadow of a blade appeared.

At that moment, he wanted to slash all these people away. The thought of dealing with trivial matters gave him a headache. But the Minister had already spoken.

If there had been other deputy ministers stationed before, he would have preferred being scolded by Minister Qinglong and rushing off.

Fighting demon kings was far more thrilling than managing trivial nonsense.

But now, the Minister had confined him, forbidding his departure.

“Come on, come on… speak quickly, one by one…”

……………………

In Gathering District Five, at the management office, a meeting of directors was underway. He Hongming, reeking of alcohol and perfume, sat at the lowest seat, looking like a bullied little wife, embarrassed to speak.

Everyone was used to it now. The situation was urgent, so no one cared much.

“All sides are contacting us now. Gathering District Five is the heart and brain of the entire Han Ze area. It absolutely must not have problems. Previously, whatever favors you received from contacts, I won’t say anything. But now, absolutely no…”

“Bang!”

Suddenly, the door was pushed open.

Everyone was stunned. Not to mention guards outside, there were protective formations here—how could anyone enter easily?

“Ah… Deputy Director He Hongming…”

“What’s going on? Who is this…”

Everyone was shocked because the person suddenly appearing was Deputy Director He Hongming himself.

For a moment, they were confused, instinctively looking at the one sitting in the lowest seat. If the one who just charged in was Deputy Director He, then who was this person?

Even the long-time stand-in for He Hongming was baffled. Why was the protector suddenly here? This shouldn’t be.

“Someone is impersonating Deputy Director He and infiltrated here. Director, please unite to seal off and strike…”

At that moment, He Hongming struck a righteous pose, acting as if he had caught the villain.

Hearing this, the duty director was alarmed.

Because He Hongming had already produced his token and activated the power of the ninth level of the Sky Soaring realm—there was no way this was a fake.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh…

Several people near the fake He Hongming retreated, producing their own tokens and activating their powers. Several directors jointly triggered a sealing formation—a serious matter.

Remember, they all wielded the power of the ninth level of the Sky Soaring realm.

“Ah…” The imposter, though also a Sky Soaring realm cultivator, was only at the seventh level. Normally, impersonating the director without fighting was fine, but now that real combat began, it was impossible.

What was Director He trying to do?

Boom!

Before he could figure it out, and as his heart sank, He Hongming suddenly struck. The duty director was caught completely off guard.

The seal token He Hongming used smashed into his head. At the same time, He Hongming’s palms blasted out, and two deputy directors nearby were instantly blown apart.

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