"You're not telling the truth," Lan Jue said. "The situation is far worse than you said. On the way back I ran into a purple creature. It was strong, capable of space combat. I took advantage of its carelessness with Thor and burrowed into its body to kill it.
These creatures are now able to infiltrate human controlled territory. This isn't an isolated incident.
Brother, you don't need to hide anything from me.
I want to help you, not because you're my brother, but for the sake of humanity. "
Lan Qing's voice was low. "If you really want to help then don't join the military. There's more you can do.
It won't be long before Skyfire Avenue makes their move.
Recent research had shown that Adepts' powers were more effective against the aliens than they were against pure technology.
This is likely due to the fact that they're alive.
These creatures are very strong, and they develop in a completely different direction from us humans.
We develop the advanced technology of worldly possessions, and they go through continuous evolution and devouring to develop their own bodies.
In this process of development, they must try their best to adapt to the various kinds of radiation, rays, and harsh environment in the universe.
Therefore, our laser weapons and missiles can only deal limited damage to them.
Reports from the Northern Alliance indicate that the most effective way to kill these aliens is through mechas operated by Adepts. The combination of Discipline and technology creates the most destructive force. "
Lan Jue's heart skipped a beat. "Does that mean the Major League's Adept Tournament has something to do with this?"
"Yes, it does.
Through the tournament, the Adepts will be adjusted, especially the advanced ones.
Then the government will start recruiting, not just the Northern Alliance, but the Eastern Alliance as well. "Lan Qing's voice was low.
Lan Jue suddenly understood.
Why was it that when they left Luo, neither the Terminator nor the Epochrion made any effort to stop them, despite the Northern Alliance's attempts to stop them? It turned out that they would have to rely on Adepts to deal with this future catastrophe!
Thinking of this, his heart couldn't help but change slightly. It seemed.
It looked like he should be doing more.
"I know what to do.
I will return to Skyfire Avenue in a few days, "Lan Jue said to Lan Qing.
"Okay." Lan Qing said, "I'm going to a meeting. Keep in touch."
"Okay!" Lan Jue nodded immediately.
He hung up the call and began to think carefully. Paranormals might really be stepping onto the big stage of the human world.
He had to hurry up and improve himself.
As he thought about it, he slowly closed his eyes and began to meditate.
He wanted to further strengthen his foundation and then continue to improve, striving to reach the peak of Level Nine as soon as possible.
After an unknown amount of time, an inexplicable feeling made Lan Jue wake up from her meditative state.
As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw a tall figure in front of him.
Of course, beside this tall figure.
There was another one.
Jueti had already changed his clothes. Seeing him wake up from his meditation, he nodded. "You've made some progress.
You re-cultivated? "
The old man was indeed the old man. He only watched him cultivate for a while and he could feel the changes in his body.
Lan Jue hadn't finished her story. She hadn't told him what happened in the past year.
"Come back," Jue Di said, nodding at him. "We'll continue."
His face was a little cold, as if he had changed back to the old Jueti.
Roxanne followed him. Her previous toughness had completely disappeared. Instead, it was replaced by a gentle smile.
This thing has changed a lot!
What did you do to her, old man?
Although Lan Jue was cursing in his heart, he obviously didn't dare to say it out loud. He was afraid of being beaten. He could feel it.
Now his old man wasn't in a good mood.
Returning to the wooden house, Lan Jue glanced at Roxanne.
Roxanne said, "Little guy, what are you looking at?
Call me old lady from now on. Do you hear me? "
Jueti's face obviously twitched, but he didn't dare to refute.
Lan Jue said tentatively, "Senior Luo, you're so young.
Do I make you sound old if I call you 'Old Mother'? "
Roxanne snorted coldly. "It's fine. I'm not afraid!
Just call me that. "
"Alright!"
Lan Jue agreed readily. Even his old man couldn't do anything to this old lady. What else could he do?
It was better to be obedient.
Immediately, he said respectfully, "Old Mother."
"Good!"
Roxanne, who was threatening a moment ago, instantly beamed with joy. She turned her wrist and something appeared in her palm. She casually threw it to Lan Jue.
"Take it. This is old lady's greeting gift for you."
Lan Jue subconsciously took it. It was a snow-white metal the size of an egg. Its white surface looked a little rough. Obviously, it hadn't been polished or forged.
This was …
Lan Jue's eyes widened. "Old lady, is this energy metal?" He said "old lady" with much more sincerity than before.
What was energy metal?
Energy metals were similar to energy gems. They were both minerals that contained energy.
However, metals had an advantage that gems didn't: malleability.
Energy gems couldn't change shape unless they were broken, but metals could.
Energy metals were much rarer than energy gems, because most metals couldn't retain energy like gems. They only had certain characteristics, but they didn't have the compressed energy that energy gems had.
Lan Jue was in the energy gem business, but he had never seen energy metals before. They were too rare.
Energy metals had many uses. Only a few planets produced them, and they were strictly controlled by the three Major League.
This was because the biggest use of energy metals was to make energy gem connectors.
In other words, if multiple gems were to be put together and used separately, the best way to make the connectors was to use energy metals. Only the metal itself could hold the power gems better.
Simply put, if a battleship's energy core was to be made using the most advanced methods possible, then energy metals had to be used.
A battleship that could use energy metals as a key connection material was already considered top-notch. If the entire connectors were to be made from energy metals, then it would be an absolute luxury.
Bastions and Capital ships all had energy metals in their cores.
The small piece in front of him didn't look big, but the energy it contained was extremely pure. It was the most suitable material to make energy gem connectors. It wouldn't be enough for a battleship, but it would be more than enough for a mecha.
Lan Jue had been looking for ways to find it, but the price was exorbitant.
A piece of energy metal like this was worth as much as an s-ranked power gem, so he hadn't been willing to part with it. He hadn't expected to find it here.
"You know what's good for you," Roxanne said, not bothering to hide her pride.
"Ahem, let's talk about you," Jueti reminded.
"Oh."
Lan Jue nodded, then began to tell his story. Fortunately, before Roxanne had arrived, he'd already told Jueti about how he'd tried to steal Zhou Qianlin's bride. It would've been even more awkward if he hadn't.
This time, he continued from the moment he entered National Eastern University.
Jueti and Roxanne listened to Lan Jue's story, their expressions changing from time to time.
When Lan Jue got to the part where Bize had fused him with Zhou Qianlin, Jueti couldn't help but frown. "That swindler. She's plotting against my people."
Lan Jue stopped and looked at him.
"What do you mean, Dad?"
Jueti snorted coldly. "That Clairvoyant is a swindler. He's known for his ability to manipulate and scheme. All of this is part of his calculations. I'm afraid it wasn't a coincidence that Zhou Qianlin appeared.
Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that you'd run into someone who looks exactly like Hera on Skyfire?
That Zhou Qianlin also has the rare Queen of Heaven Transformation. It's as if she was tailor-made for you. Do you think all of this just happened out of the blue?
I'm sure it has something to do with him. When you get back, you have to get to the bottom of all this.
Even if he doesn't mean any harm, I don't want my child to be used. "
Lan Jue's heart skipped a beat. Ever since Zhou Qianlin had appeared, his life had been greatly affected. Because Zhou Qianlin and Hera looked exactly like each other, his judgment had been somewhat erroneous.
Jueti got to the point and asked these questions. They floated up in his heart.
Yes!
It really did seem like a coincidence. Qian Lin had always appeared when he needed her the most.
It was also because of her appearance that he was able to slowly walk out of the dark haze.
Could it be that she …
Lan Jue shuddered at the thought.
"Go on," Jueti said calmly.
Lan Jue continued, telling him about the entanglement between him and the two Gods of Wine.
Jueti's eyes narrowed at the mention of the Arrow of Goodness, but this time he didn't say anything.
Roxanne was calm, and didn't interrupt. She sat quietly beside Jueti, listening to Lan Jue's story.
Everything that had happened after that, the conflict with the Pontiff's Citadel, the tournament, and how he and the Pharmacist had gotten to know each other. The Pharmacist had told him about Paragons and the Banishing Blades.
When Lan Jue reached the subject of the Banishing Blades, Jueti and Roxanne both looked shocked. Clearly they knew the power of these weapons.
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(To be continued.)