Suppressing his surprise, the Terminator nodded to Lan Jue and handed him the food.
Steak, bread, and water.
Simple and crude, but a great way to replenish his energy.
Watching Lan Jue devour the food, the Terminator couldn't help but have a complicated look in his eyes.
He didn't appear to be as strong as Lan Qing, but the power of that sword had left a deep impression on him.
It was in that sword strike that the Terminator had seen a crack, a crack that would allow him to break through to Nirvana.
It was as if the sword had cut through him, and the crack was obvious.
But the crack was also there in his heart.
Limitless!
These two young men were blessed by the heavens.
The Terminator couldn't help but feel envious of the Eastern Alliance. If only the Northern Alliance had such geniuses.
But that was just an 'if'.
After eating, Lan Jue wiped his mouth elegantly. "Your Majesty, shouldn't we be on our way?"
"I won't see you off," the Terminator said. "I'll have someone send you back.
I've learned a lot from that battle, so I'll go into seclusion immediately.
As for the Northern Alliance, I'll do my best to facilitate this cooperation. "
Lan Qing and Lan Jue's eyes lit up. These words coming from the Terminator's mouth were much better than those coming from the politicians.
Back in their quarters.
It wasn't until they returned that Lan Jue asked Lan Qing this question. "What do you think is the likelihood of everyone working together in this meeting?"
"Thirty percent," Lan Qing answered.
"Thirty percent?" Lan Jue's voice was filled with surprise.
Lan Qing smirked. "How many do you think there are?
Everyone has their own interests at stake.
Instead of trusting these politicians, it's better to trust Ah Li. "
As he spoke, Lan Jue's communicator rang. He looked down and chuckled. "Speak of the devil, Ali."
"Ali." Lan Jue answered the call.
"En, where are you?
Is it convenient for me to come over now? "There was never a need for excessive courtesy between them.
"Come." Lan Jue told him where they were staying.
Ten minutes later, Huali appeared in front of them.
There was another person who appeared with him. It was Chu Cheng, whom he had not seen for a long time.
Now that he was a Paragon, Hua Li's aura had changed. His good looks hadn't changed, but his aura was more restrained. He had lost some of his brilliance, but there was more depth to him.
To put it simply, he looked more manly.
Chu Cheng, on the other hand, didn't seem to have changed. He was still grinning, but if one looked closely, they would notice that there seemed to be volcanoes erupting in the depths of his eyes, yet there was a strong sense of deathly stillness and peace.
This was the first time the Four Divine Monarchs had gathered together since the death of the Clairvoyant.
As they sat together, Chu Cheng flicked his wrist and a bottle of brandy appeared in his palm. "How can we not have some wine?"
Huali lifted a finger, and four delicate, pale blue glasses of brandy appeared out of thin air. These weren't real wine glasses, but rather condensed from the water element. They were thin, cool, and perfect for a glass of brandy.
Chu Cheng poured each of them a glass. None of them spoke. They raised their glasses, clinked them together, and smiled at each other. Nothing needed to be said.
Regardless of the time, their brotherhood had never changed.
Lan Jue looked at Chu Cheng. "You're close to breaking through too?"
Lan Jue's perception of protogenia was acute, and he could sense Chu Cheng's eruption like a volcano. He could break through at any moment.
Chu Cheng nodded. "I'm under heavy protection. Do you know how hard it was for me to escape?
If you guys from the Eastern Alliance were to assassinate me, our Northern Alliance would lose a powerful Paragon! "
Lan Jue couldn't help but smile at his exaggerated expression. This guy was in such a relaxed mood, it looked like breaking through wouldn't be a problem.
Chu Cheng's expression faded, and he sighed. "Now that I'm at this level, I understand what you told me before.
I was a little too impatient, and now I'm starting to suppress my cultivation. It's too late.
I don't know how much longer I can hold it back.
But now I understand that the longer I suppress it, the further I'll go.
Because I can see my own path more clearly.
It's a shame I learned this a little too late. "
"I used to think that breaking through was good enough.
However, when he was about to break through, he suddenly realized that since he had the chance to break through, why couldn't he go further?
Ah Jue, do you have a way to suppress it?
Maybe a seal or something. "
Lan Jue rolled her eyes. "It's not that easy.
Unless I beat you until you can't take care of yourself.
Just let nature take its course. At this point, don't force yourself.
It's more important for you to find your own path to Paragon, and continue on it without looking back. Don't wander aimlessly. "
Hua Li chuckled. "You sound like the boss, aren't you? Are you his spokesperson now?"
Lan Jue glanced at Lan Qing. Lan Qing's face was expressionless, and he didn't utter a word.
Huali sighed. "I thought I'd be the fastest. I'd deal with you all later.
But boss beat me to it.
Ah Cheng, there's no need to be so depressed.
Ah-Cheng, you don't have to be depressed. My situation is actually worse than yours. I'm walking on the path of the Sea Emperor. It's a path that has long been clear. It seems endless, but in reality, there are many insurmountable barriers.
For at least a hundred years our family hasn't had a Reflection of Heaven and Earth.
If it weren't for the aliens I wouldn't be in such a rush. But now I have no choice. "
Lan Jue, Lan Qing, and Chu Cheng all understood what he meant.
A Paragon was of great importance to a family.
Not to mention that Huali represented the new generation, the Hanhai Group.
"Right, I'm going to get married." Huali's sudden announcement was earth-shattering.
All three of them were taken aback.
"Married?" Lan Jue and Chu Cheng cried out in unison.
Huali's expression was calm, and she smiled faintly. "Yes!
Can't I get married? "
Lan Jue's expression was strange. "Is this the true love I told you about?
You haven't brought her to see us. That's not right. "
Huali shook her head.
"No, it's Mo Xiao."
"You've finally thought it through?"
Lan Jue was surprised. "Mo Xiao is a good choice. I can see she's dead set on you.
It looks like you've grown up after becoming a Paragon. "
Hua Li's face shifted, a little unnatural. "Maybe," he said, a little disappointed. "I've grown up."
"When is the wedding?" Lan Qing asked quietly.
"In a month," Huali answered.
"Alright.
If I don't get it I'll have Ah Jue bring me a gift.
Congratulations. "A rare smile spread across Lan Qing's face.
Huali nodded. "Thank you."
Chu Cheng looked at him, puzzled. "You're getting married. How come I don't see you happy at all?!
Mo Xiao is wonderful!
Ah, I'm a sucker for faces.
I don't know when I'll find true love. "
Lan Jue snorted disdainfully. "You really love her?
Don't hurt the girls too much. One day you'll end up in some girl's hands. "
Chu Cheng snorted. "What I'm after is the sea of stars!
Women are nothing. "
Lan Jue turned his head to look at Lan Qing. The corner of his mouth twitched.
"A-Cheng," Lan Qing said, "you're about to break through.
Instead of suppressing yourself, I think it's better for us to help you suppress it. It'll stimulate your potential and help you break through. "
Chu Cheng's face fell. "Boss, I didn't offend you. Why do you want to beat me up?"
He was all too familiar with Lan Qing's nonchalant expression, but it was filled with malice.
Lan Jue chuckled. "Because the boss said the same thing you just said."
Chu Cheng hurried to put on a fawning expression. "I was wrong, boss. My goal is to have beautiful women like the clouds. With beautiful women like the clouds, why would I need a sea of stars?
That's right. "
Lan Qing shot him a look. "I'm not joking. Go home and prepare.
I'll help you break through tomorrow. "
"Damn … boss, are you serious?" Chu Cheng stared at him in shock.
Hua Li smirked. "When have you ever seen the boss crack a joke?
Congratulations, Your Majesty Hades. "
Chu Cheng was unwilling to give up. "But boss, you see, your brother hasn't broken through to Paragon yet. Don't force me.
Even if you want to break through, you should help him first!
Favoritism isn't your style. "
"He doesn't need my help," Lan Qing said coolly. "But you do.
Any more nonsense and we'll start right now. "
"I …" Chu Cheng looked to Lan Jue for help.
Lan Jue's expression was innocent. "A-Cheng, have you heard of this saying?
It's called: Heaven's wrongs can be forgiven, but one's own wrongs cannot be avoided.
Alright, go home and prepare.
This is a rare opportunity!
I trust boss's judgment. If he says he can help you, then he will. "
Chu Cheng's face twisted in indignation. "I shouldn't have come."
"Let's get down to business, boss," Huali said.
"The Hanhai Group wants to work with the Eastern Alliance."
"What kind of cooperation?" Lan Qing asked.
"We have Neptune," Huali said. "It's in the process of being refitted.
We also have two fleets.
We have enough resources to survive for a hundred years. "
"Neptune's resources are being moved to Neptune, including Neptune's Temple."
Lan Jue's heart skipped a beat. "So you're ready to make a run for it?"