NOVGO.NET Chapter 1618: The Human Cannon, Ling Zichen!
Chapter 1618: Chapter 1618: The Human Cannon, Ling Zichen!
"Thank you for your hard work." The eyes of the old man in the image were full of gratification.
General Bai Ling smiled and said, "It’s not that hard. Besides, I also think the academy’s decision is the correct one; in such critical times, hesitation must be avoided. If that Deep Red Realm is truly as dangerous as Xuanyu described, its achievement of a Divine Realm would inevitably lead the federation to a catastrophic disaster. What I’m doing is the right thing. Even if the military punishes me later, I should still be able to find a place to retire, and then I’ll have to trouble you to take me in, haha. I look forward to listening to your teachings once more."
The old man in the image sighed softly and said, "No matter when, the academy is your home. Take care of yourself, and soon, the Tang Sect fleet will arrive, and we will all follow. Take care of everything."
He obviously knew that, although General Bai Ling spoke casually, in reality, reaching this point to become a principal officer of one of the Seven Major Fleets, with the future potential to question the military’s authority, committing such an act of defying military orders is not only a major taboo for any soldier but also equivalent to ending one’s career prospects. Even if it’s ultimately proven that his decision was correct, the disobedience of military orders will leave him no room for advancement in the military. Thus, making this decision is by no means an easy task!
"Rest assured, sir, I will do my utmost."
Shrek Academy.
Yi Zichen hung up the communication and gently shook his head. If the situation wasn’t urgent, he indeed didn’t want to employ Bai Ling.
Over ten thousand years ago, Shrek Academy once faced a catastrophic disaster. It was after that event that the academy learned painful lessons and secretly nurtured some talents to join various parts of the federation, not to control the federation, but simply to protect the academy in crucial moments.
General Bai Ling is an outstanding figure of this generation. In fact, among all the Shrek Academy students who’ve integrated into the federation over the generations, those truly activated are very few. Many lived their lives without ever being activated by the academy even after growing old and retiring.
But this time the situation is different. Back then, Shrek Academy was the absolute main force against the abyssal plane, and although Yi Zichen at that time was far from participating in such battles, he was also very clear about the circumstances. During that battle, if not for the contingencies left by the first-generation God King, Sea God Tang San, humanity could very well have been doomed. The entire Douluo Federation would have been devoured by the abyssal plane, not to mention the subsequent interstellar development.
Tang Wulin and Lan Xuanyu have already sent back accurate information; the Deep Red Realm is similar to the former abyssal plane but far more terrifying. If such a horrifying existence becomes the Divine Realm, one can only imagine how dreadful it would be.
The former abyssal plane wanted to consume the Douluo Federation and also aimed to develop toward a Divine Realm direction, but it was much weaker. Even if it could devour the Douluo Planet, it would still take quite some time to achieve a Divine Realm. The Deep Red Realm’s accumulation, once it acquires enough resources, can quickly become a Divine Realm and a tremendously powerful one at that. By that time, no power would be able to resist.
In such circumstances, after discussions in the Sea God’s Pavilion meeting, it was resolutely decided to activate the Bai Ling General line while also pushing the federation to quickly agree to this action.
It was expected that the Federation’s higher-ups would delay, but the Seventh Fleet, under Shrek Academy’s mandate, did not comply with those secret orders and proceeded to the battlefield at the fastest speed.
Yi Zichen walked out of his room, his divine consciousness moved slightly, and he also received a hint from another divine consciousness.
Only then did he step through the corridor to a door inside a room.
He raised his hand and knocked on the door, "Come in," said the familiar voice from inside.
Yi Zichen pushed the door open and entered, and the Sea God Pavilion Master was sitting cross-legged on a wooden bed, looking up as he entered.
"Everything is going smoothly with Bai Ling," Yi Zichen said in a deep voice.
The Pavilion Master smiled slightly and said, "True to someone from Shrek. Even in this situation, he is still willing to heed Shrek’s mobilization. After this matter concludes, we must spare no effort to protect him."
Yi Zichen said, "Bai Ling is a very smart child, and he has a sense of justice. The reason he has reached where he is today is through his own ability. His willingness to cooperate with the academy’s orders is not only because the academy has taught him before but also because the academy’s orders align with his values. He will do his utmost."
The Sea God Pavilion Master slowly floated down from the bed, landing in front of Yi Zichen, and said, "We should also get ready. It’s time to set out, don’t you think?"
Yi Zichen nodded, "Yes, it’s time to depart. The Tang Sect side is already prepared."
The Pavilion Master asked, "How is the construction of the Beast God Warship going? Is it ready to be deployed?"
Yi Zichen said, "The Tang Sect and our people are trying their best, and many things were prepared in advance. However, there’s still something missing. After all, the warship is colossal, and the required procedures cannot be spared. Moreover, the Golden-eyed Black Dragon King, even if it’s just the remains, contains immense bloodline power. The final activation also requires the return of Dragon King Douluo to possibly make it work."
"Hmm, then keep building, and we’ll talk about it when he returns. I never expected to encounter such a battle again in my lifetime. I still remember that battle vividly; it was so magnificent. In a way, I am looking forward to it."
Yi Zichen looked deeply at her and couldn’t help but smile, "Back then, I was captivated by your presence on the battlefield, Pavilion Master. You are a real hero."
The Pavilion Master dismissively said, "What kind of hero am I? I’m not dead yet. If I died, maybe I could be considered one. Inform everyone, prepare for action. In terms of individual strength, we indeed are not as strong as the Dragon Horse Federation, but we must also let them see that Shrek Academy and Tang Sect’s wisdom is not something that strength alone can represent. If we had an environment like the Sky Dragon Planet, we might have achieved the Divine Realm long ago. The Eternal Tree, with the life energy brought back from the Sky Dragon Planet, is flourishing, and I can feel her life’s level continuously improving. Thus, if we can survive this battle, it feels like our lifespan might even extend a bit more. I don’t mind; you might get some good results."
Yi Zichen smiled, "As long as you’re still around, I’ll definitely stay with you. I can’t bear to die. When the time comes, you better not be stingy with your life-extension methods on me."
The Pavilion Master gave him a sidelong glance, "Do you really want to end up like me, half-human and half-ghost?"
Yi Zichen chuckled, "Isn’t it good enough just to be alive?"
"You!" The Pavilion Master gently patted him on the shoulder, bypassed him, and headed outside.
"Where are you going?"
"To the Tang Sect, to make preparations. Having been in the background for so many years, probably no one remembers the name Ling Zichen, the Human Cannon anymore. This time, let’s use the Deep Red Realm to show them."
"Haha, I’m really looking forward to it." Yi Zichen felt as if all the pores on his body opened up and this moment of excitement suddenly transported him back to the final moments of that battle ten thousand years ago, to that wild moment of using himself as a cannon. He could never forget that scene as she was a hero and had been a hero ten thousand years ago!
Ten thousand years ago, she was born in the Tang Sect and was the head of the Tang Sect’s top Technology Research Institute. Although her brilliance at that time could not compare to Golden Dragon Moon Song’s Tang Wulin, she was one of the absolute strong figures of Shrek Academy and Tang Sect. It was with her help that Tang Wulin was able to endure to the end. She also shone as brightly as Tang Wulin in that war. She never thought she could survive, but today, ten thousand years later, she’s still alive, and Yi Zichen is still alive, although they live very differently from ordinary humans.