Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate

The man known as "Star Sea White Wolf," Zang Shaochen, appeared to be around 30 years old, of average stature, with delicate features, and a head of silver-white hair reflecting a chilly light under the illumination. He had probably also received the battle report from the battle at the Sky Suspension River. Not only did his face have a greenish hue like water, but there were also some veins bulging on his neck. His gaze remained profound and sharp, like a sword as he made eye contact with Li Xianglong. "Why should I explain anything to you? Li Xianglong, since when can your Security Bureau dictate what the Star Navy does?" "Fine!" Li Xianglong said with a dismissive laugh, "I'll submit a report to the Congress right now, just wait." He summoned a three-dimensional projection at his side and began to edit a block of text on the spot. Zang Shaochen's brows furrowed slightly, and his eyes were gloomy. "Enough! Always with these games, Li Xianglong! It's not that I can't fight you, it's that I don't want to engage in such meaningless battles. Don't think that just because you won against me once 50 years ago, you can keep winning forever." He knew the other party was drafting a report to request a duel. This was a law set by the former president who had turned the tide in times of crisis, intended to prevent the wastage of the Earth Federation's internal strength by prohibiting combat between all honorary Congressmen. If there were truly compelling reasons for conflict, one could apply to the Congress. Zang Shaochen felt an extreme headache coming on. If Li Xianglong's application went through and he didn't accept the challenge, it would be a great embarrassment. But if he did accept it, there would surely be damage on both sides. At this juncture when the general election was about to begin, neither of them could afford to lose. "I have my reasons for needing to kill him." Zang Shaochen's face was expressionless. "Just seven days ago, our Second Starship Group's self-made supercomputer model calculated that Lin Hao will destroy nearly a third of my forces and influence on Sky Extreme Star in the upcoming year. I couldn't believe it and borrowed the supercomputing cluster from the Atlantic Union for another calculation. The results there were even more terrifying, at thirty-five percent! In the next decade, he will deal heavy blows to the forces I've painstakingly built up. Li Xianglong, do you really expect me to sit and wait for death?" "So he must die, even if it enrages the East Abyss, you still want to eliminate him?" Li Xianglong finally understood, so this was the situation at hand. He also secretly thought that a thirty percent loss was too little. With the support of their Security Bureau's intelligence, Lin Rui should be able to take down nearly seventy percent of Zang Shaochen's foundation on Sky Extreme Star within a year; anything less would be Lin Rui's incompetence and dereliction. "The problem is that by doing this, you might trigger a war between Great Song and the Earth Federation, dragging all the citizens of the Federation into the Abyss!" "We've never had peace with the four great Dynasties and Central Continent of Sky Extreme Star." Zang Shaochen sneered in disdain, "We've done simulations and calculations. Even if we anger the East Abyss, the likelihood of a full-scale war breaking out between us and Great Song is minuscule. At most, it will be a limited conflict. In that case, I, along with my Second Starship Group, will be at the forefront of the war, and my various Chambers of Commerce will also shoulder the war's losses!" What was laughable was that, according to both supercomputer models' calculations, angering the East Abyss would result in far lesser consequences than allowing Lin Hao to continue growing. Lin Hao could sweep away thirty-five percent of his forces on Sky Extreme Star in one year. While at most, the wrath of the East Abyss could only inflict a twenty percent loss. The fury of the East Abyss couldn't compare to Lin Hao's continuous onslaught. Li Xianglong knew at this point that there was no way he could convince him, not even with threats. He couldn't possibly force someone who stood as his equal to just sit there and await their doom. "I understand!" Li Xianglong squinted his eyes, "But you must submit a report to the Congress about this matter, and furthermore, if you want to remove Lin Hao in the future, you must use your own forces, not hired mercenaries." Zang Shaochen understood this was a demand for an open commitment. "Fine!" His expression indifferent, he said, "Then it's settled. I will abide by the agreement with you, and your Security Bureau may not interfere with our actions! But Li Xianglong, do you really intend to condone and nurture a traitor, letting that Lin Hao continue to grow? You should understand how terrifying his talent is. He will become an even more formidable Luo Wangshu, and you will regret it!" Zang Shaochen was frustrated by the sight of Li Xianglong's face, and after finishing his statement, he abruptly ended the communication. Li Xianglong then turned his chair and looked out the window at the infinite starry sky, sinking into deep thought. He actually wanted to ask Zang Shaochen, what was he really planning to do by joining the Longevity Association and collaborating with those people on so many dangerous studies? But Zang Shaochen didn't give him the chance to ask. Lin Rui was in imminent danger. Zang Shaochen, to avoid further losses, would surely go to great lengths to assassinate him. Li Xianglong knew that the kid already had considerable strength in his hands and even had the financial resources to acquire a mid-sized Alien Company. But no matter what, his small frame could never rival the behemoth that Zang Shaochen had built, not to mention behind Zang Shaochen was the Longevity Association, a power spanning twelve satellites and fourteen base cities. He tapped his fingers against the tabletop, then lifted his hand and waved it, materializing another projection screen in front of him. Meanwhile, Fairy Qin Yue—Li Yuehua, who had escaped to the ocean's surface—received a friend request. The person used only a nickname in the request box, calling themselves 'Rookie1'. Li Yuehua sat on a rock, feeling gloomy and irritable, pondering her next move. How should she stay alive? Should she return the Alien to the base city or risk entering Purgatory? She rejected the request without a second thought—who was this person? She was, after all, a reserved Two Stars Marshal—how could just any random person add her as a friend? But just then, Li Yuehua discovered that Rookie1 had messaged her directly. Rookie1: Li Yuehua, you've been marked by the Heavenly Eye; you're doomed, right? Fairy Qin Yue (Li Yuehua): Fuck off! Li Yuehua replied impulsively, then her heart skipped a beat. She had clearly declined the request, so how could this person still enter her friends list and send her messages? Rookie1: You can't escape. If you don't want to die or be arrested and hung on a spike in Demon Suppression Forest, consider seeking refuge with Spy Detection Bureau Commander Lin Hao. He's your only chance to survive. Rookie1: If I were you, I'd hide your real body and the Mecha Dragon right now to prevent the government from finding them in the future. Fairy Qin Yue (Li Yuehua): Who are you? Why would you say this? You actually want me to seek refuge with a person from Sky Etreme Star; what are you thinking? But when Li Yuehua sent her message, she received a notification that 'the user is not on your friends list'. Li Yuehua's expression turned grave, and she began to search the entire network for 'Rookie1'. She found over a dozen people using that nickname, but after investigating, none seemed to be the person she had just interacted with. Shortly after, Li Yuehua recalled something that sent a chill down her spine. The former General of the Federation Security Bureau, Li Xianglong, used the nickname 'Little Rookie of the Martial World'. Moreover, his hacking skills were said to be exceptional, reaching SSS level. Allegedly, the Security Bureau's internal network, which Li Xianglong had created, had remained unbreached since he became the General. Li Yuehua wondered if this Rookie1 was Li Xianglong. What was he up to? Was he suggesting she sell herself out to seek refuge as a spy among the people of Sky Etreme Star, to become an apparent traitor in Great Song? But he should have made his intentions clear! Li Yuehua began searching online for a way to contact Li Xianglong. She thought if this guy wanted to use her so vaguely for his plans, it wouldn't be that easy! It would be best to contact the number one General of the Security Bureau directly and demand a clear explanation from Li Xianglong. If he played dumb, she would seek his help. As the number one General of the Federation Security Bureau, he couldn't just ignore her plea for help, could he? As a reserved Two Stars Marshal of the Federation, she ought to get at least some assistance. However, at that moment, Li Yuehua sensed two powerful Divine Thoughts sweeping toward her. Her expression changed drastically—had the people of Sky Etreme Star already found her so quickly? She didn't dare delay and immediately flew away, fleeing towards the deep sea with all her might. Although Li Yuehua strongly suspected that 'Rookie1' was Li Xianglong, she couldn't be sure and didn't dare to bet on it. What if he was luring her into a trap? Besides, Li Yuehua hadn't properly set up her real body and the Mecha Dragon yet.