Soul Land IV (Douluo Dalu) : Ultimate Fighting

Chapter 1539: Chapter 1539: Zhong Zhichang’s Arrival

Very soon, the Tianhe Emperor met this Secondary Dragon Leader.

Due to the issue of height, the Tianhe Emperor could only look up to Zhong Zhichang.

“Welcome back, Secondary Leader.” The Tianhe Emperor personally greeted at the front of the warship and shook hands with the Dawn Dragon Knight as he disembarked.

Zhong Zhichang smiled slightly, saying, “I’ve bothered Your Majesty once again this time, my apologies. However, the matter is urgent, and I had to rush back.”

The Tianhe Emperor glanced at the other four Dragon Knights behind Zhong Zhichang. This was five Dragon Knights! Nearly one-third of the Dragon Clan’s strength. How could he not feel the pressure on his mind?

“Please, Secondary Leader.” The Tianhe Emperor made a gesture of invitation, not immediately asking Zhong Zhichang about his intentions, mainly to buffer a bit, as arrangements on the prime minister’s side needed time. What if this Secondary Dragon Leader abruptly turned against him? Delaying a bit to prepare more thoroughly would be good for reacting. He himself was not afraid, being the leader of a wealthy clan like the Celestial Harmony Clan, he was not lacking in artifacts, and he was confident in escaping.

Zhong Zhichang did not say anything further, only walking shoulder to shoulder with the Tianhe Emperor with a smile, boarding the welcoming limousine, while the other four Dragon Knights also boarded other limousines.

The vehicles slowly drove towards the Tianhe Palace.

The Tianhe Emperor hesitated for a moment before speaking to Zhong Zhichang, “You just mentioned an urgent situation, Secondary Leader? What exactly is the matter?”

Zhong Zhichang’s brows furrowed slightly, saying, “Does the Tianhe Emperor still remember the time we held the federation founding conference on Sky Horse Star?”

The Tianhe Emperor’s eyes showed a slight change. What federation founding conference—at that time it was just a galaxy development seminar, which you suddenly turned into a federation founding conference. Did I acknowledge this?

“Of course I remember, what does the Secondary Leader mean?” The Tianhe Emperor asked.

Zhong Zhichang said, “During that conference, an unexpected guest came by, do you remember?”

The Tianhe Emperor was taken aback, worried that Zhong Zhichang might suddenly act aggressively, but when the Secondary Dragon Leader said this, he immediately understood who he was referring to, “Do you mean the Mother of Deep Red?”

Zhong Zhichang nodded, saying, “Exactly, it was her. The Mother of Deep Red controls the powerful Deep Red Realm. Although she hasn’t acted for many years, we cannot assess the extent of the strength of the Deep Red Realm. When she arrived, the First Leader personally negotiated with her to understand her intentions. The Mother of Deep Red initially made a demand we could never agree to, which was bluntly refused by the First Leader. I had already returned to the Sky Dragon Planet area but suddenly received news that the Mother of Deep Red would retaliate against us. However, it is unknown where she might appear.”

The Tianhe Emperor exclaimed in surprise, “What terms did the Mother of Deep Red propose at that time? The First Leader did not explain afterwards, so we are unclear. But I do know of the Mother of Deep Red’s malicious intent.”

Zhong Zhichang said, “I don’t mind telling Your Majesty now. The Mother of Deep Red proposed that we surrender Sky Horse Star or Sky Dragon Planet, allowing her Deep Red Realm to swallow them to promote its final evolution, achieving the Divine Realm. Once the Divine Realm is achieved, we would have a place within it. How could we agree to such terms? The Deep Red Realm’s evolutionary instinct is to devour, and we are among the races with abundant life energy, which makes us their most desired targets. If the Deep Red Realm achievements lead to the Divine Realm, it would be a catastrophe for us. That’s why the First Leader refused outright.”

The Tianhe Emperor’s brow furrowed tightly, saying, “The First Leader made the right decision. Although I don’t know much about the Mother of Deep Red, such realms focusing on devour for evolution are extremely dangerous, and collaborating with them would be foolish. The Celestial Harmony Clan, based on life energy, is a powerful clan and stands united with the Dragon Clan against the Mother of Deep Red.”

Zhong Zhichang said, “After completing previous transactions with Your Majesty, I returned to the Sky Dragon Planet. The First Leader suddenly informed me that the Mother of Deep Red contacted him again, reiterating her previous demands, and upon being rejected once more, she became furious, threatening to attack our federation. According to our current information, some federation races have been infiltrated by her.”

The Tianhe Emperor’s eyes narrowed as he looked at him, saying, “Could it be that the First Leader suspects us?” Upon hearing Zhong Zhichang’s words, his first thought was that the Dragon Clan was looking for a reason to deal with the Celestial Harmony Clan.

Zhong Zhichang shook his head, saying, “No, of course not. The foundation of the Celestial Harmony Clan is no different from our Dragon Clan or Sky Horse Clan. The Deep Red Realm poses the greatest threat to us all. Thus, there is no possibility of Your Majesty cooperating with the Mother of Deep Red.”

He said this with absolute certainty, which made the Tianhe Emperor’s expression slightly more agreeable. “Then what does the Secondary Leader mean…”

Zhong Zhichang sighed, saying, “Speaking of this, it starts from the Tianyang Core. Actually, we did not expect the Tianyang Core to be auctioned off when presented, given its high value. Initially, the hope was to make the Dragon Horse Grand Auction this time into a legend by setting an unmatchable standard. Yet unexpectedly, Your Majesty spent a fortune, truly purchasing it. Now, the level of the Tianyang Core is the same as the life cores of our Sky Dragon Planet and Sky Horse Star. The Mother of Deep Red’s original target was Sky Dragon Planet and Sky Horse Star. But now, with the Tianyang Core on Celestial Harmony Star, her target may have increased by one. The First Leader and I are worried that after the Mother of Deep Red’s outrage, she will invade our galaxy, and the first target might be one of these three planets. Especially concerned that the Celestial Harmony Clan’s defenses may be weak, we specifically dispatched myself and several Dragon Knights here. Should anything like that occur, we can assist the Celestial Harmony Clan against formidable foes.”

The Tianhe Emperor suddenly sat up straight, his eyes glowing brightly. He wasn’t an idiot; Zhong Zhichang spoke nicely, but at this moment, he fully understood why the Tianyang Core appeared at the auction.

What help? It’s clearly diverting disaster eastward!

Using the Tianyang Core to lure the Deep Red Realm, attacking the Dragon Horse Galaxy should first attack his Celestial Harmony Star.

Zhong Zhichang’s gaze remained calm, allowing the Tianhe Emperor to stare at him. Having already revealed the truth, he wasn’t afraid of the Tianhe Emperor turning against him. On this planet, no matter what heritage existed, he was absolutely confident that the Tianhe Emperor couldn’t detain him and the Dragon Knights present.

The breathing of the Tianhe Emperor noticeably became heavier, and in an instant, his mind whirled, all his thoughts gradually becoming clear.

The extraction of the Tianyang Core was definitely intended to divert disaster eastward. The Dragon Clan and Sky Horse Clan have profound foundations. The original target of the Deep Red Realm must have been them, or they’d appear anywhere in the Dragon Horse Galaxy, starting to devour.

Now, the most attractive targets for the Deep Red Realm have increased from two to three, and the Celestial Harmony Clan does not appear as strong on the surface. They possess immense life energy. Even without the Tianyang Core, if the Deep Red Realm initiated war, attacking Celestial Harmony Star first has a high chance. Not to mention there’s now the incredibly alluring Tianyang Core. So, the Tianyang Core itself isn’t the problem; the problem lies in having it and facing its guilt!

The Dragon Clan uses a Tianyang Core that they know they won’t overlook to divert disaster eastward, taking a lot of resources from me. How vicious is this strategy? And I clearly fell for it.

A silence descended inside the car.

Until reaching the Tianhe Palace, the Tianhe Emperor didn’t immediately get out of the car.

He took a deep breath to calm his agitated emotions, then asked Zhong Zhichang beside him, “Secondary Leader, how much time is left?”

Zhong Zhichang shook his head, saying, “I don’t know. It’s uncertain right now. The Deep Red Realm could appear on any of our three planets. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, if they appear here, we will certainly do our utmost to help Celestial Harmony Star fend off formidable foes.”

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