Chapter 516 - 308: Journey to the Celestial Capital
The Great Elder was taken aback, although Lin Chen did not specify, the Great Elder knew what he was referring to.
Previously, Lin Chen had mentioned that during the turmoil at the Spirit Academy, he attempted to use the Dragon Transformation Skill to assist the Tree Ancestor, but unfortunately, he could not achieve his goal.
Lin Chen had previously stated that his deal with Zhong Nan, even if Zhong Nan hoped Lin Chen could save Bai Ling.
As for how to save her, Zhong Nan did not say.
However, after the Beast Fighting Conference, Bai Ling encountered danger for the first time.
The Great Elder nodded.
Although Bai Ling’s status in the Spirit Academy is not special, she, after all, belongs to the National Master’s Institute and has been brought into this whirlpool of the Celestial Capital by Zhong Nan.
This time Bai Ling was captured, and the reasons would certainly not be so simple.
In the end, the Great Elder also agreed to bring Lin Chen and Liu Gu.
At night, Lin Chen went to Qin Shaoshao’s room, seeing her with her eyes closed, Lin Chen said, "You should return to the South City first."
"Why?" Qin Shaoshao opened her eyes.
She thought a place like the Celestial Capital was precisely where her combat power was needed.
Unexpectedly, Lin Chen said, "The reason the Celestial Spirit Body is not welcomed, besides its inherent danger, is also due to jealousy...."
Lin Chen’s words were not without cause, as the Celestial Spirit Body, being a rare cultivation physique, naturally drew the envy of many.
If Qin Shaoshao went to the Celestial Capital this time, regardless of whether she could assist, she herself might get caught up in the turmoil there.
Qin Shaoshao pondered for a moment and finally nodded.
Lin Chen exhaled, this was also the conclusion he reached after discussing it with the Great Elder.
Then Lin Chen said to Qin Shaoshao, "After you go back, tell Chairman Lee... never mind, I’ll write it down for you."
Lin Chen also knew that Qin Shaoshao seldom communicated with others, so he wrote down the analysis of the southern situation and matters concerning the Celestial Capital.
In summary, just one sentence:
The South now needs quiet.
If the Celestial Capital wins, the Demon Beast chaos can be resolved.
If the Celestial Capital loses, then the South must immediately consolidate all forces firmly in South City, preparing for the possibility of a prolonged siege.
"Keep it safe." Lin Chen handed it to Qin Shaoshao.
Qin Shaoshao took it, glanced at Lin Chen, and finally said, "Come back alive."
Lin Chen paused, looking at Qin Shaoshao, then smiled and finally nodded.
The next day, Qin Shaoshao set off first, and Lin Chen and the others also departed for the Celestial Capital.
Although it was wartime, the Human Race still had safe routes, so the pace of Lin Chen and the others was quite fast.
The wars along the way, although still present, were much calmer compared to before.
The Demon Race and the Human Race in these battlefields understood that fighting to mutual destruction here had little meaning; those who died and were injured were their people.
The real decisive battle....
Is in the Celestial Capital.
......
Celestial Capital
Since the Celestial Capital was locked down, the pressure faced by the National Master’s Institute and Dubhe Pavilion was imaginable, especially the National Master’s Institute, which had become a target for public criticism.
Gu Ning also understood that now the pressure was on his side.
If the center of the Eight Trigrams Nine Cities Plan was not himself, Gu Ning would oppose starting the plan.
But if they didn’t start this plan, they couldn’t deal with the Nine Netherworld Snake.
At this moment, the Celestial Capital had endured the seventh wave of Beast Tide attacks, and each time the Nine Netherworld Snake fought, it needed two Spirit Beasts above level 95 to go against it.
But each time, they were severely damaged.
The Nine Netherworld Snake was too powerful; no one in the Human Race could suppress it.
Gu Ning was once again invited to a meeting at the Dubhe Pavilion, but this time, he only met Gu An.
Since their last near fall-out, Gu Ning and Gu An were no longer polite to each other. The latter said, "Haven’t you always wanted to know who will be the center this time?"
Gu Ning was taken aback, and at this moment, Gu An led him into a dimly lit room.
When the light brightened, Gu Ning saw someone lying inside.
Gu Ning was taken aback, his gaze filled with disbelief.
But after some thought, he wasn’t surprised.
"Bai Ling...."
Exactly.
This person was Bai Ling.
As for Bai Ling, Gu Ning certainly remembered; in the past, she was the most favored by Zhong Nan.
Later when Gu Ning rose to power, he didn’t target her much, because Bai Ling was backed by the Spirit Academy, and Bai Ling herself had little desire for power.
So later, Bai Ling’s whereabouts did not concern Gu Ning.
Who would have thought that she would get captured by the Gu Family?
"It’s not just us; there’s also the Lee Family..." Gu An said.
Gu Ning frowned; he understood that Gu An was pressuring him.
The four big families, the Yin Family’s stance was unclear, but this time the National Master’s Institute did not send troops to assist the South, causing dissatisfaction from the Yin Family toward him as the National Preceptor.
If the Gu Family and the Lee Family stood against him, unless he had control like Zhong Nan, he could only submit.
Thinking of this, Gu Ning asked, "Bai Ling has always been at odds with you. What makes you think she will listen to you?"
Gu An clapped his hands, and at that moment, the lights brightened, and Gu Ning looked forward to see a towering tree.
"The World Tree..."
Gu Ning understood, they were preparing to control Bai Ling as if she were a puppet.
Once Bai Ling became a weapon to defeat the Nine Netherworld Snake, she could be killed afterward.
There are two great Immortal Techniques in the Celestial Capital: the Dragon Transformation Tree and the Immortal Binding Skill.
This Immortal Binding Skill is what they’re using on Bai Ling.
"Let’s talk terms," Gu Ning said.
"Very simple."
Gu An said:
"After this battle, the Dubhe Pavilion will remain the Dubhe Pavilion, and the National Master’s Institute will remain the National Master’s Institute; we will still mind our own business."
Gu Ning looked up at Gu An, finally only bitterly smiling and saying:
"I have no choice, do I?"
.....
A month later, the Great Elder and his group had arrived near the Celestial Capital.
The closer they got to the Celestial Capital, the more concentrated the cities became.
When they climbed a high mountain and looked down, what they saw was a vast plain. The Great Elder said, "This is the Celestial Capital."
Lin Chen looked ahead, taking a deep breath involuntarily.
The Celestial Capital, the most prosperous city of the Cangling Ancient Country.
From this perspective, it was indeed wide and prosperous.
The Great Elder reminded once again, saying, "The Celestial Capital is complex; many things require not only observing events but also understanding people."
"I understand."
"Remember! This Dragon Transformation Skill of yours, do not use it unless absolutely necessary," the Great Elder had reminded several times.
They waited many days in the suburbs before a scout from the Spirit Academy arrived to lead them into the city.
Although the Celestial Capital was officially only open for exit and not entry, special channels still existed.
These special channels were only open to nobles and major powers.
For the Great Elder to obtain qualifications, it was naturally not difficult.
After ensuring the Demon Beasts would not attack, they followed the scout into the city.
Once they entered the city, they saw Wu Chen, who had been waiting for them for a long time.
"Senior Brother?!" Lin Chen was stunned.