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Chapter 423 The Rift Suddenly Opens
Chapter 423 The Rift Suddenly Opens
On the East China Sea.
Just like two days ago, Mu Yaoguang hovered on the water, gazing at Ying Kingdom.
She was waiting for a signal, a signal that would prompt Dongxia to take action against Yingguo.
The Iron Continent of Ying Kingdom is related to the spatial rift, so the Eastern Xia Federation is naturally very concerned about it. If a major upheaval occurs in Ying Kingdom, the Eastern Xia Federation has reason to pay attention and even intervene.
If Bai Ze could have thought of this, he could have easily created chaos so that Dongxia could intervene legitimately.
No, he had to think of that.
Mu Yaoguang's expression remained calm, but a dark undercurrent stirred in her eyes.
After being betrayed by her closest teacher, Mu Yaoguang still has many like-minded seniors, but very few people who are truly close to her.
Bai Ze is the person closest to her now, and even the one who has entered her heart. In terms of status, he is even above Luo Shui, who has been with her for many years.
Mu Yaoguang would never allow anything to happen to Bai Ze.
If Bai Ze fails to do this, then she will have to do it.
"Has the reinforcement arrived yet?"
Mu Yaoguang reconnected with Luo Shui and asked directly, "Have you received a response to the message I submitted to the headquarters?"
A somber voice came from the other end of the communication line. Luo Shui said, "Federal satellites have detected unusual activity in the Antarctic Ocean. The Rift-Sea Mystic Whale has begun to move, seemingly heading towards the East China Sea. Defense works are currently underway along the Federation's coast. In addition, recently, powerful figures from the Divine Luo Empire have clashed with our forces multiple times in the Mountain and Sea Realm, and powerful figures from the Western Alliance are also showing signs of activity..."
Before Luo Shui could finish speaking, Mu Yaoguang already understood what he meant.
Normal technology in the Mountain and Sea Realm cannot function properly and must be modified, which greatly hinders the Western Alliance's development of the Mountain and Sea Realm.
Although the gods of the mortal realm reside in the Mountain and Sea Realm, the true contenders with the Eastern Xia are Ursus and the Divine Luo Empire.
The Shinra Empire is particularly unique among them.
This is the only major country that still maintains an imperial system, and there have been as many as twelve successors to the emperor.
The imperial system resulted in the Holy Roman Emperor wielding immense power, while the presence of as many as twelve electors led to internal power struggles, as everyone wanted to be emperor.
This limited the Holy Roman Empire's external expansion, but the Holy Roman Empire also had its own clever tricks.
One who stirs up trouble.
Since the Holy Roman Empire is not aggressive enough in its external expansion, then let other countries be equally ineffective in their external expansion as well.
If everyone is facing external disadvantages, then it's as if this weakness doesn't exist.
Without a doubt, the Shinra Empire has gone back to its old ways.
The Holy Roman Empire didn't even need to inform the Western Union; they just came on their own, sensing the opportunity.
"The Rending Sea Black Whale, and Shenluo!" Mu Yaoguang's eyes flashed with murderous intent. "Even so, the reinforcements are too slow."
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The Shan Hai Boundary is indeed important, but is the Ying Kingdom unimportant?
If the rift were to fully open and the buffer zone of Ying Kingdom were to disappear, Dongxia would be the next to suffer.
Or does it mean that as long as the crack doesn't open, nothing will happen?
When did our federal bureaucracy become so bad?
Mu Yaoguang didn't think the Eastern Xia Federation had changed that much; she was more inclined to believe that someone was up to no good.
It doesn't need to be too much, just enough to make the Federation think that the situation in Japan isn't that serious.
After the matter with Ying Kingdom is settled, it is necessary to invite the Third Divine Enemy to step forward and personally take charge of the overall situation.
"However, the troops from the East China Sea base have already been deployed and are expected to arrive in this area tomorrow. The Martial Arts Association's patrol envoy in the East China Sea has also arrived," Luo Shui hurriedly added.
Upon hearing this, Mu Yaoguang finally suppressed her murderous intent.
The person in charge of the East China Sea base and the patrol officer here are both senior graduates of Yujing Martial Arts University, and both of them cultivate the "Northern Emperor's Black Law".
The former is an exception among the few practitioners of the "Northern Emperor's Black Law" who did not enter the judicial system, while the latter once worked in the Enforcement Department of the Martial Arts Association, but later retired.
Mu Yaoguang had previously mentioned to Vice Principal Zhang Huayang that both parties should be involved, but Zhang Huayang warned her at the time. Now it seems that Zhang Huayang still intervened.
Of course, this is also related to the fact that the situation in Ying Kingdom is indeed unusual.
Otherwise, these two would certainly not have made a move.
"Then let's wait a little longer," Mu Yaoguang said, her eyes slightly closed. "But we also need to prepare for Luoshui."
Be prepared to take the initiative to attack Japan.
Two days later, outside the capital of Heian-kyo in Ying Kingdom.
After two days of rest, the loyalists, fully prepared, gathered in the center of the town.
"Gentlemen, the Western Union has shown its teeth; we must stop this so-called meeting."
Standing on the high platform, Takasugi Toichi delivered a passionate speech: "The officials from Heian-kyo have already made arrangements at the venue. We will infiltrate the venue and bring down the traitors and barbarians of the Western Alliance. If we succeed, Japan will have a bright future; if we fail, let our blood awaken new fighters. Long live Japan!"
The crowd below also shouted in unison, "Long live Japan!"
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Afterwards, the royal supporters boarded the disguised vehicles in an orderly fashion and headed to Heian-kyo (Kyoto).
As envoys from Heian-kyo, the King of Fighters who had previously killed several Seven-Star Warriors would also be accompanying them, and would have command authority superior to that of Takasugi Toichi.
In a three-story house in the small town, Zhaiwang watched as the figure in black robes got into the car and left, a divine light flashing in the mirror in his hand.
"Still an illusion, that's quite cautious."
A hint of coldness appeared on Zaiwangna's beautiful face. "However, if you want to cast this level of illusion, your true form must be nearby."
She smiled coldly and gently raised her hand, sending a message to the communicator beside her.
Then, not long after, a communication request popped up from the communicator.
King Jai tapped the communicator, and a light screen projection appeared, displaying Glion's image on it.
"Prince Jai, is your information accurate?"
As soon as Gryphon appeared on the light screen, he immediately asked, "Are you sure you've found Bai Ze's trail? And even some loyalists?"
"Whether it's true or not, why don't you go and check it out?" Prince Zhai said calmly. "Anyway, from what I've received, they're trying to sabotage the talks."
Meanwhile, Gryphon is currently in Heian-kyo.
He will enter the venue as one of the participants in the Western Union's event.
"Although Bai Ze is not yet an eight-star, he has already escaped from Brolin's clutches before, and if your information is true, he killed two seven-stars right under my nose."
Glion's expression turned solemn as he said, "If you want to take him down, it would be best if Brolin and I worked together."
However, this means that the venue will be missing two eight-star figures to anchor the event.
It's not that only two Eight-Stars from the Western Alliance can show up, but they also need to be wary of the talks with Japan. Japan's only Sword Saint will also be present, and other Eight-Stars will be there to varying degrees.
Losing two eight-star combatants might give the opponent an opportunity to do something crooked.
After all, the general is still suppressing the spatial rift, and two of the three lieutenant generals are at the junction of the Japanese mainland and the Iron Continent.
"I know my elder brother; with his courage, he's incapable of accomplishing anything significant."
Saiō's expression turned cold as he said, "Or do you think I would use false information to scheme against you? Don't forget, if it weren't for my connections, you wouldn't have been able to establish contact with Kamiizumi Muneshige. Without that connection, Kamiizumi Muneshige wouldn't have fallen for your trick and been captured by you."
As the leader of the rebels who advocated for the restoration of the emperor, Kamiizumi Muneshige and Gryphon had little trust in each other.
The reason he was able to contact the Western Union and even establish a tacit understanding to ensure the general's return to the Western Union was because someone was acting as a go-between.
And this person was none other than the King of the West.
Kamiizumi Muneshige's being tricked, and even later being captured by Gryphon, can actually be said to be the result of Saiō's own actions.
Even though the Queen of the Sea did this, the general's subordinates still remained wary of her. The Queen of the Sea was unaware of the separation of the Iron Continent beforehand.
It wasn't until later, when more and more clues emerged, that she made a discovery.
Gryphon, of course, knew why the Prince of Zhai had shown such a cold expression. He pretended not to notice the Prince's displeasure and said, "What are you saying? Everyone has witnessed Your Highness's merits. How could I not believe you? Thank you for the information, Your Highness. When the general returns, I will recommend Your Highness for credit."
Anyway, it's nearby, nothing unexpected should happen.
The Japanese had long been won over by the general. Upon hearing that they might join the Western Alliance, they treated it like a holiday, completely forgetting about the terrorist attack in Namba City.
As a member of the royal family of Ying, Prince Sai was no different from the other Ying people.
She betrayed the royal family back then, and now it's just another cycle, using betrayal to gain trust. Fortunately, Western Union has a high enough starting point.
After thanking him, Glion quickly hung up the call.
They must be in a hurry to intercept and kill Bai Ze.
Bai Ze nearly caused the death of Rhine, the Son of God, and even escaped from Brolin's clutches. Capturing him would be more valuable than capturing two Kamiizumi Muneshiges.
Kamiizumi Muneshige's value lies in the present, while Hakutaku's value lies in the future.
Unfortunately, his value is now being erased.
The cold smile on Sai-o's lips deepened even further. "The Absolute Destruction Dragon of the East is still too green."
Bai Ze would never have imagined that Kamiizumi Muneshige would get involved; it was all because of her, Saiō.
To gain the trust of Western Union, she paid a heavy price, even abandoning Kamiizumi Muneshige. She was cold-hearted, ruthless, and capable of using others; while Hakutaku used her as a tool, Saiō could only conclude that Hakutaku was far too naive.
Now that Bai Ze's trail has been sold to Gryphon, he and the King's Warriors can at least take away two eight-stars.
Moreover, Bai Ze's death at the hands of the Western Alliance was enough for her to sever ties with the alliance and satisfy another partner.
As for those members of the Sonno Joi (Revere the King) movement... even Kamiizumi Muneshige was abandoned by Saiō, let alone these members of the Sonno Joi movement.
The vehicles of the royalists entered Heian-kyo in batches and gathered at the meeting place from various directions along a pre-arranged route.
Bai Ze's Dharma form followed one of the vehicles, gradually approaching the venue.
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The King of the West was right; to ensure the illusionary form wouldn't reveal any flaws, the real body did indeed need to be nearby.
The illusion is not a clone; it is fake, merely an illusory creation. The original body cannot perceive its surroundings or receive external information through the illusion.
Unless the illusory body remains completely still, the real body must be present to handle communication with the outside world and prevent any flaws from being detected.
However, Bai Ze has another advantage over other illusion users, namely that he can use his Dharma form to replace his physical body and control the illusion.
In this way, even if an accident occurs, at most the Dharma image will be damaged.
As for Bai Ze's true form, it naturally chose to remain hidden.
At this moment, the Dharma Image transformed into a wisp of energy and flew to a nearby building, where it materialized at the top.
From this distance and altitude, you can already see the venue and even hear the Western Union anthem carried on the wind.
The flags of Western Union and Japan were raised outside the venue, and a large number of Japanese people gathered outside to watch the live broadcast of the situation inside the venue on a large screen.
Representatives of the Japanese nobility have arrived; they are the court noble families known as the "Five Regent Families".
Shoden, Konoe, Kujo, Takaji, Fujiwara.
These five families actually share the same ancestor, all originating from the Fujiwara clan.
Just as the imperial lineage has remained unbroken for ten thousand generations, the nobility of Japan already had a leader in ancient times, and this has remained unchanged for many years.
Even the chaos that followed the arrival of the martial arts era couldn't change this situation. It's hard to say whether to say it has incredible resilience or that its class structure is just too stable.
Overall, this can be considered a unique feature of Japan.
On the other side, a representative of the Western Union, a lieutenant general in military uniform, was slowly walking towards the camera.
"The talks are about to begin."
Bai Ze observed the scene on the big screen and murmured, "Then what about the variables?"
According to his guess, the separation will be completed within the next two days. When the talks are held, the two sides will no longer be discussing whether the Steel Continent should be moved, but how to distribute the benefits after the move.
A general doesn't give people choices; he only forces them to submit to the established reality.
Now, it's time to see if Bai Ze's guess was wrong.
"Takashi—
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Before Bai Ze could have much time to speculate, a violent tremor suddenly struck.
Immediately afterwards, a kind of inertia appeared, as if the whole world was about to float away.
The separation is complete.
Just before the talks began.
At the same time, Bai Ze suddenly sensed a violent fluctuation of vital energy.
No, it shouldn't be called fluctuation anymore, it should be called tide.
It's like sitting on the crater of a volcano and suddenly discovering that it has erupted.
The surging primordial energy erupted beneath the steel continent at this moment, its intensity so great that it shook the steel continent that had just separated.
"A spatial rift has opened..." A thought flashed through Bai Ze's mind.
So sudden, so unexpected.
Without any warning, it suddenly opened, as if it had always been open, just waiting for the right moment to reveal itself.
Bai Ze's mind raced, a multitude of possibilities flashing through his thoughts.
The Steel Continent is actually capable of suppressing the spatial rift, and the general doesn't need to constantly suppress it. However, the general has been continuously suppressing the spatial rift during this period, even finding it difficult to extricate himself. Has something unexpected happened to the Steel Continent?
Bai Ze, who already controls a region of the Steel Continent, is more inclined to believe that the Steel Continent itself is fine, but the problem lies with the spatial rifts.
The Steel Continent no longer has any suppression of spatial rifts; the one who has been suppressing the rifts all along is the General!