315: Chapter 315 Defeating Yourself

"Retro-thruster engine startup successful, thrust 29... 71... 136..."

"Thrust has reached the stable range."

"Estimated deceleration to below 20 within 30 minutes, and will proceed to orbit as planned."

"Requesting to execute the next step of the plan."

"Request approved! Dragon vessel, execute the first auxiliary module separation procedure."

"Dragon vessel received, first auxiliary module separation beginning."

"Separation complete!"

"Dragon vessel, you are about to enter the lunar day zone, check the second auxiliary module."

"Understood, executing second auxiliary module inspection procedure immediately!"

Lao Kui was operating from the pilot's seat alone, while Little Deer floated directly toward the rear, coming up behind Comrade Li Jiaying, who was staring out of a small window.

"Comrade Li Jiaying, are you looking for aliens?"

Comrade Li Jiaying turned his head, revealing a very awkward smile.

"Little Deer, aren't you afraid at all?"

Little Deer looked a bit dazed, "Afraid of what?"

"Space is so big, and so dark."

"Look at that separation module. Putting aside stances, the Dragon King inside was once a figure who could summon wind and rain."

"But once in space..."

At this point, Comrade Li Jiaying couldn't continue, only shaking his head in lament.

But Little Deer looked at the interface, "It's like a can."

"Huh?" Comrade Li Jiaying's face twitched, feeling that this girl was incredibly dense.

He looked again at the gradually receding separation module, "Dragon King, the Dragon King, accompanied by the sun and moon, forever buried in deep space, it is indeed a magnificent finale."

Little Deer giggled, "Comrade Li Jiaying, you are too romantic."

"What forever buried in deep space? We're at lunar orbit; he'll be captured by the moon sooner or later. And then..."

"Splat!"

"A smashed can!"

Comrade Li Jiaying's face twitched as he listened; he felt... it was very difficult to communicate.

"Comrade Li Jiaying, do you think there are really aliens in this world? We've been out for three days, how come we haven't encountered anything?"

"This... I don't know, you should ask Lao Kui."

Lao Kui finally took off his headset and joined the conversation, "Aliens definitely exist. If nothing goes wrong, you will see them very soon."

"Really!"

Little Deer perked up immediately, leaning toward Lao Kui.

"Uncle Kui, tell us more."

"Rumors outside say that the upper echelons of various governments are cooperating with aliens. The White Eagle Empire has an Area 51, which is specifically responsible for alien projects."

"If our Dragon Clan were to talk to aliens, the mission should be with our Dragon Group, right?"

"What do aliens look like? Have you seen one?"

Lao Kui stretched, shaking his head directly, "I don't know, I haven't seen one."

"What? Then why did you say they exist?"

Even Comrade Li Jiaying was interested now, "Lao Kui, are there really any?"

Lao Kui nodded slightly, "Not only are there, but there are many races."

"Based on the information we currently have, there are at least nearly a hundred races, the furthest coming from a galaxy 1,200 light-years away."

"However, the vast majority refuse to contact humans, usually maintaining an observer status."

"Especially human space activities, which are basically all under observation."

"On my first space mission, I saw four types of spaceships, the largest of which had a diameter exceeding 300 kilometers."

Little Deer couldn't help but exclaim, "Over three hundred kilometers! Isn't that twice as big as Yanjing!"

"Yes, it was incredibly huge, so big it made one's scalp tingle. Our space shuttle was like a grain of sand in front of it."

Lao Kui was clearly still shaken, but Little Deer was yearning for it.

"If only I could see it with my own eyes."

"Uncle Kui, why do you think aliens come all the way to Earth?"

"Their technology is so advanced, why haven't they invaded us?"

Lao Kui shook his head, "They don't just not invade."

"Various countries on Earth have encountered their ships, and sometimes even launched attacks on them."

"But they almost never fight back; instead, they act like thieves, trying their best to avoid being exposed to the public."

"It's not strange for one civilization to do this, but for all civilizations to do so, it is very intriguing."

"The Team Leader and the upper echelons analyzed it and finally reached a very strange conclusion."

"These aliens seem to be looking for something in the solar system, with particular interest in Earth and the Moon."

"They restrain their aggression, it is absolutely impossible because of kindness. The Team Leader speculates that there is something around us that they fear."

Little Deer giggled, "Even aliens dare not act presumptuously; could it be that there are immortals on our Earth?"

Lao Kui chuckled, "I wish there were. We wouldn't even need the Heavenly Court; a Monkey King would be enough to solve countless troubles."

Little Deer teased, "If there really are no immortals, even a few demons would be good."

The two laughed together as they spoke.

Comrade Li Jiaying, who was nearby, did not laugh.

Before joining the Dragon Group, he didn't believe in aliens either.

How does one account for that Tang Long in the second auxiliary module?

Just as he was thinking about this, a red light suddenly lit up in the main cabin of the spacecraft, flashing urgently.

[Alarm!]

[Alarm!]

[Second auxiliary module temperature abnormally high, please take cooling measures immediately!]

[Terminal line detected abnormal discharge, voltage is about to overload!]

[Warning! Voltage is about to overload!]

[Monitoring signal lost...]

Lao Kui's eyes widened suddenly, and while rushing to the pilot's seat, he shouted.

"Little Deer, manually cut off the relay power, quickly!"

However, several wires on the cabin wall sparked in an instant, emitting a strong burnt smell.

By the time Little Deer rushed to the relevant facilities, the electrical leakage had already occurred.

She was shocked until her whole body trembled, gritting her teeth to turn off three switches in succession. But by this time, half the lights in the cockpit had gone out, and from the connected auxiliary module, firelight was actually shining through.

Lao Kui immediately called, "Dragon vessel calling Dragon Nest, Dragon vessel calling Dragon Nest! There is a major abnormal change in the cargo! My situation here is urgent!"

"Dragon Nest received! This is Dragon Head! What happened!"

Lao Kui stared at the only remaining monitoring screen, "Team Leader! Tang Long is suddenly discharging a large amount of electricity, multiple capacitors in the main cabin have been burned out! The auxiliary module... has caught fire!"

"Discharging electricity???"

The Team Leader hesitated for only half a second before ordering, "Separate the second auxiliary module immediately!"

"But we haven't entered the lunar day zone yet!"

"Execute the order! Throw him out!"

Blue Star, Song City.

The lightning on Tang Long's body converged, the thunder emperor pearl slowly fell back into his hand, and then he added a healing spell to Sun Jian, who was charred black all over opposite him.

Sun Jian, emitting a burnt smell, finally caught his breath, panting heavily.

Tang Long sighed, "Old Sun, you cannot withstand the true transmission; I can only give you the simplified version of the Empowerment."

Sun Jian nodded slightly, "Old Tang, don't say anything else; I know my Aptitude is not good enough. Can't the simplified version also be Cultivated to the Spirit Map? This is already very good."

Tang Long looked at the few Hetero-blood Species members swaying around, then shook his head.

Hetero-blood Species are really special.

Even with a body as poor as Sun Jian's, he barely managed to withstand the Empowerment, yet none of them could do it.

It seems that all things are born with their own suitability, and it really cannot be forced.

However...

He had a sudden thought.

Since they cannot Cultivate normal Cultivation Techniques, can he use the Holy Dragon Power to stimulate their racial talents?

If so, he could definitely pull together a large group of Hetero-blood thugs in the future!

Just as he thought of this, the door was knocked, and then Shang Yuqing appeared at the door.

"Tang Long, Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao and Director Zhao have arrived."

Tang Long nodded and stood up, going to a room upstairs with Shang Yuqing.

Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao immediately greeted with a smile, "Tang Long, come, let me introduce you. This is Director Zhao, the Director of our Dongyu Military Department."

Tang Long stepped forward to shake hands with a smile, "Director Zhao, thank you for coming, I apologize for not welcoming you properly!"

Although Director Zhao was not young, he was unexpectedly handsome. Except for his graying temples, he showed no signs of aging and looked very refined.

"Sir Tang, I have heard so much about you, I have long admired you!"

"You flatter me, please sit!"

Tang Long invited the two to sit down and waved to Shang Yuqing. Shang Yuqing immediately withdrew tactfully and closed the door.

Looking at Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao and Director Zhao now, Tang Long couldn't help but feel emotional.

The two leaders of the Blasphemers organization in Dongyu actually managed to become the Crown Princes Tutor and the Director of the Military Department; one has to say, it is admirable.

Tang Long poured tea for the two, and Director Zhao continued to lament.

"Mr. Tang, my men have suffered greatly in your hands. If we had known today would come, why would we have paid such a high price?"

Tang Long shook his head with a smile, "Now I can only say I'm sorry."

Director Zhao sighed, "It's a pity about Han Feng."

Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao quickly smoothed things over, "We didn't know each other until we fought."

"Tang Long, the entire Dongyu main altar is decided by the two of us."

"This time, we are acting under the orders of the organization's upper echelon to formally negotiate with you. If the negotiation goes well, the upper echelon will send people to follow up; there is absolutely no lack of sincerity."

"However, we still can't understand what you said last time."

"The two of us came here specifically to ask for advice today. Why did you say that the organization's way out is first to disband?"

Tang Long shook his head with a smile, "If a piece of clothing is old and dirty, shouldn't you change into a new one? Such a simple truth, how could you two experts not understand?"

Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao waved his hand, "This analogy is inappropriate. Everyone has a few spare clothes, but the organization... it's easier said than done."

"Can it be harder than being targeted by all The Sects?"

Tang Long looked at the two, "Let me ask you two again: your organization says all suffering in the world comes from the gods. Are you sure? How are you sure?"

"Even if there were no gods in this world, would it necessarily be peaceful and harmonious? Would there be no fighting?"

"Even if you confirmed it, I will assume you are right for the moment. Currently, the heavenly change occurs frequently, and people are abandoning the gods. Can you protect them and ensure their safety and interests?"

"And most importantly. You shout this slogan; do you think you can achieve it? How do you intend to eliminate all the gods in the world?"

This series of questions left Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao and Director Zhao silent.

To be honest, it was very awkward.

Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao is nearly a hundred years old, and Director Zhao is over eighty. Living to this age, even if they were foolish, they could see that some of the organization's slogans were indeed unrealistic.

And the organization's upper echelon does indeed have the willingness to make changes.

However, it is easier said than done.

For one thing, ten ancestral stars have ten ideas, and even if a few coincide, they are bound to argue endlessly.

So most of their time is wasted on arguing, and they don't really do anything serious.

Tang Long thought for a moment and said: "Furthermore, I already told Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao last time, this is business between us, and there is no such thing as getting something for nothing."

Director Zhao thought for a moment and asked: "Your Excellency, you are indeed an extraordinary person. But do you know that you are actually in more danger now?"

"There are already rumors in Huaidu that you are the Reincarnation of the Saint."

"Next, the Pope will definitely spare no effort to eliminate you."

"But the higher-ups have spoken: as long as you join the organization, the higher-ups will send an Eighth-Rank Star to protect you. If necessary, even the Ancestral Star lords can take action."

Tang Long laughed loudly, "Director Zhao! No, I should call you the Angler."

"I have my own way of surviving; I don't need anyone to protect me."

"Still the same saying: business is business, pay with one hand, deliver with the other."

Director Zhao looked at Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao, who could only sigh and take out two small bottles from his bosom.

Both bottles contained unknown liquids, one bright gold and the other black-blue.

"These two bottles contain the Power of the Sun and the Blasphemy Power you asked for; just take them orally."

"However, the two are incompatible; one person can only use one."

"Your Excellency, please choose for yourself."

Tang Long reached out directly, first opening the black bottle, looking at it carefully and smelling it.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the smell entered his nose, the Holy Dragon Power in his Qi field reacted, all the Spirit Rings began to rotate, seemingly quite hostile.

And... this thing seems to be the same thing as the Holy Dragon Power?

"You two, could this be Dragon God blood?"

Both of them looked surprised. Director Zhao replied, "Not Dragon blood, it is Dragon Ink. Besides that fallen Dragon God, there are other existences in the Dragon Clan."

Tang Long suddenly realized, but felt a little disappointed.

He had already obtained the Holy Dragon Power and achieved the Dragon Fetus. The effect of this Dragon Ink, I'm afraid, would not be better in any case, so he turned his gaze to the other bottle.

Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao sighed and explained, "This is a bottle of Blood of the Sun diluted tens of thousands of times; there is not much left in the world."

"But I must remind Your Excellency, not every Sun Worshiper can achieve the Power of the Sun after taking it."

"This power is extremely fierce; a slight carelessness will lead to death. Normally, this bottle should be divided into one hundred parts and taken for one hundred consecutive days."

"If any consequences occur after you take it, we will not be responsible."

Tang Long smiled and picked up the small golden bottle, "This is it."

Grand Preceptor Qian Wenzhao stared at the small bottle and asked again: "Now Your Excellency should be able to say it, right? How can one safely change this piece of clothing? And then make it so people can't recognize it?"

Tang Long smiled, "Start a new business, choose a better name, and then defeat yourself."