146: Ten wood crystals!

Jingji Garrison Headquarters, Martial Artist Building.

It was early morning, still dim, with a faint hint of fish-belly white appearing on the eastern horizon.

The morning sun was about to rise!

In the spacious reception room, Chen Fan and Xue Zhan, along with the other three, sat around a rosewood tea table, chatting happily.

Despite all of them being among the world's strongest martial artists, when they gathered, there was no pretense; instead, they chatted casually like old friends.

It was as if the world of Planetary-level martial artists was no different from ordinary life.

"Hahaha, I didn't expect you to have surpassed us; you must have had your own special encounter!"

Xue Zhan said with a smile.

His gaze towards Chen Fan held a gentle warmth, like a kind elder looking at a junior.

Chen Fan immediately felt a refreshing sensation. "It's not really an encounter, just good luck."

"Moreover, I became Planetary Level thanks to the mu ya crystal Big Brother Xue gave me; it would be hard not to break through."

Chen Fan said modestly.

"Hahaha!"

After a hearty laugh, Xue Zhan continued:

"Treasures are meant for geniuses. We are all part of the military, and the defense of Great Xia still relies heavily on you young people."

Chen Fan listened quietly from the side, his eyes moving slightly, nodding repeatedly.

He also understood that the future of a nation and a race depended not only on seasoned powerhouses.

In fact, the most crucial element was a continuous flow of fresh blood.

Only when rising stars could surpass their predecessors would a nation truly have a bright future.

"Many times, luck is also a kind of strength!"

Huang Qianzhong sighed, then gave General Ling a look.

"Brother Chen, try the Kyoto Xiouya; it's very fragrant!"

Saying that, General Ling poured a cup of steaming hot tea into the purple clay cup in front of Chen Fan.

"Thank you, Second Brother Jiang!!" Chen Fan still said with a smile, and smoothly arranged the cups of the other three in a row.

As the hot mountain spring water filled the cups, the fresh aroma of green tea diffused with the rising steam, making one feel refreshed and invigorated.

"What excellent tea!"

Chen Fan took a sip of the Kyoto Xiouya, and said seriously, "This time I came to see Big Brother Xue mainly for three matters."

Xue Zhan: "Just say it!"

"Mm."

Chen Fan nodded, then took out the brocade box from his backpack.

Upon opening it, a cloud of misty vapor quickly dispersed.

Immediately following, ten fist-sized white crystal stones appeared prominently before their eyes.

"This... these mu ya crystals!?"

A rich, rice-like fragrance wafted from the brocade box, eagerly entering their noses.

"And ten mu ya crystals!"

Xue Zhan and the other two immediately widened their eyes, all looking at these ten mu ya crystals, their expressions slightly exaggerated.

Chen Fan smiled and nodded: "Yes, ten mu ya crystals, no problem."

Chen Fan's calm words were no different from a bombshell, stirring up giant waves in their hearts.

For a moment, the three seasoned Planetary-level martial artists, who had seen many storms, trembled.

Others might not know, but they knew it as clearly as a mirror.

Each mu ya crystal could allow a God of War martial artist to break through to become a Planetary-level martial artist.

And ten mu ya crystals could add ten Planetary-level martial artists to Great Xia.

Xue Zhan's eyes were filled with the lustrous glow of the mu ya crystals, and his heart rate in his chest couldn't help but quicken by many beats.

It should be known that after the last No. 9 Relic battle, Hong and Thunder God, the two top martial artists, only managed to gather seven mu ya crystals as a token of gratitude for the participating forces.

Now, Chen Fan took out ten at once, which was truly shocking.

They were seasoned powerhouses who had dominated battlefields, yet today they were astonished by a young man.

Xue Zhan and the other two looked at each other, momentarily at a loss for words.

"Brothers, no need to guess. These ten mu ya crystals are my gift to our motherland.

If I were to ask for a return, just arrange a smart fighter jet for me so I can support various places at any time."

"If you all can give me mu ya crystals and dragon blood, why can't I repay you in kind?"

Chen Fan said with a smile.

His eyes were clear and bright, like a mountain spring.

"Good, since Brother Lin is so generous, I thank you on behalf of Great Xia and its billions of people!"

In his excitement, Xue Zhan slapped his thigh and stood up with a whoop.

"Thank you, really!"

Xue Zhan glanced at Chen Fan, and just as he was about to bow in gratitude, a pair of strong hands held his shoulders, preventing him from bending down.

"Big Brother Xue, as fellow soldiers of Great Xia, we should aim for unity and collectively resist powerful enemies; there's no need to be so polite."

Chen Fan's expression was sincere, without any pretense.

"Good!"

"This is truly a prodigy of my Great Xia; his demeanor and breadth of mind are extraordinary."

Xue Zhan's chest immediately swelled with emotion, and he said with soaring pride.

"I'll make arrangements; a smart fighter jet will be provided for you, guaranteed to satisfy Brother Chen."

"Thank you, Big Brother Xue. Now I'll discuss the second matter."

Chen Fan said, while taking out the three sets of ice hell and blood god armor one by one from the exquisite jade tablet in his backpack.

"These were also rewards I obtained from a certain relic, along with the mu ya crystals. Currently, there are only three sets, all for you three elder brothers."

After speaking, Chen Fan directly handed these three sets of Battle Blade armor to Xue Zhan, General Ling, and Huang Qianzhong respectively.

"I've tested the strength and toughness of this armor. After a drop of blood acknowledges its master, it can transform its shape according to our will, completely covering the entire body."

"Even if it directly faces an attack from a King-level Monster, the force will be weakened by a massive ninety percent."

Chen Fan explained while demonstrating for the three of them.

"Covers the entire body!"

As Chen Fan's words fell, the armor on Chen Fan's body instantly spread out,

quickly covering all of Chen Fan's limbs, torso, and head, leaving only his two eyes exposed.

Now, Chen Fan looked like a blood-colored mummy.

"Three elder brothers, try hitting me."

"Good."

Xue Zhan, being the most impulsive, was the first to strike.

He clenched his right fist and suddenly punched Chen Fan's stomach.

A punch imbued with immense power, enough to smash the head of any High-level Lord.

Thump!

There was no dull thud as expected; the point where Xue Zhan's iron fist met Chen Fan's abdomen slightly dented, and a fine ripple instantly spread around from the point of impact.

"What a terrifying method of deflecting force!"

Xue Zhan felt that as soon as his power touched the armor, it was like a clay ox entering the sea, quickly disappearing without a trace.

Chen Fan, on the other hand, was completely fine!

Xue Zhan's arm felt slightly numb from the recoil of his own immense strength.

After seeing their attempts, General Ling exclaimed, "This armor has incredible defense."

Huang Qianzhong corrected him: "No, it should be a very powerful Battle Blade armor."

Finally, Huang Qianzhong and General Ling surprisingly said in unison: "I am willing to call it the strongest defense!"

"Then take it."

Chen Fan smiled as he distributed the blood god armor, one for each of the three.

After the blood god armor, he distributed the Battle Blade ice hell.

Xue Zhan and the other two received the blood armor and blood blade, their happiness evident on their faces.

With the defensive armor and Battle Blade given by Chen Fan, their safety factor would be even higher when confronting King-level Monsters again in the future.

"Thank you, Brother Chen Fan!"

"Thank you, Brother Chen!"

"..."

Facing the gratitude of the three elder seniors, Chen Fan smiled and nodded, indicating his acceptance.

Chen Fan clearly knew Xue Zhan and the others were excited, just as he was the first time he witnessed the effects of the blood god armor and ice hell.

After a while, once they had all calmed down, Chen Fan spoke again:

"The last thing—I plan to go to the Australian continent for some important matters."

After speaking, Chen Fan looked at Xue Zhan, awaiting the reply of this number one martial artist.

"Going to the Australian continent!?"

Hearing that place name, Xue Zhan's brows furrowed slightly.

"That was the first continent to be breached by monsters; who knows how many mutated Lord-level and King-level Monsters exist there. It's extremely dangerous."

"Yes, I know!"

"But don't forget, besides being a Planetary-level martial artist, I am also a Psycher Master!"

Chen Fan's gaze swept over Huang Qianzhong and General Ling; his steady eyes and firm expression moved them.

The two looked at each other and shrugged helplessly.

Finally, the three of them looked at Xue Zhan, waiting for the answer from this number one figure...