168: Chapter 168 Getting Ready to Go!

Lu Yin smiled slightly. Before he could even speak, a streak of blood-red light suddenly soared into the sky from behind him!

Boom!

Majestic blood-colored Battle Qi spread out like a tide, dyeing the entire sky crimson.

Chen Yuan's pupils constricted as a towering figure slowly condensed into form behind Lu Yin.

The figure stood tall and straight, with scarlet Battle Qi flowing through his frame.

The Soul Fire in those hollow eye sockets burned intensely, as if it could incinerate heaven and earth.

"This... this is..."

Chen Yuan's voice was trembling as he looked at the figure in disbelief. "The hero, Luo Xiu?!"

As a powerhouse of the modern human race, Chen Yuan had naturally seen portraits of Luo Xiu.

Although the current Luo Xiu was pale all over, that unique aura and sky-high battle intent could not be mistaken!

"And this is?"

Luo Xiu looked at the shocked Chen Yuan and couldn't help but ask.

"Senior Luo Xiu, this is my teacher, one of the top experts of the current human race."

Lu Yin explained.

Chen Yuan took a deep breath, suppressing the stormy waves in his heart, and solemnly performed the highest-level human salute to Luo Xiu.

"Junior Chen Yuan greets Senior Luo Xiu!"

His voice carried uncontrollable excitement, even trembling slightly.

"I never expected to see the legendary hero with my own eyes in my lifetime... This is simply a miracle!"

Luo Xiu nodded slightly, the scarlet Soul Fire in his hollow eye sockets flickering as he observed Chen Yuan.

"The aura on you isn't weak. It seems the current human race hasn't fallen to the point of being slaughtered at will."

"It is all thanks to the seniors risking their lives back then to win a breathing space for the human race."

Chen Yuan's tone was respectful, then he looked at Lu Yin again, his eyes full of disbelief. "Lu Yin, you actually..."

"Heh, Teacher, I think I'm now qualified to head to the Wailing Land."

Lu Yin smiled faintly and said to Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan took a deep breath. "If we have Senior Luo Xiu's help, then we are indeed qualified to go to that forbidden land."

"Wailing Land?" Luo Xiu asked, looking puzzled as he listened to their conversation.

"Senior Luo Xiu, I have a divine mission; I must go to that place."

Lu Yin didn't hide anything and told Luo Xiu about his divine mission.

"Oh? Obtaining a divine mission at your level is indeed extraordinary."

Luo Xiu's scarlet Soul Fire flickered slightly.

"But even during my prime, I didn't dare set foot in the Wailing Land lightly."

Luo Xiu's words were shocking, leaving both Lu Yin and Chen Yuan stunned.

"Even Senior didn't dare set foot there lightly?"

One should know that Luo Xiu was a Six Senses Grade powerhouse, a renowned existence in the entire history of the human race.

The scarlet Battle Qi on Luo Xiu's body fluctuated slightly, as if he were recalling some ancient fragments.

"The Wailing Land... that is a forbidden zone where even gods would perish."

"During my prime, I once entered that land."

Luo Xiu's voice carried a sense of ancient vicissitude.

"The sky there is eternally shrouded in blood, the ground is riddled with cracks, and the air is filled with a cursed aura that even gods would avoid."

He raised his skeletal palm, scarlet Battle Qi flowing between his fingers.

"Back then, I only stayed deep inside for a moment, and I felt my soul trembling."

"It's said that more than one god is buried there, their resentment materializing to form an eternal wail."

"That's right, Senior Luo Xiu. I also once entered that forbidden land, though I was lucky enough to escape later."

"But I truly do not wish to recall any memories from that time."

Chen Yuan spoke in agreement.

"But this child's power might determine the future of our human race, so I believe we must help him complete that divine mission."

Luo Xiu's hollow eye sockets turned toward Lu Yin, the scarlet Soul Fire flickering slightly.

"Young man, your determination commands my respect. Since you insist on going, this old man will accompany you on this journey."

Hearing this, Chen Yuan's face brightened with joy. "With Senior Luo Xiu's help, the chances of success for this trip are greatly increased!"

"But before that," Luo Xiu suddenly turned to Chen Yuan.

"I need to understand the current state of the human race, as well as the changes that have occurred over these thousands of years."

Chen Yuan nodded quickly. "Senior, please follow me; let's find a place to talk in detail."

The three turned into streaks of light and instantly disappeared from the Doomsday Battlefield.

A few days later, at a human military base.

The heavy alloy doors slowly opened, and Lu Yin, Chen Yuan, and Luo Xiu, who was shrouded in scarlet Battle Qi, stepped into the conference room.

Several high-ranking military officials already waiting there rose at the same time, their gazes instantly freezing on Luo Xiu.

"This... who is this?"

Zhao Qianjun stood up abruptly, the general stars on his epaulettes trembling slightly.

This Commander-in-Chief, who had overseen the Celestial Empire Military Region for decades, was actually somewhat losing his composure at this moment.

The tactical tablet in Ye Fenghua's hand fell onto the table with a clatter.

He stared fixedly at the blood-colored Battle Qi flowing over Luo Xiu's pale figure, his voice dry.

"It's actually... the legendary... Bloodthirsty Mad God..."

Luo Xiu's hollow eye sockets swept over the people present, the scarlet Soul Fire flickering slightly.

"Thousands of years have passed, and human military bases have become... quite distinctive."

He reached out his hand and gently brushed the cold alloy wall; as Battle Qi flowed from his fingertips, the wall actually emitted a faint hum.

Chen Yuan hurried forward to introduce them.

"Senior Luo Xiu, this is General Zhao Qianjun, Commander-in-Chief of the Eastern War Zone, and this is Commander Ye Fenghua of the Eastern War Zone..."

Zhao Qianjun took a deep breath, suppressed his inner shock, and was the first to give Luo Xiu a standard military salute.

The several high-ranking generals behind him also followed suit, their movements uniform and carrying the solemnity and respect unique to soldiers.

"Senior Luo Xiu, I never expected to see you in my lifetime."

Zhao Qianjun's voice was steady and powerful, but his slightly trembling fingertips still betrayed his inner excitement.

"We have heard of your deeds since we were children. That the human race can have today is all thanks to the sacrifices made by seniors back then."

Luo Xiu's hollow eye sockets swept over the crowd, the scarlet Soul Fire flickering slightly.

"No need for formalities. Since I have returned, I shall naturally do my part for the human race."

"Besides, without this little fellow, I wouldn't be able to appear here."

Saying this, Luo Xiu looked at Lu Yin.

Actually, Chen Yuan had already reported the matter of Luo Xiu's resurrection to Zhao Qianjun and the others via communicator.

However, seeing it with one's own eyes was still vastly different from merely hearing about it.

"We know that, of course, but are you certain you want to head to the Wailing Land?"

Zhao Qianjun also glanced at Lu Yin and then asked with a solemn expression.

Luo Xiu nodded slightly, the Soul Fire in his eye sockets burning fiercely.

An invisible pressure spread out, making all the high-ranking generals present feel their breath hitch.

"Although the Wailing Land is dangerous, since this old man promised to accompany this kid on this journey, I naturally won't back down."

"Furthermore, thousands of years ago, I failed to see through that forbidden land. Now, I want to see exactly what secrets are hidden there."

Zhao Qianjun took a deep breath and said in a heavy voice.

"Since Senior's mind is made up, I represent the Celestial Empire military in giving our full support."

"However, the situation in the Wailing Land is special; we need to make thorough preparations."

He turned to Ye Fenghua.

"Commander Ye, immediately retrieve all archive materials regarding the Wailing Land, especially the energy fluctuation records from the last hundred years."

"Yes!" Ye Fenghua immediately responded and walked quickly toward the control console.

"Lu Yin,"

Zhao Qianjun looked at the young protagonist again. "What are the specific details of your divine mission? The military needs to know the details to formulate a support plan."