Chapter 381 - 280: Awakening

PFT!

Zhao Qin rushed over and threw herself into Zhao Xuanqi’s arms, holding him tightly as tears streamed down her face.

In just a few short years, too many things had happened, making Zhao Qin feel as if a lifetime had passed.

Back then, after the incident at the Xiaolin Martial Arts Hall, she had left Yuehai and was assigned to work behind the lines for the National Salvation Association. From time to time, she would hear news about Zhao Xuanqi from the newspapers or from the organization’s high command.

First in Jinmen... the youngest Harmony master in the world... Chairman of the World Martial Arts Conference, leader of the civilian Martial Arts Realm, the rumored Ninth Monarch of the Divine Land, and finally, the legendary Divine General realm.

She couldn’t imagine what Zhao Xuanqi must have gone through to achieve all that.

Others might have envied her for having a brother who could be called a hero of his generation, but her heart was never filled with joy, only worry.

She didn’t want her brother to be some great hero. If she had a choice, she only wished for him to be safe and sound.

Deep down, the siblings shared the same wish.

However, things did not go as wished. The accident still happened in the end. Fortunately, it was all over now. Zhao Xuanqi had finally awakened, and her suppressed emotions erupted at this moment.

"It’s okay, it’s okay..."

Zhao Xuanqi gently patted Zhao Qin’s back, consoling her. After about three minutes, when Zhao Qin had calmed down slightly, he gently pushed her away.

"Sis, this isn’t the time to catch up. There are more important things waiting for me to do."

Zhao Xuanqi said to Zhao Qin.

Hearing this, Zhao Qin stopped her tears. Her mouth opened and closed, but no words came out.

She knew how dangerous the things Zhao Xuanqi had to do were, but she also understood how crucial her brother now was to the entire situation in the Divine Land.

Personal feelings must ultimately give way to the safety of this land.

She nodded slightly, said no more, and stepped aside.

"Tell me about the current situation. Also, contact the outside world. Tell them I’m back."

Zhao Xuanqi looked at Li Kunsheng and said slowly.

...

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「Outside, in a remote mountainous area of Celestial Province.」

The headquarters of the Divine Land Anti-Alliance—formed with the National Salvation Association as its core and united with other resistance forces in the Divine Land—was established within this mountain range.

At this very moment, in an ordinary room in a mountain village, the top brass of the Divine Land Anti-Alliance were holding an emergency meeting.

Many of them were familiar faces.

Two of the three generals of the National Salvation Association: Yang Xun and Li Ping.

The Martial Arts Association Three Elders, now dedicated to manufacturing weapons for the Anti-Alliance.

Former Yunling Army Commander Xie Yunhe and former Celestial Court Army Commander Li Wanhong.

The rising stars of the younger generation: Zhao Yuan, Xiang Ji, Zhang Hongyun, and others.

The atmosphere in the room was extremely tense.

"According to the latest intelligence, Lin Quelan, Yan Fu, and the others have completed their Holy Seed transformation. The Six Nations talks have reached a consensus: they will combine the former Phoenix, Giant Spirit, and Chengtian Armies to establish a new Divine Land United Government. They’ll use this puppet government to completely carve up the Divine Land, and the official announcement will be made in a week at most."

"Once this united government is established, the Six Nations will turn their full attention to us and launch an encirclement campaign of unprecedented scale."

"Everyone, please prepare yourselves. The most difficult, most dangerous, and darkest hour is likely upon us."

Li Ping spoke slowly, his tone heavy.

The room fell silent. No one spoke.

The situation had been perilous before, but the Six Nations had not been fully united, which gave them some breathing room. Now that they had reached a consensus and joined forces, the pressure they faced would multiply.

’Will we be able to survive this disaster?’

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!!

Just then, the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside the room. The door was thrown open, and a messenger, panting slightly, burst into the conference room.

"A message from the Cyan Dragon Sect! He... has awakened!"