bookbashuk Chapter 137 Nations' Fight for Magic Cores Ends in a Slap in the Face!
Chapter 137 Nations' Fight for Magic Cores Ends in a Slap in the Face!
The Bermuda Triangle finally returned to calm, and golden sunlight pierced through the clouds, illuminating the shimmering surface. Soldiers from various fleets stood on deck, cheering and jumping for joy towards the underwater dragon's lair; many were moved to tears. In the UN command center, world leaders embraced tightly, celebrating this hard-won victory.
"We won! Chi You has been defeated!"
"Long live Alliance Leader Lu! Long live humanity!"
Inside the cave, Lu Jingchen and the others were cleaning up the battlefield. The black demonic blood had been purified by the power of the true dragon, and the remains of the Yin soldiers on the ground had turned to ashes. Only Chi You's broken demonic horn and scattered scales still emitted a faint demonic aura, proving that the earth-shattering battle had truly taken place.
"Big Brother! We're rich!" Ma Xiaodong ran over excitedly, carrying a huge pile of treasures he'd taken from the Demon Elder. "Look! There are ancient magical artifacts here, and even Chi You's demon core! This demon core is so big, it must be worth a fortune!"
Shi Lei also came over, holding a black dagger in his hand: "And this! This dagger is made from Chi You's bones, it can cut through iron like mud! It's amazing!"
Lu Jingchen smiled and shook his head: "These things are all imbued with demonic energy and cannot be used carelessly. Keep them for now, and I will purify them with the power of the True Dragon when we get back, and then distribute them to those in need."
Just then, footsteps sounded at the entrance of the cave. A dozen or so men in military uniforms entered, led by an American general, followed by military representatives and experts from various countries. Their faces were filled with greed, their eyes fixed intently on the remains of Chi You on the ground and the various treasures within the dragon's lair.
The American general walked up to Lu Jingchen, extended his hand, and said with a hint of arrogance, "Alliance Leader Lu, congratulations on destroying Chi You and saving the world. On behalf of the US government, I express my highest respect to you. However, Chi You's remains and demon core have extremely high scientific research value, and the United States is willing to offer ten billion US dollars to purchase them. We will use them to develop more advanced weapons to protect world peace."
No sooner had he finished speaking than the Japanese representative rushed forward, bowing and scraping, and said, "Commander-in-Chief Lu, Japan is willing to contribute 15 billion US dollars! Moreover, our scientific research and technology are the most advanced in the world, and we are confident that we can maximize the value of these resources!"
The British representative retorted, "We, Britain, are willing to contribute 20 billion US dollars! These ancient artifacts should belong to all of humanity, and joint research by us is the best option."
Representatives from other countries also submitted their bids, vying for the opportunity as if they were buying vegetables at a market. Their eyes were filled with greed; they weren't after world peace at all, but simply wanted to use Chi You's power to research weapons and dominate the world.
Ma Xiaodong immediately exploded, pointing at them and yelling, "What are you thinking? These things were fought and killed by my older brother. Why should I sell them to you? Besides, these things are imbued with demonic energy. If you take them to study and something goes wrong, who will be responsible?"
"Exactly!" Shi Lei chimed in, "Chi You almost destroyed the world just now, have you forgotten? Now you want to study his power? I think you want to repeat the same mistake!"
The American general's face darkened, and his tone hardened: "Commander Lu, this doesn't belong to you alone; it's the common property of all humanity. We've already discussed this with the United Nations, and these things must be handed over to us for joint research. If you disagree, you're making an enemy of the entire world."
"To be an enemy of the whole world?" Lu Jingchen's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Where were you all when Chi You was trying to destroy the world? It was my master, my friends, the True Dragon Legion, and I who risked our lives to destroy him. Now you're jumping out and saying it's the common property of all mankind? Where were you all before?"
He took a step forward, emanating a faint aura of true dragon power. The American general and his men instantly felt as if they were being crushed by a mountain, unable to breathe, their faces turning pale, and they retreated hastily.
"I'm telling you, everything in the dragon's lair belongs to me, Lu Jingchen. Anyone who dares to covet it is my enemy." Lu Jingchen's voice was icy. "Hand over the Chi You scale you secretly hid earlier, and the demonic artifact in the Japanese representative's pocket. I might spare you this time. If you dare not hand it over, you'll face the consequences."
The American general and the Japanese representative's faces instantly turned incredibly awkward. They had indeed secretly hidden some of Chi You's remains when no one was looking, thinking no one would notice. They hadn't expected Lu Jingchen to have seen it all.
After hesitating for a long time, they reluctantly handed over what they had hidden. The Japanese representative's face turned bright red, and he wished he could disappear into the ground.
"Furthermore," Lu Jingchen continued, "from this moment forward, the Bermuda Triangle is a restricted area, and no one is allowed to enter. All fleets from all countries must immediately withdraw from this area. If anyone dares to trespass, don't blame me for being impolite."
"You...you're too domineering!" the American general said angrily. "The Bermuda Triangle is international waters, not your backyard!"
"It used to be, but it's not anymore," Lu Jingchen said calmly. "This is the location of a dragon's lair, and also the node that seals the interdimensional passage. For the safety of the entire world, it must be designated a restricted area. Anyone who disagrees can try."
The American general opened his mouth, as if to say something, but ultimately dared not utter a word. He knew that Lu Jingchen was now the supreme leader of the global Xuanmen sects, his strength unfathomable. Let alone their fleet, even the entire world's armies combined would be no match for him.
"Let's go!" The American general snorted coldly and led his men away in a sorry state. The representatives of other countries didn't dare to say anything more and followed suit, leaving the cave.
Watching their disheveled figures, Ma Xiaodong laughed heartily, "That was so satisfying! These guys, usually so arrogant, are now completely shut up by Big Brother!"
Su Muyue laughed and said, "Alright, stop laughing. Let's quickly clean up and see if there's anything we've forgotten."
The group continued clearing the battlefield, and Lu Jingchen walked to the black throne where Chi You had once sat. This throne was made of ten-thousand-year-old black iron, and it was covered with strange runes. Lu Jingchen reached out and touched the armrest of the throne, and suddenly felt a slight vibration.
"Hmm?" Lu Jingchen frowned and pressed hard on a protrusion next to the armrest.
"Snap—!"
The throne suddenly slid to the side, revealing the entrance to a dark, secret chamber.
"There's a secret room here!" Lu Xuanfeng walked over, a look of surprise on his face. "When Lu Xuanqing and I came here back then, we didn't discover this secret room at all."
Lu Jingchen took out the Dragon's Lair Jade Pendant, which emitted a golden light that illuminated the passage to the secret chamber.
"Let's go in and take a look."
The five people walked down the passage for about fifty meters and came to a small stone chamber. The walls of the chamber were covered with ancient murals. On the stone platform in the center, there was a bronze box.
Lu Jingchen walked to the wall and carefully observed the murals. These murals did not depict the scene of the Yellow Emperor fighting Chiyou, but rather a much more ancient scene.
In the first mural, a huge crack appeared in the sky, from which countless hideous monsters emerged and slaughtered humans.
In the second mural, the ancient dragon race and other ancient races unite to wage a great war against the monsters.
In the third mural, the true dragon clan sacrificed themselves to seal the gap, using eight dragon lairs as nodes for the seal.
In the fourth mural, Chi You is possessed by a dark figure and launches a war. The Yellow Emperor, in alliance with the remnants of the True Dragon, seals Chi You away.
In the last mural, the seal loosens, the shadow reappears, the sky cracks open again, and an even greater disaster is about to strike.
"What... what does this mean?" Su Muyue said, her face pale. "Is Chi You not the final enemy? Is there something even more terrifying?"
Lu Xuanfeng's expression also turned extremely solemn: "It seems we were all wrong. Chi You was just a puppet; the real enemy came from another world. The shadowy figures on these murals are the masterminds behind it all. The eight dragon lairs weren't used to seal Chi You at all, but to seal the passage to another world."
Lu Jingchen walked to the stone platform and opened the bronze box. Inside the box was an ancient bamboo scroll. He picked up the scroll and slowly unrolled it.
A prophecy was written in ancient script on the bamboo slips:
"Chi You perished, the seal loosened. The gate to another world opened after a hundred years. A dark shadow arrived, and heaven and earth collapsed. Only those with the true dragon bloodline, who gather the power of the eight jades, can rebuild the seal and save all living beings. If they fail, the three realms will be reduced to scorched earth, beyond redemption."
After reading the prophecy, everyone fell silent.
They thought that defeating Chi You would end everything. Little did they know, this was just the beginning. The real disaster was yet to come.
Lu Jingchen gripped the bamboo slip in his hand tightly, his eyes becoming incredibly determined.
"No matter who is behind this, no matter how powerful they are, I will not allow them to harm humanity."