"Uh..."
The words of the host from the Divine Net live broadcast sounded in their ears, startling both Jiang Wuming and Li Lianyi. Their chopsticks froze in mid-air.
Although both of them felt that the extraterrestrial enemy's descent in the ancient city of Loulan was unusual due to Li Rui's words, they were still shocked when they learned that the extraterrestrial enemies descending were five Celestial God Realm powerhouses!
"How about trying the braised pork ribs?"
After a brief shock and愣神, Jiang Wuming picked up a piece of braised pork rib and placed it in Li Lianyi's bowl.
Li Lianyi did not taste the braised pork ribs. Instead, she put down her chopsticks and said softly, "Wuming, go get ready."
"No rush, there's still time to eat," Jiang Wuming replied with a slight smile.
"After this battle, we can eat together every day."
Li Lianyi stood up, walked to Jiang Wuming, and pulled him into a hug. She whispered,
"I don't know your current strength, but I know you will go to battle. I also believe that you can win this battle as you did before – get ready and depart!"
"Okay."
Jiang Wuming no longer hesitated or wasted words. He stood up directly, returned to the bedroom, changed into his armor, and put on his combat backpack.
Li Lianyi watched the entire process silently. By the time she sent Jiang Wuming to the door, she smiled and said, "I'll be home waiting for you."
"Mm."
Jiang Wuming nodded, then hugged Li Lianyi and gently kissed her forehead.
Having done all this, Jiang Wuming did not linger and left the main villa building.
"General Wuming, I'm here to take you to the military airport as ordered by the commander!"
A helicopter was parked on the lawn of the villa courtyard. The pilot saw Jiang Wuming emerge from the villa and quickly disembarked to salute him.
Although Jiang Wuming had not yet rejoined the Martial Department, all the soldiers of the Dragon Country Martial Department still regarded him as one of their own, and almost everyone affectionately called him General Wuming.
"Thank you for your trouble."
Jiang Wuming nodded and boarded the helicopter.
Soon, the helicopter took off. Jiang Wuming waved goodbye to Li Lianyi at the entrance of the main villa building.
Li Lianyi waved back with a smile. She only stopped waving after the helicopter disappeared into the night like a little bird. The smile on her face vanished, and her eyes showed unconcealed worry, her eyes slightly reddening.
Although she had told Jiang Wuming earlier that she believed he could protect the country and the world as he had before, she was actually unsure in her heart.
Because.
The five enemies descending upon the ancient city of Loulan were Celestial God Realm powerhouses!
It was important to remember that during the Everest War, a single Celestial God Realm extraterrestrial enemy had descended. Tianlong Daoist and Zhuge Lingjun had joined forces and, after countless hardships, managed to kill him. Zhuge Lingjun lost his life in the process, and Tianlong Daoist was severely injured!
The young man's departure might be a final farewell!
...
Half an hour later.
The helicopter arrived at a military airport in Hanghu.
A transport plane was already prepared at the airport.
The main members of the Martial Department's Eastern Region Army Hanghu Branch and the Military Department were all standing in front of the transport plane, waiting for Jiang Wuming.
In addition to them, there were also some reporters. They had learned that Jiang Wuming would be going to the ancient city of Loulan to engage the enemy and wanted to conduct a brief interview and report before his departure.
Furthermore, the Divine Net would be live-streaming Jiang Wuming's expedition, and major platforms in the secular world would be rebroadcasting it!
As the helicopter arrived at the military airport and began to descend, Jiang Wuming, who was inside the cabin, saw the scene below and put on his ghastly mask.
Soon, the helicopter landed on the runway. The crowd below surged forward like a tide, lining up in front of the helicopter.
The cabin door opened, and Jiang Wuming stepped out.
"Master Wuming!"
In an instant, whether it was the members of the Martial Department's East Sea Branch, the military personnel, or the reporters, they all greeted Jiang Wuming in unison.
Among them, the members of the Martial Department's East Sea Branch, due to the presence of reporters and the live broadcast, and to avoid any misunderstandings, also addressed Jiang Wuming as Master Wuming, just like the others.
"Thank you all for coming to see me off. Time is short, and I must depart immediately."
As Jiang Wuming spoke, he intended to walk through the crowd towards the transport plane ahead.
"Master Wuming, according to the monitoring equipment in the ancient city of Loulan, the enemies descending upon Loulan this time are five Celestial God Realm powerhouses! This news has thrown the entire world into panic. Even some renowned martial arts masters believe this will become a nightmare and disaster for humanity!
Currently, everyone globally has placed their hopes on you. May I ask you two questions? It will only take a minute of your time!"
A Divine Net reporter kept pace with Jiang Wuming, holding a microphone and speaking rapidly.
Behind her, a cameraman followed, his lens focused on Jiang Wuming.
"Alright."
Jiang Wuming stopped.
"According to the information we've obtained from the War Dragon Hall and the Dragon Country Martial Department, you are heading to the ancient city of Loulan to face the enemy at this moment, is that correct?"
"Yes," Jiang Wuming nodded.
"Over the past few years, you have protected this world time and time again, becoming a global hero, hailed as the guardian of humanity! You've swept through opponents of the same realm, been invincible across realms, and have never tasted defeat. These are your labels and your legend – this time, in the battle of Loulan, you will face five Celestial God Realm extraterrestrial enemies. Will you continue to uphold your legend?"
The Divine Net reporter asked again.
"Back then, my father led the Dragon Country Martial Department's Loulan Legion, guarding the ancient city of Loulan, and fought bloody battles with extraterrestrial enemies multiple times! Including the divine war that shocked the world, my father and his comrades never allowed the enemy to breach the ancient city of Loulan!
Today, I will, like my father, use my life to protect that ancient city – where the person is, the city stands!"
Facing the camera, under the gaze of global viewers, the young man spoke slowly.
As his voice fell, the young man removed the ghastly mask from his face!
Today.
He was no longer the Ghastly War God, but the son of Jiang Zhan!
...
Two hours later.
The military transport plane arrived above the ancient city of Loulan. It lowered its altitude, slowed its speed, and opened its cabin door.
Swish!
Jiang Wuming's figure flashed as he leaped out of the cabin, then opened his parachute and descended towards the ancient city below. Da Feng Novel Network.
Long Qisheng, Qi Wufu, Li Rui, Qi Changyun, and the commander of the Loulan Legion stood on the city walls. The soldiers of the Loulan Legion formed a battle formation in front of the ancient city.
Furthermore, the members of the War Dragon Hall led by Qi Changyun also formed a battle formation.
Swish, swish, swish...
As the military transport plane flew overhead, everyone looked up in unison, their eyes fixed on the young man descending from the sky.
At the same time.
Across countries and regions worldwide, whether martial artists or ordinary people, they were watching the live broadcast of the battle of Loulan through their televisions, computers, and mobile phones. Their gazes followed the live camera feed, locking onto Jiang Wuming.
Their eyes were filled with anticipation!
When disaster struck, when the apocalypse arrived, they placed all their hope on the young man!
Gradually, under the gaze of the people, the young man landed on the Loulan battlefield. He could clearly sense the terrifying strength of the five extraterrestrial enemies within the great curtain.
Especially the one at the forefront, the aura he exuded far surpassed that of the Celestial God Realm extraterrestrial enemy who had descended on the Everest battlefield!
"Hall Master!"
Seeing Jiang Wuming land, all the War Dragon Hall members present in the ancient city of Loulan, including Qi Changyun, greeted him in unison.
However—
Before he could respond to the War Dragon Hall members, another voice rang out.
"General Wuming, the entire Loulan Legion will follow you and fight to the death!"
In front of the ancient city, all the soldiers of the Loulan Legion drew their sabers and shouted in unison.
A scene from the past repeated itself.
This scene was like the Loulan soldiers following Jiang Zhan into battle back then.
On the ancient battlefield, the young man's heart trembled.
He did not speak, but merely performed a salute of the Dragon Country Martial Department towards the Loulan soldiers.
Having done so, the young man turned and stood alone at the very front, facing the great curtain, presenting his back to everyone and the global audience.
Just then...
The great curtain at the end of the ancient battlefield began to exhibit violent energy fluctuations again. The figures of the five extraterrestrial enemies within the curtain gradually became clearer, and the combat live broadcast feed appeared in the eyes of everyone in the ancient city of Loulan, visible to global viewers.
The next moment.
Whether in the ancient city of Loulan or in various parts of the world, there was dead silence!
Everyone's eyes widened, staring at the face of the extraterrestrial enemy at the forefront with disbelief!
That face had once set the global martial arts community ablaze.
The owner of that face had fought bloody battles on this ancient battlefield multiple times, guarding the ancient city, guarding the Dragon Country, and ultimately died on the battlefield, his heroic name passed down by the people.
His name was Jiang Zhan!
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