Liang Yuwei frowned, staring at the chaotic battlefield on the mecha's display screen, remaining silent.
Wang Shang's mecha swooped down from the sky and landed beside him. "What's going on? The Black Star army suddenly fell into disarray, attacking their own kind."
Jin Quan Ao Tian's Heaven-Devouring Golden Armor tried to charge into the enemy formation but was repelled by their chaotic, indiscriminate attacks.
Little Jin Quan said, "Master Liang! Could it be that Brother Gu and the others succeeded? These enemies are all acting very strangely!"
"Roar—!"
A hyper-sonic shadow instantly streaked across the battlefield, followed by an explosion of fire!
The Ba Can Ji made a wide flanking maneuver to appear before everyone. Shu Feizhang said, "Did you receive the news? The humanoid computer beings infected by Lai Jing Fa Nan have all fallen into a frenzy, attacking anything they see without restraint!"
Liang Yuwei said, half-believing, "Could it be... Gu Ya really succeeded, and Lai Jing Fa Nan is dead."
Suddenly, on the display screens of everyone, every Xianxia mecha, and all mechas attacking the Black Star Empire, the face of the Xianxia Chief appeared.
His expression was solemn and dignified, his tone calm and steady. He said, "I declare that Lai Jing Fa Nan is dead! All soldiers, charge into the Black Star Empire, end the war completely, and welcome peace."
Everyone's hearts instantly filled with fighting spirit!
The grand army advanced, launching a final counter-offensive against all remaining Black Star Empire forces!
One dispatch of victory after another was sent to the command centers of each participating country:
[Lai Jing Fa Nan's second son, the Black Star Army's Second Great Commander, Lai Jing Sha Feng, committed suicide!]
...
[All remaining Black Star army forces that resisted have surrendered!]
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[Xianxia forces have recaptured the Black Star Empire's capital city and are advancing into the Black Star hinterland!]
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[Xianxia forces are clearing out Lai Jing Fa Nan's loyalist forces!]
...
...
...
Gu Ya sat inside the Wuji mecha, his expression calm as he looked down.
In the cities of Black Star, smoke billowed, and crowds surged as Xianxia mechas orderly occupied the cities.
Not far ahead, over a hundred majestic Xianxia heavy mechas flew towards them.
Judging by their appearance, they were not regular armed mechas but rather display mechas responsible for propaganda and showcasing national prestige.
On the mecha's display screen, Ye Zhenjun's image flashed.
"Gu Ya, are you there?"
Gu Ya wearily leaned forward and said, "Uncle Ye, I'm here. Don't worry, Xiao Ying is safe, and we are all safe."
A flicker of joy and relief appeared in Ye Zhenjun's eyes. He nodded and said calmly, "We will escort you. Gu Ya, you are the pride of us all."
Gu Ya pondered for a moment, then looked at Ye Zhenjun. "Please convey this to Xian Wangchuan: do not publicize our deeds. Tell him that all credit belongs to the Xianxia army and all the soldiers worldwide who resisted the Black Star Empire."
"Compared to them, what we did was nothing."
After ending the communication,
Wuji said faintly, "Gu Ya, I truly admire your character of gracefully retiring after success. When you have time, visit my country, and we'll have a good drink. I also want to hear you talk about your approach to governing with science."
Gu Ya smiled slightly and patted Wuji's shoulder. "There will be opportunities."
Looking at the display screen, another troublesome matter surfaced in Gu Ya's mind: Moon Dock Base.
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Two months later.
At the top of the Xianxia Supreme Administrative Building, in the press conference hall.
Countless holographic cameras were focused ahead, and flashes from countless lights flickered one after another.
The Xianxia Chief silently nodded to Xian Wangchuan and handed him the document in his hand.
Xian Wangchuan took the document and signed his name on it.
After completing this,
Xian Wangchuan calmly looked up, facing all the flashes, and said with a determined gaze, "I declare that from this moment on, the Chief of the Xianxia Nation will be assumed by me, Xian Wangchuan."
"Furthermore, I will serve as the temporary Chief of the Black Star region until all of Lai Jing Fa Nan's loyalist forces have been completely cleared."
"Until the Black Star Empire completely ushers in peace!"
From the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern Hemisphere,
The territory of the Xianxia Nation spanned the planet, becoming an unparalleled, super-vast country.
Xian Wangchuan stood up steadily and walked backstage amidst the shouting questions from reporters.
Gu Ya, with his left arm wrapped in a splint, smiled at Xian Wangchuan. "How is it? Does it feel wonderful to reach the pinnacle of world power!"
"Wonderful my ass!"
Xian Wangchuan punched Gu Ya's left arm, saying angrily, "Gu Ya, you've killed me! Leaving such a huge country to me! And you go hide and enjoy your leisure!"
"Do you know how many affairs I have to deal with every day! I wish I could split myself into six, and still not finish!"
"Ow, ow, ow!" Gu Ya chuckled, clutching his left arm.
The punch Liu Feng threw after being startled had directly broken Gu Ya's arm.
"Alright, alright, let's talk business. Chongli Sect, Kunja Society, Moon Dock Base," Gu Ya said.
Xian Wangchuan took Gu Ya to a small, confidential conference room.
Inside, three unfamiliar men were already waiting.
Upon entering, Xian Wangchuan introduced them one by one, "The new Grand Pontiff of the Chongli Sect!"
Gu Ya tightly shut his mouth, suppressing his delight, and calmly looked at the bald man, Sa Kuan.
This legendary, low-profile agent,
Once an intelligence subordinate of Xian Wangchuan, he came to Xianxia and successively became a secret follower of Gu Ya's father and a member of Xianxia Special Section Nine.
He had made outstanding contributions during Gu Ya's counter-attack against the Black Star Empire.
Now, him serving as the Grand Pontiff of the Chongli Sect was most appropriate.
Sa Kuan also suppressed a smile and secretly winked his left eye at Gu Ya, extending his hand to shake Gu Ya's.
This move by Xian Wangchuan was brilliant! It was a scheme to pull the rug out from under them, directly replacing the leaders of the Chongli Sect with their own people.
Xian Wangchuan pointed to another tall man. "This big shot needs no introduction; the Steward of the Old Days faction. You've met."
Gu Ya nodded to him. He had dealt with him before to gain access to the Old Days Library.
When it came to the third man, Xian Wangchuan cleared his throat and said with a solemn expression, "The spokesperson for the Kunja Society, Mr. Wan Chong."
This was the weighty figure of this secret meeting!
Gu Ya composed his expression and shook his hand solemnly.
They all sat down.
Xian Wangchuan got straight to the point. "Everyone knows that Gu Ya and his comrades killed Lai Jing Fa Nan during the final battle. Gu Ya is the savior of all humanity."
Gu Ya picked up the conversation after he finished speaking. "I wouldn't say that. We also paid a price."
"During my battle with Lai Jing Fa Nan, I lost the Urn of the Mech God. Therefore, I am now an ordinary person."
Sa Kuan said, "The Chongli Sect has always been an organization that suppresses and restrains the misuse of the Urn of the Mech God. Now that there is no divine power in the world, our creed should also change."
"Gu Ya, from this moment on, the Chongli Sect will no longer pursue you."
The Steward of the Old Days faction said, "Three hundred years ago, the divine power users created the Old Days faction to counterbalance the Chongli Sect. We have dealt with them for centuries, and now, it is time for us to retire."
Wan Chong had been observing everyone's expressions.
Only after everyone had spoken did he say slowly, "Alright, stop putting on a show for me here."
"I've known about your relationships for a long time."
Wan Chong looked at Gu Ya. "Although you possess divine power, you know how to restrain yourself, remain low-key, and use your divine power for good. Now that you have become an ordinary person, we have even less reason to pursue your past transgressions."
Gu Ya said, "Now that we are all sitting together, tell me about the Qihai Prophecy! All its predictions have come true!"
"'I entered the void' means I lost my divine power and returned to being ordinary."
"'Ning Yu is a twin god; she became the Mech God and returned to the original timeline, merging with the Mech God of that timeline.'"
"'And Lai Jing Fa Nan, he became heaven and earth. I have always been worried about this. I suspect Lai Jing Fa Nan is not completely dead!'"
Wan Chong smiled slightly and said, "The Qihai Prophecy was invented by beings from beyond space and time, from another dimension."
"To use a movie term, it's 'breaking the fourth wall' – the entity behind that wall, the one who controls the development of our world and the destiny of humanity."
Gu Ya's heart sank. He immediately understood Wan Chong's meaning.
He turned to look at the author, cursing and mocking him in his heart, "So it was you, you bastard, who designed such a strong villain for me and made me suffer so much! Aren't you supposed to be a feel-good author? Why write such a convoluted plot? You'll drive readers away! Besides Miracle and a few loyal followers, how many dedicated readers do you have left? Look at the mess you've made! How much do you earn a month in royalties? Can't you just write satisfying moments!"
Wan Chong cleared his throat, bringing Gu Ya's thoughts back, and continued,
"So, stop asking about the Qihai Prophecy. We cannot comprehend the thoughts of that entity."
"As for Lai Jing Fa Nan, now that you jointly control the entire world, being ubiquitous, even if he manages to survive, how much room for maneuver does he have?"
"Besides, human technology is also developing. It won't be long before you can develop technology to counter computer life forms."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Xian Wangchuan checked the time. "Well, the last participant should have arrived."
As soon as he finished speaking, the conference room door was pushed open.
Hui Ye Ai Li smiled sweetly and greeted everyone as she walked in.