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Chapter 554 The Long-Awaited Return
Chapter 554 The Long-Awaited Return
Less than half a day later, just four hours later, the general left the front line of the Izumo battlefield.
The Shadow Legion has not yet found out the specifics of the Sunset Abyss, but through the changes within the Western Alliance, the general has realized that something may have happened to the God of Earth.
With his keen political sense, the general made a guess and decisively chose to leave first and return to the Western Union to seize the initiative.
As the overwhelming aura that covered the sky began to dissipate, Mu Yaoguang, who was organizing the team to retreat, also felt a sense of relief.
The spatial rift in the sky can only launch landing craft from the other end; attempting to travel to Earth from this end would greatly destabilize the rift.
Therefore, Bai Ze's forces could only retreat continuously under Ye Liuyun's cover until they withdrew from the Izumo Wasteland.
During this process, corpses were thrown down one by one.
Among them were their own warriors, the frenzied sea beasts, and even the corpses of some Western Alliance soldiers who had died in the tide, all of which were swept over by the seawater.
One-third of the general's troops died from the previous "humanoid nuclear weapon," and the remaining two-thirds were mostly killed by the general himself.
At the same time, the Rending Sea Whale seemed to have also noticed the general's retreat.
This beast is no less intelligent than a human. Its whale song rose again, causing the sea monsters to stop their attack. At the same time, the huge whale sank to the surface and crashed into the ground, opening up the water veins below.
"The general has indeed retreated."
Mu Yaoguang landed on the blood-red sea and whispered.
"He must step down."
Bai Ze's divine sense manifested a form beside her and replied, "Nophis is already on his way back to the Western Alliance. If the general wants to achieve the greatest results, it would be best to return to the Western Alliance before Nophis."
The God of Earth has dominated Western Union for nearly a century, and has long since extended his influence to every corner of Western Union.
Even if he were to suddenly disappear now, his prestige would still be enough to suppress the Western Union's political situation.
Unless news of the death of the god of the human world arrives, everyone must be wary and take precautions against future retribution from the god of the human world.
"To seize power as quickly as possible, continue waging wars abroad, and divert internal conflicts, the general is leaving in a hurry now so that he can return quickly later."
Bai Ze gazed into the distance and said.
The general spent decades in Japan, leaving behind a significant legacy.
Bai Ze had long ago instructed Luo Shu to compile all the information related to the general and to deduce the general's personality model.
The reason he was able to accurately grasp the general's desires and predict his actions was because he had long understood the general's personality, habits, and even pursuits.
Otherwise, no matter how cunning Bai Ze is, it would be difficult for him to take care of both sides at the same time.
In terms of intelligence alone, Bai Ze is not as talented as Mu Yaoguang. In terms of strategy, even with his experience of two lifetimes, Bai Ze would not dare to say that he has calculated everything perfectly.
The reason he was able to gain the upper hand time and again was simply because he was a virtuous man who knew how to make good use of resources.
With the help of a simulated intelligent brain and multiple supercomputers assisting him, he was able to turn the tide in the face of frequent changes.
Bai Ze was certain that once the general suppressed the opposing forces such as Nophis and Hoddle, he would launch another offensive against the spatial rift.
The Holy Roman Empire will not allow the Western Alliance to withdraw.
We all agreed to go up together, so what's the meaning of your sudden departure?
Let alone Shinra, even the Rift Sea Whale that's burrowed underground is probably cursing the Shogun right now.
In other words, Dongxia couldn't spare any manpower, otherwise they would have tried to slaughter this beast first.
"Immediately notify the Martial Arts Association headquarters and deliver the message to the God of War."
Mu Yaoguang said sternly, "We must kill this beast before the general starts another war."
"I've already asked Luo Shui to do it," Bai Ze said.
"only···..."
His divine senses flickered, constantly receiving information from his physical body.
Bai Ze's true form is using a simulated AI to perform calculations to ensure there are no errors.
During this process, one variable inevitably came to Bai Ze's mind.
One of the "undying" Koche.
Bai Ze was certain that Vladimir's accident was most likely due to some means used by the Third God Enemy.
The fact that the third enemy could target Vladimir was largely due to Kosh'e's efforts.
Although this troublemaker never appeared in its true form, its shadow was everywhere.
When it comes to matters concerning Ursus, Koshie is indispensable.
However, Kochee did not appear this time, and even his avatar was nowhere to be seen.
This is undoubtedly a major anomaly, and Kosch's own combat strength should not be underestimated. Although he is a scientist, in terms of strength... or rather, destructive power, he is definitely no less than Ye Liuyun.
In the fiery desert, Bai Ze opened his eyes and asked Bai Xuanji beside him, "Senior, you've been secretly monitoring Dongxia all this time. Have you found any trace of Kosh'e?"
Bai Xuanji, who was meditating and healing on a large rock, also stopped her breathing exercises. After thinking for a moment, she said, "No."
"Those who have connections with Kosh'e have been placed under investigation. Previous investigations have confirmed that several elderly martial artists have connections with the Eternal Life Cult, including some families in Yanjing. However, their channels of communication have been cut off."
In other words, these people may have been abandoned.
Indeed, those who stoop to colluding with the Eternal Life Cult are basically old guys who failed to reach the eighth star. Even if they have extraordinary identities, without great strength, their status is still limited.
Bai Ze thought to himself.
Martial artists of eight stars or above are far from entering old age. Even someone like Lu Mingzhou, whose foundation was damaged in the past, can still fight for another two hundred years.
This is also because the martial arts era has only been going on for a hundred years.
If a few hundred years pass, the old guy who is unwilling to die might rise from seven stars to ten stars.
However, it would be incorrect to say that Kosh'e completely abandoned Dongxia.
Ultimately, Kosh'e and the True Warriors are on the same path. No matter how scientific his research is, it's difficult for it to align with the new martial arts of the Western Alliance.
It is precisely for this reason that the incarnation of Koche is active in the world of mountains and seas.
The Realm of Mountains and Seas is one of the most suitable worlds for true martial artists.
Vladimir has been in the Shan Hai Jie region for years, and his search for Kosh'e is certainly a factor.
To avoid being detected by Vladimir, Kosh'e traveled through the Mountain and Sea Realm in an avatar. If he were more cautious, he wouldn't even allow his true form to appear in the Mountain and Sea Realm. So...:
Two possibilities came to mind for Bai Ze.
If it's not in the Mountain and Sea Realm, it's even less likely to be in the Mechanical World, the Spirit Realm, or the Wasteland World. The most probable possibilities are Earth and the Elemental Realm.
While the dangers of the Metaverse couldn't harm Kosh'e, the environment there wasn't suitable for him.
Koche's research also requires the support of technological equipment.
The Metaverse allows the use of technological equipment, but the environment there can easily damage such equipment.
Therefore, there is only one answer.
"Kosh'e's true form is on Earth, and it's very likely that it's in Dongxia," Bai Ze said slowly.
The reason why things are so calm in Eastern Xia is not because the Eternal Life Cult has abandoned Eastern Xia. More likely, it is because the true form of Kosh'e is in Eastern Xia.
Now that the God of War has returned, Koche must lower his profile to avoid being targeted by his enemies.
Even the reason Kosché didn't make a move was because he didn't dare to.
Once you take action, there is a risk of being exposed.
Or... while the God of War is leading his men to the Mountain and Sea Realm, and there are no divine enemies guarding the Federation, could we try to invade the Star Network?
If Bai Ze could control the StarNet, no information about the entire Eastern Xia region would be hidden from him.
Thinking about it that way, I'm actually a little excited.
"It's been so long, this familiar air."
A white-haired young man in a white coat sat on the balcony, holding a cup of red tea, admiring the distant mountain scenery.
This is a secret chapel in northern Ursus, specifically for training sword-wielding knights for the Orthodox Church. But this place, which should have been a shrine for the Church...
.....
In a region considered important for education, Koschae was openly sunbathing and sipping red tea.
He took a sip of black tea and gently tapped the communication terminal on the table.
Streams of blood gushed out from both sides of the communication terminal, the Great Freedom Demon Blood flowing within the transparent tube.
Then, a blood-red haze appeared on the screen, and a blurry figure slowly emerged.
"I see that the sword-wielding knights directly under Joseph are repenting; many of them have strayed from their faith and the system."
Koschère looked at the figure and said, "It seems your plan has succeeded."
"Halfway there."
The voice of the Third Divine Enemy came through the communication terminal, intermittently dropping: "I wanted to be the one to pounce on the enemy, but I didn't expect Xia Changfeng to have the same idea. Vladimir isn't dead or seriously injured, but Joseph has indeed broken away from Vladimir's system."
"Joseph still couldn't suppress his ambitions," Koschae sneered. "As expected."
No one knew that Koche had been keeping an eye on Joseph all along.
Watching the orthodox cult secretly collect "The Theory of Immortal Evolution," and watching Joseph secretly cultivate his power and build his cronies.
With Vladimir's divine network in place, it would be difficult for Kosh'e to infiltrate the upper echelons of Ursus.
Neither his followers nor his incarnations could pass Vladimir's divine scrutiny.
The only exception is Joseph.
Joseph is wary of Vladimir; he is consciously isolating Vladimir's divine network and is also studying "The Theory of Immortal Evolution."
This gave Koshge an opening, allowing him to extend his reach into Josephmo.
Just like now, Koche is enjoying the view and drinking black tea on the balcony of the secret chapel that Joseph created.
"And then?" Koshge asked. "If that's all, Joseph shouldn't cause much of a commotion. As soon as Vladimir returns, any chaos will be quelled."
"So, I took Vladimir with me, as well as the God of Earth and Xia Changfeng."
The shadow of the Third Divine Enemy flickered continuously, and its voice was sometimes clear and sometimes blurry. "Using the special environment of the Sunset Abyss, we fell into the spatial rift together with them."
"The gap between the Mountain and Sea Realm and the Wasteland World?" Kosh'e looked surprised.
The Mountain and Sea Realm is currently intersecting with Earth and the Wasteland World, and the gap created by the two worlds is difficult even for gods to break through.
Unless, of course, they can forcibly separate the two worlds.
If the Third Divine Enemy hadn't inherited the power of Great Freedom and been able to traverse space, he wouldn't even be able to contact Kosh'e now.
Upon hearing the confirmation from the third enemy, Kochet adopted a look of anticipation.
"My old friend, the god of the Western Union, I never thought you would even scheme against him," Koschae laughed heartily.
Without even thinking, it's clear that the gods of the mortal realm would never agree to the actions of the third enemy.
With the wisdom of a god among men, it is impossible that he could not have foreseen the dramatic changes that would befall his Western Union after his disappearance.
The third enemy of the gods can only express regret.
"This is also part of the cooperation between me and Douglas," said the Third Enemy.
His voice was leisurely, conveying a sense of confidence and composure, completely devoid of the gloom of his previous failed plan.
"Ursus is about to undergo a dramatic change; how much you gain depends on your own abilities."
The Third Divine Enemy said, "But don't forget what you have to do."
Kosh'e nodded politely and said, "Of course. My true form is currently working on matters concerning Great Freedom, and will only take action against Ursus after that is completed."
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"good."
After the third divine enemy finished speaking, the shadow on the screen gradually faded away.
Kochet, without batting an eye, picked up his tea again and slowly savored it.
A chilly wind blew in, reminding Koche of events from over ninety years ago, and a sharp pain arose within him.
He frowned slightly, took off his gloves, and revealed his right hand, which he never showed to anyone.
A crimson scar mars the perfection of the limbs created by the Equation of Life, splitting the entire palm and forearm vertically in two.
This was a memento that Vladimir left for him when he fled Ursus.
This wound wounded Kosch'e's soul and even affected his physical body.
Even if Koche cut off this arm and it grew back, the scar would still remain.
It is precisely for this reason that Koshche has never been able to break through the divine barrier, and even needs to use the method of absorbing malice to suppress the memorial left by Vladimir.
"Soon, I will remove this last constraint."
A cold glint flashed in Koche's eyes.
He stared at his palm for a long time, and just as he was about to put the gloves back on, the demonic blood on both sides of the communication terminal began to surge again.
As the crimson mist rose, the screen lit up, and a connection was being established from the other side.
Koche put on his gloves while glancing casually at the communication terminal.
Then, his eyes suddenly narrowed.
"This is really..."
Koche let out a cryptic laugh. "It's been a long time."
He sat up straight and looked at the vortex that appeared on the screen.
"Yes, it's been a long time."
A voice, with an elegant tone, spoke from the screen, "In the blink of an eye, thirty years have passed. Is my body ready?"
Koschae greeted him with a smile and said, "Everything is ready, all is well."
"Then I'll wait and see."
A crimson hue swirled within, and a sinister shadow flashed by.
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