#102 - The pride of Xia Country! (Important Chapter)
Chapter 102: The Pride of Xia! (Important Chapter)
There's a saying that goes:
Anything can happen once, or even twice, but not a third time!
Meaning, you can tolerate something once or twice, but a third time might cross your bottom line.
To receive an SSS-level perfect mission rating three times in a row...
The effect caused by Song Haitang was far more sensational than imagined.
Her name truly entered thousands of households, becoming the topic of conversation for countless people after meals.
Even those who didn't like to go online had more or less heard this name from friends and relatives, knowing that a peerless genius had appeared in Xia!
In Xia, the comments about Song Haitang were naturally all positive.
Countless people were looking forward to seeing how far this girl could go in the future if she continued to maintain her performance.
This time, the People's Daily even praised Song Haitang as "The Pride of Xia!"
With the People's Daily taking the lead, major news media outlets successively focused on reporting on Song Haitang.
The higher-ups also paid more attention to Song Haitang.
The most obvious thing was that on the same afternoon, they directly replaced a batch of campus defense personnel and transferred more elite experts to Zhenwu University.
It is said that in order to prevent foreign forces from becoming desperate and sending experts to assassinate her, the higher-ups directly dispatched a team leader from the Zodiac Bureau to secretly protect Song Haitang.
Major forces raised Song Haitang's threat level to the highest.
They actually knew that humanity really needed a savior.
However, this savior must be one of their own people.
They didn't need or allow an outsider's savior to appear!
The most direct reaction was that the bounty on Song Haitang on the dark web skyrocketed again!
Someone had already offered a reward of 5 billion for Song Haitang's head…
At the same time.
Somewhere in Europe.
Several humans wearing black robes, under the cover of night, drove to an extremely remote place.
Here stood a very old church, judging from its architectural style and the dilapidated and mottled exterior walls, it was probably a product of the century before last.
When the car arrived at the church, several luxury cars were already parked at the entrance.
The black-robed men were not surprised, and after getting out of the car, they walked towards the church.
However.
They didn't go through the main entrance.
Instead, they squeezed into a small hole next to it and arrived at a secret passage leading to the depths of the earth.
This secret passage was at least a hundred meters long, and after walking out, a vast expanse opened up before them.
A huge underground palace was presented before their eyes.
On both sides of the underground palace, there were faint lights, making the place full of a gloomy and dark atmosphere.
One of the black-robed men couldn't help but shudder.
Seeing that his companions didn't react at all, the black-robed man had to endure it and continue walking forward with his companions.
The further they went, the denser the gloomy air became.
Soon.
They arrived at a strange space.
This seemed to be an altar, filled with black gas everywhere.
Around the altar, there were many black-robed people like them, all bowing their heads, standing still, and their faces could not be seen clearly.
In the middle of the altar, there was a woman in a red robe, praying piously, chanting words, as if chanting the name of some taboo.
After a while.
Three black-robed men, respectively pulling a cow, a lioness, and a giant python, walked into the altar from different directions.
They seemed to be transcendents, and even if the cow and lion struggled with all their might, they could not break free from their control.
Then, the three black-robed men took out sharp blades and cut open the throats of the animals.
Instantly!
A large amount of blood was sprayed on the altar and then flowed into the pool in the middle.
When the blood in the pool gradually filled up, the woman in the middle stood up and untied the ribbon around her waist.
The red robe on her body immediately slipped off, revealing a snow-white, delicate, and graceful body.
Beauty and blood suddenly created a strange picture.
Then, the woman walked straight into the blood pool and buried her entire body in the blood pool.
After a long time.
The blood pool suddenly boiled.
The woman suddenly sat up from the blood pool and then quickly went ashore.
Many black-robed people could clearly see that a large number of black lines were spreading on the woman's body.
And these black lines would move, like countless living earthworms swimming.
A subordinate immediately brought clothes and put them on the woman.
After the woman put on her clothes, she looked around at the crowd.
The pupils of her eyes had become scarlet red at some point, full of evil.
"I have received a divine revelation!"
The woman suddenly spoke, her voice deep and solemn: "The True God is about to descend upon our world!"
Hearing this, the surrounding black-robed people became excited.
As long as the True God descended, they would all gain eternal life.
Thinking of this, some people couldn't help but cheer.
The woman smiled slightly when she saw this, then changed the subject and said seriously: "However, before the True God descends, there is a small trouble that we need to solve!"
"According to the instructions of the divine revelation, within three years, a false god will appear in the human world, affecting the arrival of the True God."
"The current false god is still very weak, we must find Him before the false god grows up, and then strangle Him!"
As soon as these words came out.
The surrounding black-robed people were a little surprised.
A false god will appear in the human world?
And will it affect the arrival of the True God?
Many people subconsciously thought of the recently popular "Song Haitang"!
"Could the false god indicated by the divine revelation be that newcomer from Xia in the East, named Haitang Song?"
"Is the Song you are talking about the newcomer who received three SSS-level mission ratings in the Spirit Realm?"
"That's right, I think it's her too!"
"The achievements made by that newcomer are amazing. If a false god can really appear in the human world, it can only be her."
The discussions of these black-robed people quickly attracted the attention of the woman.
She immediately inquired about it from everyone.
After learning about the achievements that Song Haitang had created, the woman was very surprised.
Three trips to the Spirit Realm, all three times were SSS-level mission ratings!
Breaking all records!
Unprecedented achievements!
The rewards of the Spirit Realm are also amazing…
The woman immediately affirmed and said: "That Song must be the false god in the divine revelation! We must try everything possible to kill her as soon as possible!"
"High Priest, I'm afraid this is not easy."
A black-robed man said: "According to the information I have, that newcomer is now being closely protected by the experts of Xia, and there is no chance to kill her at all!"
"I don't want to hear your incompetent excuses!"
The High Priest said indifferently: "Kill her at all costs!"
…
When these black-robed people left the church.
The bounty on Song Haitang on the dark web suddenly increased a lot.
Even, some people took out an extraordinary item to reward Song Haitang.
That was an auxiliary extraordinary shoe, which could increase speed by 10% after wearing it!
As soon as this extraordinary item came out, it immediately attracted countless attention.
The previous monetary rewards were only high-profile and did not arouse the interest of extraordinary experts.
Because after becoming an extraordinary expert, there are too many ways to make money, and they will not be short of money in the first place.
And now, the appearance of extraordinary shoes has moved those experts.
Especially for extraordinary experts who pursue speed, those shoes are simply extraordinary items they dream of.
There is a saying in Xia, called "All martial arts in the world, invincible, only fast can break"!
From this sentence, you can see how important speed is.
Once speed is dominant in a battle, it can often directly affect the battle situation.
When the news of rewarding extraordinary items spread back to Xia.
Countless netizens in China scolded!
"Fuck your mother! Can't these people just see others doing well?"
"Going to so much trouble to target a little girl? It's really shameless!"
"Damn it, I'm going to Zhenwu University, I'm going to protect Song Haitang!"
"It's time for the big shots of the Zodiac Bureau to act. If any beast dares to come, they must be killed clean."
…
Zhao Zheng got the news after getting up the next morning.
When he saw everyone saying that someone on the dark web was even using extraordinary items as a reward for Song Haitang's life, he was also very surprised.
Then, Zhao Zheng's face became serious.
An extraordinary shoe with a speed increase of 10% is of immeasurable value. The most important thing is that this thing cannot be bought with money.
Presumably this time, many transcendents will be tempted.
Zhao Zheng suddenly felt that he seemed to have tricked Song Haitang…
If he hadn't used her as a shield, maybe there wouldn't be so much trouble.
Thinking of this, Zhao Zheng came to the school, then took out his mobile phone and sent a message to Song Haitang, asking her to meet in the lounge of the training hall.
The privacy there is better, and the school will also check regularly, and no one dares to install monitoring or listening devices in the lounge.
Song Haitang arrived as scheduled.
As soon as they met.
Zhao Zheng opened his mouth and said: "Haitang, have you seen the information on the Internet? Someone on the dark web is using extraordinary items to reward you."
Hearing this.
Song Haitang's pretty face was calm, and she nodded and said: "The teacher has already told me."
Zhao Zheng was a little ashamed: "This matter is a bit strange to me, I tricked you."
"It has nothing to do with you! If I have to suffer these because I got good grades in the Spirit Realm, then I will still choose grades without hesitation!"
Song Haitang said: "On the contrary, I still want to thank you for allowing me to get everything I have now."
After a pause, Song Haitang said again: "For me, it's the same whether there is a reward or not. I won't leave the school anyway. The higher-ups have sent many people to protect me. In addition, the principal will also come back from the front line to be responsible for my safety. So, you don't have to worry about me at all."
Hearing this.
Zhao Zheng was a little surprised.
Even the principal has to be transferred back from the front line?
It seems that three consecutive SSS-level ratings have made Song Haitang more valued by the above.
Next.
The two chatted for a while.
Seeing that Song Haitang didn't care about being rewarded at all, Zhao Zheng didn't say anything more.
"By the way!"
Zhao Zheng suddenly took out a pair of glasses from his pocket and said: "This should be the reward given by the second level of the Spirit Realm. I brought it back from the third level of the Spirit Realm. It has a very magical effect."
As soon as the words fell.
Zhao Zheng directly put on his glasses in front of Song Haitang.
Witnessing Zhao Zheng's transformation after putting on the glasses, the girl's pretty face revealed a very surprised expression.
"How is it? Isn't it amazing?"
Zhao Zheng took off his glasses, returning to his original appearance, and then handed the glasses to Song Haitang: "Take this too! If you have to go out someday, wearing it can hide your identity and prevent being targeted."
Song Haitang shook her head: "I don't have any plans to go out for the time being, so I don't need it."
"Keep it! What if you need it someday?"
"I'll ask you for it when I need to go out!"
The girl still refused.
The necklace around her neck was a gift from Zhao Zheng! She was too embarrassed to take anything else from Zhao Zheng.
Seeing Song Haitang's stubbornness, Zhao Zheng helplessly took the item back.
At this moment.
Class time had arrived, and the two left the lounge and walked towards their respective classrooms.
… …
Amidst the hustle and bustle.
Ten days passed quickly.
Until today, the heat surrounding the bounty on Song Haitang slowly subsided.
Although the heat had subsided, the undercurrents beneath the surface became even more turbulent.
According to information obtained from the Immigration Administration, in these ten days, many foreigners, under the guise of tourism, investment, and transcendent exchanges, had come to Xia Country… …
Of course.
To avoid causing panic, this information was only known to high-level officials.
Ordinary people and students of True Martial University were unaware.
In short, True Martial University had recently issued a curfew, prohibiting any outsiders from entering the campus.
With the principal and the bigshots from the Zodiac Bureau in charge, Song Haitang's safety should be fine for the time being.
You must know that Song Haitang's mental attribute had already exceeded 1400 points.
The girl's perception was very acute.
Even without the protection of a strong person, assassinating such a person would be very difficult.
This morning.
Zhao Zheng woke up from the sunbathing device and first looked at his attribute panel:
Race: Human.
Constitution: 1100
Spirit: 314
Strength: 1100
Agility: 1100
Talent: Kryptonian Bloodline [Steel Body ③, Super Strength ③].
Skills: Fist Bone · Impact, Armament Haki (Proficient).
Spiritual Energy Points: 340.
… …
This was Zhao Zheng's current attributes.
He nodded in satisfaction and then went to school.
After class, Zhao Zheng was about to return to his apartment to rest, but found that Song Haitang had sent him a message, saying that she had something she wanted his help with, and asked him to meet her in the lounge.
Zhao Zheng was a little strange.
He didn't know what this girl needed his help with.
When he arrived at the lounge, he found that Song Haitang was already waiting for him.
"Haitang, what do you need my help with?"
As soon as they met, Zhao Zheng asked with a smile.
Song Haitang immediately said: "It's like this, my father… …"
Through the girl's narration, Zhao Zheng finally understood what was going on.
It turned out.
Song Haitang's third SSS-level mission rating had an even greater impact than imagined, and even her father, "Chairman Song," had received attention from above.
The original plan was to transfer Chairman Song from Luan City to the provincial capital to serve as chairman.
This move seemed like a lateral transfer, but in reality, it was a promotion!
After the news of Song Haitang obtaining her third SSS-level mission rating spread, the Transcendent Association headquarters immediately changed its mind.
To show their importance to Song Haitang!
After discussions at the headquarters, they decided to let Chairman Song take a step up and directly assume the position of provincial chairman.
This was a provincial-level chairman, which was many times stronger than a city-level chairman.
The provincial chairman had great power, nominally able to manage the Transcendent of an entire province!
Such a position.
Anyone who wants to improve would want to sit in it.
Chairman Song was no exception.
However!
The problem came.
That was, Chairman Song's previous performance was a bit too poor.
It could even be said that he had no achievements at all.
If he really took that position, it would be difficult to convince the public.
And the most direct achievement of the Transcendent Association was to attract strong people to join the association!
Now the best solution was to have a transcendent powerhouse join the Transcendent Association through Chairman Song's efforts.
As long as Chairman Song could bring in a strong person to join the association, with the support of the strong person, he would be qualified to sit in the position of provincial chairman.
Poor Chairman Song.
The strong friends he knew had already joined the association.
So.
He could only ask his daughter for help.
Ask his daughter to help introduce him to a strong person, just to go through the motions… …
… …
After listening to Song Haitang's words.
Zhao Zheng was a little stunned.
"Haitang, do you mean, you want me to be that strong person?"
Song Haitang nodded and said: "You are much stronger than me, with your strength, it is definitely enough. Moreover, joining the Transcendent Association is not a bad thing, not only can you get subsidies, but also very free."
That was true.
The Transcendent Association was actually a relatively free and loose official organization, it didn't mean that joining it meant that you had to act on orders and were out of your control.
In fact, joining the Transcendent Association was still very free.
Even if there was a war, when the country conscripted Transcendent, you could refuse the conscription.
"I don't mind joining the Transcendent Association." Zhao Zheng hesitated for a moment and said: "Haitang, you should know that I don't want to reveal my strength for the time being… …"
"I know, I didn't ask you to go with your real identity." Song Haitang suddenly said.
Hearing this.
Zhao Zheng was stunned.
"What do you mean?"
"Don't you have a pair of transcendent glasses?"
Song Haitang said: "Last time you put on the glasses, you completely became a different person, I think, you can go with a new identity."
Zhao Zheng was very surprised when he heard this, and glanced at Song Haitang in surprise.
Good fellow.
You are a good daughter!
Are you just tricking your dad like this?
Wait, this doesn't seem to be tricking Chairman Song, it's more of going through the motions to report to the headquarters.
But… …
"Haitang, this shouldn't work, right?" Zhao Zheng thought for a while and said: "Even if I can fabricate a new identity, when people check it back, they will know it's fake."
Song Haitang said: "Chen Kai in my class, do you remember him?"
"Of course I remember, what's wrong with him?" Zhao Zheng asked.
Song Haitang: "His father is a high-ranking cadre and holds an important position in the police department. I have already asked him for help. He said that this is just a small matter and he will handle it to ensure that everything is normal and no one can find anything wrong… …"
Good fellow!
Really good fellow!
Zhao Zheng didn't expect that Song Haitang knew about this?
Since the girl had arranged everything.
Then what was he hesitating for?
So.
Zhao Zheng immediately agreed.
"No problem!"
… …
After leaving the school.
Zhao Zheng put on his glasses and then went to a photo studio to take a clear photo of his upper body.
This was for recording in the files.
In the photo, he was a gentle and refined young man, completely different from his real self.
He handed the photo to Song Haitang, and also handed over the new name he had given himself: Chen Ye!
This name didn't have any special meaning, he just made it up.
He originally wanted to make up a funny name, such as: Ji Bochang, Yin Jing, Bi Yuntao, Shen Jingbing, Fan Tong… …
Anyway, it was a fake identity, it wouldn't matter if it was funny.
But after thinking about it, he decided against it.
Afterwards, Song Haitang transferred his new name and new photo to Chen Kai.
Why didn't Zhao Zheng send it directly to Chen Kai, and have Song Haitang transfer it, so troublesome?
This was of course because.
He didn't want Chen Kai to know the truth.
After all, they were not familiar with each other, and Zhao Zheng didn't know whether Chen Kai was a person who could keep secrets.
Currently, what Chen Kai knew was only that Song Haitang asked him for help, asking him to help a stranger get a new identity… …
… …
That afternoon.
Zhao Zheng got his new ID card.
On the new ID card, his name was Chen Ye, 22 years old this year, and his home address was a place destroyed by monsters.
This way, he wouldn't have to worry about someone going to his hometown to investigate his real identity.
At the bottom, there was also a string of ID card numbers, which looked incredibly real.
After getting the ID card.
Zhao Zheng used the new ID card to apply for a mobile phone card, as well as a bank card, and also bought a new mobile phone.
Since he was going to act, he had to do the whole set.
The application process went smoothly.
Afterwards, Zhao Zheng asked Lao Chu for leave, saying that he was going home to visit relatives for two days.
Lao Chu readily agreed.
The next day.
At eight o'clock in the morning, after Zhao Zheng left the apartment, he put on his glasses, transformed into "Chen Ye", and embarked on the train back to his hometown.
The provincial capital was very close to Luan City.
It only took half an hour to arrive smoothly.
What Zhao Zheng didn't expect was.
As soon as he got off the train, when he was leaving the station, he saw a beautiful woman holding a sign, standing at the exit waiting.
The sign read: Welcome Mr. Chen Ye!
Zhao Zheng walked over in confusion and asked: "Excuse me, are you waiting for me?"
The woman looked at the photo in her hand, and then looked at Zhao Zheng, who had changed his appearance, and immediately nodded.
"Yes, Mr. Chen, please come with me, our chairman is waiting for you in the car."
Hearing this.
Zhao Zheng was a little surprised.
He didn't expect Chairman Song to come to the station to pick him up in person?
Under the guidance of the beauty, Zhao Zheng came to the station's parking lot and saw a business car.
From a distance, Chairman Song got out of the car, trotted over, with a warm smile on his face, and then shook hands with Zhao Zheng.
"Mr. Chen, welcome, welcome, welcome to Luan City."
It seemed that this old geezer didn't recognize who he was at all.
"Hello, Chairman Song, I am very happy to be able to meet you." Zhao Zheng said with a smile.
"Mr. Chen is being polite."
Chairman Song looked Zhao Zheng up and down without showing any signs, and then said with a smile: "I heard from my daughter that Mr. Chen is young, and his comprehensive strength has reached above the fourth level? You are really young and promising!"
"Where, where, Haitang is too flattering." Zhao Zheng said.
Hearing Zhao Zheng call his daughter "Haitang" so affectionately, Chairman Song's expression suddenly changed, and he began to squint at people.
… …
Three in one, six thousand words!
