pjbooks Chapter 138 Main Star 2 Anchors, Zhenxing Military Council
Chapter 138 Main Star 2 Anchors, Zhenxing Military Council
The alarm at the Stargate Observatory rang for a full fifteen minutes.
The sound was sharp and heavy.
Unlike a typical formation malfunction, it was more like a city being awakened by the sound of war drums in the dead of night.
The highest level of the observatory.
A giant star gate compass floated in mid-air.
At the center of the compass is the projection of the Longyuan main star gate.
A silvery-white crack stretched across the void, and the primordial tide flowed slowly like a river.
But at this moment, deep within that silvery-white star tide, a very faint, ghostly blue light slowly began to glow.
It's not big.
It's even more blurred than the remnants of the old gate of the White Pagoda.
But the expressions on the faces of all the instructors in the observation institute had changed.
Because the location of that point of light was too close to the main star gate itself.
A white-haired instructor stared intently at the compass, his voice strained:
"It's not the remains of the White Pagoda anchor."
"It's not the fluctuation from the remnants of the Seventh Gate either."
"It landed in the deep tidal zone of the main star gate."
"This thing... is directly locking onto the main star gate."
Several observers nearby were frantically recording data.
"The azure wavelength aligns with the sect leader's will last night."
"Anchor mark stability is 21%".
"The tidal echo is intensifying."
"It is estimated that the stability of the anchor point may exceed 30% within twelve hours."
Some people turned pale:
"After the first anchor was broken, the sect leader did not retreat."
"It changed its route."
"It no longer uses the dreams of those who cleanse the gates to take a detour; it directly pries open the main star gate!"
As soon as those words were spoken, the entire top floor of the observation deck fell into a deathly silence.
The Dragon Abyss Main Star Gate is not an ordinary star gate crack.
It is the foundation upon which the entire Longyuan City was built.
Resources, military equipment, energy source arrays, star source pools, and the outer ring defense line of the Star Guardian Army are all connected to the main star gate.
Once the main star gate is anchored by the gate master, the consequences will be far greater than the White Tower Blood Calamity.
The White Pagoda has collapsed, but it's still just a White Pagoda.
If the main gate is opened even slightly incorrectly, the entire Dragon Abyss City could become the entrance behind it.
The white-haired mentor suddenly looked up.
"Report this to Marquis Zhenxing immediately!"
"Activate Level 2 alert for the main star gate."
"No, prepare for Level 1 alert first."
"Also, notify the Council of Elders, the Sky Patrol Division, and the four major families."
"The second anchor of the main star gate has appeared."
……
The main conference hall of the Zhenxing Army.
Within half an hour, representatives from all sides arrived one after another.
This is not a grand council chamber like those of the Elders' Council.
The entire hall was cast from black iron and star-patterned stone, and the battle flags of the Zhenxing Army from different dynasties were hung on the surrounding walls.
The flag is mottled.
Some were stained with dark red bloodstains that could not be washed off.
In the center of the hall is a huge sand table.
On the sand table, Longyuan City, the main star gate, the ruins of the White Tower, the direction of the Seventh Safe Zone, the Star Source Pool, and the outer ring defense line are all displayed with array light projections.
Deep within the projection of the main star gate, a pale blue light point flickered on and off.
Marquis Zhenxing stood in the main seat.
He did not sit.
Clad in black armor, with his hand on his sword, he resembled a silent iron mountain.
Seven representatives from the Elders' Council attended.
Three chief instructors have arrived at the Stargate Observatory.
On the Sky Patrol Division's side, Gu Changye arrived with the black notebook.
Among the four major families, the Ning family, the Chu family, and the Bai family all sent representatives.
The Qin family also arrived.
But it wasn't Qin Qingcang who arrived; instead, it was a pale-faced deputy clan elder.
He stood in the corner, his head bowed the entire time.
The Qin family is no longer qualified to speak loudly in such meetings.
Zhenxinghou looked at the white-haired instructor of the Observatory.
"explain."
The white-haired mentor raised his hand, and the projection of the Star Gate Compass magnified.
"The first anchor point was destroyed after the White Pagoda sealing well collapsed last night."
"The passage between the remnants of the Seventh Gate, the aura of the old gate of the Star Source Pool, the bone fragments of the White Tower Gate, and the dream of the Cleansing Gate has been mostly severed."
"Lin Xiaoya's lock mark also severed the anchor mark at the end of the dream."
"Logically speaking, the sect leader should not be able to locate Longyuan through the White Pagoda route for a short period of time."
An elder said in a deep voice:
"But now it has reappeared."
The white-haired mentor nodded solemnly.
"good."
"This time, the anchor point will no longer depend on the White Tower."
"It landed directly in the deep tidal zone of the Longyuan main star gate."
He pointed with his finger.
On the sand table, the projection of the main star gate unfolds.
Deep within the silvery-white tidal bore, a dark blue anchor mark is embedded like a nail.
The white-haired mentor continued:
"This is the second anchor."
"The first anchor is like a line that has taken a detour."
"The second anchor is the nail driven into the main star gate itself."
Inside the conference hall, everyone's faces turned grim.
An elder couldn't help but say:
"Can it be pulled out?"
The white-haired mentor paused for a moment.
"Not at the moment."
"It's not fully formed yet; it's just a tidal anchor mark."
"If we attack rashly, it may cause the main star gate tidal imbalance."
"and……"
He lowered his voice as he said this.
"Behind the anchor marks, it seems the will of the sect leader is still watching."
The atmosphere grew even more somber.
Looking at the projection of the main star gate, Zhenxing Hou slowly said:
"The first anchor rests on the dream of the clean gate."
"The second anchor is near the main star gate tide."
"In other words, the sect leader is no longer only targeting Lin Xiaoya."
"It has its sights set on the entire Dragon Abyss Main Star Gate."
Gu Changye stood to the side, slowly flipping through his notebook.
"To be precise, both are on its radar."
"Lin Xiaoya is a lock."
"The main star gate is a gate."
"If the sect leader wants to get in, he'd better take care of both the lock and the door at the same time."
An elder glanced at him, his face grim.
"Gu Changye, now is not the time for sarcastic remarks."
Gu Changye smiled.
I'm stating the facts.
"Last night, the sect leader's first wisp of will was annihilated, and it has confirmed that there are two key points in Dragon Abyss."
"A gate-swallower."
"A clean gatekeeper."
"The former can eat it."
"The latter can lock it."
"It will inevitably become more cautious and more aggressive from now on."
The Gate Swallower.
Those who are pure in their gates.
The words, spoken in the conference hall, sent a jolt through many.
They all knew who the Pure Gate Masters were.
Lin Xiaoya.
Who is the one who can swallow the gate?
Everyone instinctively looked at Gu Changye.
Gu Changye lowered his head and wrote, as if he hadn't said anything.
Marquis Zhenxing gave him a cold look but did not ask any further questions.
There are some things I can't ask right now.
You can't ask here.
Otherwise, the entire direction of the meeting would change.
An elder remained silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke:
"Now that Lin Xiaoya has awakened the Locking Seal, could we have her assist in the observation?"
The temperature in the conference room suddenly dropped.
Marquis Zhenxing turned to look at him.
The elder's heart tightened, but he still forced himself to speak:
"I didn't mean to send her to the White Tower."
"The story of the White Pagoda was indeed mishandled by us."
"But now that the second anchor of the main star gate has been formed, it is related to the safety of the entire Longyuan City."
"If she can sense the direction of the door gap, it can at least help us determine the stable position of the second anchor."
The moment he finished speaking, Zhenxinghou's voice turned cold.
"You want her to go to the White Tower again?"
The elder's face turned pale.
"Your Excellency misunderstands, I just..."
Marquis Zhenxing interrupted him:
"The White Pagoda has just collapsed."
"Qin Yue just died."
"Qin Xuanxiao has just died."
"So you're trying to get your hands on her again?"
Inside the conference room, no one dared to speak.
Cold sweat broke out on the elder's forehead.
"That's not what I meant."
Marquis Zhenxing said:
"I said last night that she can be protected, but not used."
That statement still holds true today.
silence.
A suppressed silence.
But soon, Gu Changye suddenly tapped the table lightly.
"Actually, it's not necessary for her to come."
Everyone looked at him.
Gu Changye said:
"The purpose of the door-cleaning person's lock seal is not to have her stand in front of the door as an instrument."
"It's certainly not about subjecting her to the sect leader's spying."
"As long as she stays in a safe place, she can determine the approximate location of the second anchor by sensing the direction of the door crack through her dreams."
The white-haired mentor's eyes flickered.
"Remote sensing?"
Gu Changye nodded.
"The Starry Courtyard has a protective mark left by the Blood Face."
"Lin Yuan is still here."
"That place is much safer for Lin Xiaoya than the White Pagoda."
"She only needs to stay in the courtyard and briefly touch the lock."
"The observatory is simultaneously recording the tidal fluctuations of the main star gate."
"If both respond accordingly, the direction of the two anchors can be confirmed."
An elder frowned:
"Will this work?"
Gu Changye said calmly:
"Of course, it's not as convenient as tying people up to the White Pagoda."
The elder's face immediately turned ugly.
Gu Changye smiled and continued:
"But the White Pagoda is convenient."
"Qin Yue is also convenient."
"And then?"
No one refuted this.
Because Qin Yue is now beyond dead.
Marquis Zhenxing pondered for a moment and said:
"Can."
"Lin Xiaoya will not leave the Star Family Courtyard."
"Do not touch the ruins of the White Pagoda."
"Without wearing any observation equipment."
"The observatory only performs peripheral synchronous recording."
The white-haired mentor nodded quickly.
"This way, the risk is controllable."
Gu Changye added:
"There's one more thing."
"All records must not contain any content related to Lin Xiaoya's dreams."
"Only tidal echoes are recorded."
He looked at the elders, his smile slightly cold.
"Let's not let the White Pagoda tragedy repeat itself."
The elders all looked rather grim, but none of them objected.
Marquis Zhenxing made the decision:
"It's settled then."
Then, he looked at the projection of the main star gate.
"How much time do we have before the second anchor stabilizes?"
The white-haired mentor said:
"At the current rate, the stability will exceed 30% within twelve hours."
"If it exceeds 50%, the main star gate tide will show a significant shift."
"If it exceeds 70%, the projection behind the door may be temporarily visible through the anchor marks."
"As for it being fully formed..."
He took a deep breath.
"The main star gate will be pried open with a crack."
This statement made the atmosphere in the meeting room heavy again.
Marquis Zhenxing said in a deep voice:
"The Zhenxing Army has entered Level II combat readiness."
"The outer ring defense line has been pushed forward thirty miles."
"All civilian energy source arrays below the main star gate are suspended."
"The energy supply to the Star Source Pool, Cultivation Tower, and Resource Institute will be reduced by 30% and transferred to the defensive array."
"The elders' council is responsible for maintaining stability."
"Each of the four major families has drawn personnel from their respective combat readiness units."
At this point, he looked at the deputy elder of the Qin family in the corner.
"The Qin family is the same."
The deputy elder immediately lowered his head.
"Yes."
In the past, the Qin family might have put on airs.
But now, they dare not.
Marquis Zhenxing continued:
"Sky Patrol Division, keep an eye on anything unusual within the city."
Gu Changye closed his notebook.
"clear."
"But there's one more thing."
Marquis Zhenxing looked at him.
Gu Changye said:
"With the appearance of the second anchor at the main star gate, the Star Gate headquarters must have already received the anomaly."
"They will send someone."
"And they won't be slow to arrive."
The white-haired mentor nodded:
"The Observatory has sent the highest level of warning to the headquarters."
"The Star-Traveling Envoy is expected to arrive tomorrow."
An elder breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's good that someone from the General Headquarters is coming."
"The anomaly of the main star gate is no longer something that Longyuan City can handle independently."
Gu Changye glanced at him and smiled:
"That's a good thing."
"It could also be troublesome."
The elder frowned.
"What do you mean?"
Gu Changye said slowly:
"The people from the headquarters have arrived and will take over the anomaly at the main star gate."
"They will also take over the White Tower Bloodbath Archives."
"They will ask, who is Bloodface?"
"What is Lin Xiaoya?"
"Why is Lin Yuan protected by Bloodface like this?"
The conference room fell silent once more.
Because everyone knows that the General Headquarters is not a local force in Longyuan.
They might not be afraid of Qin Xuanxiao's death.
They are more accustomed to viewing local events through the lens of higher-level rules.
Once they include Lin Xiaoya in special physical supervision and Lin Yuan in the background investigation, they will inevitably cross the line again.
Marquis Zhenxing frowned slightly.
"Who is it?"
The white-haired mentor shook his head.
"Not yet confirmed."
Gu Changye, however, seemed to have already guessed as much, and said calmly:
"It's highly likely to be Zhou Xuanheng, the Star Patrol Envoy."
"Late stage of being granted the title of Marquis."
As these four words were spoken, many people in the conference hall showed slight changes in their expressions.
Later in the period of being enfeoffed as a marquis.
He is stronger than Qin Xuanxiao.
He also carries more weight than most of the powerful figures in Longyuan City.
Marquis Zhenxing's eyes darkened.
"If it really is him, tomorrow will be troublesome."
Gu Changye smiled.
"Trouble is good."
"How can you tell the real thing without trouble?"
Marquis Zhenxing coldly said:
"You'd better give up on watching the show."
Gu Changye shrugged.
"Your Excellency has misunderstood me."
"I've always been very serious."
Zhenxinghou ignored him and turned to look at the crowd.
"The meeting is adjourned."
"Prepare yourselves."
"Main Star Gate Two Anchors, from now on, will be the highest priority."
"No one is allowed to contact Lin Xiaoya without authorization."
"Furthermore, you must not test Lin Yuan."
He emphasized the last sentence more strongly.
"The Qin family's lesson should not be repeated."
Everyone felt a chill run down their spines.
The meeting adjourned.
……
Outside the Heavenly Patrol Office.
Gu Changye did not return to the Black Tower, but went straight to the Star Family Courtyard.
Dusk is approaching.
The silvery-white light of the main star gate descended from the sky, casting a cold hue over the entire Dragon Abyss City.
Outside the Xingshu courtyard, Gu Changye stopped in his tracks.
He did not knock on the door immediately.
Instead, he looked up at the main star gate in the sky.
That dark blue anchor is invisible to ordinary people.
But he could sense that the atmosphere of the entire city had changed.
The White Pagoda Bloodbath was like a knife falling.
The second anchor of the main star gate is the crack that appeared in the sky after the knife fell.
The sect leader will not retreat just because a wisp of his will has been swallowed up.
On the contrary, it has confirmed that there is something in Longyuan that is worth its personal attention.
Gu Changye chuckled softly.
"This is getting more and more interesting."
The courtyard gate opened.
Lin Yuan stood behind the door, looking at him.
"Something else?"
Gu Changye's smile froze.
"The way you open the door is really impolite."
Lin Yuan remained silent.
Gu Changye took the initiative to walk into the courtyard.
Lin Xiaoya was practicing locking the door in the yard.
The white lines on my forehead flickered.
Upon seeing Gu Changye, she nervously moved closer to Lin Yuan.
Gu Changye immediately raised his hand.
"I'm not here to take you away."
"Don't worry, no one will dare to take you away this time."
Lin Xiaoya asked in a low voice:
"Really?"
Gu Changye laughed:
"At least it's true today."
Lin Xiaoya: "..."
Lin Yuan glanced at Gu Changye.
Gu Changye coughed lightly, putting away his joke.
"The Zhenxing Army is having a meeting."
"The second anchor of the main star gate has been confirmed to be in place."
"The location is in the deep tidal zone of the main star gate."
"It's different from the first anchor."
"The first anchor is Xiaoya's dream detour."
"The second anchor is directly nailed to the main star gate."
Lin Yuan looked up at the sky.
"How long will it take to stabilize?"
Gu Changye said:
"A breakthrough of 30% within twelve hours."
"Tidal shift after 50%"
"There is a 70% chance that the backdoor will be projected onto the screen."
"Once fully formed, the main star gate will be pried open with a crack."
Lin Yuan's expression remained unchanged.
"Do you need Xiaoya?"
Gu Changye looked at Lin Xiaoya.
"All she needs to do is stay in the Starry Courtyard and briefly sense the lock seal."
"The observatory simultaneously records the tidal echoes of the main star gate."
"Do not enter the White Pagoda, do not wear rings, and do not touch any instruments."
Lin Xiaoya looked at Lin Yuan cautiously.
"Brother, I can give it a try."
Her voice was soft, but a little firmer than before.
"If it's just standing here sensing, I can do that."
Lin Yuan looked at her for a moment.
"Stop if you're scared."
Lin Xiaoya nodded.
"Um."
Gu Changye looked at the brother and sister, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
Lin Xiaoya is growing up.
Although it's very slow.
But she is no longer just that little girl who was afraid of the White Tower.
Gu Changye continued:
"There's one more thing."
"The people from the Star Gate headquarters will arrive tomorrow."
Lin Yuandao:
"Who?"
"Zhou Xuanheng, the Star Patrol Envoy".
"Late stage of being granted the title of Marquis."
"He will take over the main stargate anomaly incident."
"The White Pagoda Bloodbath will also be re-examined."
"Given the General Headquarters' consistent style, he will definitely require the person with the blood mask to register their identity."
"Xiaoya will also be placed on a special protection list."
"As for you."
Gu Changye smiled.
"You will likely be placed under the protection of the Blood-Faced Ancient Cultivator and undergo a background check."
Lin Yuan said calmly:
"casual."
Gu Changye shook his head.
"You think it's fine."
"But they might not be so casual."
"The people in the General Headquarters are different from the local forces in Longyuan."
"They stand on a higher order, so their voices are stronger."
"More importantly, Zhou Xuanheng is not Qin Yue."
"He was in the later stages of being granted the title of Marquis."
Lin Yuan looked at the main star gate in the sky.
"Late stage of being granted the title of Marquis?"
"Um."
Gu Changye nodded.
"Stronger than Qin Xuanxiao."
Lin Yuan said calmly:
"Then it should be even more durable."
Gu Changye's lips twitched slightly.
He suddenly realized that he had given the advice for nothing.
However, this is indeed something Lin Yuan would say.
Gu Changye sighed:
"I'm just telling you in advance."
"After tomorrow, the situation in Longyuan City will escalate once again."
"Local families are no longer enough."
"The Qin family's main branch, the Star Gate headquarters, and the two main Star Gate anchors will all enter the fray next."
Lin Yuan remained silent.
He simply stared at the silvery crack in the sky.
Deep within the main star gate, the dark blue anchor mark flickered slightly.
It was as if something was responding from behind the door.
The Extreme Dao Star Furnace within Lin Yuan's body slowly rotated.
742,000.
We are still 58,000 short of 800,000.
Later in the period of being enfeoffed as a marquis.
Main star gate two anchors.
Projection behind the door.
These things are a hassle for other people.
For him, this is the most suitable source of energy going forward.
Gu Changye looked at his profile and whispered:
"What are you thinking about?"
Lin Yuan said calmly:
Is there enough to eat?
Gu Changye remained silent.
A moment later, he suddenly laughed.
"If Zhou Xuanheng heard this, he would probably regret coming to Longyuan."
Lin Yuan withdrew his gaze.
"If he doesn't come, someone else will."
Gu Changye nodded.
"really."
"The authorities have their eyes on this place."
"They'll be here soon."
Lin Xiaoya looked up at the main star gate and asked softly:
"Brother, shall we go?"
Lin Yuan looked at her.
Why are you leaving?
Lin Xiaoya was stunned.
Lin Yuan spoke calmly:
"The food hasn't been served yet."
above the sky.
Deep within the main star gate, two dark blue anchors shimmered gently.
Like an eye in the distance, slowly opening.