Chapter 1044: The Return of Sixteen Great Cultivators
Chapter 1044: The Return of Sixteen Great Cultivators
"Is Senior Zhu doing well over there?"
Senior Zhu Yuanzhang was the second ancient great cultivator Su Yu had met. They had even lived in the same building, with Su Yu on the ninth floor and Senior Zhu on the first.
However, by a twist of fate, Senior Zhu had taken control of a sizable country on the Skrull planet and never returned. Su Yu hadn't seen him since.
"Senior Zhu is doing well over there," Prime Minister Cao smiled. "He has a strong sense of caution and has managed to avoid being targeted by G2's intelligence agencies. Moreover, G2 never expected such an important position as a king to be so easily replaced."
As he spoke, Prime Minister Cao's gaze fell on the necklace in Su Yu's hand. "Senior Zhu provided over 3,300 sets of military equipment, including 300 sets of the 'Big Three' and 3,000 sets of the 'Small Three.' Additionally, there were numerous defensive weapons.
Given the strength of the Makaton Kingdom, it was quite a feat for Senior Zhu to gather so much military equipment!"
"Yes," Su Yu nodded. "Makaton is a small country, far less powerful than Beikuo, let alone the stronger G2 nations. Regardless, I'm grateful for Senior Zhu's contributions to humanity. I hope he remains safe and hidden from the enemy."
With that, Su Yu waved his hand, and a pale blue portal opened behind him.
This portal led to the headquarters of the Yan Mountain Coalition Government.
He smiled and said, "Seniors, this isn't the place to talk. Let's head back to headquarters and continue our conversation. President Hu and Commissar Zhang are already waiting for us there."
To Su Yu's surprise, the two seniors did not agree immediately.
Emperor Qin shook his head. "Young friend Su Yu, let's wait a bit longer. Several other seniors will be returning to Earth soon. How about we all go together after they arrive?"
"Several other seniors are returning?" Su Yu was taken aback.
Currently, besides Senior Zhu Yuanzhang, the only others still on the Skrull planet were the 16 seniors led by Emperor Liu Che, who were establishing a rear base.
Ah, and there were also Senior Tao Qian and Senior Jun Shiyi, who had lost their physical bodies and infiltrated the dragon clan.
If Emperor Qin said several more seniors were returning, did that mean Emperor Liu Che and the others had decided to come back?
Before Su Yu could fully process this, spatial fluctuations appeared in the basement once again.
Shortly after, several silver-white portals opened in the basement, and Emperor Liu Che and the other 16 seniors appeared one by one.
Su Yu quickly scanned the room and saw that all 16 great cultivators who had established the rear base had returned.
Seniors Liu Che, Sima Yan, King Arthur, Hammurabi, and the rest had all made it back safely.
Moreover, they all looked well.
Apart from two seniors who had sustained minor injuries, the rest were just a bit pale from the long-distance teleportation, but otherwise, they were fine.
Su Yu hurriedly helped the sixth-stage seniors sit down on the sofas in the basement.
Seventh-stage cultivators could still stand steadily, but most sixth-stage cultivators were feeling dizzy and needed to sit down to rest.
Su Yu also asked, "Seniors, why did you all decide to return?"
The 16 seniors had been working to establish a rear base on the Skrull planet, but from what Su Yu knew, the process hadn't been particularly smooth.
Their main task was to gather intelligence, either by spending money or through their own efforts, which had been relatively successful.
As for expanding their influence, it was virtually impossible for them to do so without a solid base of support.
The United Government of Blue Star hadn’t given the elders any specific orders, only advising them to act according to circumstances. So, Su Yu hadn’t expected them to all return today.
Emperor Liu Che took a few deep breaths, calming the turbulent magical power within him.
After returning to Blue Star, the air, which was completely different from that of Skrul, made him feel much more relaxed both mentally and physically. He He no at at least for the time being, no longer had to live in constant mental tension!
Facing Su Yu’s questions, he smiled and replied, “We’ve returned because G2’s intelligence departments, ‘Sunspot’ and ‘Skyscan,’ seem to have discovered our existence.
Continuing to gather intelligence there would risk exposure, and once exposed, we’d be doomed, so we decided to return together after discussing it.”
Elder Sima Yan shook his slightly swollen and aching head, and continued, “Moreover, we’ve gathered enough intelligence on the Skrul nations. Further probing wouldn’t yield much more, so it’s better to return early.”
“I see.” Su Yu nodded in understanding. “It’s fine; everyone’s safety should indeed come first.”
Chancellor Cao and Emperor Qin transmitted magical power to the ancient cultivators from a distance, helping them recover from the dizziness caused by long-distance teleportation.
At the same time, Chancellor Cao also said, “It was actually my suggestion to have everyone return.
Though the enemy’s rear bases are already on a considerable scale, it’s best not to use them right after the war starts.
While you all can attack the Skrul’s rear, easing the pressure on the front lines, Emperor Zhou Wang Xin has promised that he can resurrect on the main battlefield, so I suggested everyone return to the front lines and abandon the rear attack plans.”
Emperor Liu Che looked at Su Yu and nodded, “We completely agree with this. Moreover, the enemy’s rear bases won’t go to waste. Once the war reaches a stalemate, we can find a way back to the rear bases and launch attacks from the enemy’s rear then.”
“Indeed, the current situation yields higher benefits on the main battlefield,” Su Yu agreed.
When they originally formulated the “enemy’s rear base plan,” Emperor Liu Che and the other 16 elders were actually prepared to sacrifice themselves.
They were well aware that attacking from the enemy’s rear was extremely dangerous.
If the Skrul sent deities to hunt them down, they would most likely fall.
But to buy time for the main battlefield, they resolutely decided to do this. By sacrificing themselves, they could secure more time for the front lines to hold.
However, the situation has changed.
First, G2’s intelligence departments have gotten a sense of their presence.
If they were discovered by the Skrul within a month, their sacrifices would be in vain
Second, Emperor Zhou Wang’s arrival means they can resurrect on the main battlefield, but dying in the enemy’s rear is permanent.
Though everyone was willing to sacrifice themselves, who would refuse resurrection?
Moreover, they could make significant contributions on the main battlefield.
Thus, after discussion, the 16 elders unanimously decided to return to Blue Star and fight on the main battlefield!
Naturally, Su Yu had no objections to the elders’ decision.
Fighting together on the main battlefield was also fine, at least they would have each other’s support.
(End of Chapter)
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