All of us are one

Chapter 60 The Power to Destroy Surface Civilizations

"Although I have never met Ling Heng, he is undoubtedly my junior brother," Jiang Yi said softly. "You should call him senior brother."

Jiang Yanming's face showed a look of certainty; the relationship between the two was indeed as he had suspected. He then asked, "Senior Brother Ling Heng is the Vice Hall Master of the Great River Alliance's headquarters. Father, are you also a member of the Great River Alliance?"

"You could say that," Jiang Yi nodded with a smile.

"Senior Brother Ling Heng invited me to join the Great River Alliance. What do you think, Father?" Jiang Yanming asked.

"Once you go to the Divine Martial Kingdom, you are destined to join the Great River Alliance. This is a mission you cannot avoid," Jiang Yi said softly.

"My mission?" Jiang Yanming was taken aback upon hearing this.

"You'll understand once you go to the Divine Martial Kingdom," Jiang Yi said without explaining why.

"Did you leave Shenwu Kingdom because Mother was a member of the Thousand Machines Sect?" Jiang Yanming couldn't help but ask.

"Not entirely," Jiang Yi sighed. "A large part of the reason is because of myself."

"Because of yourself?" Jiang Yanming was surprised. Was this considered self-exile?

Jiang Yi smiled and said, "I won't tell you the specific reason. You'll find out after you go to Shenwu Kingdom. That way, my words won't affect your judgment."

"Hmm." Seeing that his father was unwilling to say more, Jiang Yanming did not press for the reason.

"How can one systematically comprehend the profound mysteries of the Divine Martial Kingdom?" Jiang Yanming changed the subject.

"This involves visualization diagrams and visualization methods, which are difficult to explain in just a few words." Jiang Yi shook his head slightly. "Once you go to the Divine Martial Kingdom and come into contact with visualization diagrams and visualization methods, you will understand."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yanming thought to himself, "It seems that various forces in the Divine Martial Kingdom control the visualization diagrams and visualization methods, thereby cutting off the possibility for martial artists outside the Divine Martial Kingdom to break through the Qi and Blood Condensation Realm."

"Is there anything else you want to ask?" Jiang Yi asked.

"Is the reason why the Divine Martial Kingdom can form an alliance with four other nations and a Holy Union is solely because of the protection of the upper realm?" Jiang Yanming asked, voicing his biggest question.

"If it were only the protection of the upper realm, the people of Shenwu Kingdom would not have taken root in the Four Kingdoms Alliance and received some policy support." Jiang Yi stretched out a hand, slowly clenching his five fingers into a fist. "The reason why Shenwu Kingdom can enjoy these treatments is because of the prestige that our ancestors earned through their own strength."

"Do you know just how powerful the strongest cyborgs and cyber hackers in the Four Nations Alliance and the Holy Alliance are?"

"Destroy cities and destroy countries?" Jiang Yanming tentatively replied.

Jiang Yi shook his head and said, "You underestimate the strongest cyborgs and electronic hackers of the Four Nations Alliance and the Holy Alliance. If they go all out, they can wipe out the civilization on the surface of this planet."

"This..." Jiang Yanming was shocked. Could an individual's power destroy a civilization on the surface of a planet?

"Not only do the Four Nations Alliance and the Holy Union possess such power, but my Divine Martial Kingdom also has warriors who can rival them, and they do not have the disadvantages of cyborgs and electronic hackers."

Jiang Yi smiled calmly, "That's why the Divine Martial Kingdom, with such powerful strength, can stand alongside the Four Kingdoms Alliance and the Holy Union."

"With the protection of the upper realm, the Shenwu Kingdom's mainland does not need to worry about being attacked by ultra-long-range weapons of mass destruction, and even martial artists will find it difficult to fully exert their destructive power in the Shenwu Kingdom."

"I see." Jiang Yanming nodded in realization.

The Divine Martial Kingdom is protected by the upper realm, thus limiting the destructive power of its warriors. Weapons of mass destruction from the outside world are also restricted once they enter the Divine Martial Kingdom.

"Are you planning to go to Shenwu Kingdom with Ling Heng?" Jiang Yi asked.

"Yes." Jiang Yanming nodded. "With Senior Brother Ling Heng's guidance, I will adapt to the Divine Martial Kingdom more quickly."

"Compared to the Four Nations Alliance, the Divine Martial Kingdom is far behind. The protection of the Upper Realm prevents most electronic products from being used in the Divine Martial Kingdom," Jiang Yi reminded.

"If that's the case, how do we communicate with friends far away?" Jiang Yanming asked, puzzled. "Write letters, and have them delivered by birds?"

"Heh, writing letters is a common method of transmitting messages in the Divine Martial Kingdom," Jiang Yi said with a faint smile. "But in emergencies, well-known forces in the Divine Martial Kingdom can use certain methods to quickly transmit messages, which are much faster than using birds to transport them."

"Is he a martial artist?" Jiang Yanming asked.

"That's right. For example, some twins develop a special connection after practicing a special visualization method, which allows them to quickly transmit information." Jiang Yi nodded.

Jiang Yanming nodded in realization: "I have nothing more to ask."

"Then you should prepare yourself well. You won't have an easy time after you go to Shenwu Kingdom," Jiang Yi said solemnly.

"Mm." Jiang Yanming nodded.

He planned to meet with Arthur and Lucy and, incidentally, temporarily hand over his voting rights in the Victoria Group to Arthur.

"Once you're ready, call Ling Heng," Jiang Yi said calmly. "He'll arrange everything for you."

Jiang Yanming nodded again, but he had some doubts in his heart. Did his father really trust his unseen nephew so much?

"Go ahead." Jiang Yi waved his hand, then lay back on the recliner, looking very relaxed and carefree.

Jiang Yanming returned to the second floor, put his luggage away, and then started making phone calls to invite Arthur and Lucy.

……

the next day.

Jiang Yanming drove to Lucy's house, and having the experience from his last visit, he had no trouble getting there this time.

It was still in that greenhouse garden, but unlike last time, Lucy wasn't painting there.

Wearing a white gauze dress, she sat sideways on a bench with her legs together, leaning against a stone pillar. The long gauze dress covered most of the bench.

Lucy's beautiful long silver hair cascaded over her shoulders as she held a book in her hands, engrossed in reading it, her exquisite face serene.

When Jiang Yanming entered the stone pavilion in the center of the garden, he saw a number of exquisite and delicious desserts on the stone table. Judging from the steam rising from the black tea, they must have been served recently.

"Lucy, have you been waiting long?" Jiang Yanming asked with a smile as he sat down at the stone table.

"It hasn't been long, the tea and snacks have just been served." Lucy smiled sweetly. "Arthur went to the restroom, he'll be back soon."

"Oh, he arrived before me this time?" Jiang Yanming asked.

"Arthur arrived at noon and had lunch here," Lucy replied.

"I see." Jiang Yanming nodded slightly.

Arthur is Lucy's cousin; they are relatives, so it's perfectly normal for him to come here for lunch.

"Jiang, do you really have to go to Shenwu Kingdom?" Lucy asked.

"Yes, I have to go," Jiang Yanming replied confidently.

Only the Divine Martial Kingdom possesses the method of condensing qi and blood into a powerful force, so the Divine Martial Kingdom is a must-go destination. Going there will also allow one to learn about one's father's past.

"I've heard that the Divine Martial Kingdom is different from other continents, with chaotic internal order, and it would be dangerous to go there," Lucy said with some worry.

"Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself," Jiang Yanming said with a confident smile.

"Jiang!" Arthur strode towards the stone pavilion.

"Arthur." Jiang Yanming raised his hand in greeting, then took out a power of attorney from his pocket and placed it on the table. "Sign this, and during my trip to Shenwu Kingdom, my voting rights for the shares will belong to you."

"I didn't come here for the authorization letter." Arthur sat down at the stone table, shook his head and sighed softly, "I knew before that you might go back to the Divine Martial Kingdom, but I never thought you would have to go back at this age."

Jiang Yanming smiled slightly, offering no explanation. The authorization letter was already presented; now it was time for tea and reminiscing…