Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 704: Section 699 - Lithography Chirp
Louis Landon's "prophecy" of a "historical turning point" had changed many things in reality despite the intervention of Chen Fei, the "variable." Although the parasitic species that appeared as scheduled did not acquire the Dimensional Gate coordinates of "Longinus" in Nandu City as in the previous version of the "prophecy," the development of events still become a true historical turning point, destined to be enshrined in history.
Now, the issue at hand is no longer just the rebel army of the Zilu Continent, the attack and defense battle at the Ground Portal Gate Management Substation and the Light Great Forbidden Spell had caused rifts between the Cangqiong Star Civilization and the Blue Star Civilization.
No matter how friendly and close the relationship between the two sides was, conflicts and disputes were inevitable in their interactions, after all, where intelligent species exist, there are interests, disputes, and an inevitable draw into the Jianghu, beyond one's control. No one can guarantee to stay out of it, and thus, both civilizations had always been painstakingly careful in maintaining their relationship with each other until this incident...
The rebel forces had forced the Silan Dynasty, with the instigation of some people from the Blue Star Civilization, to fall into a "Tacitus Trap" (where any action is seen as malicious or lies once credibility is lost), and the Light Great Forbidden Curse became the last straw that broke the camel's back.
A worse situation could emerge at any time and could possibly evolve into a "Thucydides Trap" (where conflict between great powers is inevitable).
The Dimensional Gate had allowed the two civilizations to conveniently share massive resources from each other, with astonishingly low costs, and the resulting huge benefits had made both sides profit greatly.
However, every advantage has its disadvantage. Such convenience had also stripped both sides of a physical safety buffer, with the ability to reach each other's territories in the blink of an eye through the Dimensional Gate, an almost face-to-face aggression. Once a conflict erupted, the damage caused would be uncontrollable.
Thus, if it were peace, all's well, but if it were war...
"...The adult Metallic Dragon from the Dragon Clan spotted in Nandu City of the Zilu Continent on Cangqiong Star is suspected to be illegally captured and tamed by a Dragon Hunter family, and does not possess the Dragon Clan's 'Heritage Module'; it has not been regulated by the Sky Dragon City, all its actions and will are unrelated to Sky Dragon City and the Metallic Dragon Clan, and we pledge to give up our legal protection of this dragon and pursue the eradication of the Dragon Hunters' remnants."
Sky Dragon City, unable to keep out of it, had to hold a press conference, stating the Dragon Clan's firm neutrality and non-interference in the Human Race's civil war, announcing that those dragons that have deviated from the protection of Sky Dragon City shall be hunted by all.
The discussion around the Dragon Clan, with the statement from Sky Dragon City, quickly dissipated.
If it had been over thirty years ago, the Dragon Clan with its notorious reputation would have definitely shouldered this blame.
But now, who dares to provoke the Dragon King? The Metallic Dragon Clan would neither fight nor kill, valuing the principle of winning people over with virtue. They'd simply come to your door to drive you into poverty, uh... better to choose kindness, and just deal with them directly!
The female Metallic Giant Dragon, Yilan, who appeared in Nandu City, naturally lacked civil capacity as she was not a thousand years old and was also protected by the Minor Protection Law. She had the right to news protection, naturally, she would not be reported by the media. Whoever did was courting death, and at this critical juncture, the Blue Star Sovereignty, sharpening their knives, would not show mercy.
The official media and self-media collectively turned a blind eye to Yilan.
This underage dragon's life was quite comfortable, with food to eat, fights to have, homework to do, how delightful...
The only regret was that her kin and little friends couldn't come over, the teacher didn't allow it. After all, once the gate was opened, the Dragon Breeding District could be emptied in an instant, leaving no chickens or dogs behind.
Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!
The Pure Light Sparrow Xiao Jiu pecked tirelessly at the hard dragon scales that shone in the sunlight, while Yilan, who was lying down for a nap, didn't even open her eyes, letting the little bird hop and play on her back.
Like father, like son, now emboldened enough to trample on the Dragon of Slaughter.
Some brazen Pure Light Sparrows landed on the rooftop of the hotel, scattered in groups of threes and twos on the balcony railing, on the Tactical Alchemy Instrument, on the packing boxes, looking around curiously, chirping away.
Yilan still didn't lift her head or open her eyes, continuing to snore loudly.
After all, it was a Pure Light Sparrow, ubiquitous all over Cangqiong Star, there were too many to care about. If one had to take this seriously, they might as well not live at all.
Princess Lin Ziyu and the CEO of Louis Industries, the influential Louis Landon, were sipping tea with a view from the rooftop of the hotel.
Shen Fei, holding a mobile phone, paced back and forth nearby, talking with her father, Shen Songling, the deputy general manager of Northern Weapons Industry Group. They discussed both business and private matters, and for the time being, she had no plan to return to Blue Star, especially given the current complex situation. Staying at the business hotel was actually safer than taking the risk of going to the Dimensional Gate Management Substation.
Moreover, since she couldn't ensure a combined transfer of everyone, Shen Fei wasn't about to abandon her colleagues in the business delegation and evacuate alone.
Ding ding ding ding ding… (The-Fox-Say…)
The little bird seemed to have taken on Yilan's scales, persistently pecking away without leaving a single mark. The Shadow Wolf, "Ah Mao," refused to show its face, so now it had switched to plucking dragon scales. However, leading a flock to cast a Grand Forbidden Curse and pecking through dragon scales with a beak were two different things, especially the notoriously tough and sharp scales of the Metallic Dragons.
Yilan shook her body accidentally, causing the little bird to tumble down, definitely not on purpose.
"Jiu!"
Xiao Jiu flew back onto Yilan's head, its petite beak holding a pure green light point, pecking at the surface of the dragon scale, creating sparks everywhere.
After a moment, the scale right in the middle of the forehead bore a mark of a... uh, turtle pattern.
The sixth rank Pure Light Sparrow not only had a significant increase in magic power and control power, but its intelligence had also improved substantially.
Yilan continued to snore, completely indifferent. To be more precise, she felt nothing.
"Jiu!"
The little bird moved to another dragon scale and continued its laser engraving tirelessly, getting more proficient with each stroke.
One turtle, two turtles, three turtles… The dragon scales on the female Metallic Giant Dragon's body were covered with turtle markings drawn in simple lines.
Ding! Achievement unlocked for Light Etching Sparrow!
"Xiao Jiu, what are you doing?"
Teacher Shen Fei happened to notice the little bird's notable accomplishment at this time and was progressively astonished.
"Jiu!"
The laser from the little sparrow's beak instantly extinguished, as Xiao Jiu fluttered clumsily onto Teacher Shen's shoulder, nuzzling affectionately.
"You little rascal!"
Shen Fei reached out a finger and scratched the neck of the Pure Light Sparrow, its fine soft feathers puffing up immediately. The closer to the roots of the feathers, the down turned from black to white, and the touch felt extraordinarily soft.
In the distance, Her Royal Highness the Princess, who had been enjoying tea and conversation with the big boss Louis Landon, shot an envious glance their way. The Dragon-Slaying Sparrow had earned the right to mix in high circles, and no longer could anyone underestimate this little bird.
"Yilan, time for work, ah this…"
Chen Fei, who had just finished a conversation with Minante, turned around, only to see Yilan, whose scales were almost half-covered in turtle markings, and he almost couldn't take it.
Goodness, you're not treating Yilan like a dragon anymore!
"Emmmm, is there another fight brewing?"
Upon hearing her name called, the female Metallic Giant Dragon slowly opened her eyes. It was so boring here that it made her sleepy.
Half of her dragon scales were etched with turtles.
"Come with me to the Radiant Tiger Legion's camp to execute an unlucky soul."
Chen Fei could not bear to look directly and shifted his gaze away, truly at a loss for words to remind her.
He and Minante had just agreed that the Rebel Army's upper echelons had finally consented to have the Legion Commander of the Undying Pigeon perform an execution as a sacrifice to appease the pressures from all sides; otherwise, they couldn't withstand it.
If the Silan Dynasty were to go to war with the Blue Star Sovereignty, whether it was a localized minor conflict or full-scale war, the first to be wiped out, doubtless, would be the Rebel Army.
When the first and second in command fight, it's the third and fourth who die without a doubt. Those who wish to remain neutral and spectate the chaos shouldn't even dream about it.
The executioner was none other than Chen Fei, a decision mutually recognized by all parties. He was a bona fide citizen of the First Sovereign of Blue Star, had family ties with the Silan Royal Family, was acquainted and had dealings with the Rebel side, had a grudge against the Legion Commander of the Undying Pigeon, Valenya, and was the most suitable military contractor employee to take the blame and carry out the dirty work. After thorough consideration, wielding the executioner's blade was more than appropriate, and it would be hard to find anyone more suitable for the task.
A joint commission contract was directly delivered to Jiu Defense Company, leaving Boss Hanna Gagar completely baffled.
Were we, a small military contractor, really crossing into trans-dimensional warfare?
This was a big game!
In Chapala City within the Mesoamerica region of the South Continent of America, the administrative gathering place for global military contractors, there was an uproar of disbelief, mostly among the military contractor peers.
Let alone trans-dimensional warfare, even in sovereignty wars, it was rare for military contractors with a clear disparity in equipment and quality to be involved. Among their peers existing in another form on Cangqiong Star, the idea of mercenaries stepping aside without competition to hand over this opportunity to a military contractor from Blue Star was unheard of.
With a single chop, beheading a "dog", the contract's reward was a million Star Yuan—like picking it up for nothing.
The former owner of Jiu Defense, now the no-longer-prosperous Apocalypse Defense Group, was collectively sour as they seemed to have bitten into a strong acid lemon. If Hanna Gagar hadn't led her team to leave, if Jiu Defense hadn't become independent, if… there were so many ifs, but the world never had that many ifs!
"Huh? Turtles?"
Yilan, the female Metallic Giant Dragon preparing to beckon Chen onto her back, finally realized the irregularity on her dragon scales and looked puzzledly at Xiao Jiu, who was flapping on Shen Fei's shoulder, seeming to understand.
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The little bird was still reveling in glee, as if those turtles on its feathers had nothing to do with it.
Not just Chen Fei, but even Shen Fei, who also noticed the giant dragon's gaze, couldn't help but have her heart lifted, not daring to even breathe heavily.
Yilan shook her body, and the turtle patterns on her scales disappeared, shining anew. She extended a massive Blade Wing to Chen Fei, like a staircase descending to the ground from her back.
"Quick, get on!"
The dignified Metallic Giant Dragon wouldn't fuss over a trifling Pure Light Sparrow. Would it lose face over such a petty matter?
