The airship crossed mountains, seas, and lands and finally arrived at City 0001, which they hadn't seen in a long time. The airship landed on a massive helipad. As far as the eye could see, the skies were filled with white dragon airships of all sizes and sizes. Some were warships, some were transports, and a small number of scouting vessels.
This was the helipad of the Bai family in the Imperium. There were countless sky tracks around. A few super-long steam armored trains were roaring as they approached, causing the tracks to squeak loudly. The ferocious statues of exotic beasts stood at the head of the trains. The trains were filled with the members of the Bai family who were rushing to the seven continents to carry out their daily work in an orderly manner.
Li Xiang saw everything through the windows of the airship. He couldn't help but exclaim about the gap between the five sovereigns and the other forces.
The Bai family had the most resources and the most talents. After generations of development, the Bai family had become a super machine that could operate freely, a war machine that could wipe out countless people at any time.
The White King emphasized diversified development. That was why the Bai family was the leader of all industries. If the Bai family were to disappear, the entire continent would be paralyzed. Many families would be torn apart and the world would descend into chaos.
As a descendant of the Bai family, he had always been envied by others. Even a small branch of the Bai family at the edge of the continent was much wealthier than the average nobles. In a small county like the Hou City, controlling half of the city's economy and owning several chambers of commerce was a basic operation.
That was the benefit of the Bai family's vast resources. That was why they sincerely worshipped the Bai family's motto, "The White King is supreme."
Above their heads, several continent-level warships unfurled their giant origin sails and gradually increased their speed. Under the escort of a group of military combat airships, they leapt into the void cracks between continents and headed toward the new continent.
"There are many areas at the edge of the seven continents. The terrain there is dangerous and it is difficult for the border troops to cover them. They are also a long way from the Wall of Disasters. They are desolate lands that are isolated from the rest of the world. They are often attacked by unexpected waves of mutants. There are many indigenous people living there. They are also the citizens of the five sovereigns. The warships will send supplies to help them every now and then. "
Bai Dongxue suddenly stood next to Li Xiang and looked at the warships in the distance with a grave expression.
"When I was very young, I once pestered my father to go to the Ancient Desolate Land. The desolate scene there left a deep impression on me. Children of the same age as me don't even have enough food to eat or water to drink. They live in a dirty and messy environment. The aborigines make a living by hunting, raising livestock, and other farming activities. They live in a precarious situation and have no sense of security. "
"Why don't you bring them to the inner side of the seven continents? The residency of the numbered cities isn't full yet, right? Also, I see that many cities have mountains and wastelands near them. Although they haven't been developed, it's still much better than those dangerous places. "Li Xiang asked doubtfully.
"Sure, but who will handle the follow-up work? Education, architecture, food, culture, and so on. Li Xiang, you should know this better than I do. Even if I give you a group of excellent subordinates and a rich environment with abundant resources, it will still take a lot of time and money to build a good city. For a player, the losses outweigh the gains. For most people, there is no benefit to be gained. "
Bai Dongxue looked at him with a hint of helplessness in her eyes. "Li Xiang, this world is lacking in resources. Everyone wants more. Who would be willing to give to others? These aborigines, to put it bluntly, are no different from ants even if they all die. The Five Sovereigns can still take care of them, but what about the other forces? Hmph, it's good enough that they don't come and cause trouble. "
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"The bad nature of humans is disgusting, especially the children of big families like us. We see this very clearly. Do you think Mi Cha was like this when she was young? If not for the fact that she was used to fighting and all kinds of power struggles, she would be a very simple girl. Just like me, I rise with the expectations of countless people on my back. If anything goes wrong, what awaits me and my family is a bottomless abyss. Just like the Ji family's once unparalleled brothers, Ji Zhanxue and Ji Shanhan. "
Li Xiang had to admit this.
"Then why does the Bai family do these thankless things?" Li Xiang asked.
"Ha, these doubts and the questions in your heart, when you see Second Uncle, you can ask him yourself." Bai Dongxue laughed. "He is King Bai, the person who controls the fate of our family. He can give you the answer you want."
The airship trembled violently and finally landed completely.
The long disembarkation board was spread out, and Baimiya was the first to dash down as if she was flying.
"Ha, it's so suffocating. I must tell the people from the Mechanical Department later. These airships have been in disrepair for a long time. They should at least fix the smell inside. I was almost poisoned to death." She gasped for breath, attracting the attention of countless people.
When they saw that it was Baimiya, the people in white dragon uniforms hurriedly dispersed, afraid that they would provoke this aunt.
A group of well-dressed and tall soldiers waited quietly in front. The middle-aged man in the lead was wearing an eye-catching military uniform. His gaze was oppressive. He was one of the ten military gods of the military, Bai Zhun, who had come to welcome them.
"Third Uncle!"
Bai Dongxue was the leader, followed by Baimiya, Bai Yuhan, Bai Lihu, and Li Yetong. They bowed to Bai Zhun in unison.
"There's no need to be so polite." Bai Zhun strode forward with his head held high. His aura was like a rainbow, forcing everyone to take a few steps back and make way so that he could face Li Xiang at the back.
"You are Li Xiang?" Bai Zhun had heard of his name more than a year ago, but he had never had the chance to meet this only son of Bai Lili, the young man who had caused a storm in the seven continents.
"Yes." Li Xiang raised his head and replied. His gaze was like a falcon, and he was not afraid at all.
"Very good. You are as arrogant as your mother. My little sister has always been competitive since she was young. As her third brother, I have the best relationship with her. I didn't expect that after a few decades, her son would already be so old. "Bai Zhun's voice was very heavy, attracting many people to eavesdrop.
His words were clearly paving the way for Li Xiang.
The Bai family had their own opinions about Li Xiang's return. The number of people in favor and opposition was equal, and they were polarized. There was no neutral party.
Bai Zhun and the other most important leaders of the Bai family had never spoken. This time, he had personally come to pick up Li Xiang and said these words in front of him, making his position clear.
"You can call me Third Uncle like them." Bai Zhun waved his hand. "Dongxue, you guys are tired from the journey. Take your younger brother and sister to rest first. I will take a walk with Li Xiang."
As soon as he said this, Bai Dongxue naturally did as she was told. Li Yetong's eyes revealed a trace of worry, but there was nothing she could do. She could only secretly give her brother a look and follow Bai Dongxue and the others in another direction.
After sending the group of young people away, Bai Zhun urged Li Xiang to get into his private off-road vehicle. The soldiers who were there to welcome them were all sent away.
"Coming back at this time of the year, the family is in a mess. If you follow them, I'm afraid you will cause a lot of trouble. It's better to follow me." Bai Zhun started the off-road vehicle and drove straight in another direction.
Li Xiang knew that there were many people in the Bai family who had prejudice against him, especially the sixteenth and fourth branch families. One of them had been completely paralyzed by him and Fei Yujing, and the other, Bai Haiting, who had been carefully cultivated, had also been killed by him. They were deeply rooted in the Bai family, so it was normal for them to be able to rope in a large number of opponents.
"I'm not afraid of trouble." He raised his head proudly.
Although he had chosen to go home for the sake of the crimson moon, he was not afraid of any challenges.
"I know you're not afraid, but I'm afraid. I'm even more afraid that they will court death." Bai Zhun laughed out loud and said heroically, "With your current combat strength, it's hard to say whether Lihu can defeat you, let alone that pile of trash. Sigh, if it weren't for you and Xintong, the Bai family wouldn't have been able to find a descendant who could take charge of the family after Lihu and the others."
"So urgent?" Li Xiang heard the anxiety in his words.
"Yes, do you think that the dispute between the aristocratic families and the Sovereigns is so simple? The five kings restrict each other. The competition between the five Sovereigns naturally falls on us, the top players, and the groups of young people behind us. The mesozoic generation, the new generation, and so on have to be at the top. The Bai family is worthy of the title of number one. Second Brother has swept through the world, but if there is no successor, he can't wantonly occupy such a large amount of resources. "
"Other than cultivation, what he values the most is the development of the Bai family. Over the years, he has spent a lot of effort planning for the Bai family." Bai Zhun sighed. "After Dongxue's generation, if it weren't for Xintong holding up the scene, the Bai family wouldn't have been able to produce a second person in this trial! These little bastards were too disappointing. I'm mainly in charge of the talent education in the family. Sigh … Why did I mention this to you? Haha, it's really strange. You're clearly of the same generation as them, but it always makes me feel like I'm discussing with their seniors. "
"Third … Don't worry. Didn't Mi Cha also rise up? The Bai family has such a huge foundation. Who knows, one or two young descendants might suddenly rise up. "Li Xiang smiled.
"That's true. You see it very clearly." Bai Zhun smiled and nodded. The off-road vehicle drove further inside. When they reached this area, there was almost no one left.
It was very remote and very quiet.
"This is the Tranquil Heart Hall, the place where that girl Bai Ling is in seclusion." The off-road vehicle suddenly stopped and stopped in front of a magnificent hall. Bai Zhun held the steering wheel and sighed. "She wants to see you alone."
"Bai Ling?"
Li Xiang didn't remember that he had any interaction with this number one genius of the Bai family.
"Yes, she failed to break through the death barrier this time. She will die in about one to two years. The first thing she did after she came out of seclusion was to ask me to bring you here. You can ask her personally about the details." Bai Zhun's face was full of regret as he patted his shoulder heavily. "Ling 'er has been suppressed by Dong Xue since she was young. Her competitive heart far surpasses anyone else's. After Dong Xue successfully passed the player assessment, she resolutely decided to go into seclusion and try to break through the shackles of the peak of level three magician. Then, she will follow you to the space turbulence and become a player."
"She wants to break through the shackles of the peak!" Li Xiang exclaimed. So far, among the people he knew, only Bai Yuhan had broken through this shackles last night. She had used the combination of human and mechanical genes to mold herself into a new perfect individual.
Originally, the awakening of the death magic circuit had made her unable to continue moving forward. This time, Li Xiang had brought the legacy of Lord Polar night, giving her new hope. However, looking at Bai Yuhan's appearance, it seemed that she did not intend to participate in the space turbulence this time.
Other than that, the one who was most likely to break through this layer of human shackles was probably himself.
He had the perfect combination of human, mechanical, and disaster genes. Therefore, the dark golden aura that was born was still growing day by day, and it was about to form his unique style. Based on the current progress, he would be able to break through in a few months.
However, this was a special case among special cases after all.
No matter how strong a human was, they could not modify their own genes. If this layer of shackles was not solved, the root of the problem could not be dealt with.
Therefore, Lancelot chose machinery, and Bai Lili chose disaster.
What about Bai Ling?
Bai Zhun did not say anything else.
Li Xiang walked into the magnificent palace. The inside was like a huge martial arts practice field, but it also looked like a special altar used for sacrificial ceremonies. There was almost no furniture. The lighting was crystal lamps and tallow candles as thick as an arm, pulling out all kinds of strange shadows.
"Sit." A young girl with a graceful figure and a waterfall-like black hair that fell to her hips sat with her back facing Li Xiang. There was a string of bells tied to her left ankle, swaying gently in the wind. Her body was naked, and there was a ferocious demon tattoo on her snow-white back under her long black hair.
Her skin was whiter than snow, and the delicate fragrance of a virgin spread in the air, making people feel at ease.
Li Xiang picked a futon. Just as he sat down, Bai Ling spoke again.
"Closer."
He had no choice but to get up and sit in front of Bai Ling.
As soon as he sat down, he was shocked to find that Bai Ling was really not wearing anything!
He wanted to get up awkwardly, but she pulled him back with her left hand.
"Sit."
Her voice was light, without a trace of anger.
She held a long sword in her right hand. The body of the sword was suffused with a gorgeous red light, the color of which was as red as blood.
Bai Ling was very good-looking. Her temperament was so ethereal that people did not dare to look at her. It was as if looking at her was blasphemy.
The two of them sat opposite each other, and an hour passed quietly just like that.
She used the cloth in her hand to repeatedly wipe the blood-red long sword, but she did not say anything.
Another half an hour passed.
"Actually, when we were young, I hated you a lot."
Li Xiang was stunned as he looked up. Under the candlelight, Bai Ling's clear face suffused a faint smile.
"You probably don't remember. Actually, not long after you were born, you and Xintong had been living in my house. Back then, I was only three or four years old. When I saw the tiny siblings being carried by Second Uncle, I was very curious. "
"Second Uncle did not say anything. He only exhorted Father and Mother to take good care of the two of you. No matter what, your identities were not to be exposed."
"Ever since the two of you came, Father and Mother's attention was no longer on me. No matter how hard I worked, no matter how well I performed, they always liked to hug the two of you and leave me hanging. So I hated the two of you. However, Xintong was very obedient and never cried. You were the most annoying. Every time I got close to you, you would cry non-stop. Father and Mother would chase me away. "
"But I was indignant. I would hug you when they were not around. You even peed on me."
"Later on, I vaguely knew some things about the two of you. I was smart early, and through observation, I figured out the gist of the matter. So the two of you were Aunt's children."
"Another two years passed. You could crawl, walk, and talk, but the first word you learned was' Sister Ling 'er'."
"I went to public school for lessons. One day, when I returned home, I found Father and Mother lying in a pool of blood. The two of you had also disappeared. I frantically searched for you, but to no avail. Over the past decade, I finally killed all the people who took the two of you away. Second Uncle did not pursue the matter. After all, it was a family scandal. Many people did not want the two of you to stay. "
"Welcome home, Brother."
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