High Above

Terra 775, June 1st, on the snowy top of the Baisen Mountains, in the Holy Land Square.

A review ceremony is taking place.

The Xiahui Band played the religious music "Dawn Star" of the Chongling Sect. The sect's priests wore exoskeleton armor and walked onto the Snowfield Square in neat formations.

Their movements were uniform. The helmets they were equipped with were sharp triangles, like some kind of eagle owl. The alchemy furnace behind them was very special. It was very different from the common alchemy furnaces in the empire, and its power was more stable.

There are obvious psychic fluctuations on these armors, which are obviously a set of sublimated equipment.

Such luxurious equipment is obviously far beyond everyone's imagination. Although the Yinfeng family does not have its own etheric weapons, more than twenty sublimation armors can be regarded as "inherited".

Yes - this is the power that the Chongling Sect and almost all the mountain people's dragon god belief system can get together through their own wealth. But being able to integrate the mountain people is enough to prove Earl Yinfeng's methods.

In the surrounding stands, most of the non-imperial forces had expressions of wonder and emotion, while many imperial nobles showed different expressions.

Some people try their best to suppress it, but they still feel like they have eaten something disgusting. Some people have expressionless faces, but they are vaguely happy.

For this Earl of Silver Peak, most of the imperial nobles felt it was inconceivable - it had only been more than two years since he was awarded the knighthood and more than a year after he was awarded the title of baron, but he had been upgraded all the way, not only in level From the first to the third, the title also goes from baron to earl.

Although in the follow-up, everyone also understands that the Earl of Silver Peak has probably been trained by the First Knight since he was a child, and has long been a first-level sublimator. His spiritual power is also the chosen prophet, and the progress of sublimation is fast. As it should.

But the title issue really makes too many people jealous and envious.

The imperial titles are roughly divided into the local nobility of "baron and viscount", and the core nobility of "count and marquis".

To put it simply, a baron is a noble who is responsible for managing a territory in a certain province. A viscount is a frontier noble who is responsible for both developing and fighting the natives and warcraft. Their responsibilities are grassroots officials, but the division of labor is slightly different. Because the viscount requires more force, So the strength will be relatively stronger.

The earl is the noble responsible for managing a key area in the empire, and the marquis is the noble noble guarding the border. Large Baron and Viscount.

After most nobles obtain their titles, they need to spend several generations accumulating meritorious service, improving their sublimated bloodline, using etheric weapons to deduce bloodline abilities, developing their territory and accumulating wealth... Finally, they need to have an opportunity to make meritorious deeds. Only in this way can they Receive a higher title.

But what about Ian?

The goblin bloodline was most likely originally derived from the First Knight. It was so mature that there was no need to deduce it.

The territory was taken away from the sacred land of the mountain people for free, and later the mountain people were subdued, again for free.

In the end, the wealth of the territory... This is difficult to understand. It feels like Ian made money to support the territory, accumulated the first pot of gold, and then began to develop rapidly. But in general, if the prophet wants to make money, he can do anything. !

"If I were also a prophet..."

"I can do this kind of thing too!"

"Damn it, isn't it just a matter of having a good teacher? If I were also the disciple of the First Knight..."

"Where on earth does this Ian have such a big face? Why does everyone seem to want to make friends and invest in him?!"

This kind of thinking emerged endlessly, especially among the nobles of Nanling. They were all barons and viscounts. When they encountered the expansion of Earl Ian's territorial power, they really couldn't resist. Even if they suffered a loss, they could only swallow their anger.

In their hearts, they really wanted Ian to die early.

But they didn't dare to show it on the surface.

Because the ‘messengers’ around Ian are even more important.

Deputy Minister of the Empire’s Ministry of Truth, fourth-level ‘Fuyue Shanpeng’ bloodline, Count Im Deir Zaev.

The true dragon ‘King of the Mountain’ Amoknostil. True Dragon ‘Freedom Mentor’ Skarese Moore.

City of Knowledge, Lord of Molten Iron Spire, Romani Molten Iron.

And a red killer whale!

Yes, after successfully defeating a number of competitors, the messenger from the Fairy Village of Falling Star City, Dongyu Jishuang, once again successfully obtained the opportunity to travel at public expense and came to Xiahui Ling!

But this time, because instructor Gan Song received research funding, she did not come.

Both Hua An and Shuang Die were riding on the frozen fish mentor, flying happily on the fish.

The three goblins and several other goblins who had also seized the opportunity to travel were flying around in the air, very much like big moths flapping their edges, but no one dared to say a word.

It's not because of any other reasons - let alone goblins, even if it's a really big moth flying around at the speed of sound, who dares to speak?

In addition, Viscount Grant's family and Marquis Barton's family are also here, and Elder Puder also brought Elan - the core members of Ian's family, except for Shark Shark and Qing Tong, who can only soak in the sea. , everything that should come has come.

The eldest prince Carlos originally wanted to come. After all, with the power of light, it only takes two seconds for him to come back and forth. However, as an important figure in the royal family, it is not easy for him to appear at a groundbreaking ceremony in such a place. It is easy for him to be too high-profile. Taking over the host.

Although no one came, he still wrote a handwritten letter to congratulate Chongling Sect on getting on the right track.

"This is just the beginning."

Ian stood on the central high platform overlooking the members of the Chongling Sect in the square. While raising his hand to signal the next step, he said to Count Im, the deputy minister beside him: "Next, the Chongling Sect will He will prove that he indeed masters all the techniques required by the local Orthodox Church.”

"I'll see."

Count Im is a middle-aged man with gray hair and red eyes, with a kind face - at least he has always been very kind to Ian.

He is a friend of Master Gosei and one of the supporters of the eldest prince.

However, his kindness to Ian was not just because of the favor of his friends or the respect that several princes and princesses had for Ian... The reason why the deputy minister of the empire's confidential department was kind to Ian was because he saw him Various reform results centered on Xiahui City.

He saw the well-made canned food, the food factories operating around the clock, and the people living happily, happily and safely on this land.

——When people become educated, they will not only become a destabilizing factor in society...can they also participate in more efficient social production...

——The knowledge spread by His Majesty (Axel) may be an attempt to create such a society.

He didn't say much. Count Im watched all this in silence, but when he looked at the high-spirited young lord in front of him, his already aging heart began to throb a little for the first time in a long time.

Industrial upgrading, technological progress, social reform, civilization promotion... He has heard all of these words, seen them all, and imagined them all.

Also failed.

so……

——The world that the late emperor dreamed of, after success, even if it is just a territory, maybe this is it?

More vibrant, happier...

He doesn't know the answer. So he goes to see it.

"start!"

With an order and following Ian's gesture, the Chongling Sect's exoskeleton armor alchemy furnace in the Snowfield Square began to operate at full capacity - the exoskeleton armor plates on their backs suddenly stood up and bloomed one after another, while the dark inscription patterns on the surface gradually changed. Turning golden and red, the twenty-two alchemy furnaces became twenty-two field base points, and they activated an even larger array beneath the Snowy Frost Sky Square.

Buzz——

At this moment, as the whole world shook slightly, invisible ripples began to spread around the square.

All the spectators who participated in the groundbreaking ceremony on the high platform, including those nobles and ascendants, whether they were interested or bored before, now raised their heads and stared at the center of the square with burning eyes.

There, with the four 'priests' in the center as the core, an extremely intense golden-red spiritual energy lit up. The entire spiritual energy field on the top of the snow was affected by these inscriptions. The spiritual energy was visible to the naked eye. The light converged from all directions, eventually forming a slowly rotating vortex right above the square.

And in the center of this vortex, a stream of light suddenly bloomed and fell straight into the center of the huge inscription array.

Four psykers are in the middle of releasing their ‘protective psionic energy’ with all their strength!

Ian also watched this scene solemnly.

Among the four psykers who are releasing psychic powers, the leader is Miles, and the other three are the three most suitable for shielding psychic powers from the entire Silver Peak Territory.

Ian guided them to awaken the corresponding spiritual energy, and now, they must use their own power to activate the foundation of the future "Frost Sky Dome", the super-giant protective array "Frost Sky Blessing" that covers most of the snow dome!

Using the Heart of Terra as an intermediary, the mutual resonance and amplification were fully effective enough to activate. Ian also predicted success, but when it came to reality, he was still a little excited.

Because only if he succeeds at this moment can many future plans be launched in sequence.

Fortunately, as the natural psychic field resonated with the inscription array, the golden-red protective shield expanded, covering the entire square, the high platforms surrounding the square, and even the Dragon Bone Peak behind the high platform.

From a distance, it looks like a golden-red semicircle covering the snow-white mountains and plains.

For a moment, the heavy snow that had been flying stopped, because all the flying snow flakes were blocked by the protective shield.

The groundbreaking ceremony was a success.

"It's amazing. The psychic auras of these four psykers are exactly the same... The Chongling Sect has indeed mastered the inheritance of psychic powers, and it is also a rare 'protective type'!"

"Although I have the help of the right location, the strength of this protective spiritual energy is very high. Have you noticed it? Within the scope of this spiritual energy, I feel that my physical fitness has become stronger?"

"It actually has the effect of enhancing allies? In this way, even if the shield is broken, the enhanced physical fitness can still block the attack!"

"But how does it identify ourselves and the enemy? Does it mean that it is strengthened if it is located inside?"

"This is probably the internal secret of the Chongling Sect. In any case, the Chongling Sect should not be underestimated!"

Everyone present was amazed.

From the very beginning, when the Chongling Sect showed off its new exoskeleton armor design that was different from other forces, they vaguely understood that this sect was not just a small sect that just defrauded some villagers of their money. It had truly mastered the core technology. , the local great sect that rules the whole country!

And Earl Yinfeng is indeed worthy of his reputation, and he will definitely become a brand new legend in the future!

Although theoretically, the construction of the Frost Sky Dome, the protagonist of this groundbreaking ceremony, has not yet begun, but just the performance of this square and the Chongling Sect, no one doubts whether they can succeed in the construction - what everyone thinks is, I will go now Is it still too late to show good intentions?

"That's it."

But some people still commented sourly: "These exoskeleton armors are just toys. If they really meet the armor, they will be crushed. As for this shelter dome, in the final analysis, it can only defend, and wait until the defense is destroyed." If it’s broken, the people inside should still be invincible.”

Ian's response to their view was 'They're right! ’. Exoskeleton armor is indeed inferior to armor. The main reason is that it is cheap and easy to popularize... but that is not what really matters.

But these exoskeletons, as well as some other combat figures... are all high-power and high-precision weapons that can be controlled by no one and are loaded with more powerful weapons that ordinary people cannot use.

Even if they are not directly controlled by the Heart of Terra, but are only assisted by the Heart of Terra, the soldiers wearing these exoskeleton armors can all be as accurate as if the 'auxiliary aiming system' is turned on, and it is no different from the turn of a bullet. .

Even if a soldier is injured and unconscious, these exoskeleton armors can bring the person back to the base for treatment!

Intelligent core plus information system.

This is Ian’s real trump card.

But right now.

Ian suddenly raised his head and looked into the distance, his brows furrowed and his eyes solemn.

A few seconds later, Marquis Barton also frowned slightly and took out a crystal plate from his arms. After scanning the content above, the old Marquis's eyes widened. It was obvious that the information above made him feel extremely shocked.

"Ian."

The old man greeted softly: "Something happened..."

"I know……"

Ian whispered: "Someone is trying to attack Xiahui City. I have set up a protective array there. In theory, there will be no accidents... But they chose the time very well. It is clear that there are no spies in my city. , how did they obtain the situation at the groundbreaking ceremony?”

"Huh? Has Xiahui City also been attacked?"

But Marquis Barton was slightly stunned. He said seriously: "No, that's not what I'm talking about - Ian, Nauman City has been attacked!"

"Not only that... Isa Territory, Boniya Territory, Lal Territory... More than five territories in the entire South Ridge have suffered sudden large-scale attacks!"

"Taking advantage of the fact that the leading figures of Nanling have gathered on top of the heavy snow, the Feiyan Special Forces have launched a general attack on Nanling!"

This time, Ian was slightly startled: "The whole Nanling?"

No.

And it’s not just all of Southridge.

A few minutes later, Earl Im also received the communication. After reading the content, his expression changed slightly. Even a wealthy man like him could not control his emotions.

"Ian." He walked closer and whispered, "It's something big."

——Feiyandi launched a full-scale attack.

Not in the fall, but earlier.

At this time when everyone was unexpected, Feiyandi and Junling Castle pressed in from the northwest and launched a full-scale attack on the empire.

Although the Cangtian Royal Court in the east is still fighting with Gantrygum and Canaan Moore, the powerful Royal Court will definitely be able to dispatch a mobile fleet to invade the eastern front in a few days.

The empire will be attacked soon.

However, Nanling, as the rear area, encountered an extraordinary raid.

A devastating disruption to productivity.

"My territory?!"

"What, Feiyandi? How is that possible? I obviously..."

"Damn it, they lied to me!?"

Soon, other imperial nobles also received the news one after another. Their expressions changed suddenly, and some even turned purple.

Moreover, from the words of some people, it can be vaguely heard that these nobles have been more or less connected with Feiyandi in the past... but now is not the time to pursue this.

Explosions, suicide bombs, plague biological attacks, and elite teams cutting off energy and water supplies, spreading poison gas bombs and various chemical weapons in civilian areas...

After a year of silence, Nanling's Feiyan agents launched an unprecedented combat operation behind enemy lines.

Although the Silver Peak Territory is like an iron wall that cannot be penetrated at all, the other minor nobles and knight estates are really attacking at will, and it is impossible for anyone to react.

In just a few minutes, the loss of information received by the noble lords can make them feel that their hearts have stopped... and the most terrifying thing is those nobles who have not received the loss report.

They were a little lucky at first, but later their faces turned as white as the snow on the ice field.

Because according to the current situation, it is absolutely impossible for Feiyandi's attack to miss anyone. The reason why there is no news in their territory is not because they have not been attacked, but because... the attack is too terrifying.

Their territory can no longer deliver news to the outside world.

"Ian, what happened?"

The envoys from other countries have now roughly understood the current situation. Most of them look unhappy, some are nervous, and are afraid of being involved.

It is not easy for them to directly intervene in the direct dispute between the two countries, so the real dragon and the goblin also set their sights on Ian.

Although it is said that neither real dragons nor goblins will interfere in the disputes between humans... Ian can be a human, a dragon, and a goblin. If he really needs help, even if he does not take action directly, whether it is The King of the Mountain or the Frozen Fish Tutor are both willing to help.

But Ian did not speak.

At this time, you must not speak. He is an imperial noble and the future leader of Nanling. In the war between the empire and the Flying Flame Land, he must not speak rashly and let other inhuman forces take action.

In this regard, he must be a pure imperial man to gain the trust of all parties in the empire.

Not to mention, only if he handles this attack as a pure imperial noble, the Silver Peak Leader and the Chongling Sect will not be looked down upon.

"I'll handle it myself."

So, the prophet took a deep breath and jumped into the sky.

On the top of the heavy snow, the power of the entire psychic field was shaken by Ian's actions - with the full force of 'Fairy Ian' located in the center of Ian's body, the ice-blue water element evaporated from his body. It burst out from the center and turned into a pair of flying wings.

The snow clouds in the sky were rolled up and condensed by his power, and finally turned into two whirlpools of snow that roared like turbine engines.

Boom—activating the huge, alien-shaped vortex wings, Ian showed the full power of the third-level fairy. The power of heaven and earth gathered in him. He controlled this natural ice wave that was comparable to a big blizzard. Heading quickly towards Xiahui City.

Behind him, the real dragons and fairies looked at each other.

Ian's friends also followed suit, flying up and following Ian.

soon.

As he flew rapidly at supersonic speed, Ian could soon see Xiahui City and the 'crisis' that Xiahui City was facing now.

It was an empty boat.

An airship is falling, falling towards the center of the city!

This is the crisis that Ian foresaw a few months ago - even if he had foreseen it, it was difficult to know what it was, and when it was discovered, it was already an unstoppable crisis!

An empty boat filled with fuel fell from an altitude of thousands of meters with countless hostages inside!

A meteorite bomb capable of destroying half a city!