Planet Pulverizer: A Mortal's Ascent-Chapter 408: Entrustment

Rumble!

A deafening rumble came from the horizon.

Having just slain a lord-level demonic creature, Yuan Zhenchuan glanced at the figure fighting beside him. He was Fan Xiu, a Supreme Expert in the Special United Squad.

Yuan Zhenchaun then turned his head and looked at the sky. He already knew who was coming.

Amidst the thunder that tore through the sky, Li Pin descended like a godly weapon splitting the heavens. He cut through the clouds and descended into the area. He had intentionally restrained the terrifying kinetic energy within him as he landed, but the resulting whirlwind still sent debris flying over ten meters, with dust filling the air.

Yuan Zhenchuan remarked, "You're here."

Li Pin nodded toward the two Supremes and asked bluntly, "What's the situation?"

Yuan Zhenchuan and Fan Xiu knew what Li Pin was asking about.

"There's nothing to hide anymore. The rumors circulating outside are true. Whether it's the Tenfold Heavenly Domains or the Forbidden Lands, both were intentionally neglected by the Supremes and Legendes guarding them, leading to a loss of control. They did it because..." Yuan Zhenchuan's eyes showed a hint of sorrow. "They want to gain more leverage in the upcoming reformations of the Human Alliance."

"The Alliance's reformations...." murmured Li Pin.

He quickly deduced what was happening. They wanted to compete for the position of chairman. For them to secure the position of chairman, they had to have immense prestige. The three candidates with the highest prestige were Solar Radiance Sovereign, Zhao Kunwu, and Yuan Zhenchuan. Among the three, the strongest was naturally the Solar Radiance Sovereign.

If it weren't for the near-omnipotent Divine Ring, no one in the world would be a match for the Solar Radiance Sovereign in a head-on battle. He was said to be the most likely to break through beyond the Legendary realm.

When it came to the other two, Zhao Kunwu was a Supreme from the Great Shang. As for Yuan Zhenchuan... he had replaced Fu Qingtian as the Special United Squad's supreme commander. Over the years, his diligent and fair leadership earned him a place on the list of candidates for the Alliance's chairman.

Zhao Kunwu and Fu Qingtian shared a common trait! Fu Qingtian had the Void Ring, allowing him to teleport to any battlefield instantly. Whenever perilous regions in various nations faced crises, they sought his aid, incurring immense debts of gratitude.

As for Zhao Kunwu, he was backed by the Great Shang! The Great Shang's Legendary Mages were as formidable as Legends when it came to overcoming defenses!

In fact, Great Shang had more than ten Legendary Mages. Legendary Mages were famous for their unmatched offensive capabilities. When led by a Supreme, a team of over ten Legendary Mages was an invincible force that could annihilate ninety percent of perilous regions worldwide.

If other nations wanted to emulate Fu Qingtian and Zhao Kunwu to gain international prestige and support, they had to pull their forces out of the perilous regions to display their strength.

This was exactly the idea that the Supremes of the Star Alliance and the Great Shang arrived at. The Great Shang, in particular, still had Solar Radiance Sovereign and Yuan Zhenchuan as competitors.

However, if they withdrew Ji Xuanyuan, the Supreme wielding the Mental Spirit Ring, from his station and reassigned other Legendary Mages from perilous regions to form an elite squad, this force would undoubtedly become a powerful asset in helping Zhao Kunwu ascend to the Human Alliance's chairman.

After all, the emergence of dark magic was a wake-up call that made it clear to everyone that human unification was imminent. They understood that the Alliance's reformations were just around the corner.

For this reason, Great Shang, initially hesitant, decided to take a risky gamble.

As for the Star Alliance, they had long harbored this intention.

***

Yuan Zhenchuan let out a long sigh. "Everyone has their own hidden agenda."

He lamented, "I'm ultimately not Fu Qingtian. Ever since I took on the role of the Special United Squad's supreme commander, I've always been cautious, doing my best to ensure its operations.

"I took the attitude of the Legendary and Master Astral Cultivators into consideration whenever I made a decision. I balanced the interests of various nations. But... in a world where countless forces converge, only by being powerful enough can you have the confidence to speak out."

This was Yuan Zhenchuan's greatest flaw. He wasn't ranked amongst the top ten strongest individuals worldwide.

In fact, the reason he was able to become the commander of the Special United Squad back then wasn't due to his strength, but rather an unprecedented situation involving Fu Qingtian and Li Pin.

Fan Xiu also looked helpless. "When disaster looms, everyone wants to play the hero, believing they could stand up alone to the enemy and save the world. They disregard the thoughts and perspectives of others...."

The Human Alliance provided a platform for all Legends and the Supremes to sit together and discuss the future of humanity. However, the decision-making authority within the Alliance ultimately rested with the Six Extremities.

The issue was that none of the Six Extremities could sway the others. In calmer times—when no immediate crisis threatened—they might have at least taken international implications into account.

But now, with the first phase drawing to a close, the master of dark magic and countless alien civilizations were watching them with greedy intent. Everyone knew the situation had deteriorated to its lowest point.

As a result, every one of the Six Extremities chose to act independently in secret while maintaining superficial unity! They firmly believed their actions would be able to resolve the crisis Gaia's humanity faced. At the same time, they perceived themselves as morally superior, satisfying their own sense of righteousness while criticizing others for their short-sightedness.

"How should this matter be resolved?" Li Pin asked.

Yuan Zhenchuan shook his head.

How could they resolve it? Punish the Star Alliance and Great Shang?

These were two of the world's superpower poles. A misstep could directly lead to the fragmentation of the Human Alliance, making the situation even more dangerous.

Yuan Zhenchuan sighed. "Everyone is no longer united."

He glanced around. "Let's deal with the demonic creatures in the Tenfold Heavenly Domains first. These creatures have always fought amongst themselves and competed internally because of their fear of humanity.

"Unfortunately, the Star Alliance's actions have given them a glimmer of hope. Now, they're starting to unite and expand outward. We must eliminate them before they complete their unification. Otherwise, the threat will grow larger."

"Wouldn't that just play into the Star Alliance's intentions?" Li Pin questioned.

"We can't just let the demonic creatures of the Tenfold Heavenly Domains ravage the Star Alliance," Yuan Zhenchuan responded helplessly.

The Special United Squad and the Human Alliance could remain indifferent and allow the Star Alliance to face destruction. However, this would push the Legends and Master Astral Cultivators within the Star Alliance to give up. They might even try to drag down the Human Alliance with them.

Now that they were facing a formidable enemy, they had to make sacrifices.

Moreover, most of the people in the Star Alliance were innocent.

Upon hearing this, Li Pin remained silent.

Ultimately, the Human Alliance lacked the strength to balance the power of the Six Extremities. Even if the Six Extremities pushed the Alliance toward division—or even the entire human race into destruction—they couldn't do anything about it.

Wasn't the same scenario constantly playing out on Blue Planet?

Li Pin looked up at the distant horizon.

There had once been a bustling town there. Now, he could still see its many broken walls and ruins. He couldn't sense any signs of life. The town, having once housed many people's homes, had been reduced to ruins. Houses that people had worked hard for decades to buy, along with their accumulated assets, were crushed into dust by the ambitions of a few.

They hadn't just lost decades of hard-earned wealth. They lost their parents, spouses, children, and even themselves.

The lands of Great Moon were filled with suffering, yet they could still struggle for survival.

A single moment of ambition by the Star Alliance Legends turned over one million square kilometers in the south into scorched earth, with thirty million lives lost and hundreds of millions displaced and left homeless.

Li Pin remained silent for a long time.

Yuan Zhenchuan said, "I have been ordering Wu De, Lin Ken, and others to lead the Legends into the Tenfold Heavenly Domains to hold the front lines. They... have realized their mistakes and have the intention to seek amendments. Now the time is about right. Hall Master Li, with you here, we can join forces with the Star Alliance's Legends and Master Astral Cultivators to fully eradicate the Tenfold Heavenly Domain."

Buzz!

Before Li Pin could respond, Yuan Zhenchuan's communication bracelet vibrated. As he connected, Fu Qingtian's holographic image appeared.

He calmly looked at Yuan Zhenchuan and said succinctly.

—I will no longer participate in the Special United Squad's upcoming operations.

Hearing this, Yuan Zhenchuan immediately felt a headache coming. He quickly stepped aside and frowned, asking, "Old Fu, what are you planning?"

—This won't work. Humanity will destroy itself.

Fu Qingtian's calm gaze carried a hint of sorrow.

—We must save ourselves!

Yuan Zhenchuan responded immediately. "We are saving ourselves! And we need everyone's strength invested in this self-rescue operation!"

Fu Qingtian responded.

—In the current situation, having one more Legend won't make much difference, nor does having one less.

—Find someone to take over the Void Ring in my possession. Next, I will enter a life-and-death seclusion for at most three years to break through to the realm above Legendary!

"You will enter life-and-death seclusion!?" Yuan Zhenchuan was shocked. "Didn't you say the direction you researched... had less than a ten percent success rate?"

—So what if it's only ten percent? Back then, on the King of the Century battlefield, when we fought Extreme Martial Saints, were we not also seeking that sliver of hope?

Fu Qingtian's expression carried the calmness of a martyr.

—Survival springs from despair. Forging a path beyond Legendary is the only way to resolve humanity's current crisis.

Yuan Zhenchuan wanted to say something, but he had to admit that Fu Qingtian was right. Breaking through to a realm beyond Legendary was Gaia's only hope.

Fu Qingtian chuckled lightly.

—If I were to die... just take it that I was never here... If I succeed... with power beyond Legendary, humanity will surely unify completely in no time and sweep away all perilous regions, reclaiming its position as the overlord!

"Won't you reconsider?" Yuan Zhenchuan asked softly.

Fu Qingtian answered calmly.

—There's no time.

Every Supreme was extremely stubborn. For a moment, Yuan Zhenchuan didn't know what to say.

After a while, Yuan Zhenchuan said, "Then, with regards to the person to take over the Void Ring... do you have any suggestions?

Fu Qingtian murmured.

—My suggestion....

He fell silent. It was unclear what he was thinking.

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After several breaths, he spoke.

—Give it to Li Pin.

He seemed both emotional and relieved.

—As a Martial God with Legendary strength, he is most suited for the Void Ring.

Yuan Zhenchuan was startled. "Li Pin!?"

Fu Qingtian added.

—Remember, this is only a recommendation. The decision is yours.

Fu Qingtian wore a carefree smile.

—That's all.

With that, he ended the call.