Chương 258: You too?

A blue planet, with white clouds drifting lazily by!

The devastation left by the great battle is slowly being repaired, with countless engineering vehicles and personnel busy at work.

The collapsed buildings, structures smashed to pieces by aerial debris, and the sturdy, indestructible mechanical alien hulls left the ground in a state of utter chaos.

Great wars often bring destruction and ruin, but to some extent, they also bring vitality and creativity.

Technological innovation is often inseparable from war.

This alien invasion has thoroughly exposed the vulnerability of Earth.

Without the powerful output of Zhao Rui and Mo Longteng, the entire Blue Star defense system would be easily defeated.

The fighter jets they were so proud of were useless against the enemy's defensive shields.

Today, what humanity urgently needs to address is the ability to engage in aerial combat, and the need to strengthen defensive capabilities to break through the atmosphere and reach the cosmic level.

Upon returning to Earth, Zhao Rui immediately contacted the highest levels of the Central State government and emphasized the importance of researching and replicating alien spacecraft.

Because the boundary has been broken, humanity has been exposed to the vast universe.

No one would take Zhao Rui's words lightly.

As the ultimate combatant capable of single-handedly destroying an alien fleet and single-handedly annihilating a nation, Zhao Rui now holds the decisive power over anyone.

If the title of Emperor Zhao was merely nominal before, it became a true title the moment he single-handedly destroyed the mechanical giant insect.

Just like the title of the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, when he first raised the flag, no one took it seriously, but after he smashed the Lingxiao Palace, no one questioned his authenticity anymore.

The Central Plains government was extremely efficient, and soon all the research institutes and organizations across the country were engaged in the research of extraterrestrial technology.

A large number of talented people were brought together to tackle difficult problems.

A sense of urgency also emerged throughout society due to the government's propaganda.

Entertainment activities were subject to certain restrictions and constraints at this time.

People began to focus on both technology and martial arts to rapidly enhance the strength of individuals and society.

Each sect is also reflecting on the shortcomings of this battle, the first of which is insufficient attack power.

Many experts at the Dharma Aspect Realm lack suitable weapons due to resource scarcity. Relying solely on martial arts power, they find it difficult to break through the defenses of alien technological forces without overwhelming force.

If everyone had a divine weapon, the outcome of the battle would be completely different.

Furthermore, they lack experience in fighting against advanced mechanical civilizations.

For the past few centuries, most battles have been fights between people and between people and mythical beasts.

They primarily engage in land combat, and their Dharma power is mostly cultivated through heavy, destructive force.

It is quite effective against warriors and alien beasts, but it is somewhat ineffective against highly mobile mechanical warships.

Masters from various martial arts sects, led by the Qingcheng Sect, went into seclusion to study and research, attempting to find more suitable cultivation methods to deal with mechanical civilization or the alien civilization that might appear in the future.

From top to bottom, from government officials to ordinary people, from the martial arts world to the military, the entire Central Plains was like a running behemoth, mobilizing all its muscles and nerves.

Not only Zhongzhou, but Dashang was also not idle. Because of this cooperation, the two sides can be said to have abandoned the past, put aside disputes, and established a new alliance.

The two sides have begun exchanges on a wide range of topics, from technology and martial arts to economics and politics.

Zhao Rui's involvement was naturally indispensable in the entire coordination process.

After all that running around, a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Knowing he could no longer delay, Zhao Rui took to the air and flew towards the outer starry sky.

When he arrived at the asteroid near the boundary, Mo Longteng had already fallen into hibernation.

Although he is very strong, he has not yet opened his hidden meridians in terms of true qi absorption, so he cannot draw dark energy from the void like Zhao Rui.

Therefore, it can only temporarily enter a dormant state to maintain basic perception.

Upon seeing Zhao Rui's arrival, Mo Longteng opened his eyes and said with a sigh of relief, "You've finally arrived."

"Go back and be sure to tell your father to be careful of the Great Zhou."

Zhao Rui said solemnly.

He didn't believe that someone as the number one person in the Great Zhou Dynasty, who had transcended the Domain Realm, wouldn't notice such a major event happening across the entire Blue Star.

His silence under these circumstances can only mean that he has grand ambitions and probably has his own plans.

Or rather, he was restricted!

"Yes, I understand. It's dangerous here. If the situation changes, don't fight back; evacuate immediately."

Mo Longteng was quite concerned about this "brother-in-law," after all, a brother-in-law with such high strength was hard to find even with a lantern.

With him around, the Mo family, with its three unparalleled masters, could dominate the entire Blue Star.

Even the one from the Great Zhou Dynasty would probably have to weigh the weight of these three.

"knew!"

Zhao Rui smiled, waved his hand, and told him not to push himself and to go back and rest.

Mo Longteng laughed heartily, wings surged from his back, transforming into towering crimson flames, and in a flash, disappeared into the vast starry sky.

Seeing Mo Longteng leave, Zhao Rui turned to look at the boundary wall, where everything was calm except for the occasional meteorite that streaked across the sky, flashing a glimmer of light.

The entire field of vision was filled with a terrifying silence; there wasn't a single sound.

Even if there were a sound, it could not travel in the complete vacuum of outer space.

Zhao Rui exuded boundless true energy, blocking the erosion of the extreme cold of the vacuum. He sat cross-legged on a mountaintop of this asteroid, gazing at the vast sky in the distance.

At this moment, the world seemed exceptionally vast and expansive, and an indescribable sense of awe welled up in my heart.

Human strength has its limits; only by following the natural order and adapting to the times can one find true freedom!

Zhao Rui smiled nonchalantly and slowly closed his eyes.

Great crises bring great opportunities, and great opportunities bring great changes!

As extraterrestrial technology is gradually revealed, some of the remaining extraterrestrial technologies that Ge Lao and his group had previously mastered, combined with new inventions based on true qi, are slowly being released into the civilian sector.

The entire society has seen a completely different pace of life and lifestyle compared to the past.

Where is my brother right now?

In a high-end residential area in Chengdu, Zhao Keyi ate sweet cherries while muttering a question.

"I don't know, he didn't say when he left."

Zhao Jincheng shook his head. His eldest son was now living a life of seclusion and rarely showed his face. Besides, his son had his own things to do.

He couldn't be of much help, so naturally he wouldn't meddle in other people's business.

I came back a while ago and only said I was going on a long trip, but I didn't say where I was going.

"Honestly, he's always so secretive. I'm about to graduate, and I'm hoping he can help me find a good job."

Zhao Ke sighed and said.

"Didn't your brother tell you to continue studying for the postgraduate entrance exam and not work?"

"I don't really want to study anymore. I'm not suited for materials science, so I might as well leave school early and go out and explore for a few years."

Zhao Ke shook his head and said.

"You can decide for yourself, but since your brother has said so, you'd better ask for his opinion first."

"But we can't find him."

Zhao Ke said with a hint of helplessness.

"Since you can't find it, just calm down. I think you're too inexperienced and a bit spoiled."

"Okay, Dad!"

Zhao Ke was unwilling to listen to Zhao Jincheng's lecture, so he just gave a perfunctory reply, then lowered his head to eat cherries and ignored his father.

While the two were chatting, Xue Wenhui, along with Su Wanyun, Zhou Moshu, and Cao Yingcai, were busily preparing a table full of dishes in the kitchen.

Before leaving, Zhao Rui also summoned Su Wanyun back to Zhao Jincheng and his wife's side.

The situation is complicated these days, so the more security personnel around you, the better.

Zhao Ke was still protected by Cao Yingcai.

With the top-notch martial arts provided by Zhao Rui, the three women's martial arts skills improved rapidly, all of them significantly better than when they were in Guixu.

It's more than enough to protect a few ordinary people.

"Dinner's ready!"

Xue Wenhui brought out a plate of hot food and invited her husband and son to come and eat.

"Hey, here it comes!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ke happily ran over, but not to his mother Xue Wenhui. Instead, he went straight to Cao Yingcai and snatched the food from her hands.

Seeing this, Xue Wenhui glared at him angrily, thinking he was a typical example of someone who forgets his mother once he has a wife.

This is already like this before anything has even happened yet. If she marries into the family later, things will be terrible.

Cao Yingcai was extremely embarrassed by him, so she quickly stepped forward, snatched the food from Xue Wenhui's hands, and took it to the dining room.

She was, after all, from Songjing. Even though she had received a period of modern education, she was still traditional at heart.

Moreover, they are more like "servants" in this family, subordinates recruited by Zhao Rui. Their current freedom is only because Zhao Rui doesn't care much, and Zhao Jincheng and his wife are kind and gentle.

She certainly dared not forget her identity.

It seems that only someone like Zhao Ke, who has never experienced hardship, would handle things so casually.

Just as everyone was serving their food and preparing to eat, the doorbell suddenly rang.

The sudden sound made Su Wanyun's expression change. She quickly stopped everyone from making noise, then used her telekinesis to summon the sword placed in the corner of the wall, and carefully walked to the door.

"Who?"

No wonder she was so cautious. As a master of the Dharma Aspect realm, the fact that she didn't hear the other party's footsteps until they approached the door and rang the doorbell can only mean one thing: the other party's strength far surpasses hers.

"I'm Zhao Rui's friend!"

A clear, crisp female voice came from outside.

Upon hearing this, Su Wanyun turned her head with a strange expression to look at Zhao Jincheng and his wife and said, "It's Brother Zhao's, um, his confidante."

"" She recognized the voice as that of Mo Ling'er.

This is a woman she can't beat in a fight, and whose temper is unpredictable.

"Ah, is this Rui'er's girlfriend? Quick, let her in."

Su Wanyun responded and casually opened the door.

As for precautions, there's absolutely no need. Once you know it's Mo Ling'er, no precautions will be of any use.

If this woman wanted to make a move, let alone a single security door, she could crush an entire building with a single palm strike.

As the door opened, Mo Ling'er walked in with a smile, carrying several gifts.

Behind her was Miao Miaomiao, whose face was slightly flushed.

Although it was also her first time visiting, Miao Miaomiao couldn't be as relaxed and carefree as Mo Ling'er.

"Oh my, what a pretty girl! Come in, come in! Have you eaten? Come and have some with us, we just finished cooking."

Xue Wenhui's eyes lit up, and she quickly and warmly welcomed the two women inside.

"I've been wanting to try Auntie's cooking for a long time. Zhao Rui said Auntie's cooking is delicious," Mo Ling'er said casually.

"This child is trying to flatter me. The auntie only cooks home-style dishes, there's nothing special about them."

"Zhao Rui has mentioned it so many times, and I've always wanted to try it. Finally, I have the chance."

"Oh dear, we've been so busy chatting, come sit down, come sit down!"

After exchanging pleasantries, the group sat down at the table.

Su Wanyun glanced at Zhou Moshu and raised her eyebrows, her meaning quite clear.

The main character is here, so you'd better behave!

After all, the elderly couple had previously tried to bring Zhao Rui and her together because of Zhou Moshu's presence.

However, Zhao Rui only saw him once or twice a year, and he didn't have any feelings for Zhou Moshu, so there was no reason to bring it up.

Now that Mo Ling'er has made a strong entrance, even without explicit statements, the old couple will naturally assume that's the case and are very enthusiastic.

After everyone took their seats, Xue Wenhui warmly invited the two women to try the dishes she had cooked. After eating for a few minutes, she curiously asked Mo Ling'er how long she had known Zhao Rui.

What's your name? Where are you from?

Mo Ling'er didn't hide anything and told her everything.

Hearing her introduction, Zhao Jincheng and his wife were dumbfounded.

If her father is a prince of the Shang Dynasty, then isn't she a princess?

She was a woman from another country.

Where is Zhao Rui now?

Despite their surprise, the two elders had come to understand their son's current strength after all this time.

The saying goes, "If a son is outstanding, what woman can't he handle?"

Naturally, they wouldn't care too much, at most they'd be surprised.

"Zhao Rui is now in outer space, protecting Earth —"

"what?"

Everyone in the room was stunned by Mo Ling'er's words.

What does "protecting the blue planet" mean?

"Will he be able to come back?"

Xue Wenhui asked anxiously.

"Zhao Rui will definitely come back. He is currently guarding the path to the alien invasion alone. Auntie, Zhao Rui's biggest concern is your safety. He asked me to take you to Qingcheng Mountain or to the royal palace of the Shang Dynasty."

"To the Great Shang Dynasty? The Prince's Palace!"

"Zhao Rui is now a prince of our Great Shang Dynasty."

Mo Ling'er said with a smile.

"Your Highness?"

Everyone present was stunned.

But then I thought about it again and it made sense. Someone as capable as Zhao Rui would be treated with great respect wherever he goes.

Zhao Jincheng paused for a moment, calmed himself down, and said calmly, "Let's eat first, let's eat first."

"Let's eat first, then we'll talk."

After he said that, everyone stopped talking and started eating seriously.

"Who is this?"

After eating for a while, Xue Wenhui noticed Miao Miaomiao beside Mo Ling'er.

"Auntie, I, I'm also Zhao Rui's friend."

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"Are you both my brother's girlfriends?"

Of all the people at the table, Zhao Ke was the most surprised.

"this----" Zhao Ke's eyes shone, and a peculiar expectation was revealed in her gaze.

My brother can have two girlfriends.

This is fantastic news!

With precedents in place, shouldn't he learn from them and practice them regularly?

"Oh dear, young lady, look at me, Auntie—" It took Xue Wenhui a while to react, and only then did she calm herself down and warmly serve Miao Miaomiao a plate of food.

"Thank you, Auntie!"'

Miao Miaomiao's delicate pink lips involuntarily curled into a smile.