C19 Earth Invasion
"Stop him, catch him!" Wang Zhengming called out as he charged toward Duan Dezhang.
Meanwhile, the pig-headed man and his crew tried to seize the moment to escape, but they were quickly encircled by more Dragon Group members.
The trading area erupted into chaos. Some attempted to block Duan Dezhang, but at the Third Layer of Qi Training, he was too powerful and sent them flying.
"Out of my way!" Duan Dezhang bellowed, his face contorted with rage as he brandished his sword and made a break for the outside.
Chu Xing deftly manipulated a stone to strike Duan Dezhang's calf, nearly toppling him.
Just then, another stone struck Duan Dezhang's head, causing a gash and sending him sprawling to the ground, bloodied. Wang Zhengming, arriving just in time, apprehended Duan Dezhang.
"Thanks to everyone for lending a hand," Wang Zhengming expressed his gratitude to the onlookers.
"Who fired that shot? Could it be someone with a gift for spiritual force?" Chu Xing scanned the crowd. The second stone wasn't his doing, and of course, he couldn't identify the thrower.
Order in the trading area was swiftly restored.
Chu Xing's eyes landed on a Profound Grade Low Rank sword that he coveted. Ultimately, he traded a storage bag plus 10 million yuan for it. Storage bags were incredibly rare and essentially priceless, yet Chu Xing still had two more in his possession.
He also traded three Yellow Grade Middle Rank swords and one Yellow Grade Middle Rank saber for a Yellow Grade Middle Rank Earth Wall Technique Talisman.
Previously, Ouyang Chong had shattered the talisman on his clone's sword, leaving the clone without any talisman treasures. Chu Xing felt that, at this stage, defense was paramount.
By the third day, Chu Xing hadn't found anything else that piqued his interest and was unwilling to undersell his valuables, so he left the trading area early in the afternoon.
Chu Xing's inventory now included twenty-three Low Grade spirit stones, two storage bags, one High Rank Yellow Grade magic turtle shell, one Low Rank Yellow Grade fire dragon talisman, one Middle Rank Yellow Grade Earth Wall Technique talisman, four Middle Rank Yellow Grade swords, one Middle Rank Yellow Grade saber, six medicinal herbs, some black metal, and various cultivation techniques.
With 15 million in hand, Chu Xing began to make substantial purchases.
In addition to essentials like food and water, he also purchased three motorcycles, three off-road vehicles, and a motorhome. Lastly, he acquired a batch of steel for his mechanical clone to utilize.
Three days later, Chu Xing commenced his cultivation in Wuyi Mountain.
Unbeknownst to the people on Earth, a small spacecraft was making its way into the atmosphere at that very moment.
"What a beautiful planet! It's always been sealed off, so how did it suddenly become accessible? I, Fu Yuanqing, have arrived," exclaimed a young man with long black hair and yellow skin, gazing down at the blue planet with eager anticipation.
This individual was a scion of a family from the Rainbow Light System, located near our Solar System. His father, Fu Langming, was a Golden Core Stage powerhouse and a trusted lieutenant of Gong Mingyan, the leader of the Rainbow Light System.
Fu Langming fathered Fu Yuanqing at the ripe age of over three hundred, and he spoiled him rotten. This indulgence led to Fu Yuanqing becoming a reckless and lazy individual, whose cultivation stalled at the Qi Training Ninth Layer with no further advancement.
Fu Yuanqing's transgressions escalated when he assaulted a woman, committing a heinous act. Gong Mingyan, upon discovering this and considering that Fu Langming had only this one child, decided against a harsh punishment. After all, Fu Langming was a valuable ally. Instead, he ordered that Fu Yuanqing be confined at home for fifty years.
Despite the confinement, Fu Yuanqing lived in comfort at home. However, the monotony soon became unbearable. Seizing an opportunity when his father was away, he and his servant, Shi Er, made a stealthy escape. Originally planning to visit other planets for amusement, Fu Yuanqing altered his course a month prior when he discovered a way to enter the Solar System.
"We're about to land, Young Master," Shi Er informed him.
The spaceship hovered above a forest, with the silhouette of a city visible in the distance.
"Shi Er, connect to the local network and assess the situation," Fu Yuanqing instructed, his eyes alight with excitement as he peered outside.
"The connection is established, Young Master," Shi Er replied, his gaze fixed on the screen. The spaceship's AI chimed in, "Network connection successful."
A grin spread across Shi Er's face as he beckoned, "Young Master, you must come and see this."
Fu Yuanqing approached and glanced at the screen, which was brimming with text. Annoyed, he gave Shi Er a swift kick and snapped, "Don't you know that reading gives me a headache? Just give me the gist of it, quickly!"
Shi Er approached with a grin plastered on his face and ingratiatingly said, "Young Master, they call this planet Earth. Its civilization is no more than ten thousand years old, and technological development only began in earnest over the last century. Their tech is quite primitive. Previously devoid of spiritual energy, it surfaced just two months ago. Many now possess spiritual roots, though their power remains at the initial stages of Qi Training."
"Spiritual energy appeared only two months ago? Could that mean the seal has been lifted? So, I'm the first to arrive, then. Go on, tell me more," Fu Yuanqing urged, his excitement palpable.
"You are indeed the first, Young Master. A massive transformation took place here two months ago, revealing numerous cultivation ruins. Humans have been vying for control over them."
"Ha! Fortune smiles upon me. With my prowess at the Ninth Layer of Qi Training, I am unrivaled here. All that this place holds will be mine," Fu Yuanqing declared, his eyes gleaming with madness as he gazed outwards.
"Young Master, should we not report this to the Master? The presence of a seal could indicate unusual circumstances," Shi Er suggested cautiously.
"What's there to fear? The Federation's laws grant the first discoverer of a planet the right to plunder. Let's head to the city," Fu Yuanqing commanded.
"As you wish, Young Master."
Their descent brought them to the outskirts of the British Isles, and in an instant, the spacecraft hovered above.
"Announce to them that I am their new sovereign. Command them to relinquish the treasures within the ruins," Fu Yuanqing ordered, barely containing his eagerness.
"We hail from the cosmos beyond, and now Earth falls under the dominion of Lord Fu. You must..." Shi Er's proclamation echoed from the spacecraft.
Meanwhile, Chu Xing was deep in meditation within the ancient forests of Shennongjia, oblivious to the arrival of the universe ship on Earth. It wasn't until a week later that he learned of the event.
Holding his phone, Chu Xing was dumbstruck, murmuring to himself, "Visitors from beyond Earth have arrived, and they're nothing short of demons."
Once Fu Yuanqing broadcasted the news, it wasn't long before every nation on Earth was aware. The Siemwen government dispatched envoys to parley, only to reject Fu Yuanqing's demands for dominion over Earth and his stringent terms.
Long before humanity ventured into space, we envisioned the challenges Earth would face upon being discovered by an extraterrestrial civilization and considered taking up arms in resistance.
Fu Yuanqing, in a fit of embarrassed rage, commanded Shi Er to bomb London. Siemwen's government dispatched planes to retaliate, but their efforts were futile against the alien spaceship.
Earth was technologically outmatched by the alien civilization, yet humanity refused to surrender.
Western nations launched aircraft to fire missiles at the spaceship, only to be thwarted by its protective energy shield.
Fu Yuanqing, intent on conquest, piloted the spaceship on a bombing run across Europe.
Shi Er advised Fu Yuanqing to first target Earth's most powerful nation. The spaceship headed to the Starchart Country, unleashing a relentless barrage.
Many in the Starchart Country aspired to be Earth's saviors. Despite deploying innumerable planes, missiles, and tanks, their attacks proved ineffective. Even the use of nuclear weapons was anticipated and neutralized by the spaceship, prompting Fu Yuanqing to escalate his indiscriminate bombardment.
Fu Yuanqing confronted the cultivators himself. With his mastery of Qi Training at the Ninth Layer, he was unmatched, leaving many slain or too terrified to do anything but capitulate. Now, a faction aids him, seizing resources in their wake.
Chu Xing, heart heavy with sorrow, gazed at his phone's messages and whispered, "The cosmos beyond is a mystery to us. If only we had discovered ruins with a spaceship, we might have taken to the stars sooner."
He then read the nation's broadcast: "As Earth underwent cataclysmic changes, we detected alterations beyond our solar system and signs of life. With the resurgence of Earth's spiritual energy, we surmise the universe to be a realm of cultivation, teeming with formidable beings. If we can perceive the universe beyond, so too can extraterrestrial life detect us. Our current strength is insufficient. To bolster our capabilities, we've left the relics unsealed, hoping competition will forge formidable warriors. Time is against us; the aliens have arrived. We urge everyone to diligently pursue cultivation, join the Dragon Group, and unite in our stand against the invaders, forging our own Great Wall."
"Under a destroyed nest, no egg remains intact," Chu Xing said, his fists clenched tightly as he gazed resolutely into the distance.
The nation had segmented the Dragon Group into numerous teams. The capital boasted its own direct-affiliate team, while other regions had teams named according to their respective locations.
In the unique environment of the Shenzhen area, there was a team known as the "Shenzhen Team." Chu Xing, leading his clone, made his way to the Shenzhen Team's rendezvous point. He had resolved to involve his clone in the combat as well, aware that an unexpected appearance on the battlefield could greatly increase the risk of revealing his secret.
Their meeting spot was a hotel nestled within the forest, where a young woman in her twenties greeted him. Chu Xing discerned that she possessed the Qi Training First Layer with a wood attribute.
"Hello, have you come to join the Dragon Group?" the woman greeted them with a warm smile.
"Yes," Chu Xing confirmed.
"I'm Gao Yuxi, and it's a pleasure to welcome you to the Dragon Group," Gao Yuxi said with genuine warmth, pen in hand ready to register them. "Please, share your names and abilities with me."
