Chapter 00118: Coveting the War Disc
# Coveting the War Disc
Chapter 118
Novel: After the Myth
Chapter 118: Coveting the War Disc
The Human Corridor Defense Line.
A few months ago, this place had been overrun by hordes of ferocious beasts.
Countless martial arts experts and gene cultivators had perished here.
As for the federal soldiers, the number of those who died here was beyond count.
Yet, just a few months later, a new defense line had been established here.
Unlike the first defense line, this new one required at least two Xiantian-level experts to be stationed here permanently.
Moreover, in the event of a beast tide, the leaders of both the Gene Alliance and the Martial Arts Alliance had to be present.
The original steel fortress defense line had been rebuilt, not only with a refurbished command center but also with a new frontline war council chamber.
This council chamber was not allowed to be built in the rear but had to be positioned at the very top of the defense line, where it could directly face the onslaught of the beasts.
The Dakar Defense Line airport had been expanded tenfold, primarily because the Zhan Shen No. 2 War Disc, under Zhong Chi's control, had arrived at the Dakar Defense Line airport.
If a powerful beast tide like the last one were to attack, the Zhan Shen No. 2 War Disc could use its beam weapons to annihilate the beasts in droves.
This war disc was the backbone of humanity's confidence in rebuilding the Human Corridor Defense Line.
At this moment, in the war council chamber of the Human Corridor Defense Line, representatives from dozens of Earth's strongest nations, the leaders and key members of the Gene Alliance and the Martial Arts Alliance, and even several deans from the top ten academies of Blue Star were present.
As the backbone of Earth's defense, even the Chief of the Security Bureau of China had appeared here.
Presiding over this meeting was the First Commander of the Federal Army, also the Federal Army's Commander-in-Chief, Gu Zhong, who would become the new Chief of the Human Corridor Defense Line.
Gu Zhong stood up, his voice filled with emotion, "Everyone, heaven has not forsaken humanity. Even I never imagined that just a few months after the Human Corridor Defense Line was breached, we would rebuild it. This is a testament to humanity's enduring fortune and the sacrifices made by countless predecessors and pioneers. Our duty is to protect their legacy and ensure that the beasts never set foot in the Human Corridor Defense Line again. Today, I must thank Mr. Zhong Chi. Mr. Zhong Chi is Earth's strongest individual. With his power, even if the beasts breached the defense line and wiped out humanity, they would pose no threat to him. Yet, he stepped forward without hesitation, not only eliminating the alien invaders who had come to Earth but also capturing a war disc. Because of this war disc, our Human Corridor Defense Line stands stronger..."
"Commander Gu, I must correct you. It wasn't solely my power that drove away the alien invaders..."
Zhong Chi stood up, intending to refute Gu Zhong's words, but he was immediately interrupted.
"Mr. Zhong, while it wasn't entirely your doing, without you, the alien civilization would likely have already encroached upon Asia..."
Gu Zhong countered.
Zhong Chi felt that Gu Zhong's words were off.
When he had gone to find Ding Huan, Ding Huan had already decided to take action.
In other words, even without Zhong Chi, Ding Huan would have destroyed the alien base.
"Commander Gu, Mr. Zhong Chi's contributions are undeniable. No one can erase them. Moreover, he has generously contributed the war disc to the Human Corridor Defense Line. On behalf of the Gene Alliance, I extend my deepest gratitude to Mr. Zhong," said Hou Hezhong, the Deputy Leader of the Gene Alliance, standing up with a sincere tone.
Since Gu Xian had been killed by Ding Huan, Hou Hezhong had been elected as the Deputy Leader of the Gene Alliance.
Zhong Chi snorted, but since it wasn't Shi Changyi speaking, he didn't feel the need to refute.
After Hou Hezhong finished speaking, he bowed to Zhong Chi and continued, "The alien war disc is of utmost importance to the defense line. So today, as an ordinary person, I humbly request Mr. Zhong to bring the other war disc to the defense line, giving humanity an additional guardian."
Zhong Chi felt as if he had swallowed a fly.
When had he ever said he would give his war disc to the defense line? He was merely stationed here, and the war disc was under his control.
That was entirely different from giving it to the defense line.
If he gave the war disc to the defense line, it would become federal property, whereas now it was his personal possession, and he could take it back to China at any time.
If it became federal property, how could he take it back to China?
That wasn't even the main issue.
The main issue was that transferring the war disc to the federal government would confirm Ding Huan's words.
But this guy not only gave away his own war disc but also coveted Ding Huan's war disc.
Disgusting.
"Hou Hezhong, the other war disc isn't mine. It belongs to a powerful individual who eliminated the alien invaders and captured the war disc. Are you suggesting the Gene Alliance wants to seize someone else's property?" Zhong Chi said coldly.
Hou Hezhong replied with a hint of humility, "Senior Zhong, you misunderstand. How could the Gene Alliance dare to claim such a crucial artifact? I merely recall the last time the Human Corridor Defense Line was breached, and countless innocent federal soldiers died defending it. It pains me deeply. Now that the defense line has been rebuilt, I only hope such a tragedy never happens again. So, I humbly request that you bring the war disc here to serve as a protective barrier for the defense line. If that senior ever comes, it will naturally be up to him to decide."
"Exactly, Old Zhong. Now that the Human Corridor Defense Line has been rebuilt, the beasts could attack at any moment. Leaving the war disc in that desolate place in West Asia is a waste of resources," said Nong Yizhen, the Dean of Zhenyu Academy, stepping forward.
Although Zhong Chi was nominally China's strongest individual, Nong Yizhen's status was no lower than his.
Before Zhong Chi could respond, Qu Weimin, the Leader of the Martial Arts Alliance, also stood up and said, "Old Zhong, you're mistaken on this matter. What can you do with the war disc? Placing it at the Human Corridor Defense Line would at least save the lives of many young warriors."
Zhong Chi opened his mouth but found himself at a loss for words.
He wasn't good at arguing, and he didn't know where to begin.
At this moment, he finally understood why Ding Huan felt that giving him things was a waste, that it was like giving them away.
It wasn't that Zhong Chi wanted to hoard the war disc, but he knew that as long as it was under his name, no one would dare to touch its contents.
If he handed it over to the federal defense line, Shi Changyi of the Gene Alliance would immediately have the right to enter the war disc and take whatever he wanted.
Ding Huan's words would be confirmed.
Seeing everyone's eyes on him, Zhong Chi knew it was unrealistic to keep the war disc for himself.
He stood up and said slowly, "I can hand over the war disc, but it must remain China's property. I am willing to transfer it to the China Security Bureau, allowing them to control its combat operations."
Although Zhu Qinjiang, the former Chief of the Pujiang Security Bureau, wasn't the current Chief and thus shouldn't speak in this setting, he couldn't help but stand up after Zhong Chi's words.
"Old Zhong, rest assured. With the war disc in our Security Bureau, we will ensure it fulfills its duty to the defense line. The Pujiang Security Bureau will assign Chief Qu Yi to control the war disc, and no one will be allowed to enter it without reason," Zhu Qinjiang declared.
Zhong Chi transferred the war disc to the Security Bureau, and Zhu Qinjiang accepted it on behalf of the bureau, assigning Chief Qu Yi of the Pujiang Security Bureau to control it.
At this point, the Gene Alliance, no matter how shameless, couldn't continue to demand the war disc.
"Senior Zhong, your magnanimity is commendable. May I ask you to release the permissions for the other war disc so the Federal Army can bring it to the defense line?" Hou Hezhong immediately shifted the topic to the second war disc after Zhong Chi handed over the first one.
Zhong Chi snorted coldly, "If you have the ability, go and take that war disc yourself. But don't blame me for not warning you—it could cost you your life."
"Old Zhong, since that's the case, why not transfer the permissions for the war disc to the federal government? Zhenyu Academy is willing to represent the federal government and bring the war disc here," Nong Yizhen once again stood up to support the Gene Alliance.
Zhong Chi laughed, "I've already said, that war disc isn't mine, and I don't have the permissions. If you want it, go get it yourself."
The meeting ended on an uneasy note, and Zhong Chi sighed inwardly.
He suddenly understood why Ding Huan looked down on the federal government and the two alliances.
Ding Huan truly lived freely.
"Senior Zhong..."
A clear voice interrupted Zhong Chi's thoughts.
Zhong Chi turned and saw Qu Yi standing beside him.
He smiled and said, "Chief Qu, I was just about to look for you. Come, I'll transfer the war disc's permissions to you."
Handing over the war disc's permissions didn't sit well with Zhong Chi, but transferring them to Qu Yi was acceptable.
Qu Yi shook her head, "I'm not here for the war disc's permissions. I wanted to ask you, Senior, what is the name of the powerful individual who helped you eliminate the alien civilization?"
Zhong Chi handed her a small cloth bag and whispered, "It's your teacher, Ding Huan. I didn't reveal his name because I was afraid that scoundrel Shi Changyi would hide, and Ding Huan wouldn't be able to find him."
"What?!" Qu Yi's tears finally fell as she heard this.
She had often wished that Ding Huan was still alive, and now that wish had come true.
"Thank you, thank you, Senior," Qu Yi said repeatedly, bowing to Zhong Chi.
Zhong Chi waved his hand, "No need to thank me. Your teacher and I are sworn brothers. Besides, he's always been the one saving me, not the other way around."
"Senior Zhong, Ding Huan isn't my teacher. Although I've referred to him as such in front of others, he isn't actually my teacher," Qu Yi immediately corrected.
In her heart, Ding Huan was her equal, her big brother.
And Ding Huan had never claimed to be her teacher.
"Oh..."
Zhong Chi let out a meaningful sound before handing the cloth bag to Qu Yi.
"What's this?" Qu Yi asked, puzzled as she took the bag.
"It's something Ding Huan asked me to give you. He wants you to focus on your cultivation. What's inside is far more valuable than spirit stones," Zhong Chi explained.
(End of Chapter)