[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds":3,"chapter-high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-chapter-34":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","High Martial Arts Across Two Worlds",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2361005,4616,"Chapter 34: Aggressive Pressure","high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-chapter-34",34,"\u003Cp>The Chen Army’s argument was righteous and moral, condemning Cang Luo from the pinnacle of national and global human ethics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Cang Luo’s face instantly darkened. He coldly asked, “What did you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Da assumed Cang Luo hadn’t understood, and continued: “For your family, for your homeland, for all humanity on Earth, we must negotiate with the Profound Heaven Sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All you need to do is hand over the only phone capable of communicating between the two worlds to the Profound Heaven Sect’s leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, when necessary, cooperate with us to persuade the Profound Heaven Sect to ally with Huaxia...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough!” Cang Luo roared, laughing bitterly with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha ha... You call me selfish? Isn’t your behavior selfish too? Have you ever considered me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t bind me with grand moral principles—I know exactly what will happen to me if I hand over the phone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo would never hand over the phone, because it represented his value—his intelligence value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth’s desire to learn about the other world must pass through him, allowing him to demand his own terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, when he first crossed over, he lied to the Profound Heaven Sect, claiming the phone was merely an ordinary lighting tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Profound Heaven Sect learned the truth—that the phone could connect to Earth—Xuan Qiankun would kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, if they discovered the phone could only be used by him, they might spare his life and imprison him instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turn him into a puppet for communication with Earth, lock him in a dark room with no hope of sunlight...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo was merely an ordinary person, both on Earth and on the Yuanwu Continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even ordinary people have the right to seek better prospects—he could not sacrifice himself for strangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Cang Luo roared: “Are other people’s lives precious, while mine is worthless? Am I doomed to sacrifice myself for all of Earth?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And Chen Da, listen to me—don’t you ever threaten my family again, or when I return to Earth, I’ll kill your entire family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo’s roar and final threat echoed through the entire Fenglin Huoshan headquarters via several speakers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over two hundred staff members, upon hearing Cang Luo’s “bold words,” first froze, then sneered in disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who do you think you are, Cang Luo? A cultivator? A transmigrator?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re just a worthless bum who got lucky and was summoned to another world—in any world, a bum stays a bum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you think you’re the chosen protagonist? The dragon-tian?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only are you arrogant, you’re audacious enough to threaten to slaughter the entire family of Minister Chen, the “Devil Commander”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you tired of living? Want to see the Devil Commander’s methods?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or do you think you’re safe because you’re not on Earth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hah! If not for your stupid luck being summoned to another world, would a trash like you—bottom of society—ever even speak to Minister Chen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even Minister Chen—just the lowest-ranking recorder at Fenglin Huoshan—is someone you, Cang Luo, could ever reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone here, if placed outside, would be an elite earning millions annually in their field...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fenglin Huoshan elites whispered among themselves, their eyes filled with mockery toward Cang Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They believed they and Cang Luo belonged to entirely different social strata—while ordinary people struggled to earn a few thousand a month to support their families, they drove luxury cars and lived in villas...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone shook their heads in disdain and returned to work, but their glances kept stealing toward Minister Chen, wondering how he’d react to being threatened with family annihilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Da’s fury was unmistakable—his hair stood on end, his teeth bared as if ready to shatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought of his decades in the military—what enemies hadn’t he faced? What scenes hadn’t he endured?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when had anyone ever threatened him like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill my whole family?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You—” Chen Da moved to strike, but Li Weiguo swiftly restrained him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Weiguo feared that the enraged Cang Luo might do something reckless, so he urgently urged: “Cang Luo, rest assured—we’ll negotiate with the Profound Heaven Sect and guarantee your life won’t be in danger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll even appoint you as Huaxia’s ambassador to the Profound Heaven Sect on the Yuanwu Continent—you’ll gain security, and with Huaxia’s aid, access to cultivation resources...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough!” Cang Luo cut him off, laughing coldly three times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What nonsense! What can you possibly guarantee? I’ll say it one last time—don’t ever test my limits again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I find my family harmed, don’t blame me for doing something extreme—don’t think I can’t retaliate just because I’m in another world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s enough. I won’t waste words with you anymore. I’ll gather as much data as I can on the Yuanwu Continent and cultivation—we’ll talk next time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo dared not speak definitively—his family still remained on Earth, and he, stranded on the Yuanwu Continent, couldn’t protect them. He had no choice but to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his retreat achieved nothing—Chen Da still pressed him relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Da barked: “Cang Luo, I won’t waste words either. I’ll say it one final time—this isn’t a request. It’s an order.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you fail to complete Fenglin Huoshan’s mission, from this moment, all privileges and benefits granted to your family will be revoked.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Including your residence in the capital, all material aid, and security protection...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Chen Da’s words, silence fell over both Cang Luo and Fenglin Huoshan. Many staff members paused their work to stare at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Chen Da’s earlier command had been backed by the nation and all humanity, standing on the moral high ground of global destiny...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was outright exposure—plainly a threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cang Luo was Cang Luo. His family had nothing to do with him—they were innocent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If protection for Cang Luo’s family were withdrawn, they’d be kidnapped by foreign forces within three days...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many shook their heads, sighing softly. They no longer felt envy or jealousy toward Cang Luo—only pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you transmigrated, so what? You’ve merely gained a year’s head start in encountering cultivation civilization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You, a worthless bum, think you’ll become a Martial Saint?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the two worlds reconnect next year, your only advantage will vanish. As elites, we’ll surpass you in every way—including cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becoming a Martial Emperor or Martial Sovereign is within reach!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what can you do for your family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can’t even provide basic protection—you’re dragging them down. Without Fenglin Huoshan’s protection, they’d have been captured long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Deputy Minister Chen, watch your words—you have no authority to revoke protection for Cang Luo’s family,” Li Weiguo said sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Da replied coolly: “For someone like Cang Luo, whose behavior is selfish and self-serving, there’s no need to waste resources protecting his family. I’ll report this to the Council.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Weiguo fell silent. Though his rank was half a level higher, his actual power was nearly identical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He oversaw the “Forest” and “Mountain” divisions of Fenglin Huoshan—focused on R&D and logistical planning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Da oversaw the “Wind” and “Fire” divisions—responsible for intelligence and operations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither reported to the other; both answered only to the Council.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could seek help from other Council members, but they’d never risk conflict over something as trivial as “revoking protection for Cang Luo’s family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Da ignored Li Weiguo, turning to Cang Luo, whose expression was grim, as if wrestling internally. He continued: “Cang Luo, this is your final chance—will you hand over the phone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha ha...” Faced with Chen Da’s relentless pressure, Cang Luo could only offer a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Da assumed Cang Luo was about to yield, and reassured him: “Don’t worry—once the two worlds reconnect next year and you return to Earth, I’ll have you join Fenglin Huoshan’s combat unit, serve your country...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Chen Da finished, Cang Luo cut in: “Ha! You left out a key precondition, didn’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha ha... You mean, if I can survive to return to Earth, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Cang Luo ended the video call—and made a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Da flew into a rage upon seeing Cang Luo hang up without permission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds of hesitation, he picked up his communicator and ordered: “Revoke all aid and protection for Cang Luo’s family. Switch to covert surveillance—see if we can lure in a few big fish...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Da was a soldier; defending his homeland was his duty—he wouldn’t abandon Cang Luo’s family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soldiers have priorities. When Cang Luo refused cooperation, his family’s safety became secondary to eliminating enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Weiguo sighed helplessly, wanting to speak but holding back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Zhuge Qing, who had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke: “Wait...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm? Miss Zhuge has something to say?” Chen Da dared not take Zhuge Qing lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her grandfather was the former Chief of Staff; though no longer in power, his influence remained formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuge Qing said nothing, only pointed to the WeChat app on her computer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Da and Li Weiguo turned to look—Zhuge Qing’s WeChat had just received a video call invitation from Cang Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has Cang Luo changed his mind?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Da smiled confidently and pressed the answer button.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t notice this was a group video call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, while giving orders to his subordinates, Zhuge Qing’s WeChat ID had been added by Cang Luo to a WeChat group...\u003C\u002Fp>",1546,"2026-06-21T06:04:04.528Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a67e94a956857abfdb75360b66e6214cfaba43935149490d0f47fac1bfd7580d","high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-chapter-35","high-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-chapter-33",157,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhigh-martial-arts-across-two-worlds-cover.jpg"]