Chapter 267: Coercing Pan Zhen! Chu Yang's Plan! The Grand Army Presses!

"Could you first tell me the specific details?"

Pan Zhen's brows twitched slightly; although he didn't want to offend Chu Yang and was willing to lower his stance a bit, that didn't mean he would let anyone manipulate him.

Especially when it involved the entire Lièyang Civilization, Pan Zhen's attitude suddenly grew a few degrees more hardline.

He regarded the Lièyang Civilization as everything; the Old Sun God's trust placed in his heart was greater than the heavens.

Chu Yang squinted and said, "General Pan seems to have misunderstood; I'm not negotiating with you, I'm notifying you! Or rather, notifying the Lièyang Civilization!"

Pan Zhen sprang to his feet, ignoring the gazes of the four beast deity spirits, and glared at Chu Yang, "Your Excellency, aren't you being a bit overbearing?"

"Even Holy Kaisha has never looked down on us like this!"

Chu Yang's eyes suddenly turned cold, staring at Pan Zhen, "Overbearing?"

"Fourteen hundred years ago, when you destroyed seven cities of Shenzhou, did you ever consider the Lièyang Civilization's actions overbearing?"

"When you fled Earth and claimed that slaughtering seventy percent of the populace was to make Earth better, did you ever think you were being too overbearing?"

Pan Zhen's expression stiffened; he was left speechless.

Indeed, the Lièyang Civilization possessed star‑driving technology unrivaled in the universe, which gave him great confidence.

Yet every time he recalled the monkey from fourteen hundred years ago, who single‑handedly held the pass and nearly annihilated all Lièyang soldiers, his heart trembled.

Moreover, the mysterious Pan Gu Master before him was likely even stronger than that monkey! Together, they might even force Holy Kaisha to keep three paces away! "You have only two options before you: cooperate or face destruction!"

Chu Yang's expression was indifferent, "I grant the Lièyang Civilization this chance only out of respect for Leina."

"Otherwise, based solely on what you did fourteen hundred years ago, I have ample reason to cause the Lièyang Civilization's downfall!"

After a long silence, Pan Zhen finally said in a somewhat strained tone, "How do you expect us to cooperate?"

Chu Yang whispered, "I need you to return and marshal all the power of Lièyang Star, preparing for a massive star‑driving operation, awaiting my signal."

"Holy Kaisha is about to arrive; daring to stir up conflict at this critical moment, aren't we afraid she'll notice?" Pan Zhen, somewhat indignant yet timid, tried to use Kaisha as a shield.

Chu Yang waved his hand, "You needn't worry; I've already met Kaisha."

At those words, Pan Zhen's complexion changed again, his last hope shattered completely, and a wave of helplessness rose within him.

In his long life, such moments of powerlessness were rare.

The first was when he faced the revenge of the Nova Star War God, the Sun God fell, and at that time he was merely a young commander of Lièyang Star.

The second was his descent to Earth, attempting to dominate Shenzhou, only to be repelled step by step by that monkey single‑handedly.

The third occurred during the battle with the Taotie Legion, when the Lièyang King fell to save him.

Yet even adding up those previous times, none felt as stifling as now.

"Fine… I agree!"

As the words left his mouth, Pan Zhen seemed to age considerably.

This matter entangled the entire Lièyang Civilization; he didn't even know Chu Yang's purpose, nor what consequences it would bring.

For many years, it was the first time Pan Zhen felt he was aging and should step down.

He wasn't greedy for power; he was merely uneasy about the still‑immature Leina.

After Pan Zhen left, Hong Lei reported back… Moganna had already headed to Juxia City.

On the Juxia, in an office.

Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao sat behind the desk, furrowing his brows, pondering matters concerning Angel Land.

He didn't understand why Heaven Blade No. 7 had halted on the Moon.

What purpose did the other side truly hold? He had tried to contact Heaven Blade No. 7, but was rebuffed.

Facing the Taotie, Earth was already struggling; adding the strongest known civilization in the universe left only the worst preparations.

He possessed a hidden plan known to only a handful.

The plan had no official name; some called it "Fireseed", others "Migration".

In the end, it was about abandoning Earth and voyaging into the cosmos.

But Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao had lived through such an experience once, feeling like a stray dog; he didn't want a second.

"General, you seem quite anxious; shall we talk?"

A sudden voice rang beside his ear; Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao looked up abruptly and saw a familiar figure had appeared on the office sofa, though he couldn't recall when.

Chu Yang smiled warmly and continued, "Perhaps I can help solve your trouble!"

Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao's face twitched, staring at him, momentarily at a loss.

Why did the other suddenly appear in his office? Wormhole jump?

How could that be possible?

Isn't he an ordinary person? Could it be…

Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao snapped back, delighted, "You've integrated the Lièyang Civilization's super gene?"

Chu Yang shook his head, "The second‑generation super gene is too weak, but I've managed to create some interesting things with it…"

As he spoke, Chu Yang waved lightly, and Hong Lei appeared beside him.

Seeing the fiery red fur, resembling a hellish demon dog‑like bulldog, Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao was stunned again.

Then, under his shocked gaze, Hong Lei transformed into a humanoid; the canine head became a human face, still comically shaped.

"What…" Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao lacked a dark‑matter calculator, yet his keen eye instantly recognized Hong Lei's formidable power.

That power even surpassed the second‑generation god‑creation project of the Denor Star System!

Chu Yang laughed, "The third‑generation Apex Beast Body, combined with the third‑generation super gene, may not match Monkey Brother, but its strength ranks just below the Three Great God‑Creation Projects!"

Jilan's Three Great God‑Creation Projects serve as a benchmark of power in the known universe.

Just below the level of Holy Kaisha, yet stronger than any civilization's third‑generation divine bodies.

Of course, the Three Great God‑Creation Projects have high scalability; if pushed to the limit, they could even surpass Kaisha! "Did you develop this?" Amid wave after wave of astonishment, Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao had become somewhat numb.

Chu Yang nodded and said: "A brand‑new third‑generation beast body; its third‑generation super gene is a fusion product of the second‑generation demon gene and the second‑generation Blazing Sun gene."

Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao inhaled deeply, having even forgotten to ask Chu Yang whether he possessed the super gene, and then said solemnly:

"Instructor Chu, I would like to invite you to join the Supergod Academy and serve as the chief scholar in the field of gene research!"

A scholar, on a cosmic scale, is like a professor on Earth.

Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao was well aware of what Chu Yang's research results implied; they could even support a powerful cosmic civilization!

Chu Yang shook his head and said, "I'm not interested in the Supergod Academy; I tell you this only to make you believe what I will say next." Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao was stunned for a moment, keenly realizing that Chu Yang might soon utter something astonishing.

Chu Yang continued, "During the Heaven River Campaign, the Yellow Spring that shrouded the entire Heaven River City was created by me."

"The Pan Gu Organization was also a smoke bomb I released to the outside."

"It now appears that I have successfully made Karl and Morgana wary, but Kaisha's resolve is even greater; she came to Earth directly because of this."

"I met with her once, buying Earth two months of time."

"During these two months, I need you to draft a comprehensive battlefield plan!"

Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao felt dizzy and hadn't caught the rest of Chu Yang's words.

Was the Yellow Spring Chu Yang's work?

The Pan Gu Organization was also his creation? Isn't this guy an ordinary human? Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao probed, "Are you an Earthling... or...?"

"Rest assured! I'm a native Earthling!" Chu Yang replied with a smile.

"Wait! I need to calm down..."

Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao leaned back in his chair, hands supporting his forehead.

After a long while, he finally looked up and asked, "What do you mean by battlefield plan?"

"I know you love Earth and this nation, want to protect everything, but Earth has become a battlefield where major civilizations vie."

Chu Yang said softly, "To change this situation, we need to relocate the battlefield!"

Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao shook his head, "That's impossible!"

"Whether it's Taotie, angels, demons, or even the Blazing Sun civilization, we cannot sway their will!"

Thinking for a moment, Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao continued, "Choosing to hide your identity and power is wise."

"Sun Wukong already makes the major civilizations wary; if another being like you appears, they would likely unite recklessly!"

The Justice Order would not permit a factor that could destabilize the universe to develop, and Karl would not watch his belly fat turn into a starving wolf.

The Blazing Sun civilization has coveted Earth for a long time and will not stand by idly.

Morgana wants to stir trouble on Earth and also needs to kick away the stumbling block.

In this respect, Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao's and Chu Yang's original ideas are identical.

"You truly cannot sway their will, but I can!" Chu Yang said with a confident smile.

"I name this battlefield relocation plan 'War Plan'!"

"Kaisha has already joined the plan; she will use the Holy Knowledge Repository to compute and select the optimal battlefield deployment site!"

"The Blazing Sun civilization also agreed; they will already provide massive stellar drives to supply sufficient energy!"

"Now only Morgana is missing; I need her wormhole computation!"

He paused, then Chu Yang added, "Don't worry about Morgana; I have a way to make her help."

Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao stared blankly, feeling Chu Yang's words were like a fairy tale.

The Blazing Sun civilization is at a disadvantage in this vortex; agreeing is understandable, but on what grounds would Kaisha and Morgana cooperate with Earth? Chu Yang saw through his doubt and explained with a smile, "Actually it's simple: ever since Kaisha founded the Justice Order, the universe has been unsettled."

"They help the weak resist, which naturally triggers war."

"War drags in the innocent, which Kaisha does not wish to see, yet she is powerless to prevent."

"But if we can establish a unique battlefield in the universe and set war regulations so all wars occur there, the collateral damage to innocents will cease."

"Therefore Kaisha has no reason to refuse!"

"As for Morgana..."

Chu Yang shrugged, "I have my own way!"

Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao fell silent, yet felt somewhat excited.

If Chu Yang's plan succeeds, it would mean Earth, currently at the storm's core, could escape this vortex.

"But..." Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao remained hesitant; the stakes are huge, and he must consider all factors, "Regarding Karl..."

"He won't agree!" Chu Yang replied bluntly, "But we don't need his agreement!"

"It's the tide of destiny; Karl won't oppose the major civilizations, he can only choose to accept."

Lao Yinbi, before it could connect to the void, wouldn't even step onto the stage, how could it possibly stand opposite the major civilizations? "Alright! I will draft a battlefield plan to concentrate all forces at Giant Gorge City!"

Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao gritted his teeth, "But you must understand, if the plan fails, it means we abandon every city except Giant Gorge City!"

"Once Taotie arrives, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Chu Yang nodded, and at that moment, the desk phone suddenly rang.

Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao reached for it, and his complexion changed abruptly.

Hanging up, Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao said urgently, "The Taotie fleet has passed the Pluto Wormbridge Station and entered the Milky Way!"

"And they are rapidly closing in on Earth!"

"At most in three hours, the Taotie army will breach the atmosphere!"

Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao's expression was extremely grave; moments ago he had glimpsed hope from Chu Yang's plan, but now Taotie's sudden arrival had completely derailed it!

Chu Yang was unsurprised, "Karl's intel is always sharp; he must know that Heaven Blade No. 7 will linger on the Moon for two months."

"It seems Karl intends to let Taotie, within two months, let death shroud Earth!"

"Should we shelve the plan and first deal with the current situation?" Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao asked Chu Yang for his opinion.

Now, in his eyes, Chu Yang is a being comparable to Morgana, worthy of being a civilization's supreme deity, even Sun Wukong cannot compare.

Sun Wukong's strength is indeed formidable, but Chu Yang, besides possessing unfathomable strength, also holds the technology capable of creating gods!

He, who once participated in Ji Lan's god-creation project, is fully aware of how difficult it is and also understands the value of such technology.

Especially beast bodies — this thing is not common in the universe; only a handful of people hold its genetic code.

Creating entirely new beast bodies is something even fewer people can accomplish.

Of course, this is mainly because beast bodies are generally inferior to god bodies, considered defective products eliminated by time; special existences like Sun Wukong are exceedingly rare.

But the beast bodies created by Chu Yang are actually capable of rivaling god bodies!

Moreover, being able to, like Sun Wukong, simultaneously accommodate super genes means that mass-producing high-end combat power becomes possible! "No need for all this trouble; the plan remains unchanged — I'll handle the Taotie Legion myself."

Chu Yang stood up, patted Hong Lei on the shoulder, waved at Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao with a smile, and then vanished from the spot.

Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Thus Character: Dukaao stared blankly for a moment before reacting; his expression shifted, he finally gritted his teeth, pushed the door open, and hurried toward the Command Center. (End of chapter)