Wu Chengyang arrived.
Hearing the beating of a heart emanating from the quiet room, this powerful figure showed an equally shocked expression.
He had never seen such a terrifyingly strong individual.
This oppressive aura was something he had only felt from the Wu family's Old Ancestor.
And the Wu family's Old Ancestor was at the Yaoguang Realm!
"This is too terrifying, it's like a war god descended. If the Five Clans and Eight Sects knew, they would spare no effort to kill Chen Jinzhao." Wu Chengyang's expression was grave, and he urged Yu Mengzhi and the other two to quickly upgrade the security around this courtyard, absolutely ensuring that Chen Jinzhao would not suffer any harm.
Xu Nianqing couldn't help but ask, "Do you know what state he is currently in?"
Wu Chengyang hesitated several times, wanting to speak but stopping.
Finally, he said with some uncertainty, "If I'm not mistaken, he should be in a process of evolution right now, constantly breaking free from shackles. Moreover, I guess he should be sensing the breathing frequency during his evolution, exploring its patterns, and thus finding a breathing technique that suits him better."
"So that's how it is," Xu Nianqing nodded.
"Then—"
"Is there any life-threatening danger in this process?"
Wu Chengyang's face was solemn, causing the two to feel a sinking feeling in their hearts.
Yu Mengzhi said, "You don't need to hide it from us, we want to hear the truth."
"Alright."
Wu Chengyang nodded, "Then I will tell you truthfully, this process is extremely perilous. If interrupted, it can easily lead to internal injuries! And that's the mildest consequence. The most severe consequence is exploding and dying."
"So—"
Worried expressions immediately appeared on the faces of both.
This meant Chen Jinzhao's situation was dire and allowed no disturbance.
Wu Chengyang frowned and muttered, "I didn't expect him to choose this timing for his evolution. Those major forces' troops are already gathering. Once they know Chen Jinzhao is in the process of breaking through, they will definitely come to disrupt him. At that time, the people from the Five Clans and Eight Sects can cripple Chen Jinzhao, or even kill him, at a very small cost!"
Yu Mengzhi put away her worried expression, her gaze firm as she said, "Good, then I will immediately upgrade the surrounding security. I absolutely will not let those people break in!"
Wu Chengyang nodded.
All hope now rested on Chen Jinzhao.
Before the words had even finished.
Xu Yaoyao's figure appeared in Xu Nianqing's sight.
She exchanged a glance with Yu Mengzhi.
The two quickly walked towards the entrance of the courtyard and said to Xu Yaoyao, "Yaoyao, did something happen? This is not a place to talk, so as not to disturb Chen Jinzhao."
"What happened to Brother Chen?" Xu Yaoyao was even more worried.
Yu Mengzhi, while walking out of the main gate of the small courtyard, said to Xu Yaoyao, "Let's go out and talk."
The group walked out of Chen Jinzhao's separate courtyard and entered another courtyard.
After learning of Chen Jinzhao's condition, Xu Yaoyao's face turned pale. Yu Mengzhi saw at a glance that the situation was very bad and asked with a frown, "Yaoyao, what exactly happened? Tell us first, and we'll decide together."
"Those people are attacking!" Xu Yaoyao's words made the three of them's faces change drastically.
Wu Chengyang immediately asked, "Who? Are they people from those transcendent forces?"
Xu Yaoyao nodded heavily, "Yes, it's them!"
"Where are they?" Xu Nianqing's expression was tense.
Xu Yaoyao hesitated for a long time, then sighed heavily and said, "They have already entered the capital from all directions and are currently moving rapidly towards the Forbidden City! We have reason to believe that they want to set up the battlefield in the Forbidden City! Luo Feng and Wu Gang have already led troops to intercept them, but those people are truly too strong. Our people are no match for them at all."
"I originally wanted to ask Brother Chen to come out of seclusion, but in this situation, I'm afraid Brother Chen can't help."
Xu Nianqing and Yu Mengzhi exchanged glances again.
"What about the Candle Dragon Legion? Have they been deployed?" Xu Nianqing asked again.
The Candle Dragon Legion were S-class warriors who had undergone experiments some time ago. These people were elites of the army, with strength comparable to Chen Jinzhao at his peak.
Xu Yaoyao nodded, "Elder Lin has already ordered them to form ranks and engage in battle within the Forbidden City. They are the last line of defense."
"Elder Lin he..." Yu Mengzhi was a little worried.
Xu Yaoyao's face showed a tragic expression as she said to the three, "Elder Lin has already stationed himself in the Forbidden City, determined to share its fate. No matter how we try to persuade him, it's useless."
The three were filled with awe.
Although Lin Zhige's abilities were not comparable to Xu Hanchen and others, he had no selfish motives for this country.
He was willing to die for the nation!
Yu Mengzhi's nose tingled, and she said to Xu Yaoyao, "Besides this, is there no other way?"
Those were Shackle Realm powerhouses!
Unless missiles were used, it would be impossible to eliminate these powerful individuals.
But the Forbidden City was the symbol of Huaxia!
If the Forbidden City was destroyed, the spiritual backbone of Huaxia would likely be shattered, that was beyond doubt.
Therefore—
What lay before them was a dead end.
"How many more days until Brother Chen comes out of seclusion?" Xu Yaoyao asked.
Chen Jinzhao had become the key to breaking the deadlock.
Yu Mengzhi and Xu Nianqing looked at Wu Chengyang. Only Wu Chengyang understood Chen Jinzhao's situation.
Wu Chengyang cursed, "These people are dishonorable, attacking a day earlier than expected and choosing the Forbidden City as the location. They want to reveal the existence of transcendent forces to the world, and make everyone live under their shadow."
"According to my estimation, Chen Jinzhao will probably need another two to three days to come out of seclusion."
Everyone fell silent.
Two to three days was too long!
Thirteen Shackle Realm experts working together would probably take less than an hour to breach the capital.
Moreover, they were very clever and did not act together but dispersed, heading towards the Forbidden City from all directions of the capital. They were gambling that Huaxia would not use missiles to carpet bomb the area, using these ordinary people they most disdained as their protective shield.
A flicker of despair appeared in Xu Yaoyao's eyes, but she quickly made a decision and said, "Two to three days means we must stall for two to three days for Brother Chen! Alright, we will do our best. Now, you immediately withdraw all the guards around Chen Brother's courtyard, so that those people cannot discover Chen Brother's whereabouts."
It was only two to three days!
Even if it cost her life, Xu Yaoyao would buy time for Chen Jinzhao.
After saying this.
Xu Yaoyao turned to leave, but Yu Mengzhi called out to her, "Yaoyao, where are you going?"
Xu Yaoyao, dressed in military uniform, replied without looking back, "I'm going to the Forbidden City to protect the spiritual backbone of our Huaxia!"
"No, it's too dangerous over there! I'm worried something might happen to you. Why don't you stay with us?" Xu Nianqing knew how important Xu Yaoyao was to Chen Jinzhao, not just because of personal feelings, but also due to a promise.
That was Chen Jinzhao's promise to Xu Hanchen.
He promised to protect Xu Yaoyao for his entire life and shield her from hardship.
Xu Yaoyao turned back and smiled at Xu Nianqing and Yu Mengzhi, "I know you care about me. But, I am not only Brother Chen's woman, but also the daughter of the Xu family! I want the world to know that our Xu family has never been a family that fears death and clings to life! The badge on my head is our honor, and it is the glory we must protect for a lifetime!"
"Two sisters, I'm leaving!"
"If I truly cannot return, please tell Brother Chen that I did my best!"