Under One Person, Golden Light Transforms into God

If we start by considering this bottom line, the only option becomes clear: we can only sabotage in secret.

'If open confrontation is impossible, then the power that can be channeled is inevitably limited. And can this limited power truly achieve its purpose under Behemoth's onslaught?'

Zhao Fangxu felt a pang of melancholy, his eyes flickering. Master Huaidan was also going to the island; with his strength, could he...?

Upon realizing this, I quickly stopped thinking.

First, he did not believe he had the ability to influence Zhang Huaidan's judgment.

Secondly, Behemoth's military might was no joke.

Zhang Huaidan is indeed an inhuman being, but even if he were a hundred times stronger, could he stop airplanes and cannons?

Without even thinking, Zhao Fangxu knew that was impossible!
Carbon-based life forms have their limits!
As he pondered, a sudden flash of inspiration struck him, and Zhao Fangxu murmured, "There are more than just Na Du Tong and Behemoth in this world. What will the higher-ups of other countries think of Behemoth's actions?"

He suddenly realized that with his own strength, Na Du Tong was naturally no match for Behemoth.

But when Behemoth issued this announcement, he had already inadvertently challenged the nerves of everyone who was not a high-ranking member of the Inhumans!

If they really take control of Nathan, if they really get the Divine Tree, if they really let them conduct research freely, that would be terrible!

Zhao Fangxu felt a little more at ease and thought about communicating with high-ranking members of the supernatural beings around the world, hoping to reach a tacit understanding.

Is Chairman Zhao here?

"Chu Lan, come in."

Zhang Chulan entered the office with some trepidation.

"What's the matter?"

"Is such that."

Zhang Chulan revealed all the information Elijah had given him before he left, along with his own judgment.

"I have strong reasons to suspect that this 'Seventeen' is closely related to the people behind Ma Xianhong! Therefore, Chairman Zhao, I request permission to go to the island to investigate!"

Zhao Fangxu gave him a strange look. Knowing that Behemoth intended to take over Nathan Island, he already had a candidate in mind for the person from All-Knowing who had secretly gone to the island.

But before he could even bring it up, Zhang Chulan appeared, and his motives were highly questionable.

"Chu Lan, do you want to go to the island for your sake and Feng Baobao's sake, or for the sake of the company?"

Zhang Chulan's heart skipped a beat. Was he too excited because he had received information about Elijah?
"I……"

Zhao Fangxu interrupted: "You need to understand that the world doesn't revolve around you and Feng Baobao. Who is behind Ma Xianhong is no longer important."

"unimportant?"

Zhao Fangxu calmly said, "High-ranking members of the superhumans in various places are demanding that the video be made public. They are very interested in Larry and the person who subdued Larry. Some people are also spreading rumors that we did the assassination and that we want to control Nathan Island through King Nathan."

Zhang Chulan exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't this utter nonsense?!"

"Splashing dirty water is normal."

Zhao Fangxu glanced at him: "I'm telling you all this just to let you know that although your affair with Feng Baobao is important, it's just one of many important things."

Zhang Chulan felt a chill in his heart. Zhao Fangxu continued, "I helped Feng Baobao because it was convenient. If it becomes inconvenient one day, I won't need to help you. Furthermore, if it not only becomes inconvenient but also becomes troublesome..."

Zhao Fangxu didn't continue: "After Biyou Village, all the temporary workers were present. During this time, everyone else's work has progressed, but what about yours?"

"Zhang Chulan, we've never treated you like an outsider! But have you ever considered the company as one of our own? Have you ever cared about the company?"

Zhang Chulan froze, and Zhao Fangxu's voice softened: "Sit down."

"We have found Ma Xianhong's family."

Zhang Chulan's eyes widened.

"However, none of them can remember what happened back then. Everyone's memory is blank. They have also forgotten the existence of Ma Xianhong, Ma Benzai's successor, Ma Yuanlu who passed on the extraordinary skills to Ma Xianhong, and they have forgotten everything about the Divine Hundred Refinements."

"Do you understand now? The person behind Ma Xianhong has existed for decades!"

Zhang Chulan took a deep breath: "President Zhao, your criticism is correct!"

"Alright, the current situation is too sensitive, but we must consider all aspects before we act."

Zhang Chulan's tears burst forth: "You're right!"

Zhao Fangxu was taken aback: "Why are you crying? Is it really that serious?"

Zhang Chulan choked up and said, "Everything else is fine, but I'm a little unconvinced when you say I don't care about the company."

"The company is just a concept, why would I care? But I care a lot about the people in the company! Third Brother, Fourth Brother, and everyone else, how could I not care!"

"Especially you, you are not only my leader, but also my elder. To say that I care about you the most would be nonsense, but if there is a ranking, you are definitely in the top five or top six!"

Zhao Fangxu smiled: "I'm pretty close to the front."

"I was wrong this time, and I will definitely change in the future. I agree with everything you said, but you said I don't care, and I really..."

Zhao Fangxu wondered if he had spoken too harshly, and said softly, "You feel wronged? Alright, you can go to the island with Feng Baobao this time, but in your own name. Also, remember not to try to get help from the real person."

With snot and tears streaming down his face, Zhang Chulan suddenly looked up.

"??"

Zhao Fangxu smiled at him and said, "Wipe your snot and tears."

"W-what's going on? I can go to the island now? Wait, what about Brother Dan...?"

Zhao Fangxu then told him about Behemoth's announcement and some things that Zhang Huaidan had talked to him about.

Zhang Chulan's face stiffened as he complained, "Chairman Zhao, why didn't you say so sooner? You've made me..."

"If I just open my mouth and say it, how can I see your true feelings?"

Zhang Chulan blushed and gave an embarrassed smile.

Zhao Fangxu observed this clearly. Over the decades, he had met countless people and could tell that Zhang Chulan was a man of deep thoughts.

This was not only a warning, but also a test of his inner thoughts. As for the result, Zhao Fangxu was much more relieved.

Zhang Chulan blew his nose: "What about Brother Dan?"

After receiving information from Elijah, Zhang Chulan felt isolated and alone, and thought about finding someone to go to the island with.

However, Zhang Huaidan was not within his consideration.

Not only is Nathan Island not in China, but during the transition of the throne, the island is bound to be fraught with danger.

He had great faith in Zhang Huaidan's abilities, but this time was completely different from the past. How could he let Brother Dan take risks?

If anything happens to Zhang Huaidan because of this, Zhang Chulan will never forgive himself for the rest of his life!
Unexpectedly, Brother Dan had already been planning to go to the island for some time.

"Master Huaidan said that there were some personal grudges that needed to be resolved."

Zhang Chulan's eyes flashed. What personal grudge?
How could Nathan Island offend Dan?

My heart skipped a beat again. So far, I haven't seen anyone make Brother Dan willingly admit to having a grudge!
Zhang Chulan's thoughts wandered, but he managed to gather some of them and began preparing for his arrival on the island, memorizing all the information about the Xia people on Nasen Island.

“This recent case involves Wang Guoping, who was 56 years old when he landed on the island. He used his voice to perform a soul-capturing sorcery, swindling money and sex under the guise of taking on apprentices. The incident was exposed five years ago, and he has been on the run ever since. During this time, his family members suffered retaliation from the victims, and none of them survived. Three years ago, it was confirmed that he was on Nathan Island.”

Zhao Fangxu, standing behind him, asked, "You've memorized it all?"

Zhang Chulan nodded and asked, "Are all of these people from here who went to Nasen? Goodness, some are from decades ago." "There are some from even earlier times, but we don't have the information about them."

"Upon landing on the island, one will make a choice in front of Nathanwei. After the decision is made, Nathanwei will investigate the personal information and cancel the identity with the relevant government."

"The identity information revealed by this person does not count. Nasen will verify it with the relevant authorities. This was also the agreement between Nasen and the world."

Zhang Chulan calmly asked, "Are there any people who landed on the island without being discovered?"

"I don't know, at least Nathan's side doesn't think that's possible."

Zhao Fangxu seemed to be thinking: "Do you suspect that this Seventeenth is still related to the participants in the Jia Shen Rebellion?"

“That’s right. My grandfather gave up his identity and went into hiding everywhere. Xu Xin, like a living dead, stayed in Tang Tomb for decades.”

Zhang Chulan narrowed his eyes slightly: "It's hard for me not to make connections with Seventeen, who has been wandering around the world for decades and whose identity even Nathan Guard couldn't find."

"By the way, Chairman Zhao, it seems there's no way to get to Nathan Island in these documents?"

Zhao Fangxu looked surprised: "Why are you asking me?"

"Huh? You must be kidding me."

“You came to the island in your personal capacity, which has nothing to do with me or the company.”

Zhang Chulan's face darkened, but he didn't take it too seriously and immediately went to find Zhang Huaidan.

"Brother Dan, Sister Bao'er and I are also going to Nathan Island. Can you give us a ride?"

Zhang Chulan looked confident.

Zhang Huaidan: "?"

Zhang Chulan was stunned. No way?
After some twists and turns, they finally managed to contact Barron, and the group set off by boat.

……

The ship cut through the calm sea, and at the edge of the ocean, the boundary with the sky became blurred.

On the deck, Zhang Huaidan stood with his hands behind his back.

He was just standing there casually, but he gave the impression of being an infinite third party, existing beyond the boundless sea and the endless sky.

Zhang Chulan turned her head to look at him, her heart trembling slightly, and then she was filled with black lines: "Brother Dan, to tell you the truth, if it weren't for Mr. Baron, you wouldn't have been able to do anything either."

Zhang Huaidan said, "It's just that I can't bring you and Feng Baobao along."

Zhang Chulan chuckled inwardly, suddenly realizing that Brother Dan wasn't so reliable after all. Look at him, still spouting nonsense!

The ocean is boundless; you can't possibly swim across it without a boat!
Zhang Huaidan smiled and said nothing more.

Knowing the location of Nathan Island was enough for him; as for how to get there, a small boat, a plank, or even a reed would suffice.

Balen, who was standing nearby, also quietly observed and suddenly realized that Huai Dan Zhenren had changed again compared to when he was in Tongtian Valley.

If there were any subtle differences in his daily actions, a closer look would reveal the differences.

At this moment, we are truly one.

Ordinary, like a drop of water in the ocean, or a cloud in the sky.

However, even a white man of a different race would feel genuinely ashamed of his appearance.

'Oh, real person, even with your ordinary appearance and unremarkable aura, you're still a firefly in the night, impossible to hide.'

Baron shook his head inwardly.

With a sea breeze on his face, Zhang Chulan couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Baron, is your trip there related to Behemoth?"

Baron glanced at him and said, "Zhang, I don't care where you're going or what you're doing. I just think it's a shame that such a big ship is only sending me."

Zhang Chulan grinned, the unspoken meaning of which was self-evident.

You can take the boat if you want; we have some connections. But don't worry about what I do, and I won't worry about what you do either.

……

Baron is a man of Europe.

The Jade Society is the largest non-human organization in Europe.

William, a council member of the academy, specifically sought out Baron and entrusted him with some tasks.

Barron shook his head: "This is beyond my capabilities."

"It doesn't matter. Just go there as soon as possible. Whether you can complete the mission or not, we will forgive and forget what you did in the past."

William smiled and said, "It must feel bad to have to sneak around when you're going back to your own country."

Barron's forehead veins bulged: "William, you're a real bastard! You should know why I didn't go! How could I possibly do nothing at such an interesting place!"

William said calmly, "Yes, it's not just about what I asked you to do. On Nathan Island, you can do whatever you want."

"Old man, you didn't just look for me, did you?"

"Of course not, but you are the one I think has the most potential."

……

The view of the sea was indeed spectacular, but it could get boring after a while, so the group went inside the cabin.

Barron understood perfectly well that William had sought him out to further complicate matters on Nathan Island, with the real purpose of preventing Behemoth from succeeding.

Maybe.

The Jade Society is not the only organization with the same goal.

“Baron, I won’t ask you anything more. Do you know the Behemoths? What kind of people are they?”

Baron closed his eyes: "You call yourselves Extraordinary Ones, right?"

"Ok?"

“Wizards, alchemists, supernatural beings, and Onmyoji—no matter how different these people are, they all have one thing in common: they are always pursuing individual growth. We can only rely on ourselves, so the organizations that manage people like us can only be of the same kind.”

"Because most people find it hard to understand the seemingly strange behaviors we exhibit in order to grow."

Zhang Chulan nodded.

Barron exclaimed, "Behemoth is different. They don't care about any one of us. They treat us as a subject of study."

Zhang Chulan frowned slightly. "Doing research?"
A sudden jolt went through Zhang Chulan's heart. Before he knew if he had any others like him, he was genuinely worried about being captured by the government and dissected!

He glanced at Zhang Huaidan subtly, his expression remaining unchanged.

"Behemoth's goal is to use technology to master and replicate the unique power within us. Therefore, the higher-ups in their organization do not need our kind. They use a different set of standards to select the organization's leaders."

Zhang Chulan was slightly surprised: "What standard?"

A mocking smile appeared at the corner of Baron's eye.

"Money." (End of Chapter)