From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 506 The Undercurrents and Stress Response of Various Parties on Earth

The power of the "Ice Rules" that Li Chengqian casually displayed at the Starry Sky Cafe had an impact far exceeding that of an attempted assassination. It was like dropping a bomb into a seemingly calm deep pool, and the shockwaves swept across the global elite at an astonishing speed.

Huaxia, headquarters of the Extreme Martial Arts Academy.

In a quiet room entirely made of Kro alloy and filled with various precision training instruments, Hong Zheng sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, exuding a heart-stirring tranquility and powerful aura, as if he himself were the embodiment of the rules of the universe.

Suddenly, his closed eyelids twitched slightly and he slowly opened them.

It is as deep as a black hole, yet it contains the mysteries of the birth and death of stars.

At least, to apprentice-level martial artists, it was incredibly profound.

Almost the instant he opened his eyes, a virtual screen automatically popped up in front of him, repeatedly playing the surveillance footage of the Starry Sky Cafe, focusing on Li Chengqian's finger and that chilling breath that froze everything.

After the video finished playing, Hong's face remained expressionless, except for a very subtle hint of surprise that flashed deep in his eyes.

"The rules of ice... are not forcibly simulated by domains or genetic energy; they are truly triggered by the rules themselves." Hong's voice was calm and even, as if stating an objective fact. "This is not at the apprentice level; this is already at the planetary level!"

He remained silent for a moment, his eyes fixed on the screen.

"His aura is restrained, yet his life magnetic field is like a rising star, vast and full of potential... He's at the planetary level!"

He gently raised his hand, and a command was silently issued: "Contact Jiang Nian of the Yangzhou City branch and, in my name, invite Li Chengqian to headquarters. Be respectful in your tone; he has already surpassed the God of War."

"Yes, Master!" A cool and respectful female voice came from the virtual screen.

Hong closed his eyes again, and the quiet room returned to absolute silence, as if nothing had happened.

The training base of the Third Speaker of the House of Representatives in the United States, "The Snow Emperor" Merhandson.

This is an eternally frozen world, with massive glaciers standing tall and temperatures so low that even steel would crack. Mohanderson, a figure resembling an ice sculpture giant, stands atop the glacier, absorbing the coldest energy of the world.

His personal communicator emitted a unique vibration that indicated the highest priority.

Merhandson frowned slightly; he disliked being disturbed while cultivating. But seeing that the caller ID showed it was Vinina Bolenas from the HR Alliance, and considering the Bolenas family's influence within the Alliance and their past collaborations with him, he still pressed the answer button.

"Consul Vinina, you'd better have something important to say."

“Mr. Merhandson, I’m so sorry to disturb your cultivation.” Vinina’s voice came through the communicator. Although she tried her best to hide it, one could still hear a hint of suppressed excitement and a deliberately created solemnity. “But I’ve discovered something that you will definitely be interested in, about… a new, extremely young master of the power of ice.”

She quickly sent over the video clips from the Starry Sky Cafe.

Mohanderson initially didn't take it seriously. Besides him and a very few other war gods with ice-attribute talents, who else on Earth could truly catch his eye?

However, when he saw Li Chengqian exhale and freeze a high-level soldier along with the unstable explosives on his body, his glacier-like face showed obvious emotion for the first time!

"The power of rules?!" he murmured, his icy blue eyes suddenly sharpening like knives as he stared intently at Li Chengqian's excessively youthful face in the image. "Impossible! Even if it's a genetic mutation or the consumption of some unknown cosmic treasure, without the guidance of a domain and a planetary-level life form, it's impossible to so clearly invoke the power of ice in the fundamental laws of the universe. This has already reached the planetary level?!"

His heart beat slightly faster.

As a planetary-level powerhouse who specializes in the way of ice, he understands better than anyone what it means to comprehend the rules at such a young age!
This means that the opponent's talent in the Law of Frost might be terrifying beyond imagination!

Moreover, at such a young age, it's impossible for a normal person to comprehend the rules, not even a prodigy. Unless… the other party has obtained some terrifying inheritance that directly points to the origin of the laws of ice, far surpassing the level of Earth!
Jealousy, doubt, greed, and a barely perceptible sense of crisis instantly surged into Merhandson's mind.

"Where is he? Who is he?" Mohandson's voice grew even colder.

“His name is Li Chengqian, a Chinese citizen from Yangzhou City in the Jiangnan Base. He's only 18 years old and a genius martial artist at the Limitless Martial Arts Academy. His father is a local government official.” Vinina quickened her pace, adding embellishments as needed. “According to our investigation, just a few months ago, he was mediocre and weak. This incredible speed of progress is beyond what normal training can achieve! We suspect he may have accidentally discovered some unrecorded, extremely advanced ancient civilization ruins and obtained unimaginable inheritances from them, perhaps even… a supreme secret technique related to ‘ice’.”

“Ancient civilization ruins…Ice magic…” Mohanderson repeated these words, his eyes shining brighter and brighter.

Vinina's words struck a nerve with his desires and greed.

He had been stuck at the third level of the planetary realm for a long time, and had nearly reached the limit of his mastery of ice on Earth. He desperately needed new guidance and an opportunity to break through. A relic containing the inheritance of advanced ice techniques was undoubtedly a fatal temptation for him!

“Extreme Martial Arts Gym… Hong’s people…” Mohandson pondered for a moment, a decisive glint in his eyes. “I understand. Councilor Vinina, thank you for your information. Regarding the Bolenas family’s expansion plans in the North American market, I will have my subordinates provide the appropriate assistance.”

“Thank you so much, Mr. Merhandson!” Vinina was overjoyed, knowing she had made the right bet.

After ending the communication, Merhandson stood atop the glacier, overlooking his ice kingdom, his gaze seemingly piercing through space, landing in the distant east.

“An 18-year-old rule comprehender… Hong, are you always this lucky?” he muttered to himself, a hint of resentment mixed with a strong desire to explore. “But this time… this genius, and what he might possess, I must find out!”

His figure swayed slightly, as if he had turned into a wisp of icy mist, and disappeared silently onto the glacier.

He decided to travel to China in person, not for a formal visit, but to conduct a covert investigation. He needed to confirm Li Chengqian's secret with his own eyes and assess the value of that "Ice Inheritance"!
Meanwhile, various forces around the world also learned of this astonishing scene that had occurred in Jiangnan Base City through their own channels.

At the Thunder Martial Arts Academy headquarters, Thor stroked his bald head, watching the video and laughing heartily: "Hahaha! Old Hong has struck gold this time! This kid is interesting, he actually started with the Laws path? It's a pity he's not one of my Thunder Martial Arts Academy's people! No, I have to find a way to poach him! Send someone to make contact, name your price!"

Meanwhile, in the highest command headquarters of the Chinese military, several elderly men in military uniforms looked at the report with serious expressions.

"The Li family, Li Tianhao, Li Chengqian... Immediately reassess all information about Li Chengqian, send someone to contact him when appropriate, and if possible, bring him into the military. By the way, what about Xiao Qi? Hasn't he been secretly colluding with that Li Tianhao? Let him go!"

"Possibly a planetary-level combatant? Or perhaps possessing a special inheritance? Try to make contact and assess the possibility and cost of recruiting her. If recruitment fails... a countermeasure needs to be formulated as soon as possible. As for Vinina, let's wait and see for now."

This is the headquarters of the HR Alliance. Although they are also very curious about Li Chengqian, the alliance's influence in China has been severely damaged, and even if they want to, they are powerless to do so.

Amidst the undercurrents, the world's attention, drawn by the tip of the iceberg inadvertently revealed by Li Chengqian, quietly turned to China, to the Jiangnan base city, and to the young man who had just ended a farcical blind date.

Meanwhile, Li Chengqian, in the villa, had a faint smile on his lips as he handed the wooden crystal to Li Tianhao and Su Wan to absorb, while guiding them in the Five Hearts Towards Heaven posture.

"Playing dumb to fool others is no longer fashionable. This tiny earth has nothing worth my attention, but rising in status and position still has some use these days. I just wonder if it will attract flies, hmm?"

Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he slightly raised his head, gazing into the distance…

"Merhandsen, that kind of fierce will, but his understanding of the rules is really quite crude!"

In his spiritual perception, he had vaguely caught a faint, yet chilling, sense of being spied upon, coming from a very distant place.

"It seems they're coming in secret. Oh well, never mind, let's kill one first."

A mocking smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

(End of this chapter)