In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 337 Nine Heavens Gate

"A four-armed giant?"

Isn't the ability to make one's body bigger exactly what he's looking for?
Xie Lingxin hurriedly asked, "Who obtained that statue?"

Jiang Xian said somewhat embarrassedly, "That's the difficulty. The statue is extremely large and difficult to move, so we couldn't take it with us when we broke into the lair."

"Later, that nest... was taken back by the legendary creatures."

"However, since it is a supernatural power, no one wants to give it up. Therefore, many people are now planning to reclaim that place and take back the statue."

"However, this is not an easy task. When we can take it back, or even whether we can take it back at all, is still unknown."

Jiang said apologetically, "Deputy Steward Xie, supernatural abilities are rare to begin with, and this kind of supernatural ability is even rarer to encounter."

"I've pulled a lot of strings during this time, but I've only managed to get this one piece of information. I'm really letting you down."

Xie Lingxin waved her hand and said, "What are you saying, Manager Jiang? If it weren't for your help, I wouldn't even know where to look."

He paused, then said apologetically, "Sister, Manager Jiang, you know I'm young, still a child. My cultivation period is short, my experience is limited, and there are many things I don't know."

"Actually, I've always had a question: what kind of place is this Dead Zone Battlefield? Where exactly is it located?"

"Sister, Manager Jiang, could you tell me?"

He had asked Jiang Daqiu and other people in the bureau about this issue.

However, they either didn't know or were vague, saying they didn't have enough authority to inquire.

There isn't much information available online either.

The two looked at each other.

Lu Wan thought to himself: What an act! He's really good at pretending!

You're still young, you haven't been practicing for long enough, you're still just a child!
Whose child is as capable as yours?

Lu Wan suddenly stood up and said, "Little brother, I have something to do, so I won't keep you company any longer. Don't play for too long, and don't drink alcohol!"

Aren't you a child? Then behave yourself!
After she left, Xie Lingxin was a little confused.

Jiang Xian smiled and said, "Deputy Steward Xie, don't worry about it. Inspector Lu left so that I could tell you something."

"The Dead Zone Battlefield... it's a secret that's not exactly a secret within the Federation,"

"Almost everyone knows this, but according to regulations, it cannot be discussed in public or spread,"

“Inspector Lu has official duties to perform, so it’s naturally inappropriate for him to disobey,”

“But I’m different, these rules don’t apply to me.”

Jiang Xian laughed and said, "Dead Zone... Vice Steward Xie should know what that is, right?"

Xie Lingxin nodded.

Jiang Xiandao said, "The Dead Zone Battlefield is actually where some legendary beings use certain dead zones as a springboard to try and invade the material world."

"The Federation has set up defenses in those places, turning them into battlefields."

"The Federation has many dead zone battlefields of varying sizes, but most of them are not a cause for concern. The main issue is..."

"Nine major battlefields!"

Jiang Xian said solemnly, "The nine deadly battlefields of the Federation are the nine gateways that block the legendary invasion, collectively known as the 'Nine Heavens Gates'!"

"Within the Federation, all the large and small battlefields of the Dead Zone have been basically designated as part of the Nine Heavens Gate,"

"The Nine Heavens Gates, each corresponding to one of the nine administrative stars, can be considered the most solid line of defense for each of the nine administrative stars against the invasion of legends,"

"The main battlefield of Far East Star is Dongtianmen!"

"The dead zone battlefield I just mentioned belongs to the Eastern Heavenly Gate Domain."

Xie Lingxin was greatly surprised to hear this.

The legend that it can invade reality is something that most people know.

Even before he began his cultivation, he knew that the Federation was resisting the invasion of the legends.

But how exactly to resist it remains a complete mystery.

Nine Heavens Gate...

From this perspective, the situation doesn't seem easy.

He noticed that Jiang Xian mentioned "within the federal territory," could it be that there is also overseas?
"Manager Jiang, does this mean Dongtianmen is located outside the Far East Star?"

Xie Lingxin pressed for an answer.

Jiang Xian shook his head and laughed, "Deputy Manager Xie has been to quite a few realms, hasn't he?"

Xie Lingxin nodded.

"Deputy Steward Xie, where do you think those domains are located?"

Xie Lingxin was about to speak, but after thinking about it carefully, she didn't know how to say it.

While it may seem that each realm has a specific location, it doesn't quite make sense to say that a realm is located somewhere in the real world.

Just like the Daheishan territory, it is located in Tonggu Bay.

But back then, he could enter Shen Wen's house.

The territory of Laoshan is located in the East China Sea bay.

But he can enter even when he's at home.

Jiang Xian smiled and said, "The Realm and the Real World are actually like two opposite sides, they are interdependent."

"Its true location is within the sea of ​​spiritual chaos,"

"Only a spiritual master at the mage level can directly step into this chaotic spiritual sea, cross the chaotic spiritual sea, and enter the domain realm."

"Ordinary people can only enter through the portal that reveals the present world."

Xie Lingxin suddenly realized.

Back then, Daheishan was guided by that old man Fan.

The reason why Laoshan is within its territory is because it possesses the Buddha's robe.

Donning the Buddha's robe, I seemed to be able to freely enter and exit the chaotic sea of ​​consciousness...

Jiang Xian continued, "Actually, it's easier to understand in modern terms: the Dead Zone and the mortal world are overlapping worlds, just in different dimensions."

He smiled and pointed to the ground: "Maybe there's a legendary realm right here."

"The Death Zone Battlefield, a realm of death, is half-real and half-illusory, and has connections to the material world,"

"Let me put it this way... one day you might be walking down the street and suddenly find yourself in a dead zone battlefield. It's not surprising at all."

Xie Lingxin was startled: "Huh? Isn't that very dangerous?"

This isn't a question of whether you're afraid or not; the unknowns of the realm are too great.

Even now, if he were to accidentally fall into some strange place, he might not survive. Since his life is at stake, he needs to find out the truth.

Jiang nodded and said, "That's the theory, and that's why the Federation has to focus most of its energy on resisting the legendary invasion."

"Fortunately, the Federation has made considerable progress in this area over the years,"

"They have essentially suppressed the legendary invasions outside the Nine Heavens Gate,"

"The situation I just described is only theoretical; the probability is actually very low, so Deputy Manager Xie doesn't need to worry."

Jiang paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "By the way, Deputy Manager Xie hasn't participated in the federal public service training yet?"

Xie Lingxin was taken aback: "Huh? What's that?"

Jiang Xiandao said, "It seems so. As far as I know, some positions in the federal government have public service training before taking office. This is basic common sense."

"Deputy Steward Xie is quite a figure now, how could he be spared? It seems he hasn't had time yet."

Xie Lingxin cursed inwardly upon hearing this, thinking it must be the Black-Faced God's doing!
However, he failed to consider that he had basically not worked a single day since Xiang Chongyuan took office.

Even people who want to find him can't.

He didn't answer his phone, and Wangcai was guarding the door.

Training?
Just as Xie Lingxin was about to ask more questions about supernatural powers, her phone rang.

After listening for a while, he frowned.

Seeing this, Jiang Xian, being very understanding, said, "If Deputy Manager Xie has something to attend to, please go ahead and do it."

"I will keep an eye on the matter of that statue and will notify you immediately if there is any news."

"Okay, thank you very much, Manager Jiang!"

Xie Lingxin did indeed have something to say, and having said what needed to be said, she took her leave.

Leaving Jinmantang, we stepped onto a balance ball and flew to the Xie Clan Ancestral Hall in Tongguwan.

"Lingxin, you've finally arrived!"

Xie Laogua and several clan elders were waiting outside the door early in the morning. When they saw him, they quickly welcomed him in.

"what happened?"

Xie Lingxin sat down in the ancestral hall.

Xie Laogua pulled out the drooping iron mudfish behind him, kicked it, and cursed angrily:
"You bastard! Kneel down now!"

His strength was naturally insufficient to kick the iron loach, but the latter dared not disobey, shrinking its head and muttering as it knelt down.

Xie Laogua angrily said, "Tell the clan chief yourself! What mistake did you make?"

"I didn't do anything wrong..."

Iron Mudfish knelt on the ground, feeling awkward but somewhat resentful, and muttered something under its breath.

Old Xie raised his hand to strike.

Xie Lingxin interrupted his act directly: "Alright, get to the point, stop pretending."

Xie Laogua looked embarrassed, put his hand away, and sat back down.

"I'm really angry..."

Seeing his impatient expression, he quickly said, "This is what happened,"

He pointed at Iron Loach: "You know, this good-for-nothing kid hangs out with a bunch of shady characters..."

Iron Loach retorted, "What thugs? We're the Iron Scale Gang! We're all renowned heroes in the underworld!"

"I'll fuck your ass! You still dare to talk back!?"

Xie Laogua immediately flew into a rage, jumped up and kicked down several times.

"..."

"Stop hitting me! Stop hitting me! I was wrong, I was wrong!"

Iron Loach felt no pain or discomfort, yet it still begged for mercy repeatedly.

"Hoo! Hoo!"

Old Xie was panting heavily from exhaustion.

"Lingxin, that little rascal! He's using your name to swindle and deceive people!"

"I'm handing him over to you now. You can kill him or torture him as you please! But don't let him off easily!"

"Otherwise, our Xie clan has finally seen a glimmer of hope, only to have it squandered by him!"

Xie Lingxin asked directly, "Then should I really kill him?"

"..."

Old Xie's face twitched: "How about... leaving him alive?"

Xie Lingxin rolled her eyes: "What exactly happened?"

Xie Laogua didn't dare to delay and continued, "The Iron Scale Gang is a gang in the Tonggu Bay area, and they are quite well-known."

"Their gang leader is called Du Fujiao. A few days ago, I heard that there was a very successful business in Daoist temples that was making a lot of money."

"He then brought along the thugs from his gang..."

"Not a thug, but a hero!"

Iron Loach stubbornly interjected, emphasizing.

"Squeaky..."

Old Xie almost ground his teeth to powder.

He could only swallow his anger and continue, "With the gang's heroes—I mean... thugs!—we initially made a few big profits in this business."

"Having tasted success, he naturally didn't want to give it up, so he expanded the business even further."

"Well, something bad happened recently,"

"The city was integrating the new district and launched a crackdown, which brought him and the Iron Scale Gang down!"

"Du Fujiao heard somewhere that someone from our Xie family is a high-ranking official in the city!"

"He came knocking on our door, bringing all sorts of gifts every day,"

Xie Laogua said, "Of course I wouldn't agree; I always managed to get rid of him."

"I only found out later..."

He pointed at the iron loach and said angrily, "It's all because of this little rascal's boasting outside that this happened!"

(End of this chapter)