Chapter 171
The base of the Huangzhou Affairs Management Office.
When Xiao Zhan arrived, more than 11,000 people were already standing neatly in the huge open space.
These are the god-level ones cultivated by Yanlong City relying on a large number of True Essence Stones.
They come from the Protectorate Corps, the Shadows, the Security Agency, and military training centers in various provinces.
At this time, they had put on black combat uniforms, holding silver-gray swords in their hands. On the cloaks behind them, the three golden characters of 'War Temple' shone brightly.
Xiao Zhan walked slowly in front of everyone and immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Their eyes were full of adoration.
Xiao Zhan glanced at everyone in silence and said slowly:
"Some of you have seen me, some of you have not, some of you know me, some of you don't."
"My name is Xiao Zhan, the master of the Temple of War, a member of the Zhenguo Presbyterian Church, and the general manager of the Huangzhou Affairs Management Office."
"I think you should know where you are going."
"Remember what I say next."
Xiao Zhan looked around the audience and said in a deep voice:
"The reason why you god-level people were transferred to that place is not because you are powerful, but because you are god-level, you can barely survive in that place."
"Now, tell me, are you scared?!"
"Don't be afraid!"
"Don't be afraid!"
"Don't be afraid!"
More than 10,000 people chanted in unison, with indomitable courage shining in everyone's eyes.
Xiao Zhan nodded, "Get on the plane immediately and go to the predetermined area, where someone will pick you up and enter the Lost Land."
Following Xiao Zhan's order, more than 10,000 people entered the transport plane in an orderly manner.
Not long after, transport planes flew high into the sky and rushed towards the entrance to the Lost Land.
Shadow came to Xiao Zhan at this time and asked softly:
"Master, when should I go to the Lost Land?"
Xiao Zhan glanced at the shadow, shook his head slowly and said:
"Your mission is to protect Yanlong Kingdom."
Shadow wanted to say something, but held back.
Xiao Zhan walked into the office building with his shadow.
A hundred meters underground, in a huge office.
Xiao Zhan opened the door and saw thirteen young people sitting on both sides of the desk.
Seeing Xiao Zhan walk in, the thirteen people immediately stood up and saluted Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Zhan nodded, glanced at everyone, and had a preliminary understanding of their strength.
These thirteen people are all in the Qi Gathering realm.
Looking at their age, they are all no more than thirty years old.
Xiao Zhan slowly sat down on the chair, and the shadow stood next to Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Zhan pointed to the seat next to him and motioned for Shadow to sit down.
Shadow was stunned for a moment, then slowly sat down.
The electronic screen lit up, and immediately, the black heads also lit up.
All the elders of the Yanlong Kingdom and the current elders of the country appeared in the video one after another.
"Xiao Zhan, you will chair this meeting."
Xiao Zhan nodded, picked up a pile of information on the table, looked through it, and then threw the information aside.
His sharp eyes swept across the thirteen people and shadows in front of him, and he said slowly:
"What is recorded in this information is your basic situation, as well as your level of strength and some military exploits."
"But I want to say that none of this matters."
"Since the thirteen of you can be selected, it means that your basic qualities are all passed."
"Let me ask you the first question first," Xiao Zhan said slowly:
"Do you know the purpose of asking you to come to this meeting?"
Seeing everyone's solemn expressions, Xiao Zhan looked at the nearest shadow and said slowly: "Shadow, starting from you, everyone has to express their opinions."
A flash of doubt flashed in Shadow's eyes, and he was silent for two seconds and said slowly:
"Entrusted with important tasks."
Xiao Zhan looked at the second young man and asked, "What do you think?"
The young man frowned and said, "We have a special task assigned to us."
The third person then said:
"It should be some kind of assessment."
Immediately afterwards, other people also expressed their opinions, and they all had similar opinions.
Xiao Zhan nodded, "Before, you may not have known what the Yanlong Kingdom's Council of Elders existed."
"Now, except for Elder Lan Su and Elder Qin Ming who are in the Lost Land Yanlong City, everyone in the Elders Council is watching you."
"Then listen carefully to my second question."
As soon as these words came out, other elders in the video screen also showed curious eyes, wondering what kind of questions Xiao Zhan would ask.
"The second question I want to ask is..." Xiao Zhan looked at everyone again, "What do you think is the current strength of the Yanlong Kingdom, and how will it develop in the future?"
Hearing this question, everyone took a breath of cold air.
This question is too serious.
Too solemn.
Shouldn't these... be issues that the Presbyterian Council should consider?
In the video, all the elders looked at the dozen young people expressionlessly, taking in their expressions.
A young man suddenly stood up, his body as straight as an unsheathed blade.
He said in a deep voice:
"I grew up in the National Guard Corps."
"In my opinion, the current hard power of our Yanlong Kingdom has long been separated from other forces by a huge distance."
"While being wary of other forces, we should focus more on ordinary people."
"I believe that in addition to cultivating top warriors, our Yanlong Kingdom should also encourage everyone to practice martial arts."
"In this way, everyone in our Yanlong Kingdom will be a master, and only then can our overall strength be improved."
Xiao Zhan did not nod or shake his head, and the other elders in the video did not have any mood swings.
Xiao Zhan asked slowly: "Then please tell me the specific measures."
The young man’s eyes sparkled:
"First, set up martial arts classes in schools at all levels."
“Establishing compulsory martial arts courses in universities.”
"At the same time, for a certain period of time every year, all young people over the age of 18 need to go to military training centers to learn and experience."
"After they graduate, they can give priority to joining the National Defense Corps, the Security Agency, or the Shadow."
Xiao Zhan still did not express his opinion and continued to ask:
"As a result, foreign forces will definitely put everyone in danger and implement some unseemly tactics against our Yanlong Kingdom. How should we deal with it?"
The young man frowned, thought for a moment, and said:
"Kill the chicken to scare the monkey!"
Xiao Zhan asked expressionlessly, "What's your name?"
The young man saluted and said seriously:
"Southern Territory Protectorate Corps, Li Jing!"
Xiao Zhan motioned for Li Jing to sit down, then looked at the others and asked:
"What's your opinion?"
A young man wearing glasses stood up and said solemnly:
"Now that we have the True Essence Stone sent back from Yanlong City, our Yanlong Kingdom's strength is indeed improving with each passing day."
"It is indeed a good idea to strengthen the strength of the whole people."
"But at the same time, I believe that what affects the overall combat effectiveness is not only the strength of individual soldiers, but also should be linked to the strength of science and technology!"
Xiao Zhan raised his eyebrows, "What kind of hooking method?"
The young man wearing glasses said solemnly:
"Based on the current information, I know that there are many energy sources and creatures in the Lost Lands that we don't understand."
"This is also the advantage our Yanlong Kingdom has."
"We can study new science from the things in the Lost Land, thereby enhancing our Yanlong Kingdom's in-depth research in various fields."
"In this way, our technological strength will also leave other forces far behind."
"At the same time, based on the actual situation in the Lost Land, combined with the current technological strength of our Yanlong Kingdom, we may be able to develop technological equipment suitable for use in the Lost Land."
"This, in turn, will enhance Yanlong City's strength in the Lost Land."
Xiao Zhan looked at the young man wearing glasses and asked slowly: "What's your name?"
"Xue Ke."
Xiao Zhan nodded and saw that everyone else was deep in thought, so he asked:
"Any other comments?"
Everyone shook their heads.
Xiao Zhan asked again: "Do you have any objections to the plan mentioned by the two of them?"
Shadow spoke now.
He nodded and said: "Now is indeed the right time to implement these two plans."
"but."
Shadow looked at Xiao Zhan and said, "Palace Master, can you tell me about the situation in Huangzhou?"
Xiao Zhan nodded, "Okay."
Shadow continued:
“The gap in strength between us and the other four states is too big.”
"If our people cannot become familiar with the environment of Huangzhou as soon as possible, they will be stretched thin by then."
"On the basis of improving the strength of ordinary people and arming Huangzhou with technological power, I think more people should be sent to Huangzhou."
Xiao Zhan suddenly asked Shadow:
"Tell me a more specific reason."
Shadow nodded and continued:
"Our ancestors entered the Wild Blue Secret Realm from the Barren State. This shows that the Barren State is a more suitable environment for us."
"Although it is dangerous there, only danger can inspire our blood and force us to improve our strength."
Hearing Shadow's words, the other dozen or so people looked puzzled.
They only know about the Lost Land and don't know the situation in Huangzhou and the other four states.
Therefore, Shadow's words were only meant for Xiao Zhan and other elders.
Xiao Zhan looked at the electronic screen at this time, waiting for the elders to express their opinions.
An elder frowned and said:
"We, the Yanlong Kingdom, are sending a large number of people to the barren state. We have two problems that we must face."
"First, we must clear out or integrate the power of other forces in Huangzhou."
"Two, it is very likely to be discovered by the other four states, which will bring disaster to the Barren State and the Wild Blue Secret Realm."
Xiao Zhan suddenly smiled: "What the shadow said is similar to my second step plan."
Hearing this, all the elders and other young people in the conference room became more serious.
Xiao Zhan said solemnly: "The first step of the plan is to use technological power to strengthen Yanlong City's defense and attack capabilities, so that we can have a place in Huangzhou."
"The next plan is to send more people into the deserted state."
"But!" Xiao Zhan looked sharply, "In my plan, when this group of people enters Yanlong City, the previous group of people in Yanlong City will go on to carry out the next task."
"That is, go to the other four states!"
Xiao Zhan said in a deep voice:
"It is indeed unwise to gather people in the deserted state."
"But if we disperse the people to the other four states and let them develop on their own, or go undercover to join other forces to enhance their own strength and form a team, they can also provide us with intelligence."
"In this way, one day in the future, when they return to Huangzhou, they will be able to instantly strengthen Huangzhou countless times."
"Break it into pieces! This is my second step plan!"
"Instead of one day having the attention of the other four states focus on the Barren State again, it is better to place the battlefield in the other four states in advance!"
"We're going to have a tug-of-war that lasts for many years!"
Xiao Zhan's thoughts immediately silenced everyone.
They all thought about the possibility of Xiao Zhan's plan.
After thinking about it, all the elders nodded. This is the only way to avoid the tragedy of Huangzhou 80,000 years ago from happening again.
Xiao Zhan looked at the young people in the conference room and said slowly:
"You were the ones who said it just now. Next, listen to me."
"Members of our Presbyterian Church will go to Yanlong City one after another. The Presbyterian Church needs to absorb a group of young blood, and you are the candidates."
Upon hearing this, everyone present, including Shadow, looked shocked.
Xiao Zhan said expressionlessly:
"Don't think this is an honor."
"On the contrary, this is a responsibility heavier than a mountain!"
"Once the Yanlong Kingdom is under your control, any mistake or wrong decision may cause landslides and earth-shattering consequences!"
"I know that you are all geniuses and the best among the best, with sharp minds and stable characters."
"But this is not enough! You are still far behind!"
"Your ideas leave a lot to be desired."
"Are you ready?"
Everyone in the conference room immediately stood up and saluted: "Always be ready!"
Xiao Zhan nodded, "There will be ten god-level gods stationed in Yanlong Kingdom. Next, you will follow me to the Lost Land, to Yanlong City, to see what is going on in the Wasteland!"
"Then you come back. Only then can you truly take on the important responsibilities of the Presbyterian Church!"
After speaking, Xiao Zhan looked at the electronic screen and said to the elders:
"What do you think, elders?"
All the elders nodded, "Xiao Zhan, you know the situation in Huangzhou best. If you think this is feasible, then do it."
Xiao Zhan nodded, "Then let's break up the meeting. We'll set off in half a month."
After saying that, Xiao Zhan stood up and walked out of the conference room.
A group of young people still stayed in the conference room.
They got to know each other for a while, and then began to discuss what Xiao Zhan said just now.
