I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts

Chapter 502: Chapter 401: Return to Deep Blue

As the autumn gradually fades away, the breath of winter silently permeates.

When the footsteps of November quietly approach, there is no trace of cold within the borders of Great Xia.

The Heaven and Earth Array laid by Lin Jingxuan unfolds once more, merging with the entirety of Great Xia’s land, silently protecting this realm.

In the confrontation with the Imperial, Lin Jingxuan’s insights deepen.

Whether it’s resisting the descent of fallen darkness, presiding over the Yin Yang Four Symbols Array, or using the Golden Profound Text to combat the Knight’s Code.

Combat insight is always an indispensable part of the journey of cultivation.

Now, the scale of the Heaven and Earth Array is sufficient to cover the entire territory of Great Xia, allowing ordinary people to enjoy the pleasant climate of eternal spring.

However, this also means that those children eager to see snow must take the Star Iron Express to the border of North County, to appreciate the winter snow outside the array.

The Star Iron Express takes only fifteen minutes to traverse the entire Great Xia, not a difficult task.

Han Zhan yawned on the bed, slowly getting up.

Thanks to the energy replenishment from the six Great Ruins, he can cope with the daily toil.

”Of the Ten Great Ancient Divine Soldiers, five have been contracted, the remaining five are still a distant prospect.”

The search for Ancient Divine Soldiers is a chance encounter, hard to come by.

Unless Great Xia unifies Blue Star someday and conducts a complete population screening.

However, even this may not necessarily complete the collection.

Just like the Kunlun Mirror, she is not a Spirit Contract Master, but appears on Blue Star in a special form, discovered and contracted by Han Zhan.

If the circumstances of other Divine Soldiers are like the Kunlun Mirror, the difficulty in finding them becomes even more unpredictable.

”Forget it, maintaining the status quo isn’t bad either.” Han Zhan shook his head, casting aside these stray thoughts.

At this moment, a palm-sized translucent dialog box popped up in front of his eyes, flashing with light.

This is the latest chat software developed by Bob, as long as a tiny nano component is implanted in the body, information can be received and transmitted through the optic nerve, extremely convenient.

Opening the flickering conversation message, a dialog box popped up,

The speaker’s name is clearly marked.

Lin Jingxuan: ”Today, return to Deep Blue.”

These five concise words match the second senior brother’s style.

Han Zhan muttered ”Deep Blue” to himself.

These two words are deeply buried in his heart, a topic he is unwilling to touch.

Because whenever they are mentioned, the scene of teacher Li Shutong’s fall appears before his eyes.

Blue is a melancholic and sorrowful color, deep blue even more so.

”However, it’s indeed time to go back for a visit.” Han Zhan took a deep breath, reaching a decision.

Now Great Xia has reclaimed lost land, the territory expanded, everything thriving, fulfilling the expectations teacher had for us students.

Returning with such ”achievements” to Deep Blue City, if teacher’s spirit in heaven sees us, he would surely feel comforted, right?

Gathering up these scattered thoughts, Han Zhan’s eyes became firm.

He gently touched the translucent dialog box, quickly typing two words: ”Received!”

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Deep Blue City is located in the southern part of Great Xia.

This time, the returning group to Deep Blue City, besides Han Zhan, included senior brother Wei Qing, second senior brother Lin Jingxuan, third senior brother Ye Qiu, fourth senior brother Shen Zheqi, and his contracted spirit wives.

A grand procession, under normal circumstances, this journey might take several days.

But today, they chose the Star Iron Express, completing the journey that originally required three to five days in less than ten minutes.

The convenience brought to life by technology is nothing short of miraculous.

Han Zhan stepped off the Star Iron Express, looking around at the familiar scenes of the barren yellow sand dunes, memories came rushing back.

”Do you remember here?” he asked.

Shang Siteng smiled slightly, a flash of reminiscence in her eyes: ”I remember, this is where we first met. At that time, you were still a fledgling Wasteland Harpist, and I was a caged bird trying to break free from family shackles.”

Shang Siteng’s words made Han Zhan nod lightly, ”Yes, who would’ve thought that in just two years, our identities would undergo such massive transformations.”

Now, one is the Great Xia Leader, the other the Dean of the Great Xia Research Institute, both people with immense power.

”The most crucial thing is that at that time we seemed not to have spoken at all. Seeing each other again was in Titan City.”

Before Han Zhan’s words could finish, Shang Siteng continued the topic: ”Sometimes, love doesn’t need words, just a glance, and you know he’s my destined one.”

Dean Shang’s confession, under the gaze of everyone, even with Han Zhan’s thick skin, still made his old face blush.

He took two steps forward, then suddenly stopped, turned to approach Li Lingzhen.

”Lingzhen.”

”Ah, ah?” Li Lingzhen seemed to snap back to reality, her eyes returning focus, a blank look followed by a gentle exclamation.

”You seem a bit distracted.” Seeing Li Lingzhen like this, Han Zhan became even more certain of his judgment, ”Is it because of teacher?”

Han Zhan’s keen observation made Li Lingzhen slightly bow her head, it was evident she was trying hard to endure, not letting herself be overwhelmed by emotions.

Evoking memories of people from objects.

Being away from a place for long, we might think we can completely forget.

But when we return there, those sealed memories flood back again, revealing we never truly forgot.

Just then, Li Lingzhen suddenly felt herself enveloped by a pair of large hands, her head buried into a warm embrace.

”Ah Zhan...” she gently called.

”Lingzhen, and everyone, let’s be happier!” Han Zhan’s voice was gentle yet firm, ”We’re here to see teacher, if he sees us looking downcast, he might think we’re not doing well.”

”We should smile happily, let teacher’s spirit in heaven know we’re doing well! Great Xia is well! The Great Xia people he cared about are also well!”

Han Zhan’s words were filled with power, he didn’t give Li Lingzhen any time to react before lifting her up.

”Ah!” Li Lingzhen let out a light cry, finding herself riding on Han Zhan’s shoulders.

”Let’s go, we’re heading home!”

He supported Li Lingzhen’s legs, letting her grip his neck, running along the flat road.

The gentle wind blew across his face, like soft hands comforting a wounded child.

Suddenly, a burst of laughter broke from Li Lingzhen, like flowers blooming in the wind.

She leaned forward, softly hugging Han Zhan’s head, closing her eyes, quietly savoring this moment of warmth.

If only time could pause at this moment, how wonderful that would be.

If only they could keep running like this forever.

Grandfather, do you see?

We are all doing so well, your sacrifice was not in vain.

Wishing the mountains and rivers remain unharmed, and all the world be at peace.