I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts

Chapter 516: Chapter 415: Departure

Is it really a ten-death-with-no-survival scenario?

Han Zhan couldn’t help but laugh bitterly, ”Second Senior Brother, you didn’t have to tell me this outcome.”

”The reason I told you is to make you decline Shang Jianyue’s invitation, to avoid going to Titan City.”

Lin Jingxuan stood up slowly, heading towards the door.

”As a Divination Master, divination is meant to seek good fortune and avoid calamity, that’s its true essence. Since you’ve seen it, why not choose to avoid it?”

”Can it really be avoided?” Han Zhan suddenly turned, interrupting Lin Jingxuan, his gaze deep.

”Second Senior Brother, I’m different from you. From the very beginning, when I first saw that deceitful dream, I’ve been convinced of one thing.”

”Everything I saw in that deceitful dream is real!”

The Moon will transform into a gigantic eye, watching over this world. Blue Star will turn completely dark, and everyone will perish without exception!

”I can’t back down.” That was Han Zhan’s answer.

”The conditions I’ve negotiated with Shang Jianyue, his various technological research results, his simulation data, his planning, and some of his future predictions, are all extremely valuable information.”

”These things can add at least a century of foundation to Great Xia, avoiding many detours.”

Shang Jianyue can lay the groundwork for a millennium of development for Can Shang Company. His experience and achievements are of unequivocal importance for Great Xia aiming to reach Civilization Level 6.

”Removing Can Shang Company from the surface of Blue Star, if it’s truly successful, the Celestial Net will become the prize, which is the second condition Shang Jianyue agreed on.”

With the Heaven Net Core of Can Shang Company, Bob will be able to evolve and upgrade, growing into the complete version of Celestial Net, capable of handling most of Great Xia’s tasks.

”As for the third and most critical point.”

Han Zhan paused, glanced at the golden Profound Texts early floating and encircling around, and then continued,

”I suspect that Can Shang Company has already been ’tainted’ by the Divine Heart.”

”Helping Shang Jianyue strike against Can Shang Company, weakening its combat power, ultimately benefits us.”

”The sooner we test its methods, the more time you all will have to respond.”

These were all the reasons why Han Zhan ultimately decided to accept Shang Jianyue’s invitation.

After hearing these three reasons, Lin Jingxuan fell silent.

He couldn’t speak as eloquently as Han Zhan, and from an absolutely objective perspective, Han Zhan’s decision was undoubtedly the most correct one.

The price of one person’s adventure, in exchange for three different yet extremely important opportunities for Great Xia - respite, development, and foresight into the future.

The cost-effectiveness is undoubtedly off the charts.

”So what if it’s a ten-death-with-no-survival scenario, Second Senior Brother, you also said that the foretold future can potentially be changed.”

”And I believe, in the end, destiny will be in my own hands!”

Han Zhan clasped his palm slightly.

Then he walked out the door without looking back.

...

Han Zhan left the meeting room and returned to his residence.

Xia Youwei had already prepared a table full of delicious food.

Li Lingzhen was hugging a computer, typing furiously on the keyboard.

On the virtual screen in front of Nuannuan, the latest palace drama was playing.

Shang Siteng and Gongyang Jin, upon seeing Han Zhan return, a bit sheepishly ”beamed with smiles” and walked to the door to welcome him.

”Ah Zhan’s back, hurry, come eat!”

Seeing the table filled with sumptuous dishes, Han Zhan did not hesitate and sat directly in his seat.

He picked up his chopsticks and began to eat heartily.

Seeing this, Xia Youwei first paused, then smiled and gently patted Han Zhan’s shoulder.

”Slow down, slow down, don’t eat too fast, or you’ll choke.”

While she was saying this, she also placed more dishes into Han Zhan’s bowl.

”I heard from the Second Senior Brother that you’ve accepted Shang Jianyue’s invitation and are heading to Titan City, is that true?” Shang Siteng looked at Han Zhan and asked.

As soon as she asked,

the other women all reacted.

Xia Youwei’s pace of serving dishes slowed significantly, Li Lingzhen’s fingers paused involuntarily, Nuannuan instinctively pressed the pause button on the drama, and Gongyang Jin clasped her hands together, sitting upright and still.

”Yes.” Han Zhan nodded gently, not planning to hide it from them, ”Bob is receiving and sorting, soon there will be a package of data integrated into your private space.”

These words were directed at Shang Siteng.

”Your vacation, I guess, is going down the drain.” Han Zhan teased gleefully.

”Lingzhen, this battle with the Imperial forces injured many Combat Spirit Contract Masters and Contracted Spirits, the treatment pressure is still huge, you’ll need to help various hospitals share the workload.” Han Zhan said to Li Lingzhen.

”Youwei, your mastery in using the Ancient Resentful Sunset Array to control war spirits is already proficient, but your combat experience is still lacking. Just as Third Senior Brother Ye Qiu has fused the Original Dao Soldiers with the White Jade Emperor’s Seal, capable of condensing the spirit of slaughter, you can consult and spar with him often.”

”Xiao Jin, now that the Senior Brother is back, you no longer have to worry about Great Xia lacking someone to temper your Sword Dao.”

”And Nuannuan, watch fewer dramas, your Realm recovery could be faster.”

Han Zhan gave instructions one by one.

Only then did the women notice something seemed off.

”Why, are you not planning to take us to Titan City with you? Are you trying to...” Shang Siteng raised an eyebrow slightly.

She hesitated to say what was on her mind.

Thinking carefully, she ultimately didn’t bring up anything about his ”rendezvous” with Judith.

”It’s just a small favor, no need to make a big fuss.” Han Zhan said with a smile.

”A small favor, a small favor that pays such a generous reward? Do you think we’re all fools.” Gongyang Jin glared at him discontentedly.

As expected, it’s hard to keep things hidden.

Just as Han Zhan was about to say something more, Xia Youwei suddenly shook her head to stop him.

”Ah Zhan, you don’t need to explain to us. As long as it’s your decision, we’ll support you unconditionally.”

”We only have one hope, and that is for you to return safe and sound as soon as possible.”

”Great Xia needs you, and so do we.”

Faced with such sensible and considerate girls, Han Zhan briefly fell silent, then smiled and ruffled Xia Youwei’s hair, making her long black hair a mess.

”Exactly, don’t make the atmosphere so heavy, like we’re parting ways forever.” Li Lingzhen waved her hand, showing off her newly arrived cosplay outfit to everyone.

”Ah Zhan is about to leave Great Xia for Titan City. Shouldn’t we give him some beautiful and unforgettable memories before he leaves?”

”What do you all think of my idea!”

With Li Lingzhen’s playful interruption, the atmosphere once again became lively.

...

Early the next morning.

The sky was not yet fully lit, and Han Zhan was already dressed and ready.

Seeing the girls still asleep, he chose not to wake them, instead, he quietly opened the door and set out alone.

His destination: Titan City.