High Martial Arts: Logging 10,000 Years Into The Future
Chapter 399

Chapter 399

Crack—

Lu Sheng’s custom phone case cracked, and even the phone’s voice became scratchy.

“Hello! Lu Sheng, is your signal bad? No. Which war zone is the Class SS Catacomb in?”

“The Seventh War Zone …”

“Got it, I’ll head there immediately.”

Lu Sheng calmly hung up and pocketed his phone. He spread his spiritual power, quickly locating a military helicopter landing a few kilometers away from the catacomb’s defensive line. A Star General squad was boarding.

Lu Sheng took a deep breath. As he exhaled, his figure blurred and shot forward, leaving a trail of afterimages in the wilderness. The distance of over ten kilometers passed in an instant. He reached the defensive line, then crossed it. The soldiers on guard were unaware. He continued sprinting for several more kilometers, just as the helicopter was slowly taking off. Lu Sheng stepped out, spreading his vast spiritual power like ripples, supporting him as he ascended. He seemed to walk on an invisible ladder, reaching the helicopter in a few breaths and leaping in.

Inside the military helicopter, the Star General squad, who had just finished an exploration, were chatting and relaxing. Suddenly, a figure appeared before them.

“Who are you?!”

One person stood up, but the next moment, a chilling killing intent like a mountain and sea storm filled the cabin. The squad members froze, feeling as if countless blades were pressed against their skin, their faces turning pale and sweating profusely.

“I am Lu Sheng, General of the Ninth War Zone of the Eastern Military Region …”

Lu Sheng’s cold gaze swept over everyone in the cabin, and he said icily, “I am commandeering this helicopter. Turn around and take me to the defense line of the Class SS catacomb in the seventh war zone!”

***

“Just as we calmed one Class SS breakout, another one erupts. And this one is the highest Level 10 breakout …” Commander Yu Xinghai of the Seventh War Zone frowned, his eyes glued to the large screens in front of him, his face dark and his mood sour.

“Report the current situation to the Marshal immediately!”

“Deploy all divisions from the Ninth War Zone to guard the defensive lines!”

“Send all Star General squads to the front!”

“Request reinforcements from the Sixth and Eighth War Zones!”

Yu Xinghai issued orders one after another, mobilizing the entire Seventh War Zone military headquarters and stabilizing the situation slightly. However, the battlefield’s current state still appeared perilous.

“A Level 10 Breakout … who knows how much damage it will cause …” Yu Xinghai rubbed his forehead and asked his adjutant, “How many Star General squad members were inside the catacomb before the breakout?”

The adjutant replied solemnly, “Reporting to the Commander, at least eight Star General squads were inside the Catacomb and haven’t returned …”

“Eight squads …” Yu Xinghai’s heart sank, but before it could hit rock bottom, the adjutant added another sentence.

“Among them are Lin Wanwan, the only daughter of the Martial Sage, and Dong Shengyi’s team … they haven’t returned either.”

Good. Now Yu Xinghai’s heart sank completely. His eyelids twitched. He wasn’t unfamiliar with these names. Recently, Dong Shengyi, a disciple of the Martial Sage, had come to test the Eastern Military District, defeating many top Star Generals and greatly shaming the Eastern Military District.

People like Yu Xinghai, a general of the Eastern Military District, gritted their teeth at the mention of Dong Shengyi’s name. However, out of respect for the Martial Sage, they could only let him be. The Martial Sage had designated the military as a training ground for his disciples, and even if the military had opinions, they had to endure it, lacking their own Level 9 expert to stand up for them.

But disliking him was one thing; having Dong Shengyi die in the military was another. Not to mention, the only daughter of the Martial Sage was also involved. If anything happened to them, the consequences would be severe. The thunderous wrath of a Martial Sage … unimaginable, and who knew what price the military would pay.

“Immediately deploy Star General squads to the catacomb to search for their whereabouts …” Yu Xinghai gritted his teeth and gave the order. A Class SS catacomb Level 10 Breakout was still less dangerous than the wrath of a ninth-level Martial Sage.

“Yes.” The adjutant received the order and quickly left. However, he hurried back shortly after.

“What happened?”

“Reporting to the Commander, Dong Shengyi has emerged!”

“Immediately pull up the live feed!!”

Soon, the live satellite surveillance of the Class SS catacomb breakout appeared before Yu Xinghai. The previously calm defensive line battlefield was now engulfed in swarming beasts and artillery fire. Amidst the chaos, a white blade light cut through like a dragon, clearing a path through the battlefield. In the path, a young man holding a knife slowly walked towards the defensive line, followed closely by a girl bathed in golden light and about a dozen disheveled Star General members.

“It’s them!” Yu Xinghai quickly recognized them on the screen and said, “Take me to the site!”

“Yes!”

Five minutes later, Yu Xinghai saw Dong Shengyi’s group safely exiting the danger zone at the battlefield’s defensive line.

“Thank goodness …” Yu Xinghai let out a long sigh of relief, finally calming his racing heart. “As long as they’re safe.”

Both Dong Shengyi and Lin Wanwan appeared uninjured, not only returning safely but also bringing back three Star General squads trapped in the catacomb. In fact, Yu Xinghai felt like thanking Dong Shengyi.

“However, what’s wrong with them?” Yu Xinghai hesitated, then quietly asked his adjutant. Since exiting the catacomb, Dong Shengyi and Lin Wanwan had been sitting on the ground in a daze, looking lost. While it was understandable for Lin Wanwan, a young girl facing such a life-threatening crisis for the first time, Dong Shengyi’s reaction was unexpected. As a Martial Sage’s disciple, with extraordinary talent and resilience, how could he have such poor mental strength?

Yu Xinghai couldn’t believe it. “It seems … someone who entered the catacomb with them died inside and didn’t make it back,” the adjutant explained softly.

“Who didn’t return?” Yu Xinghai asked.

“A colonel from the Ninth War Zone, with a somewhat special identity and some blood relation to Dong Shengyi …” Hearing this, Yu Xinghai’s gaze relaxed. As long as it wasn’t someone with a significant background, casualties were expected in battle. Even Level 7 Masters often fell, let alone a minor officer.

As Yu Xinghai pondered whether to comfort them, a cold voice cut through the cacophony of battle and artillery fire like heavenly thunder.

“Where is Dong Shengyi?”

“Where is Dong Shengyi?”

Everyone in the area instinctively turned, including Yu Xinghai. In the next moment, their pupils contracted. A figure descended rapidly from the sky like a meteor, landing heavily in front of them with a loud crash.

Boom!

The steel-reinforced ground of the defensive line was smashed into a large pit, causing the ground to shake and dirt to fly. A figure slowly walked out of the pit. He was a handsome young man, holding a long spear, exuding an overwhelming sharp aura.

“You are …” Yu Xinghai frowned, about to ask. The young man glanced at him indifferently. His deep, cold eyes radiated an icy chill, a sea of corpses and blood. Despite being a seasoned general, Yu Xinghai couldn’t help but tremble slightly and instinctively step back.

“Dong Shengyi!” Lu Sheng (locked his gaze on a disheveled young man sitting on the ground, who looked up at him with a dazed expression, as if soulless.

“Where is Dong Qingxue?” Lu Sheng asked calmly. The name seemed to trigger something. The young man with disheveled hair and the dazed girl beside him both trembled. Their eyes focused on Lu Sheng, the girl’s eyes quickly reddening before she burst into tears.

Lu Sheng understood. He no longer questioned.

“You brought Dong Qingxue in but didn’t bring her out. You are responsible for this, even if you are her brother …” Lu Sheng took a deep breath and said calmly, “Dong Shengyi, you wanted to challenge martial arts? After I bring Dong Qingxue back, I … will personally shatter your martial path!”