Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 448 Sister Lan’s Long Spear! [2 More Updates]

Chapter 448: 448 Sister Lan’s Long Spear! [2 More Updates]

Ye Wanlan set down her teacup, raised her head, and looked at Shaoyu, slowly speaking, "Previously, Yun Yi mentioned that Young Master Shaoyu once told him, asking what to do if the enemies from three hundred years ago were to invade Shenzhou again."

Upon hearing this, Shaoyu’s smile faded, "I did say that, but I only wanted to use it to remind Yun Yi and myself. As the old saying goes, ’Born in adversity, die in comfort,’ the responsibilities we bear necessitate that we contemplate dangers in times of peace."

Nowadays is a time of peace, where technology, economy, and entertainment cultures are developing rapidly. Everyone seems to have forgotten the hardships of war from three hundred years ago.

But Shaoyu could not forget.

Though he had not experienced it himself, his surname was Xiang, and as a descendant of the Xiang Imperial Family, he must always be vigilant.

Use copper as a mirror to dress correctly, use others as a mirror to gain an understanding of gains and losses, and use history as a mirror to understand the rise and fall of things.

Absolutely not to repeat the same mistakes.

"However, these mysterious enemies might very well return with force once again," Ye Wanlan enunciated every word somberly, "and even with the addition of modern technology, our overall military strength is still far from sufficient."

It was not just a possibility but a certainty!

This was a cosmic secret that Han Yunsheng had obtained at the cost of his life by asking Heaven and Earth.

"Ah Lan, destiny tells me that they will fail this time, but we will also pay an extremely painful price," Han Yunsheng’s expression was more serious than ever before, "This price will require a century of recovery and nourishment before we can recover."

The post-war developments unfolded exactly as Han Yunsheng had described.

The Shenzhou Land Continent was destroyed overnight, and after receiving the baptism of war, it was further plundered by neighboring countries.

It was the remaining citizens of Shenzhou, unwilling to give up, who rebuilt their homeland from the ruins, finally leading to today’s Shenzhou.

Everything was hard-earned.

Yet some wished to destroy it all, which Ye Wanlan could not tolerate.

Her closest and dearest all died because of this invasion.

Some with no remains, some with shattered souls.

Why should these enemies be able to leave and then return?

However, Han Yunsheng did not tell her the methods to guard against them, partly because he did not receive the answers from Heaven and Earth, and partly because he had immense confidence in her.

Even if she did not believe in herself, many others trusted her, and she could not let them down.

Vengeance.

It was both a national and a familial vendetta.

"Miss Ye?" Shaoyu was taken aback; this was the first time he had seen Ye Wanlan with such a serious and solemn expression, "Logically speaking... that cannot be, right?"

Shaoyu and Huo Yunyi exchanged glances.

Three hundred years had passed, and the group of enemies from that time would surely have died long ago.

"What Xiao Wan said, I also greatly agree," Yan Tingfeng nodded slightly, "Historical records about this group of enemies are nearly nonexistent, and the World Strategic Research Institute has also failed to find any trace of them."

And he knew something that no one else knew—

That group of enemies had indeed left Shenzhou, blocked by the Heavenly Moat, driven out, not repelled.

While he was frozen and in slumber, he worried that upon his eventual awakening, he would be welcomed by ruins.

Fortunately, the Shenzhou he saw upon waking was gradually moving towards glory.

"Yes," Ye Wanlan said, "Since they invaded massively before, they must have been drawn to Shenzhou, possibly with even larger ambitions, so they will never give up easily."

Shaoyu moved his lips, his voice growing more strained, "Then if they return, how should we respond?"

"Smack!"

Huo Yunyi smashed the wooden table in front of him with a slap, abruptly standing up and saying coldly, "I’m going to discuss with the Great Elder immediately; starting today, we will increase the training intensity for all members of our family."

"Yun Yi!" Shaoyu called after him, sighing lightly, "Even if you increase the training intensity, it’s impossible to train an army comparable to the Divinely Strategic Army of 8,000 from the past in such a short time."

Huo Yunyi’s figure paused, his hands clenched again.

Indeed.

Not to mention that today’s disciples of the Huo Family lacked the practical battle experience of enduring hardships like the Divine Strategy Army did three hundred years ago.

The main reason was that people capable of gathering Inner Strength were dwindling, and the essence of Heaven and Earth was growing thinner, making it difficult for martial artists to reach the heights of thousands of years past.

It was also concluded by the Five Great Families that the thin essence of Heaven and Earth was due to the war three hundred years ago, which destroyed the roots of Shenzhou.

Ye Wanlan thought for a moment, "Please, Yun Yi and Shaoyu, follow me and Tingting to a place."

"Alright," Shaoyu nodded.

Three seconds later, he felt something was off, "Who is Tingting?"

Yan Tingfeng glanced at him lightly, "You don’t always have to ask questions, it makes you look foolish."

Xiang Shaoyu: "..."

**

Academician Wu’s secret research base.

"Miss Ye." Faluk wiped the sweat from his forehead, exclaiming in surprise, "I recently learned a colloquialism from Academician Wu, ’One day apart feels like three autumns.’ I truly feel it now."

"You’ve been working hard these past few days." Ye Wanlan nodded with a smile, "Allow me to introduce, this is Young Master Yun Yi from the Huo Family, the next Family Head and the legitimate heir of the Divine Strategy Army."

"Hello, hello." Faluk extended his hand, "I am Farouk Valianky, it’s an honor to meet you."

Huo Yunyi shook his hand politely, "Mr. Farouk, hello."

Ye Wanlan raised her eyebrows, "Seeing you looking radiant, could it be that there has been some progress?"

Miss Ye indeed has a discerning eye," Faluk responded jubilantly, "Today I have finally finished forging the Gold and Silver Secret Iron, just waiting to merge it into the broken spear to restore the Shen Wei Spear."

He stepped back, and they saw the Gold and Silver Secret Iron flowing slowly like molten gold, into which the Shen Wei Spear was inserted.

"This is..." Huo Yunyi was shocked, "The Shen Wei Spear?!"

Upon his return from his recent expedition, he had heard the Grand Elder of the Huo Family regretfully mention that the Shen Wei Spear had a spirit and could not be taken away.

Huo Yunyi had planned to personally visit the Southern Frontier to pay his respects to Huo Jingyu and the Shen Wei Spear.

But with important matters at hand recently, he hadn’t found any free time.

He hadn’t expected that the Shen Wei Spear was already in Yunjing!

Huo Yunyi suddenly looked up, "Miss Ye, are you... intending to repair the Shen Wei Spear?"

"Yes, I wasn’t sure if it could be repaired initially, so I didn’t mention it to the Grand Elder," Ye Wanlan smiled lightly, "A few days ago, Tingting and I visited the Northern Lands and met Mr. Farouk."

Faluk laughed, "Miss Ye is too modest. Without you, I would probably have been imprisoned by that bastard Valentino."

Huo Yunyi didn’t speak. His fingers trembled as he gently touched the broken spear.

In that moment, he almost shed tears.

And as if sensing his emotions, the Shen Wei Spear also trembled slightly.

Seeing this, Ye Wanlan raised an eyebrow, "Young Master Yun Yi possesses remarkable talent and a heart of loyalty; perhaps this is the Shen Wei Spear recognizing you."

Huo Yunyi let out a bitter laugh, "Compared to Marshal Huo, I am truly inferior and undeserving of this spear."

After speaking, he looked up and cupped his hands toward Ye Wanlan, "Miss Ye’s kindness to the Huo Family, I will remember it. If Miss Ye ever needs help, I will spare no effort."

"Ah, Yun Yi, don’t take my job," Xiang Shaoyu said, waving his fan leisurely, "I knew Miss Ye first, so I should be the one to help her."

Huo Yunyi frowned and coldly said, "Then let’s fight it out, whoever wins can go first."

Xiang Shaoyu: "..."

He was a man of refinement and did not wish to quarrel with those who only knew how to fight.

Ye Wanlan turned, "Where do the Huo Family’s core disciples train?"

"In the core area," Huo Yunyi replied, "If Miss Ye is interested, I can take you there right now."

Ye Wanlan nodded, "Please lead the way, Young Master Yun Yi."

She needed to meet the Huo Family’s core disciples to determine whether this generation could truly live up to the name ’Divine Strategy’.

"You all go ahead," Xiang Shaoyu coughed, "I have some matters to discuss with Brother Yan."

"Miss Ye, after you," Huo Yunyi led the way.

Ye Wanlan donned her hat and mask, following him.

Upon their arrival at the Huo Family once more, it was naturally surprising to the people of the Huo Family to see a woman with Huo Yunyi, who was usually indifferent to women.

The core area’s training ground was ten times larger than a normal one, and clearly, the members of the Huo Family here were considerably more refined.

"What does Miss Ye need to do?" Huo Yunyi asked, "I will have them stop first."

"It’s nothing important," Ye Wanlan lifted the long spear in her hand, "Since Marshal Huo isn’t here, I might as well help train the troops."

She was referring to Marshal Huo.

Huo Jingyu.