I drew a talisman to save the sun from its bleeding state.

Chapter 114 The Sacred Relic of the Sun, the Fire God Loli

Xiao Zhengjun interrupted the conversation and continued, "This is my daughter, Xiaoxue."

Cheng Hong enthusiastically raised his hand and bowed: "I've long heard that Lao Xiao has a fairy-like daughter. Seeing her now, it's truly remarkable. She really is a fairy... Hmm? You're also a cultivator? Such pure spiritual energy fluctuations."

Xiaoxue shyly returned the greeting, then shrank behind Zhou Zheng, clutching the hem of his clothes.

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Cheng Hong: "Hmm?"

Xiao Zhengjun pointed at Zhou Zheng: "This is my son-in-law, Zhou Zheng."

Cheng Hong slapped his thigh excitedly, "What incredible luck you have! I'm so damn envious!"

Xiao Zhengjun couldn't help but feel proud: "Really? It's alright, my son-in-law is just a bit more talented."

Cheng Hong: "Feeling better?! Half of Ganzhou's geniuses were beaten to a pulp by your son-in-law, and the other half didn't even get a chance to be beaten. There are only 360 states in the whole country, do you know where your son-in-law's talent ranks? Top ten!"

Xiao Zhengjun was taken aback: "Top ten? There are nine people ahead of him?"

Cheng Hong: "This isn't Zhou the genius's fault. It's just that the bloodlines of those ahead of him are too powerful, and their inheritances are too heaven-defying. Zhou the genius's disadvantage is that he started from a low point. If he had started cultivating from a young age, being in the top three wouldn't have been a problem. Don't think this ranking is low; this is someone who started from scratch and single-handedly fought his way onto the list! A pure talent monster!"

"Our Ganzhou has produced a great genius; it brings honor to our region!"

Zhou Zheng asked curiously, "Just how abnormal are the top ten?"

Cheng Hong sighed, "Born into the Foundation Establishment Realm, and with the completion of their foundation and cultivation techniques, they'll reach the Golden Core Realm. We can't envy that; their family background is just too rich."

Zhou Zheng nodded, beginning to understand why his parents had reached the Golden Core stage at such a young age. It turned out they were just like him, relying on their parents for financial support.

Xiao Zhengjun then introduced the remaining people one by one, and Cheng Hong greeted them all warmly.

After the introductions, Cheng Hong looked at Xiao Zhengjun, waiting for him to explain the purpose of their visit. Such a grand mobilization, bringing Zhou Datian himself here, certainly wasn't just for sightseeing.

Xiao Zhengjun: "My son-in-law wants to see the sacred object brought back by the space rocket. This matter is related to a case he's been investigating recently. I don't know the specifics, you should ask him."

Cheng Hong's expression tightened as he looked at Zhou Zheng.

Zhou Zheng: "It involves the sealing site of ancient magical beasts. If the evil forces obtain this sacred object, it will likely increase their chances of breaking the seal on the ancient magical beasts. That's why I came here in advance to find out what this sacred object is."

Cheng Hong's expression turned serious: "Please come in. I'll take you there directly. This is your protector. Are you confident you can stop the fluctuations of a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator?"

Liu Zhen slightly raised his hand and nodded: "No problem."

Cheng Hong turned around and told some people to go back on their own, while those with cultivation levels rode in the car together. He then told everyone to get in and had the driver take the car to the Special Repair Department.

Cheng Hong, sitting in the front seat, turned around and introduced: "It's a strange story. We initially thought it was an unusual solar storm, but the Golden Core cultivators responsible for protection were burned to ashes on the spot, while the astronauts without cultivation were unharmed. After returning in time, we found a refining mark, a feather-like indentation, on the rocket's outer shell. We promptly sent people to handle it and finally stored it in the Special Repair Department."

It took five Nascent Soul cultivators to perfectly seal it away.

Zhou Zheng exclaimed in surprise: "Five Nascent Soul cultivators?"

Online, everyone seems to wish they could be a Celestial Venerable in the future, or at least an Emperor. It's like not being able to get into Tsinghua University, but just getting into Peking University and then easily getting a PhD in Germany.

In reality, the Nascent Soul stage is already the highest standard for making a public appearance. Those at the Void Transformation stage and above are actively striving to become immortals, and it is almost impossible to see them.

Liu Zhen was surprised: "Five Nascent Soul cultivators?"

This standard is not considered low by worldly standards.

Cheng Hong nodded: "Yes, we discovered traces left by the true fire of the sun, which were carried over by a solar storm. The sun is undergoing some kind of change that we don't understand, something that has never happened before. It's like the sun's finger being pricked and a drop of blood spurting out. Although it's harmless, the impact on us is extremely serious. Everyone is worried that this is a temporary accident, or... something lasting."

Zhou Zheng: "Can we trust the people here?"

Cheng Hong smiled and said, "Yes, they are all good young men from good families, promising talents, selected through multiple rounds of screening."

Zhou Zheng: "The sun is bleeding."

Cheng Hong: "Uh, that's a very good summary."

Zhou Zheng glanced up at the health bar in the sky: "It's continuously losing health, about 0.001% each month, which is one ten-thousandth of its life force each month. At the current rate, it will be completely destroyed in about eight thousand years. Of course, we must solve this problem before two thousand years later, otherwise no one in future generations will be able to live on this planet."

Cheng Hong: "...Holy crap, where did this intelligence come from?"

Zhou Zheng: "This is the intelligence I provided to the Heavenly Realm."

Cheng Hong felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that Zhou Zheng's power was far more than what he had shown: "I understand. The head of the Special Repair Department, Sister Vulcan, will be here soon. She will take you in with me. Keep your distance so you can observe the Solar Relic. However, I don't recommend moving this Solar Relic. This relic is extremely violent. When it fell and was imprisoned, it melted one of our experimental areas. It's best to keep it sealed until the seal is completely complete."

"This is terrible! What were those evil cultivators thinking? How dare they even have ideas about something like this?"

Zhou Zheng, unsure of the Nine Streams Sect Leader's intentions, patiently awaited the arrival of Sister Fire God...: "Hmm? Sister Fire God?"

Cheng Hong temporarily put aside his worries and introduced her: "She is a descendant of the ancient fire god and possesses the divine power of the scorched earth. When you meet her, just call her 'sister.' She likes to hear others call her 'sister.'"

Zhou Zheng found it slightly strange. What kind of odd hobby was this?

Fifteen minutes later, the car stopped at the entrance of the Special Operations Base. The base gate slowly opened, and a cute little girl, about 1.6 meters tall and wearing a fiery gauze dress, floated out, hovering 20 centimeters off the ground.

【Fire Goddess (Nascent Soul Realm)】

[Note: She has a cute, loli-like appearance and a sweet voice, but she has the heart of a mature woman and her quirk is that she likes to be called "older sister".]

As everyone disembarked, Cheng Hong stood at the front, ready to make introductions.

Zhou Zheng tried hard to keep his composure, finding it hard to accept calling such an adorable little girl "older sister".

Little sister, with your cute and sweet appearance and delicate figure, people will only think you're gentle and easy to push over, not that you're a mature woman.

Vulcan, hands on her hips, her cute little face contorted with anger, her sweet voice booming, "Where did this brat come from! I could be your grandma and it wouldn't be too much of an exaggeration! What do you mean by 'gentle and easily pushed over'! Call me 'older sister' obediently!"

Because of her adorable appearance and sweet voice that makes people feel cool, even when she gets angry, it sounds like she's being coquettish.

Zhou Zheng tried his best to remain calm: "Okay, Sister Vulcan. Brother Liu, can someone at the Nascent Soul stage read minds?"

Liu Zhen tried hard to remain calm: "Even a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator can sense whether you're telling the truth or lying based on the strength of your soul. A Deity Transformation Realm cultivator can even know what you're thinking through your mental fluctuations. Keep your thoughts in check. After all, they are exceptionally talented Nascent Soul Realm cultivators; it's not surprising that they know what you're thinking."

Vulcan Loli: "Hmph! Rude brat. Fine, Xiao Cheng, I already know what happened. Come with me. Don't look around, or you might get hurt by something here. That fat man, you're his protector, right? Protect this fragile genius. The Sun Relic isn't some obedient little puppy."