Chapter 96: Chapter 92: Is Earth the Center of the Universe?

Back in the room, after confirming there was no surveillance around, Lin Qianxuan began to explain to Chen Long’Er the reason he came to the Otherworld Bureau.

“That day, I suddenly dreamt of traveling to the Otherworld, saw many things from another world. Afterward, I felt the pulling force from that world growing stronger day by day. This time, I’ve come to the Otherworld Bureau seeking help,” Lin Qianxuan said.

“This kind of crossover cannot be stopped. What you need to do now, Qian Xuan, is prepare as thoroughly as possible,” Chen Long’Er pondered aloud.

She’s always been like this, thinking first about solutions when faced with problems, instead of crying due to the danger Lin Qianxuan might face or showing negative emotions.

“Yes, that’s exactly what I’m planning. I want to get some useful weapons from the Otherworld Bureau, but I still feel uncertain; that world is dangerous, extremely dangerous,” Lin Qianxuan said, looking at Chen Long’Er.

It’s true, the enemies encountered along the way were extraordinarily powerful, even the Murky God wasn’t an entity that could be directly confronted. Special tactics were required to triumph, and even after completing the strategy, significant risks remained.

Yet it was something that had to be done; if not, the murky aura would spread, and he’d witness a devastated Earth.

Going there entails some risk, but the benefits are considerable, and it could end this catastrophe, saving countless lives.

Lin Qianxuan doesn’t dislike adventure, especially when motivated by substantial gains. He just despises pointless sacrifices.

Chen Long’Er heard this, clenched her fists slightly, unsure what to say.

She only hated her weakness for not being able to help Lin Qianxuan.

She could only quietly embrace Lin Qianxuan, hoping to provide him some spiritual solace.

“Long’Er, actually, my Dragon Bloodline wasn’t naturally acquired,” Lin Qianxuan suddenly spoke to Chen Long’Er.

After much deliberation, he decided to share part of his secret selectively with Chen Long’Er.

Some secrets can’t be hidden.

Unless he only ever dates Chen Long’Er, the Daughter of Destiny, in this life.

But regrettably, from the looks of it, that is no longer possible.

Chen Long’Er looked at Lin Qianxuan with puzzled eyes, filled with inquiry.

“Once, I inadvertently acquired a special ability,” Lin Qianxuan said softly: “When I genuinely love and am loved by another person, I can acquire their talent and, as the relationship deepens, enhance this talent.”

Chen Long’Er fell into contemplation, recalling the changes in Lin Qianxuan during their time together in Chao Li Country.

Many unreasonable things became clear.

No wonder Lin Qianxuan’s Dragon Bloodline seemed so weak at first; later, as they understood and became closer with each other, it grew stronger until it surpassed hers.

So why is he telling her this now?

“That world is very dangerous!”

Lin Qianxuan reiterated again and began to stir up his emotions.

“If push comes to shove, I may have to use my ability again… I’m truly sorry, but I want to live…”

Lin Qianxuan hung his head, his expression showing a mix of guilt, pain, struggle, and helplessness…

He didn’t look at Chen Long’Er’s reaction, nor did he dare, fearing he’d inadvertently reveal everything.

Chen Long’Er’s expression showed little change.

But her heart was not calm.

She finally understood why that day Lin Qianxuan suddenly became sentimental and hesitated to speak.

Was it because of this?

Suddenly, Lin Qianxuan felt his hand being firmly held.

He looked up at Chen Long’Er.

What met his gaze were calm and gentle eyes.

“You don’t need to apologize to me,” Chen Long’Er said softly.

Chen Long’Er only felt that Lin Qianxuan was the true victim.

Crossing worlds wasn’t something he wanted to do, nor could he choose the abilities he gained.

Now, he might arrive alone in a dangerous Otherworld, forced to go against his nature, morals, and principles, all just to survive.

He did nothing wrong.

The only thing to blame is her weak power, unable to protect the person she cherishes.

“I’m worried it might hurt you,” Lin Qianxuan said.

“As long as you return safely, that’s all that matters,” Chen Long’Er replied softly.

Can she accept this?

Of course not!

She also hates Lin Qianxuan sharing his feelings with other women.

But this is something unavoidable.

She can’t help him, at least… make sure her beloved bears less psychological burden.

As for that unwillingness, she will turn it into the motivation for her own growth.

Once she has enough strength, she will personally sever all complex emotional ties Lin Qianxuan has, ensuring that the only one who stays by his side forever is herself.

Looking at Chen Long’Er, filled with empathetic expressions, Lin Qianxuan felt a tinge of joy in his heart.

The strategy succeeded!

Sure enough, subtly portraying oneself as the weaker side has excellent results.

It’s very easy to provoke the woman’s nurturing instincts.

With this setup, as long as he balances things well, he should avoid major pitfalls.

Lin Qianxuan nestled into Chen Long’Er’s embrace, sorting out his emotions.

After a long while, he raised his head to look at Chen Long’Er.

“I made you laugh… Long’Er, I promise, unless it’s necessary, I will definitely…”

Lin Qianxuan was interrupted by Chen Long’Er before he could finish speaking.

Feeling the warmth on his lips, he couldn’t say anything further.

Chen Long’Er felt there was nothing more to say between them, nor was there anything that needed a promise.

Though they were merely lovers, they had experienced life and death together and made vows.

This emotion had already surpassed that of many blood-related relatives.

Their bond was not something that could be severed by mundane matters.

After a long while, they parted.

“Long’Er, thank you,” Lin Qianxuan said earnestly.

It was something he genuinely wanted to say.

He didn’t like to find too many excuses for his actions.

No matter the angle or reason, this journey would inevitably cause harm to Chen Long’Er.

Being able to receive understanding and forgiveness, he naturally should be grateful.

“Like you said, between you and me, there’s no need to say thank you,” Chen Long’Er said as she gently stroked Lin Qianxuan’s slightly trembling back.

It was the first time Chen Long’Er had seen Lin Qianxuan show such a vulnerable side in front of her. Only at this moment did she realize that Lin Qianxuan wasn’t as strong and omnipotent as she imagined.

He could also be afraid at times.

Precisely because of this, he needed her protection even more.

The two quietly cherished the moment for a while, then went together to the canteen for a meal.

In the afternoon, Chen Long’Er had to go on patrol for work.

Lin Qianxuan also applied to accompany her.

Since he was considered an insider and of high rank, Lin Qianxuan’s application was easily approved.

Then, driven by Chen Long’Er, they started patrolling the area outside Kyoto.

The car wasn’t moving very fast. Chen Long’Er activated the smart driving system, letting go of the steering wheel as she observed the satellite map beside her.

The satellite map could even be zoomed in to clearly see the ants on the ground. Lin Qianxuan felt it was somewhat high-tech.

“Recently, things have occasionally crossed over in this area, mostly some exotic beasts. If discovered, just eliminate them remotely,” Chen Long’Er said, handing a Spiritual Energy Gun to Lin Qianxuan.

Glancing at it, Lin Qianxuan understood the Spiritual Patterns on it.

“Profound Light Art?” Lin Qianxuan asked.

“Yes,” Chen Long’Er replied.

“With satellite observation, isn’t patrolling not very significant?” Lin Qianxuan remarked.

After all, the satellite’s observation perspective should be broader. If anything is discovered, it can be immediately handled by dispatching someone.

“It’s more for training newcomers, and also to reassure the public a bit,” Chen Long’Er explained.

Lin Qianxuan nodded, understanding this as well.

In Xuan Country, because of the Otherworld Bureau, there weren’t many civilian casualties during extraordinary events. Compared to other countries around the world, the numbers were worlds apart. Natural disasters likely claimed more lives.

However, it couldn’t be completely eradicated, and with the spread of information online, unnecessary panic could easily arise.

So seeing a patrol car nearby should give the public some reassurance.

“Do you know about the things on the frontline?” Lin Qianxuan suddenly asked Chen Long’Er.

He had previously heard Nie Yidong mention something about the frontline, but he wasn’t sure what it entailed specifically.

“Qianxuan, do you mean the external battle zones?” Chen Long’Er replied.

“External battle zones?” Lin Qianxuan was puzzled, asking, “What is that?”

“It’s where we resist a large number of Otherworld invaders,” Chen Long’Er explained. “Currently, there are four joint battle zones on Earth, namely the Antarctic Battle Zone, the Arctic Battle Zone, Pinghai Battle Zone, and Wu’ermu Battle Zone. These battle zones were jointly established by the top Transcendents of Earth to ensure that any invader from the Otherworld with an energy level above a certain threshold would ultimately be transferred to one of these battle zones. Usually, many Transcendents are stationed there to deal with the threats.”

“Huh?” Lin Qianxuan was a bit dumbfounded and asked, “Are there that many invaders?”

“Yes,” Chen Long’Er nodded and said, “A lot, and several intelligent species from the Otherworlds bordering Earth are very fond of waging wars.”

“Why do they attack Earth?” Lin Qianxuan wondered.

What was so good about Earth?

It was one thing for entertainment works to forcefully come up with an invasion plot, but in reality, it didn’t make sense.

There were no Treasures of Heaven and Earth here, nor was there any knowledge worth plundering.

Surely they weren’t coming to capture people as slaves?

“According to the teacher, the reasons are numerous. Some simply invade and kill, some are eyeing the materials in our part of the universe, and others can no longer sustain life in their homes and want to take over our place,” Chen Long’Er explained.

“Why do they cross over here specifically to Earth, not elsewhere in the universe?” Lin Qianxuan asked.

“Because Earth is the center of the universe,” Chen Long’Er said calmly.

“The center of the universe?”

Lin Qianxuan blinked, feeling like he had heard a joke.

But Chen Long’Er’s serious expression didn’t suggest she was joking.

“The teacher said it’s a law, an absolute rule inscribed in the core of the entire universe long ago. It’s unknown who wrote it, but that’s the rule,” Chen Long’Er told Lin Qianxuan.

Lin Qianxuan could understand each word separately, but when combined, it made him puzzled.

Writing an absolute rule for the universe?

What kind of setting was this?

How strong must someone be to do something like that?

Higher-dimensional beings?

Sorting through his thoughts and avoiding the slightly odd and irrational parts, he asked, “Can I understand it as someone adding a setting to our world where Earth is the center of the universe? Why would someone do that?”

“It should be understood that way,” Chen Long’Er nodded and then said, “As for why, no one knows. But the teacher said that because of this law, Earth gains the favor of the universe, retaining more than ninety percent of the world’s fate here, which benefits the living beings here greatly. However, the cost is that we also face more events and calamities, as misfortune and fortune are often intertwined.”

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