Chapter 1254
[Immortal Realm Chapter] Covert Infiltration, Insider Exposed
After returning to the capital, Waghha, Lin Shan, based on the results of his extensive visits and investigations, immediately submitted a proposal to the president regarding space strategy, and also calculated in detail the budget and benefits for the next cycle.
The most crucial element is cost control.
According to his optimized plan, nearly 20 billion Star Coins can be saved, which is not a small amount!
The president was very satisfied after reviewing it, and after evaluating it with his staff, he approved the proposal directly.
After settling this matter, Lin Shan returned to his office and resumed his seemingly leisurely life.
Next, the Immortal Remnant Alliance will do its utmost to find out the whereabouts of the Kongtong Realm, and will definitely send people to the Aiser Federation!
He knew perfectly well that this matter could not be kept secret for long, and that the various countries in the Microcosm would eventually discover the cultivators' purpose, thus beginning to pay attention to this issue and trying every means to obstruct it.
Therefore, Lin had to secretly make arrangements before then and prevent external forces from interfering, so as not to let anyone ruin his plans!
If anyone discovers something is wrong, then they must be killed to silence them!
"Cui Yuan."
He snapped his fingers and softly murmured someone's name. Immediately afterward, a strange wind blew in from outside the window, and the leaves rustled.
"Senior, I'm here."
"How's it going with the people I asked to send to infiltrate the Federal Astronomical Observatory Research Institute and keep a close eye on their research on the Kongtong Project?"
"Don't worry, everything is under control!"
Cui Yuan's voice came from somewhere, his tone revealing confidence and composure.
"That observatory director, Dr. Selena, is actually the mistress of NASA's chief scientist. She has also had sexual relations with several high-ranking officials. We have all the dirt on her, enough to put her in prison for life. To survive, she has to work for us!"
Lin Shan frowned slightly and leaned back in his chair to question him.
"You threatened her? What did I tell you? Don't resort to threats or intimidation unless absolutely necessary. That's the last resort! In the early stages, try to infiltrate her, use inducements, or even seduce her. Better safe than sorry."
"Your subordinate understands. I recently recruited a scientist from the observatory and gave him a spiritual pill to break through the Qi Refining stage and embark on the path of immortality cultivation. In order to continue cultivating and prolonging his life, this person is almost completely obedient to me. He will keep a close eye on the Kongtong Realm project!"
The reason why cultivators have survived for hundreds of thousands of years, like cockroaches that cannot be killed, is that most people in the Microcosm cannot resist the temptation of cultivating immortality!
For example, if Lin Shan wanted to plant a spy in the observatory, he only needed to train one of the scientists with spiritual roots to become a cultivator. Once that person tasted the benefits, he would have no way back and would willingly switch sides and become a lackey of the immortal civilization!
Moreover, the resources required to cultivate a Qi Refining stage cultivator are negligible; for him, it's just a drop in the ocean, a piece of cake.
"Has the area outside the observatory been properly protected and monitored?"
"There are more than a dozen Qi Refining stage cultivators and one Foundation Establishment stage cultivator leading the team, closely monitoring all personnel entering and leaving, and ensuring that any abnormalities are reported immediately!"
After hearing the confirmation, Lin Shan nodded.
With a wave of his hand, the gust of wind vanished instantly, and the window was closed without anyone noticing. The office was silent except for the ticking of the digital clock.
a few days later.
Cui Yuan contacted Lin Shan again via a single-line connection.
"Senior, the Immortal Legacy Alliance has sent people to take over the Aether Federation. What do you think?"
"It's alright, that's an old friend of mine."
The clone of Nirvana pushed open the door and entered, reuniting with the original body. The two exchanged knowing smiles, which would probably frighten any outsiders who saw them!
This time, the Immortal Alliance dispatched all its cultivators to various world countries. The Silent Avatar volunteered to go to the Steel Furnace World and returned to the Aisser Federation by taking a space interstellar flight to reunite with the main body.
If it were someone else, it might have ruined Lin Shan's important plans. But if it were the Silent Avatar representing the Immortal Alliance, things would be much easier.
Moreover, the return of the clone is a good thing, as it means that some of the things I did before can continue to move forward.
“Recently, some media outlets in the capital region have been revealing and exposing my dark history as the director of the cosmic office. It’s time to shut them up.”
"Oh? You want me to kill them?"
"No, they are being funded by someone to dig up dirt on me and disgust me. The one who tied the knot must untie it."
"who is it?"
The Annihilation Avatar had a cold expression, like a heartless killing machine.
A slight smile unconsciously crept onto Lin Shan's lips across from him:
"Your old flame, Ms. Genevieve, the female president of Star Weapon Materials Company, turned from love to hatred after your disappearance and did everything she could to use her family's power to take revenge on me. In order to shut her up, I can only trouble you to take action again."
Upon hearing this, the Annihilation Avatar, who had just rushed back wearily, was stunned on the spot.
"What method do you want me to use to shut her up?"
What do you think?
Ok!
So you summoned me back just to be your stud?
There's no way around it; the main body's orders are paramount. Although the clone is essentially another independent self, there's no room for negotiation regarding the master-servant relationship.
"Oh, by the way, the Star Warrior Association has been quite unsettled lately. As a force controlled by the opposition party among the president's political enemies, they often engage in petty tricks and restrict Cui Yuan and his team's infiltration efforts in various ways. You can lend a hand whenever you have time."
The Star Warriors Association is a large, unofficial organization with influence in every country. It claims to possess the most comprehensive Star Warrior training system in the Microcosm, and generations of masters have emerged from it, spreading throughout the military, political, and civilian sectors.
In particular, the 'Security Company' and 'Special Intelligence Agency' were infiltrated by the Star Warriors Association, which forced the president to establish ICE as a separate entity to counter them.
In short, it has the connotations of both the shareholder factory and the western factory.
Now that Lin Shan is a favorite of the president's faction, he is attacked by countless open and covert attacks every day, so he must secretly and forcefully retaliate!
"I see."
The Annihilation Avatar didn't linger; it turned and walked away.
In the days that followed, the Microcosm was in turmoil, with various dangerous events emerging one after another, and even many terrorist attacks, which were said to be violent means created by cultivators!
The news of the confirmed death of the only true immortal in the world, the Elder of Dongting, the leader of the Remnant Immortal Alliance, caused an uproar among everyone!
Most people couldn't believe that the legendary omnipotent immortal had left this world so quietly.
It wasn't until the release of a top-secret file, in which the Microcosmic Alliance headquarters, which controlled the Star Destroyer Cannon, leaked the footage of the old man Dongting who was killed hundreds of years ago, that the truth of the matter was confirmed.
Then the Alliance immediately launched a mobilization order across the entire universe!
Calling on all member states of the world to launch a series of campaigns against cultivators, demanding the complete eradication of this malignant tumor of immortality that has plagued the Microcosm for hundreds of thousands of years.
This event had a far-reaching impact. The Cosmic Alliance, also known as the United Nations Headquarters of the Glimmering World, encompassed nearly 80% of the countries, including three permanent council seats, each held by a Star Martial Emperor!
The Steel Furnace World happens to have a Star Martial Emperor, an honorary symbol jointly elected by all nations, who enjoys immense prestige within the Cosmic Alliance.
In response to the above policy, the Aether Federation also urgently introduced a series of laws to strengthen the crackdown on cultivators.
However, where there's a policy, there's a countermeasure. No matter how grand the blueprint, it's still fraught with difficulties when it comes to implementation at the grassroots level.
During this period, Lin Shan, with his outstanding talent and abundant resources, cultivated his skills at the Star Martial Master level for more than a year and finally broke through to the Star Martial King level!
This speed is quite impressive; it's said to have attracted the attention of several important figures in the Steel Furnace World, all of whom are Star Martial Venerable level experts.
Martial artists are different from cultivators; they do not have long lifespans. No matter how strong they are, they can only live to be 150-200 years old before they have to bow to the passage of time.
That's why immortality elixirs are so in high demand! Of course, cultivating immortality is even more difficult, because it requires spiritual roots. In this era of declining Dharma, fewer and fewer people possess spiritual roots. The demise of the immortal civilization is an irreversible historical trend, and technology is the mainstream of the future.
Without reaching the level of a Star Refiner, one can only ever be a martial artist. Brilliance is fleeting, and physical strength declines significantly with age, as blood and qi become insufficient, leading to a regression in strength. This applies to everyone.
Therefore, the sooner you break through to a higher level, the better you are at sprinting towards even greater heights!
Lin Shan, a Star Martial King who was not yet thirty years old, instantly rose to fame, making headlines in the Aisser Federation and even becoming a topic of pride for the President on several occasions!
"Fortunately, the Star Martial System provides cover, otherwise it would be too difficult for a pure cultivator to survive here."
He discovered that his martial arts talent was not bad. Although he could learn from the experience of immortal body tempering, he also needed the support of his own comprehension.
With a little effort, you'll be able to surpass others sooner or later.
Just when things were at their peak, a crisis quietly descended!
On the outskirts of the deep valley surrounding the Federal Astronomical Observatory Research Institute, a fierce battle had just ended. Bloodstains covered both sides of the road, all the plants were ravaged, and several armored vehicles were stuck in the middle of the road, billowing black smoke.
A group of masked men are cleaning up the bodies and the scene.
Those who died were all highly skilled and fully armed to the teeth. Even when ambushed, they reacted quickly and caused considerable damage to this side.
The masked leader removed his mask, revealing Cui Yuan's gloomy, demonic face.
"Hurry up and pack up, make sure you don't leave any trace, then break up into smaller groups and disperse from the bushes. Be careful of satellite positioning from the sky!"
"Yes"
Everyone was skilled and experienced, clearly adept at evading technological surveillance. They quickly crouched down and disappeared into the bushes.
The one-way road leading to the astronomical observatory has returned to its former deserted state.
Cui Yuan glanced into the distance, then clapped his hands.
A small black bird flew down from the treetop behind him and perched on his index finger, chirping away. After eating the food he had been fed, it seemed to be a little more energetic.
"Immediately send a message to the seniors, saying that some people in Congress have taken notice of the observatory and have secretly sent Secret Service agents to investigate, but I ambushed them halfway there. What's the next step?"
Looking at the briefcase in his hand, he did not open it without permission, but instead handed it to his pet to take with him.
The black bird immediately fluttered into the sky, and then Cui Yuan also turned into a wisp of black smoke and disappeared.
"What? Something happened at the observatory?"
Lin Shan was assigning tasks to his Nirvana clone when he heard Cui Yuan's report and sensed a hint of unease. He then gave his orders.
"Continue the investigation, find a way to protect the area from disturbance, and also ask around to see how far the project has progressed."
After a moment's thought, he still sent an emergency order to the Annihilation Avatar.
"Forget about the rest for now. There's no room for error at the observatory. Recently, more and more space agencies in various countries have discovered the infiltration of the Immortal Cultivation civilization and are reacting by cracking down and investigating. The Aiser Federation cannot stand idly by either. We've already alerted them, and we need you to protect them at all costs!"
If he cannot find the Kongtong Realm, he will be unable to leave the Microcosm. Since his future is at stake, he must take action even if it is dangerous.
We should try to stall for as long as possible!
The annihilation clone nodded and then asked him what to do on the other side.
"I just slept with that rich woman Genevieve again, and there's also the female reporter from Fox News, the elected members of the opposition in Congress, and the president's eldest daughter, Ivanka. Am I not going to care about any of them?"
"I can't worry about that right now, I'll talk about it when I have time!"
The annihilation clone is now helping Lin Shan seduce women everywhere, sleeping with many well-known women in the Federal Capital Area, earning him a reputation for being extremely promiscuous!
When people talk about this favorite of the president, the first thing that comes to mind is not his talent for cultivation, but his superb skills in bed.
Even the president is now somewhat dissatisfied with him because his daughter is dating him, but he is also having affairs, which has caused some dissatisfaction among his subordinates.
Ring ring ring~~~
The phone rang, and Lin Shan answered it. It was the Oval Office of the Presidential Palace calling.
"Director Lin, the Vice President needs you to come over."
"Okay, I know."
Lin Shan hung up the phone, knowing without a second thought why. He glanced at the date and a hint of urgency flashed in his eyes; he didn't have much time left.
We can stall at the observatory for as long as possible; the only thing we can do is find the coordinates of Kongtong Realm as soon as possible!
The Presidential Palace, the Oval Office.
A tall, blonde, blue-eyed beauty saw Lin Shan arrive and her eyes lit up. She quickly walked over, took his arm, and acted affectionately towards him.
"Honey, you're finally here. You were clearly on a date with that bitch Genevieve yesterday, why did you lie and say you were working?"
Lin Shan casually pushed her hand away, smiling as he advised her to stop fooling around:
“Dear Ivanka, I was definitely in the office yesterday. I wasn’t fooling around with any other women. Don’t wrong me.”
As he spoke, he walked toward the Vice President, who gestured for him to sit opposite him.
Ivanka wouldn't let it go, clearly jealous and determined to get to the bottom of it.
"Don't try to fool me. I have your hotel booking records at the Victoria Hotel. How dare you deny that you're having an affair! Don't forget your promise to bring up the marriage with my father next week!"
"What, getting married? I don't remember that."
Lin Shan really didn't know about this. It seems that the Annihilation Avatar has no sense of propriety and dares to agree to anything. Is marriage a child's play?
Fortunately, the vice president came to his rescue in time, telling Ivanka to leave first and not to disturb their important discussion.
"Director Lin, I don't know if you've received a message, but at 9:30 this morning, a Federal Special Service team of about 20 people was wiped out 33 kilometers north of the Federal Astronomical Observatory Research Institute!"
"Oh? Is that so? I've never heard of it before."
Lin Shan looked up in surprise, his acting flawless.
How did they die?
"It is said that they were ordered to carry out a mission, but when they were about to reach their destination, they were ambushed and killed by mysterious figures! The homeland monitoring satellite has recorded the scene in real time. There were about a dozen figures who did not carry any heavy weapons and easily wiped out twice their number of special operations personnel!"
The vice president stared intently at him, his eyes filled with profound meaning.
"My team of advisors and I have reason to suspect that these people are cultivators!" (End of Chapter)