Chapter 335 Imperial Princess
Chapter 333 Son of the Star
The first speech of Sun King John Anthony has ended.
There are three themes in his speech. The first is to remember the previous generation of Sun King. The second is to express his love for the motherland through his family background and military experience, inherit the legacy, and be a "protector of the country". The third is to announce his visit to the New Roman Empire to participate in the Global Marathon.
The first two points are reasonable.
But the third point surprised countless people.
Zhao Manying was very puzzled, "Why did the Sun King participate in the Global Marathon?"
Ji Xinghuo shook his head.
As a symbol of the American League, the Sun King's every move will not be simple, and this is John Anthony's first time participating in a public event as the third generation of Sun King, and he actually chose a sports competition.
"Global Marathon" is the most commercially valuable event on the earth except for the Super League.
The competition has set up four different levels of marathons.
The classic marathon is 42.195 kilometers long and is only open to ordinary people; the thousand-mile marathon is 1,000 kilometers long and the rank of the participants cannot exceed that of a high-level alien; the ten-thousand-mile marathon is 10,000 kilometers long and the highest rank of the participants can only be a legendary alien.
These three levels of marathons are held every year and are held in turn by the marathon organizing committee in cooperation with countries around the world.
The highest level "Global Marathon" is held only once every four years.
As the name suggests, the Global Marathon is to run around the earth, but considering the cross-sea, national borders and time differences, the race route is not strictly around the earth. It is mainly set on the Asian, European and African continents, with a total length of 40,075 kilometers, which is equal to the circumference of the earth's equator.
The Global Marathon is not limited to rank and anyone can sign up.
But it is extremely difficult to finish the race.
Even if you are a king, if you are not good at high-speed movement and do not have the corresponding superpowers, your results will be ugly.
Sometimes, the results of the king are not as good as those of the legends who specialize in speed, or even super aliens.
The prize money for the champion of the Global Marathon is getting higher and higher. The last one four years ago exceeded 8 billion Asian dollars.
The runner-up, third place, and the top ten all receive a lot of prize money.
In addition to the prize money, the host country of the event will set up additional prizes, usually alien species, expansion objects or weapons and equipment, which are as valuable as the prize money.
The number of viewers of the Global Marathon has reached more than 10 billion. As long as you participate, you can get a good exposure opportunity.
Therefore, it often attracts some kings to sign up.
However, for the Sun King, it is a bit of a self-degradation for him to participate in the Global Marathon, which does not match his strength and status.
And he may not win.
Although the Sun King is the strongest on earth, he does not have an absolute advantage in speed, especially in high-speed movement for a long time and long distance.
There are several kings who specialize in this, and there are more aliens who run fast among the legendary strongmen.
There are even aliens who specialize in the corresponding alien species just to participate in the marathon and earn prizes and prizes.
They are called "Marathon Aliens", and their career templates are all "Flying Steps".
Previously, the two generations of Sun Kings had never participated in a marathon.
This time, however, an exception was made.
If the Sun King wins the race, everyone will take it for granted, but if he loses, it will inevitably damage the glorious image of the Sun King, and he has just become the new Sun King, which will make people question his strength.
Participating in the race is obviously more harmful than beneficial.
"Is he participating in the Global Marathon to show his strength?" Zhao Manying guessed.
It's like a new official taking office.
He has just become the third generation of the Sun King, and he uses the Global Marathon as a platform to establish his strong image to the global audience.
"It's possible." Ji Xinghuo said thoughtfully, "Maybe the Global Marathon is just an excuse, and his real purpose is to visit the New Roman Empire."
This is related to the global political landscape.
Entering the 23rd century, global geopolitics has shown a trend of two superpowers and two powers, and it is becoming more and more obvious. The Asia-Pacific Community and the American Federation are the two superpowers, and the New Roman Empire and the Western Alliance are the two powers. The four countries are allied in pairs.
The New Roman Empire and the Asia-Pacific Community are allies, but this alliance relationship is actually not stable.
At least, not as strong as the one between the American Federation and the Western Alliance.
Due to religious, political and historical reasons, the New Roman Empire borders the Western Alliance, but the two sides have a deep blood feud.
These two countries, from the upper class to the people, cannot reconcile with each other.
In the "Fourth World War", the New Roman Empire was almost destroyed by the double attack of the American Federation and the Western Alliance.
The New Roman Empire had no choice.
Therefore, the New Roman Empire could only turn to the giant Asia-Pacific Community, avoiding the demise of the country, but lost Siberia and Central Asia, and still has a deeper fear and fear of the Asia-Pacific Community.
In short, the international relations between the four countries are very complex and fragile.
They are both allies and enemies.
However, in general, whether it is intentional guidance by the official or the pain after the war is smoothed over time, the hostility of the people of the New Roman Empire to the American Federation has weakened in recent years.
And the negative sentiment towards the Asia-Pacific Community is rising.
Now, the Sun King made his first appearance and announced that he would lead a delegation to visit the New Roman Empire, which is very intriguing.
Two to two, barely balanced.
If it becomes one against three, the international situation will be completely different.
Ji Xinghuo was still discussing with Zhao Manying. His phone vibrated. He picked it up and took a look. He was surprised.
The message was sent by the head of state himself.
He stood up without hesitation and said, "Manying, I'm going to see the head of state."
"Go ahead." Zhao Manying knew that Ji Xinghuo had entered the core power circle of the country and could often see the head of state, so it was not surprising.
A moment later.
Ji Xinghuo arrived at the head of state's residence. The meeting place was the office where he met the head of state for the first time.
After he entered, he found that there were only two people in the office.
"Head of state, Master Chaofeng."
"Xinghuo is here." Ji Daosheng smiled and asked Ji Xinghuo to sit down on the sofa. Luo Yimeng next to him was full of admiration and said, "Just call me Aunt Luo in the future. If you are willing to call me Sister Luo, I like it more."
"Sister Luo." Ji Xinghuo shouted immediately.
He had known about this imperial teacher who ranked tenth on the King's List. Luo Yimeng was born in 2100 and is 126 years old this year, but she doesn't look old. If someone doesn't know her, they would think she is only in her thirties at most.
Her appearance is not stunning, and her figure is not eye-catching, but her temperament is quiet and calm, and she has a bit of heroic spirit, which is unforgettable.
At this age, it is enough to be your own great-grandmother.
Most people can't really call her "sister", but Ji Xinghuo has no psychological barriers, anyway, he is thick-skinned.
"Hey." Luo Yimeng was very happy.
"Hahaha..." Ji Daosheng laughed heartily, "Xiao Luo, you are a grandmother, but you let a young man 101 years younger than you call you sister. If you tell others, you will be laughed at."
Luo Yimeng blushed slightly, but still said: "I like it, no matter what others say."
Grandma?
Ji Xinghuo couldn't help but look at Luo Yimeng twice. There are rumors on the Internet that she has had several relationships, but she didn't get married. It turns out that she already has offspring.
But this is normal.
Many legends and kings have never been married, but they have no shortage of offspring.
For example, the president Ji Daosheng, his first wife was an ordinary person who died in the last century and never remarried. The lady and the president raised three sons and one daughter. These children have branched out. After several generations, there are now two to three thousand direct descendants of the president registered nationwide.
However, except for the surname "Ji", these descendants have not gained any benefits from the president.
Most of them are ordinary people and have a distant relationship with the president.
"Let's talk about business."
Ji Daosheng's smile was restrained, and he said seriously: "Xinghuo, I called you here today because I have a task to give you."
"Please give your instructions, President." Ji Xinghuo responded immediately.
"You should have just watched the Sun King's speech." Ji Daosheng did not immediately issue a task, but said: "What do you think?"
"The Sun King just inherited the power and visited the New Roman Empire. There must be a deep meaning." Ji Xinghuo said directly: "Will he want to unite the New Roman Empire to form a tripartite alliance to fight against our country?"
"Such a simple diplomatic strategy, many people can see it." Ji Daosheng nodded, "However, it cannot be done by the personal strength of the Sun King alone. It is not so easy to reverse international relations."
He smiled confidently.
"The fact that the Sun King is so anxious to visit proves one thing."
"The pressure from our country on the United States is beginning to overwhelm them, so they can only seek cooperation with the New Roman Empire."
Ji Xinghuo said uncertainly: "One superpower and three powers?"
"Yes." Ji Daosheng's eyes were full of praise. "From two superpowers and two powers, it has gradually become a unipolar world of one superpower and three powers in the 23rd century. After that, the most intense global conflict will inevitably break out. In the end, there will only be one country and one government left on the earth."
Ji Xinghuo looked at the middle-aged man in front of him, knowing that he had been working hard for this goal for countless days and nights, and had devoted countless efforts and energy.
If this unprecedented great cause can be completed...
Ji Xinghuo is looking forward to it.
"That's too far." Ji Daosheng retracted his thoughts and continued: "The real purpose of the Sun King's move is actually the opposite of what most people guess."
"Ah?" Ji Xinghuo didn't understand.
"His visit to the New Roman Empire is just a cover. Maybe there is a reason to ease the relationship between the two countries, but the most important purpose is actually to participate in the Global Marathon and get one of the alien species in the championship prize." Ji Daosheng said.
Ji Xinghuo was shocked. He really didn't notice what the champion prize of this global marathon was.
So he immediately opened the official website of the event.
The champion prize is linked to commercial income. After the Sun King announced his participation, it has soared to more than 9 billion, and it will definitely exceed 10 billion later.
In addition, the New Roman Empire has set dozens of prizes, and the variety is very rich.
The champion can choose three of them.
Ji Xinghuo quickly browsed. The value of these prizes is very high, including multiple alien species, but the highest is only the super-limit alien species. Compared with some expansion artifacts and weapons and equipment, the value is not outstanding.
"Which alien species does the Sun King want?" Ji Xinghuo couldn't find it for a while.
"This."
Ji Daosheng pointed to the projection.
"Star Flame Pulse." Ji Xinghuo checked the information of this alien species. The super-limit alien species can convert the star power into a high-temperature flame in the body, forming a sharp pulse, and burst out with powerful power in an instant.
This belongs to the explosive alien species, and there are many similar alien species.
Obviously, many "Fire Maniacs" want it, but they won't let the Sun King personally participate in the competition to get it, right?
Ji Daosheng explained: "Don't underestimate Star Flame Pulse. It is not an ordinary explosive power. Not only is it extremely rare, but more importantly, Star Flame Pulse is an indispensable part of a series of combined powers."
"It's actually a combination of powers!" Ji Xinghuo's heart skipped a beat.
The so-called "combination ability" refers to two or more specific abilities that, after being fused together, are combined into a more powerful ability.
The source of some professional templates is to imitate the combination ability, or the precursor of the combination ability.
True combined abilities are all powerful and rare.
By combining abilities, you can build a more powerful class that is a step up from the prestige classes.
Some combined abilities are combined to become higher quality abilities.
For example, after combining several over-limit abilities, the effect is exactly the same as a meteorite ability.
It can also be understood that the function of a meteorite power can be decomposed into multiple low-quality powers.
The higher the quality of the power, the more combined powers are needed.
The total amount of functions of a power remains unchanged. The more detailed the functions, the greater the number of combined powers. A dozen outstanding abilities and high-quality abilities can be combined into a meteorite ability, but if it is combined with over-limit abilities, only a few are needed.
Career advancement and template addition are also a process of combination.
Since the Star Gate was opened on Earth less than two hundred years ago, the vast majority of aliens do not have access to such profound supernatural knowledge and cannot use it. Everyone only knows that combined abilities are usually related to the "ultimate profession".
Ji Xinghuo asked: "Führer, which superpower combination does Star Flame Pulse belong to?"
"fusion."
Ji Daosheng said two words.
Ji Xinghuo was shocked. "Fusion" was a solar eclipse mutant, and it was one of the most powerful among the solar eclipse mutants.
"What I'm talking about belongs to the secrets of the star realm." Ji Daosheng said slowly, "The Sun King's professions are 'Iron Guard', 'Flying Step' and 'Fire Kuang'. The second generation Sun King has mastered psychic powers, and also "Thermal Stringer", these career templates and abilities are actually the precursors of an ultimate career, the core of which is "fusion."
"Fusion is a solar eclipse variant, and the Sun King cannot get it."
"So he can only master the ability of 'fusion' in disguise by combining powers."
"The most important thing about the fusion combination is the star-falling alien species 'Imitation Star Furnace', which was obtained by the second-generation Sun King more than thirty years ago. The fusion combination also requires several super-limited powers, including the Star Flame Pulse. "
"I don't know how many powers the Sun King still needs, but he must not be allowed to get the Star Flame Pulse."
"If the fusion combination is completed, the Sun King will advance to the 'Child of the Star'."
"This is one of the most powerful ultimate professions." Ji Daosheng said solemnly, "It is also the key to his breakthrough as a Shepherd Saint!"