The system handed me over to the state.

Chapter 374: Supernatural Power

Backstage, Bronya watched as Zhu Zhiwen effortlessly handled questions from the Chinese media, even managing to crack a joke or two. She couldn't help but think that perhaps she was overthinking things. In this world, in China, especially in this kind of setting, how could such a motley crew of reporters possibly appear?

However, just as Bronya's thoughts were turning away, the question posed by the next male reporter instantly silenced the lively atmosphere in the hall.

"You came with the intention of invasion, didn't you?"

Bronya paused for a moment, sighed, and decided to shut her mouth. What she thought would come true, right?

This kind of question directly defines China as an aggressor and directly labels China with the title of aggressor. Bronya is really curious how such a reporter got to this point.

Those invited by the Celestial Empire to attend this press conference must all be very famous and professional journalists, right?

However, before Zhu Zhiwen could answer, another voice suddenly rang out in the hall.

"Let them come! Our Celestial Empire is absolutely not afraid of invasion! Even the most terrifying invaders will be defeated in the face of our unity."

The moment the newcomer entered the hall, Bronya's eyes narrowed. "Seele, can you feel it?"

"I sensed it, Bronya. That person... his aura and power... he's not an ordinary person."

The man who entered the hall was dressed in a white robe with wide sleeves that covered his hands. He had long black hair and looked like an ancient man. If it weren't for the aura emanating from him, one might even think he was there to cosplay.

"As expected, I was wondering if this world was hiding something and not showing it, and I was thinking about how to find out. I didn't expect it to come to me on its own."

"Sir, I think you may have some misunderstanding. We came here with peace in mind, not to invade. I think I have made that very clear."

Zhu Zhiwen remained calm. At this moment, Bronya noticed that the staff around her had turned off the cameras, which puzzled her. Why did they suddenly stop filming?

Looking at the young man again, Bronya seemed to realize that perhaps filming was prohibited because of him.

It was precisely because of the man's appearance that the reporters present seemed to choose to protect themselves and quietly slipped away from the hall.

But the next moment, a loud voice came from the front door.

"Wu Xu! If you dare take another step forward, I'll smash your dog's head in with one punch today!"

Bronya paused, looking at the enormous figure at the entrance—so large that one had to bend down to enter—and Seele asked curiously, "Sister Bronya, can humans really grow that big?"

The burly man who was shouting loudly at the young man, Wu Xu, was at least 4 meters tall. He seemed to be struggling to stand in the hall, and his voice was particularly loud.

Upon seeing the giant, the young man clicked his tongue and gave Zhu Zhiwen a threatening look, saying, "Consider yourselves lucky."

With that, he turned and left, then, looking quite embarrassed, said in his loud voice to Zhu Zhiwen, "Sorry, sorry, you guys continue, I'm sorry to have disturbed you. I need to go back and give this brat a good beating!"

Then, bending down and struggling through the door again, the press conference was interrupted and couldn't continue. Backstage, Zhu Zhiwen looked at Bronya and asked, "What do you think, Doctor?"

Bronya crossed her arms and pondered, "It seems that the Celestial Empire is not as monolithic as we thought. Although the country's intentions are clear, there are still some people within it who are hostile to our existence, or even have murderous intent."

"Believe it or not, if that giant hadn't come out just now, Wu Xu might have already attacked you."

Zhu Zhiwen smiled and said, "It's alright, don't be afraid. Ji Yu and I both have emergency shields that can be activated repeatedly. These shields will automatically activate when we are attacked, and in terms of strength, they can withstand one prism cannon attack from Paradox."

Bronya raised an eyebrow. The Paradox Prism Cannon was no joke. A shield that could withstand one attack from the Paradox Prism Cannon was no ordinary thing.

"But it can only withstand one attack. Next time, let's bring Hongxiao and the others with us."

"Hongxiao!"

"PhD!"

"From now on, stay close to them in these kinds of situations. Don't listen to them saying they can do it themselves or that they don't need to worry about their image, understand?"

"Understood, Doctor!"

Zhu Zhiwen sighed helplessly, "Alright, alright, let's go back for now. We've achieved our goal at this press conference. As for how the information we've conveyed will change, I don't know."

Based on the current situation of the Celestial Empire, those two men should be related to the supernatural forces hidden by the Celestial Empire. Bronya is not very clear about the specific form of these forces, but the energy she sensed was not man-made, but rather some kind of natural energy.

Therefore, it can be determined that the other party's supernatural power is either a relatively common superpower or something like cultivating immortality. Considering Wu Xu's attire, Bronya believes that the possibility of cultivating immortality is slightly higher.

But if it comes to cultivating immortality... is it really feasible in the modern environment?

Bronya was skeptical. Was it that cultivators were used to being arrogant, or... did they genuinely see Shenzhou as a threat and want to cause trouble?

But if they come here to cause trouble without consulting the government, aren't they afraid of being shut down?

There are countless cultivators in the country, we don't need another one like you. If you can't do anything and only cause trouble, then get out of here! There are a lot of people waiting in line behind you!

It's too real. There are millions of people vying for one job. When someone falls from a position, someone else immediately takes their place.

On the way, Zhu Zhiwen discussed the follow-up matters with Bronya again. On the one hand, they had to find out about the existence of supernatural forces hidden by the Celestial Empire. On the other hand, they also had to find out the attitudes of the Celestial Empire's officials and the cultivators.

And... if it's always the Chinese government making statements, and no leader emerges among the cultivators, then they can assume that a huge disagreement has arisen between the cultivators and the Chinese government, which is the most significant factor affecting the alliance.

Chapter 375: Something's Wrong with the World's Strongest

Less than half an hour after the press conference interviews ended and the group returned to their rooms, Zhu Zhiwen and Bronya's doors were knocked on.

After the door opened, the minister of the National Strategic Defense Department, who had represented the Chinese government at the meeting, appeared before them, accompanied by an elderly man with a sage-like appearance and... a child?

After inviting the three into the room, the four from China and the three from the Celestial Empire looked at each other for a while. Finally, the minister from the Celestial Empire spoke first: "The four of you apologize for what just happened and declare that we are absolutely sincere about this alliance and have no hostility whatsoever."

"That's right. Wu Xu's actions only represent his personal views and have absolutely nothing to do with the country or the collective. We have already punished him and guarantee that this incident will never happen again."

The old man with an air of otherworldly wisdom immediately echoed, his expression very sincere. On the other hand, the little girl next to him kept a cold face, crossed her legs, and stared at him and Xi'er with an aloof attitude, her gaze shifting back and forth between the two of them.

Bronya didn't even need to think about it; she wanted to turn back the clock! Girls all like that kind of thing, but this one clearly prefers bronze, while others prefer young girls or mature women.

Zhu Zhiwen pondered for a moment, "Actually, we don't particularly care about this matter. What we care more about is why you are hiding the fact that your country possesses supernatural powers?"

"And, within your country, are there any supernatural forces causing division, instability, and insecurity among the people? Most importantly, is your country able to completely control this force?"

Zhu Zhiwen directly addressed the issue, saying, "This is what we are most worried about."

"Moreover, if we have to say something, there are some things we've been hiding from you."

The minister and the other two looked up, subconsciously glancing at Bronya and Seele beside them. Zhu Zhiwen smiled and said, "It seems you've already guessed it. Doctor, show us what you've got?"

Three pairs of eyes instantly focused on her. Bronya looked at Zhu Zhiwen with some displeasure. What happened? She said she wouldn't look for her. How come she still ended up finding her?

Bronya touched her long hair with a hint of frustration, raised her right hand, and condensed the energy in her palm, which quickly transformed into shape. A few seconds later, a complex sphere composed of blue energy dotted lines floated in her palm.

Then, the silvery-gray metal gradually grew from the inside, as if it were growing, little by little, into a complete metal sphere.

Once the metal sphere was formed, Bronya gently pressed the switch on the surface. With a beep, a pale blue shield immediately enveloped most of the room.

"What...is this? Can it create objects out of thin air? Is it some kind of...mechanical control superpower?"

Bronya shook her head. "We have shown our sincerity. Now it is your turn. If you are willing to tell us what we have been hiding, we can also tell you what we have been hiding."

After Bronya finished speaking, she looked at Zhu Zhiwen, who immediately added, "That's right. What we should be seeking is to discuss the alliance openly and honestly, rather than hiding this point or that point and being secretive. That's not good for either side."

"How about this, as the initiator, we can first reveal some of the most unique aspects of our country to you."

Zhu Zhiwen turned his gaze to Bronya and Seele, "Then, let me introduce you. Bronya Zaychek and Seele are the most special beings in our Shenzhou, contractors and guides."

"They possess extremely special and powerful abilities, and Dr. Bronya is responsible for guiding the development of our civilization and providing guidance at key junctures."

“Miss Seele is a Contractor, a powerful being responsible for protecting Dr. Bronya.”

"Bronya Zaychek, you are... the Herrscher of Reason?"

Suddenly, the little girl spoke up, and the group was taken aback. Bronya nodded. "Is there a problem? And you know me, you must play that game, right?"

Bronya realized this when the other party recognized her and revealed her identity, and she was already used to it.

"That's right... I have indeed played it, and I am currently the number one player in the Chinese server's permanent ranking for the Infinite Abyss."

"I know you all too well."

Bronya's expression at this moment was very simple, (???)

Seeing Bronya's expression, the little girl finally showed a hint of excitement, "I...can I ask you for something?"

What do you want from me?

The little girl seemed hesitant and conflicted, but finally, under Bronya's questioning gaze, she blushed and shouted, "Can you give me a pair of your panties, and...and stockings! Preferably some worn underwear and skirts too!"

Bronya's expression was blank, and the old man next to her immediately punched the little girl on the head!

"Are you tired of living?! Saying things like that in this kind of situation! Believe me, when we get back, I'll lock you in a dark room for ten days to half a month!"

"Come on, old man! Do you think I'm afraid of you? Do you think I'm like you, hiding everything I do? This is called being true to myself!"

"And what business is it of yours if I ask someone for something?"

"You...you're going to be the death of me! Pfft!!!"

In an instant, the old man clutched his chest, vomiting blood as he flew towards the ceiling. This exaggerated sight startled Seele, who instinctively moved closer to Bronya. The little girl's eyes lit up, and she stared intently at the two of them.

Bronya looked at the little girl with a strange expression. "Do you know that you could get beaten to death for talking like that? And you dare to say such things in front of me? Aren't you afraid I'll really punch you to death?"

However, the little girl snorted, her expression arrogant. "I have carefully analyzed the combat power in the Collapsed World. I am the strongest cultivator in the world. Moving mountains and filling seas is just one of our basic abilities."

"Even if the Herrschers appeared in our world, we cultivators could easily defeat them!"

Bronya's gaze turned cold. "So, is it your own strength that gives you this confidence?"

"That's right! Of course! You don't believe me? If you don't believe me, let's have a fight!"

Bronya looked at Zhu Zhiwen beside her. Zhu Zhiwen was staring at the blood-stained ceiling above him, unsure of what to do. Faced with Bronya's questioning gaze, he could only look at the minister from the Celestial Empire.

The minister nodded helplessly, "A friendly spar... is certainly possible... I'll go and have someone clean the room, please wait a moment."

Bronya's gaze sharpened upon receiving the reply. "Let's go. Let me see if you have the strength. If you really have the strength to crush me, you'll also need to be able to get it from me."

The little girl immediately looked completely infatuated, her previous aloof demeanor vanishing entirely.

"Okay! Let's go! Hehe... I can't wait, it's so great, the panties of a beautiful girl, hehe, guhehe."

Bronya felt it was her duty to teach this brat a lesson.

Chapter 376: The Second Threat

"Do you still dare?"