Tokyo Knights: The Odd Jobs X Files

Sonia said solemnly, "Although the 'Demon God' has been dealt with, this kind of 'world-destroying monster' with the characteristic of immortality is always a hidden danger. For example, this time, it was because the Demon God statue kept by your 'Hayabusa Village' was stolen that this series of events was triggered, resulting in more than 20,000 deaths and injuries in New York. If the Demon God statue had been kept by America, this would never have happened! Therefore, the 'Pentagon' hopes that 'Hayabusa Village' can hand over the Demon God statue to our country for safekeeping."

"Oh, by the way, I heard that your 'Hayabusa Village' also has an item related to the 'world-destroying monster,' the demon sword 'Kuroryumaru.' Please hand over that demon sword to me as well, and I will take it back to America. We will take good care of them and prevent them from causing any harm."

After listening to Sonia's words, Li Xin suddenly had a sudden realization.

So that's how it is! So that's America's real purpose in revealing the "catastrophe of destruction"!

Li Xin had laughed for a while when he heard that the "White House" had announced the establishment of some "Anti-Apocalyptic Calamity Countermeasure Organization" and called on all extraordinary powerhouses to join it and be under its jurisdiction to jointly fight against the "Apocalyptic Calamity".

Extraordinary experts possess a strong sense of self and are independent of their countries, yet there are no effective means to control them. America can't even manage the extraordinary experts within her own country, let alone those in other countries. Therefore, Li Xin completely regards this as a joke.

However, upon hearing Sonia's demand that Hayabusa hand over the evil god statue and "Black Dragon Pill," Li Xin immediately realized that the seemingly legitimate "Anti-World Calamity Countermeasures Organization" was just a smokescreen. America's true purpose was to have a legitimate reason to contain items related to the "World Calamity," and this was America's real plan.

In the past, when America made such a request, it would invariably be rejected by other countries.

Any "apocalyptic catastrophe" poses a huge threat to human society, but as humanity has developed to this point, "apocalyptic catastrophe" has never appeared in human history books. At most, we can only catch a few traces of it in myths and legends.

This is not only due to the control exerted by the imperial courts and governments of successive dynasties, but also because most of the "catastrophes of world destruction" have been resolved by corresponding individuals.

For example, the "Demon God" and the "Black Dragon". Every time the "Demon God" and the "Black Dragon" are resurrected, a ninja from the "Hayabusa Clan" will kill them with the Dragon Sword.

The "Eight Heroes" also have three families with divine artifacts resisting, and the same is true for the "Cataclysm of World Destruction" in other places.

Countless ancient traditions have done their utmost to protect the world from the scourge of destruction, which is why we have the peaceful world we have today.

Those inheritors have sealed the "Cataclysmic Calamity" so well, how could they possibly hand over the seal related to the "Cataclysmic Calamity" to others, no, to other countries!

But now, the “apocalyptic catastrophe” has occurred in New York, causing more than 20,000 deaths and countless injuries. Even America’s spiritual totem, the Statue of Liberty, has been shattered. At this time, America, as a “victim,” is demanding that other countries hand over the weapons that harmed her. Who would dare to refuse?

Of course, this is mainly because America's national strength is strong enough and its shamelessness is enough; only by combining the two can it make such a demand that no one else can refuse.

Unfortunately, this plan was destined to fail.

“The evil god statue and the ‘Black Dragon Pill’…”

Ryu Hayabusa thought for a moment, then went back into the house and took out the evil god statue and "Black Dragon Pill".

Sonia was also stunned for a moment when she saw the mission target that Ryu Hayabusa had placed in front of her.

No, he just handed it over to her so easily? She thought ninjas were stubborn creatures who needed her to appeal to their emotions and reason with them, and if necessary, even tempt them with benefits before Hayabusa would entrust these two items to her.

Then Sonia heard Hayabusa say, "'The Demon God' and 'Black Dragon' have been completely destroyed. The Demon God statue and 'Black Dragon Pill' have also lost their power. They are just two ordinary things. If you want them, you can take them."

The evil god statue is a seal of the "demon god" and has no power of its own. Now that the "demon god" has become a stick, what use is this evil god statue?

The same goes for "Black Dragon Ball." It is a derivative of the power of "Black Dragon" and is a unit with "Black Dragon." When "Black Dragon" was resurrected, it was restored to its original state. Now that "Black Dragon" has been completely destroyed, it has also lost its source of power and has become a strange weapon with only some special materials. It is no longer the magic sword with infinite magic power.

These two items were left in "Hayabusa no Sato" only as artifacts to tell the descendants of "Hayabusa no Sato" that such a history once existed. Any more than that would be of no use and would only make people feel unlucky. Since Sonia wanted them, they could be given to her. They could be used to shut her up.

"Just give it to me?"

Sonia held the statue of the evil god and the "Black Dragon Pill," looking completely bewildered.

"Yes, here you go, take it."

Hayabusa nodded.

Sonia stammered, "Th...thank you. In return, if 'Hayabusa' ever needs anything in the future, they can always ask the CIA for help."

Because of the delayed information, Sonia had no idea that the "Demon God" and the "Black Dragon" had been completely destroyed, and that the Demon God statue and the "Black Dragon Pill" had lost their value. She thought she owed "Hayabusa no Sato" and made a promise to Hayabusa Ryu in the name of the CIA.

Of course, you can only listen to the CIA's promises and not actually expect them to fulfill them. That would be naive!

Sonia left in a helicopter with the evil god statue, which had become irrecyclable waste, and "Black Dragon Pill." Li Xin asked Wu Ji and Xiang Ying, "Wu Ji, Xiang Ying, what are your plans for the future?"

Wu Ji, holding the "Soul Devourer," said, "I need to go into seclusion for a while."

The "Soul Devourer" weapon has just been forged, and Wu Ji still needs time to get used to it before he can achieve perfect harmony between himself and the weapon and unleash its full power.

Xiang Ying said, "I need to go home. When I left, I said I would go back as soon as I found the Thunder Blade, but now it has been delayed for quite some time, so it's time to go back."

"It's all because you're picking a fight."

Wu Ji snorted.

"You deserve a beating."

Xiang Ying sneered.

Seeing that the two were on the verge of fighting again, Li Xin shook his head and said to them, "If you want to fight, go outside and fight. Don't cause trouble in someone else's village."

Wu Ji and Xiang Ying rolled their eyes. Wu Ji said to Xiang Ying, "I'll fight you again after I finish my seclusion."

"Alright, but you can't say my weapon is taking advantage of you later."

Xiang Ying was naturally fearless.

Chapter 684 Four Hundred Years Ago

After Wuji and Xiang Ying left, Li Xin also bid farewell to Hayabusa Ryu and Hayabusa Takeru and left "Hayabusa no Sato".

Back in Tokyo, the city was still reeling from the panic caused by the "black dragon" incident the day before. If the government hadn't broadcast the explanation in a live stream that the mushroom cloud that rose over Tokyo was caused by a "world-destroying monster" and that the "world-destroying monster" had been eliminated, Tokyo would probably be a ghost town by now, with everyone having fled.

In contrast, natural disasters and strange phenomena in the suburbs of Tokyo receive little attention.

Looking at the many people on the street talking about the "catastrophe of world destruction" and their worries about the future, as well as the limited-time discount at the supermarket next door, Li Xin suddenly thought of something.

If even a tiny island like Japan can face so many catastrophes, what about the Central Plains?

The "apocalyptic catastrophe" that occurred in Japan made Li Xin sigh, express his regret, and then move on. But what if it happened in the Central Plains...?

Thinking of this, Li Xin felt a chill run down his spine.

The Central Plains has a much deeper historical foundation than Japan, and its territory and population are far beyond Japan's reach. Logically speaking, the Central Plains should have experienced many more "catastrophes" than Japan.

Thinking of this, Li Xin couldn't help but feel worried. After thinking for a while, he didn't return to the office, but went to another place to ask his master, Zhen Yuanzhai, some questions.

"You asked about the 'catastrophe of world destruction'..."

Zhen Yuanzhai leisurely shook the wine gourd in his hand. When no sound was heard, he regretfully put the gourd away and said to Li Xin, "It's all taken care of."

Li Xin was startled, then heard Zhen Yuanzhai laugh and say, "Haha, saying it's all resolved might be a bit of an exaggeration, but it should be basically resolved. At least in the last four hundred years, the Central Plains haven't heard of any 'catastrophe of world destruction,' so Ah Xin, don't worry. The Central Plains is the last place that needs to worry about the 'catastrophe of world destruction.' Otherwise, why do you think your master would dare to leave the country and always wander around?"

Indeed, extraordinary peak powerhouses like Zhen Yuanzhai are the main force in dealing with the "catastrophe of world destruction." If he wasn't very confident about things in the country, why would Zhen Yuanzhai always be away from home?

Li Xin still found it hard to believe and asked Zhen Yuanzhai, "Master, were they really all wiped out?"

Those that can be called "catastrophes of destruction" are basically related to near-god-level powerhouses. They can only be sealed away, not eradicated. That's why the "Hayabusa Clan" has to guard the statue of the evil god and "Kuro-maru". That's why the three sacred treasure families have to guard the seal of "Orochi".

If the "catastrophe of destruction" in the Central Plains was said to have been sealed or suppressed, Li Xin could tentatively believe it, but to have it completely resolved... that's too terrifying.

Li Xin and Wu Ji expended so much effort to resolve the relatively weaker "Demon God" and "Black Dragon" in the "Cataclysm of Annihilation." Those powerful "Cataclysm of Annihilation" like the "Giant Serpent" would probably be difficult even for near-god level experts. And yet, all of these have been resolved.

"Basically, basically, I mean basically."

Zhen Yuanzhai corrected Li Xin's statement and then said, "I know you find it hard to believe, but it's true."

He had fought against the "Cataclysmic Calamity" when he traveled the world before, and he knew how troublesome these things were. It was one thing that they were powerful, but the problem was that they were also difficult to deal with and impossible to kill. Generally, only by using a magic weapon that was effective against them could he deal sufficient damage.

So when he learned that the "catastrophe of destruction" in the Central Plains had been completely eradicated, he was incredulous.

"Master, do you know the reason behind this?"

Li Xin asked Zhen Yuanzhai about the Dao.

Zhen Yuanzhai smiled, somewhat smugly, and said, "I do know a little about this, your master."

After a pause, Zhen Yuanzhai asked Li Xin, "Xin, do you know what those so-called 'catastrophes of world destruction' are?"

Li Xin nodded.

The term "apocalyptic catastrophe" refers to any disaster that can cause devastating destruction to human society. These "apocalyptic catastrophes" can take many forms, such as evil gods like "giant serpents," "demonic beasts" like "demonic gods" and "black dragons," highly lethal infectious viruses, or even invasions by extraterrestrial civilizations. All of these can be considered "apocalyptic catastrophes."

But the most common thing in the "catastrophe of destruction" is actually the "legacy" of those near-god-level powerhouses.

"Throughout history, whether they are martial artists, sorcerers, or those with superpowers, after reaching the pinnacle of their cultivation, they often turn to the pursuit of immortality. Unfortunately, throughout history, no one has ever achieved that goal."

"Although they all failed, their extraordinary wisdom means that even in their failures, the legacy they left behind remains a great treasure for future generations."

Zhen Yuanzhai spoke slowly.

Li Xin nodded. He naturally knew these things as well. In fact, the Mingyu Gong he cultivated could lock in the loss of life force and keep his physical functions at their peak. This was a legacy left by the ancestors in their exploration of immortality, which benefited Li Xin immensely.

"Some people leave behind a legacy that is the culmination of their life's wisdom, such as various profound martial arts and wondrous magic, while others leave behind a legacy..."

Zhen Yuanzhai paused for a moment, then said, "...It's their resentment."

Li Xin remained silent.

In their quest for immortality, those near-god-level powerhouses made numerous attempts. Divine techniques like the "Mingyu Gong" were one aspect, but many more near-god-level powerhouses even tried to modify their bodies and alter their life forms, ultimately becoming beings that were neither human nor ghost.

Chin Gentsai said that those beings were resentment because their souls had long since deteriorated, and their memories and consciousness had become blurred. They existed only because of some kind of obsession and were not true lives.

Because their original life form has faded, they choose to devour humans to regain their former form, making it virtually impossible for them to coexist with humans.

These beings possessed immense power during their lifetimes and are extremely difficult to destroy after death. They can only be sealed and suppressed using special methods. These are what are known as "catastrophes of world destruction," and they are also the most common type of "catastrophes of world destruction."

“These beings are extremely difficult to eliminate; only near-god level experts can do it. Moreover, those ‘world-destroying calamities’ are also very cunning. When they sense an existence that can eliminate them, they will hide and will not show themselves even if they have a chance to revive. This is one of the reasons why near-god level experts cannot act except against ‘world-destroying calamities’—they are fishing for those hiding ‘world-destroying calamities’. After all, these things must eventually be eliminated.”

"The near-god level experts mainly deal with the highest-level, fully formed 'world-destroying calamities.' As for those 'world-destroying calamities' with lower power levels, which are not at the near-god level, they are generally left to the extraordinary experts to handle. On the one hand, they are too busy to deal with them, and on the other hand, it is also a way to train us extraordinary experts. After all, near-god level experts also face the issue of lifespan. They will not exist forever, and new near-god level experts must be born to take over their responsibilities."

Zhen Yuanzhai said to Li Xin.

Li Xin had heard some of these things, but not in as much detail as Zhen Yuanzhai had described.

Previously, Chizuru Kagura applied to a certain platform to ask an extraordinary expert to eliminate the "Eight Heroes," but it was rejected because the "Eight Heroes" could only be considered a derivative disaster of the "Cataclysm of Annihilation," and was not qualified for a near-god level expert to take action.

At the time, Li Xin found it strange that a near-god level expert was so busy that he couldn't spare a moment to eliminate the "Eight Heroes." It turns out that there was also a military training aspect to this.

Li Xin listened intently, then realized that Zhen Yuanzhai had said so much, but seemed not to have mentioned why the Central Plains did not experience a "catastrophe of destruction".

According to Zhen Yuanzhai, the "catastrophes of destruction" are mostly the legacy of those near-god level experts, or even those near-god level experts who gave up being human and changed their life forms. Logically speaking, there should be many "catastrophes of destruction" in the Central Plains.

Zhen Yuanzhai scratched his head sheepishly and laughed, "Haha, when you get old, you tend to talk too much and never get to the point. Ah Xin, please bear with me."

How could Li Xin be dissatisfied because of this? He repeatedly said, "Master, please speak slowly. I don't usually find a place to hear about these things. I'm too busy listening to you!"

Seeing that Li Xin's attitude was upright, Zhen Yuanzhai was also very satisfied.

These things should indeed have been told to Li Xin by him, the master. However, Li Xin was already a transcendent powerhouse when he became his disciple, and Li Xin was not always by his side. These matters were numerous and complicated, and if Li Xin did not ask him for guidance, he would not know where to begin.

Satisfied, Zhen Yuanzhai continued, "Let's get back to the Central Plains. Indeed, the Central Plains has a long history and countless masters. Throughout history, there have been countless near-god level experts. Many of the martial arts you practice, Ah Xin, were created by near-god level experts and are unfathomable."

Li Xin nodded, and Zhen Yuanzhai added, "With so many near-god level experts, there will naturally be more 'world-destroying calamities' as well."

Many "catastrophes" are legacies of near-god level beings, but not all near-god level beings are responsible for a single "catastrophe." Often, the legacies of near-god level beings are divided into several parts, giving rise to multiple "catastrophes," such as the "Demon God" and the "Black Dragon," which are "catastrophes" that diverged from the "God of Destruction" Vigel, who shared the same origin.

"For countless years, the Central Plains martial arts world has produced many talented people. Generation after generation of ancestors resisted one 'world-destroying calamity' after another, and continued the civilization of the Central Plains. These battles are not recorded in history, but the rise and fall of each dynasty is inseparable from the influence of these battles."

"It is both glorious and heartbreaking."

Li Xin nodded again at Zhen Yuanzhai's words.

Those ancestors who resisted the "catastrophe of destruction" would naturally not have been without sacrifice. In the history of the Central Plains, there were probably many families like the "Falcon Clan" and the Three Divine Weapons Clan who guarded the seal of the "catastrophe of destruction" for generations.

"Originally, such battles would have continued indefinitely, but more than four hundred years ago, a remarkable person appeared in the martial arts world of the Central Plains!"

At this point, Zhen Yuanzhai's eyes lit up. He said, "That extraordinary senior foresaw that the Central Plains would be constantly weakened by the endless 'catastrophes,' eventually leading to the extinction of civilization. So he planned for a hundred years, gathering the 'catastrophes' on the Central Plains and propelling an unprecedented catastrophe, the 'Great Catastrophe of a Thousand Autumns'!"

"A calamity that will last for millennia?"

Li Xin was taken aback when he heard the name. He had only heard of "a great cause for the ages" and "a great plan for the ages", but this was the first time he had heard of "a great calamity for the ages".

“That’s right, the ‘Great Calamity of a Thousand Years’…”

Zhen Yuanzhai nodded slightly, then continued, "That extraordinary senior gathered the power of calamity, simultaneously triggering all the 'world-destroying calamities' on the Central Plains, catalyzing an unprecedented 'eternal calamity,' and appointing three peerless masters from the Central Plains martial arts world at the time to resolve the 'eternal calamity,' ultimately extinguishing all the 'world-destroying calamities' in exchange for thousands of years of peace in the Central Plains!"

Li Xin was also shocked when he heard about this astonishing plan. He couldn't help but ask, "What was the result?"

Although he asked this question, Zhen Yuanzhai had previously said that there had been no "catastrophe" in the Central Plains in the last four hundred years, so Li Xin guessed that the plan of that senior genius was probably successful. However, Zhen Yuanzhai shook his head slightly and said, "I don't know."

"what?"

Li Xin was stunned for a moment.

Zhen Yuanzhai said helplessly, "In the final battle of the 'Great Calamity of a Thousand Autumns,' after the three peerless masters appointed by the senior extraordinary people to resolve the 'Great Calamity of a Thousand Autumns' defeated an unprecedentedly powerful enemy, one of the three peerless masters died from exhaustion, and the whereabouts of the other two are unknown. No one knows what happened to them in the end."

"And it was after that battle that all the martial arts masters in the Central Plains were lost. Not long after that, the Manchus entered the pass, and then... came a century of darkness and humiliation for the Central Plains..."

Zhen Yuanzhai sighed and said, "So looking back, some people who know these old stories can't help but wonder if the 'Great Calamity of a Thousand Autumns' was truly resolved..."

With a dry laugh, Zhen Yuanzhai quickly said, "Of course, I'm not saying that those predecessors were wrong. In the past four hundred years, there has indeed been no more 'catastrophes' in the Central Plains. Otherwise, how could the Qing Dynasty have maintained its rule so steadily?"

Li Xin, of course, would not refute Zhen Yuanzhai's words, and said to Zhen Yuanzhai: "Those four predecessors have benefited generations, and their achievements are absolutely beyond doubt."

Zhen Yuanzhai nodded and then said, "In short, thanks to those four seniors, the 'catastrophe of destruction' in the Central Plains has been basically resolved. What remains are some indestructible demonic and ferocious weapons, which were also looted by the Eight-Nation Alliance. So the Central Plains is now very clean."