Unexpectedly, this was how we returned to the provincial hall. Although the Punishment Unit members were now mixed among the Polaris prisoners, we would be gunned down by the surrounding mercenaries if we resisted before the opportune moment. We had to endure once more until a turning point appeared.
Dragon King would not enter the provincial hall politely; he directly drove us through the courtyard gates. In front of the main building, I saw countless SWAT officers and armed police standing ready, their muzzles all pointed at us!
My identity as hall chief had vanished the moment I left. This time, the deputy minister personally led the police force in a siege against our Polaris, and not a single civilian could be found within a hundred-mile radius of the provincial hall. I felt footsteps constantly approaching from all directions; those were all police officers.
As a deafening roar erupted, the confrontation between the special forces, the mercenaries, and our police began.
The loud noise moments ago was a rocket launcher fired from one of the organization's helicopters. My God, I discovered that many special forces soldiers were armed with rocket launchers. This was practically a terrorist attack. Amidst countless explosions, armed police vehicles quickly rammed and disabled many of the thugs. Zhao Xin and Li Fan fought bravely, leaping over numerous barriers, leading thousands of armed police to fire relentlessly and engage in combat with the thugs. That night, tens of thousands of thugs and fearless armed police engaged in a fierce gun battle and struggle on the roads near the provincial hall. Police helicopters and thug helicopters engaged in crossfire. The dark night sky was filled with a hail of bullets and gunfire, with flames erupting everywhere. Both police and Polaris helicopters were shot down, plummeting rapidly. Fortunately, the citizens here had already been evacuated. Although buildings were damaged, there were no fatalities.
All citizens of Guangming City, whether in the squares, companies, factories, or homes, watched tensely on televisions, tablets, and phones, and any other devices capable of displaying live broadcasts, as the ultimate duel between the police and the Polaris International Criminal Organization unfolded this night!
That's right! At 2 AM on February 5, 2023, the Guangming City police engaged in a fierce gun battle with the Polaris International Criminal Organization. The scene unfolding before us was not only recorded by Guangming City but also broadcast live throughout China, and even tracked by satellite equipment, broadcast to the entire world...
Families and units from all over the world stared intently at the screens, witnessing our Chinese People's Police fight with passion to completely annihilate the detestable Polaris International Criminal Organization, sparing no sacrifice!!
This is the pride of our Chinese People's Police!!
The great heroes defend their country and people; the courageous heroes defend humanity and the world!!
For the criminal investigation cause of the vast populace, for justice,
Forge ahead with determination, a brave heart, and the light of justice illuminating the entire human world!!
Let evil have nowhere to escape, let crime have no place to hide, and let criminals receive their just punishment!!
Seeing the provincial hall streets descend into chaos, Dragon King suddenly grabbed me and forced me into the main hall of the provincial building.
Countless police officers surrounded us, their dark muzzles pointed at us.
Dragon King did not hold me hostage at such a moment. Instead, he somehow produced numerous ropes, all of which he looped around the policemen's necks. With a flick of his wrists, the policemen let out screams and were all knocked to the ground. I intended to seize the opportunity to attack him, but before I could make a move, a large hand grabbed me: "He Sheng, come with me!"
Unlike other Polaris leaders, he didn't use any sharp weapons. His bare hands were enough to incapacitate me. His strength was astonishing. He dragged me along, and I was like a puppy he kept, utterly powerless to resist.
He pulled me upstairs, and to my surprise, He Guanghui was in the hall chief's office. He and several organization members had taken control of the place. The deputy minister lay bleeding profusely from numerous gunshot wounds. I exclaimed in shock, "Father!"
"He Sheng, today is the day. The secret of Polaris has been discovered by you. The intersection of the Water of Heaven and the Stone of Heaven is Polaris, located five times the distance of the top two stars of the Big Dipper. Starting from the intersection of the two stars of the Cassiopeia intersection, extending five times... Hmm, Emperor Solomon, we... Today, the Prince has returned. His name is He Sheng, and he has received all our inheritance..."
I didn't understand what my father was saying. The intersection of the Water of Heaven and the Stone of Heaven?!
Was this a riddle?!
Dragon King dragged me before my father.
I knelt before him.
"He Sheng, I never thought we would meet again like this. Perhaps I could deceive your grandfather, Mr. Song, or the Punishment Unit, but I couldn't escape your sharp eyes. But I never intended to escape. This is the last time. Do you see what is tied up throughout the provincial hall? These are gas cylinders, accelerants, and bombs. I will destroy it all in every way possible, and then we can all go to hell and meet Emperor Solomon..."
"Father, are we truly...?"
"That's right. Dragon King wouldn't lie to you, and neither would I. Today is February 5, 2023. On this day many years ago, our ancestor Solomon was crowned. Today, I will make you the newest heir to the New Emperor of Israel Polaris. The coronation ceremony begins now!!"
Dragon King lifted me, and my father placed a crown-like ornament on my head. He then took my hand and slipped a ring onto my finger: "This is the Seal of Solomon, a priceless treasure. The six-pointed star on it is Asmodeus, the king of devils capable of driving the ring's power. Thus, Solomon could 'hold the Son of Heaven to command the lords' and make other devils serve him.
Legend has it that the ancient King Solomon of Israel possessed a magic ring that granted him the power to command demons.
During Solomon's reign, he accumulated vast wealth through trade and conquest, reaching unimaginable levels. Thus, later generations claimed his wealth was all transported by demons. Legend has it that King Solomon possessed a magic ring, named the 'Seal of Solomon,' engraved with the six-pointed star that powered the ring, and within it was sealed Asmodeus, the king of devils, allowing Solomon to 'hold the Son of Heaven to command the lords' and make other devils serve him.
Solomon is regarded as the greatest king of ancient Israel. However, in his later years, he became infatuated with women, leading to the nation's decline. After his death, the kingdom split, and the ring disappeared into history amidst the turmoil. A thousand years later, medieval wizards and sorcerers believed this legendary ring to be a crucial artifact for commanding seventy-two demon lords with immense power and continuously searched for its whereabouts, but to no avail.