"Talk about an exaggeration! I also saw a news story about a local villager who was knocked out by the white mist that emerged from the Secret Realm. When he woke up, he ate ten kilograms of rice in one go, eating and defecating at the same time, and then he could lift 300 kilograms with one hand..." Chen Daotian cheerfully switched to voice messages.

Upon hearing this bizarre news.

The girls couldn't hold back any longer.

Xu Sisi sent a voice message: "Our Xu family guards the Cold Pond Forbidden Land, which is also one of the Secret Realms. Every year, we let the younger members of our Xu family absorb Spiritual Energy around the outskirts of the Cold Pond Forbidden Land to condense their wisdom roots, thus achieving the basic conditions for cultivation. Otherwise, they would remain ordinary people, at most becoming Martial Artists. Mr. Chen said the Secret Realm has erupted, which indicates that Spiritual Energy is being released in large quantities, benefiting the local people greatly... I believe it won't be long before many Cultivators head to Weiyang State."

Upon hearing Xu Sisi's explanation.

Shangguan Linghui exclaimed in surprise, "Then let's hurry over there and get a dose of Immortal Energy. Who knows, we might even ascend on the spot."

"Pfft—" Xu Huawen posted a spitting blood emoji.

Fang Yu then said:

"Cultivation isn't that simple. You must have the right mnemonics and methods. Ordinary people there are just that—ordinary people. Even if they absorb Spiritual Energy, they merely qualify for cultivation. Without a systematic method of cultivation, they would, at most, only be stronger than the average person and become more robust."

"Yu's right."

Fang Yu continued:

"Moreover, going there at this time is not worth it... The Nine Provinces of Huaxia are under the jurisdiction of the Five Great Divine Palaces, but who knows how many Loose Cultivators are hidden out there, with the extraordinary beyond the ordinary. With so many skilled Loose Cultivators, they'd surely seek opportunities in the Secret Realm. The ordinary locals, on the other hand, would likely be driven away..."

Chen Daotian spoke up, "Makes sense, but what if the Secret Realm keeps erupting?"

Keeps erupting?

That's something Fang Yu hadn't thought about.

After pondering briefly, Fang Yu said:

"Have you noticed the Spiritual Energy becoming more abundant recently? This shows that the Spiritual Energy leaking from the Secret Realm is reviving in the cities... The former Sect Master of Taia Sect mentioned that Taia Sect is planning to leverage the revival of Spiritual Energy to reclaim their former ruling status, seek the Life Extension Pill, and perpetuate Taia Sect. Since the Secret Realm in Weiyang has erupted first, other Secret Realms will likely follow suit in the near future. There's no rush... Let's just wait and see how things go."

"Yeah. I'm really looking forward to everything Yu said."

"What I'm worried about now is... what kind of collision will occur between modern civilization and ancient Cultivators. Who will come out on top?" Fang Yu said.

"I'm betting on modern technology!"

"Sisi thinks Cultivators have more strength."

"I believe modern technology is more formidable, with airplanes and cannons, all more powerful than Cultivators. You have to realize that today's Cultivators can't even fly, and the most powerful among them can only hover briefly."

"Flying, humans aren't birds. Modern technology has already achieved this, and besides, there's nuclear energy weaponry, something that can destroy a planet!"

After some discussion.

A majority ended up believing that modern technology would prevail.

In Fang Yu's view.

Both have their advantages and disadvantages.

Modern technology has great power, a wide range, and a large impact area, which ordinary Cultivators would find difficult to withstand. However, it's weak in single combat.

Cultivators have strong single combat abilities, and there are some unknown powerful beings, as well as Magic Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts that haven't shown up yet, which makes them quite evenly matched in this regard.

"Let's leave the Secret Realm eruption at that... no need to pay attention to it, just wait and see."

"Okay."

"We'll follow the teacher's advice."

"Mm-hmm."

In the WeChat group, from start to finish, only Ye Wenjun hadn't spoken.

Fang Yu found it odd, wondering if his wife was just there for show, so he messaged her privately: "Wife, why aren't you speaking up in the group?"

After a long while, Ye Wenjun replied: "Boring."

"How can it be boring when the Secret Realm is erupting? That's a big deal."

"With you around, me minding my own business... just means I'm bored. I'm in the midst of cultivation, don't reply."

"Hey, what's up with you?"

Fang Yu saw no reply on WeChat and got all fired up, saying, "Wife, all this cultivation isn't the solution, how about we go out for a candlelight dinner or something?"

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"Damn! This woman, she's really turned against me, daring to block her husband's WeChat!"

Just as Fang Yu was about to explode—

Ding-ding-ding.

Ding-ding-ding.

The phone rang.

"Smart choice, knowing to call and beg me for help." Fang Yu said with a smirk, not bothering to check the number before answering the call.

"Mr. Fang." A faint and elegant voice came from the phone.

"Empress Ziwei?" Fang Yu couldn't help but exclaim with surprise.

"Are you free today?"

Fang Yu pondered for a moment and replied, "Yes, of course I'm free... Miss Ziwei, you're really sincere. It hasn't been long since we parted, and you've already decided to renew our past connection. Let me just say this first: this time, you'll have to let me touch… After all, there's got to be some fun between men and women."

The voice on the phone became more serious and stern, "If Mr. Fang is willing, I'm fine with anything... but I believe that after meeting me this time, you will no longer entertain such thoughts."

"Give up? Impossible! So many men dream of sleeping with a woman like you. I finally have this chance; how could I possibly give it up? Rest assured, I won't change my mind." Fang Yu declared confidently.

"Hope that's the case. Let's set a time then."

"No day like today. Let's do it today. You name the place."

"Jiangzhou, Emperor Square."

"Great! It's a deal then."

He hung up the phone.

Fang Yu narrowed his eyes.

"Ziwei, oh Ziwei, what on earth are you plotting?"

Right away.

Fang Yu left the Fang Family.

He hailed a cab and sped towards Emperor Square.

About two hours later.

The car slowly arrived near Emperor Square.

There were many people...

A crowd had gathered around the square, yet no one dared to go inside.

Fang Yu got out of the car and sensed something was off.

People around were talking.

"What's all that on the square?"

"It's all covered in white cloth..."

"It looks like people, people who are tied up."

"People? Then we should call the police quickly!"

"We did, but it's no use. Now everyone's just onlookers."

Hearing this.

Fang Yu felt even more puzzled.

"Excuse me."

He squeezed through the crowd.

Fang Yu saw a sea of white on Emperor Square.

It was white fabric that seemed to cover something.

Behind that white fabric, there were more than a dozen pillars, as if they were hastily constructed.

Just then, a gust of wind blew.

Whoosh!

The white fabric fluttered.

Fang Yu saw under the fabric, neatly arranged, dozens of people kneeling.

Disheveled, with grey hair, full of wrinkles, wearing handcuffs and leg irons!

Seeing these people, Fang Yu's pupils contracted sharply—

Familiar figures surfaced in his mind, and his heart ached uncontrollably at this moment.

These were his former subordinates!

PS: Sorry, I've encountered some health issues and have been hospitalized. When I say this, some people will start accusing me of making excuses and lying, do I really have to post a picture to be believed? It is true, my body has given out, and I've been writing a few chapters from the hospital bed. Then I will try to recover as fast as I can, and update as much as possible, still guaranteeing 4 chapters. A burst of updates is no problem, I'll work hard on it.

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