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"Oh? How could that be? You should know that by following the natural course and welcoming the era of Technological Civilization, Earth will not face the crisis of resetting and reuniting!" Qing tilted her head, looking at Xiao Yefeng like a truly innocent girl.
At that moment, the night was deepening, and the scattered rain had gradually intensified. Although Xiao Yefeng disliked Qing's way of speaking and knew she wouldn't catch a cold from this little rain, he still took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders. The instant he did so, Azure Wind felt her body stiffen; no one had ever dared to treat her so casually. However, thinking about the world of ordinary people, it didn't matter much. Yet, this elegant goddess felt a flicker of normal emotions stirring within her.
She touched the fabric of her clothes and found nothing wrong; instead, she tightened the coat around herself and continued to gaze at Xiao Yefeng. Meanwhile, Xiao Yefeng had other thoughts on his mind as he turned to look at the vibrant Gyeongbuk Road. "No matter what, it's a crisis for Earth. While adapting to accept the Technological Era can certainly protect Earth from a destructive reset, I believe things won't be that simple. Previously, there were two directions emerging within your group. Clearly, Meng Lao may seem straightforward, but the reality is far from it."
"Oh? Why do you think so?" Qing asked.
"First of all, although these two paths emerged after your discussions, any actions taken are definitely false because your initial expression of relief has already betrayed you," Xiao Yefeng said as he looked at Qing.
At this point, Azure Wind could only manage a bitter smile, tacitly acknowledging Xiao Yefeng's deduction. He continued, "Secondly, this is also the foundation of my confidence because I know that in our previous civilizations, they all faced similar choices in the end. However, they all chose to fight desperately to restore their former glory, yet they failed. They were all at this juncture like us; in an era of transition between old and new, they chose to reject the new age. I believe that those who have always looked down on others would not fully accept being trampled by a new era!"
Xiao Yefeng's words were sharp and insightful. Although he was someone who had just begun to understand the dynamics of power, his brief statements had completely analyzed the internal strife within their realm—something Qing had not anticipated. At this moment, Azure Wind felt that this man before her was different from anyone she had known before; even her proud younger brother seemed inferior compared to him.
However, after a brief moment of youthful admiration, Qing quickly reacted. "Wait! How do you know about the fates of Earth's past civilizations? That's something only contemporary guardians would know!"
Xiao Yefeng did not dislike her but also did not regard her as an enemy; thus he replied directly, "I drank Dao Wine!"
Qing was taken aback by his words and then asked, "The last sip of Dao Wine? The one guarded by Scruffy Daoist?"
Xiao Yefeng was even more surprised by Qing's knowledge; he hadn't expected her to know about that. However, it seemed she still didn't realize that this sip of wine had been left for him by his father. It appeared that even in their omniscient realm, there were still some things unclear.
Nodding in acknowledgment without further comment, Xiao Yefeng fell silent while Qing pondered deeply. As the rain poured heavier and heavier, they eventually returned to the corridor. After checking the time and realizing half an hour had passed again, Xiao Yefeng said, "Let's go; everyone has calmed down enough now!"
At that moment, Qing said, "Do you know? The sip of Dao Wine you drank was the very last one on Earth. That jug of Dao Wine has existed since our era began. According to prophecy, when Dao Wine ceases to exist, it signifies the arrival of choices—just as it has turned out; you could be considered as having ended an era!"
"Is that so? Then I suppose I feel somewhat honored!" With a smile, Xiao Yefeng walked toward the elevator when suddenly Qing turned to him and asked, "Do you know how many people in our era have drunk Dao Wine and seen the way?"
"I don't know! It shouldn't be too many!" Xiao Yefeng said.
"Not just a few. With you, we essentially have two from the East. Plus, from what I've gathered, it seems there are also two from the West, so there are only four of us in total!" Qing walked into the elevator.
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng was curious about Qing's wording. What did she mean by 'essentially two'? Qing noticed Xiao Yefeng's confusion and smiled, saying, "I knew you would ask. Let me explain: the realm is unacceptable! Originally, there was supposed to be only one leader for this generation, and that was me. Unfortunately, I spoiled my younger brother too much, and as a result, the Dao Wine that I should have consumed was split with him! So we count as one; only when we come together can we recall all the memories of the Dao Wine. Do you understand?"
Xiao Yefeng looked at Qing and couldn't help but ask, "Why is there such a big difference between the way you are now and how domineering you were just a moment ago?"
Caught off guard by Xiao Yefeng's question, Qing shook her head and replied, "I am who I am; all of me is me. In your eyes, are all people from the realm so domineering?" After pondering for a moment, she continued.
"Not really. The only people I know from the realm are you and Meng Lao; I just met Jin today!" By this time, the Metaphysics Society had arrived, and Xiao Yefeng stepped out of the elevator first. As Qing followed behind him and took off his coat, she murmured, "The first one? You've already met several; you just didn't realize it."
After returning the now damp coat to Xiao Yefeng, he held it in his hand without much thought as they both returned to the conference room. Everyone inside was sitting upright and waiting. Qing sat down again with an air of pride, like a swan.
At that moment, Jiang Xing spoke up: "Sister Qing, I have a question that I'd like to ask on behalf of everyone."
"Go ahead!" Qing replied directly.
"Is it true that the realm has fallen into chaos? Where do we go from here?" Jiang Xing quickly analyzed the situation after a brief shock; it was clear that he and others had discussed a unified answer during this time.
After a short contemplation, Qing said, "That's right. To speak frankly, there are now two directions in the realm. These two paths are what I mentioned before: my brother leads a portion of people determined to search for Prehistoric Ruins, hoping to rely on the powers of those ancient immortals to restore the Spirit Barrier and forcefully revert our fate back to the cultivation era, pushing back against the Technological Era."
"And I lead the remaining members of the realm who choose to adapt to this new era and accept its replacement over us. We will let Qi dissipate and live as ordinary people. Of course, there are still a few who prefer to observe; these individuals are indecisive but do not wish for internal conflict within the realm. So for now, there won't be any chaos internally; it just depends on whether I or my brother acts faster."
Qing detailed the issues facing the realm without reservation. At this point, Xiao Yefeng stood up and asked, "Azure Maiden, what about the Western Gods and their Church?"
Xiao Yefeng once again voiced the doubts that lingered in everyone's hearts, and Qing pursed her lips, saying, "Those people think just like us, even their methods are the same. Our situation is exactly like theirs!"
"Now is the time for everyone to express their stance. Do you want to follow my brother's choice or mine? I'm sorry, but I must clarify that you have no third option to remain neutral!" Qing reverted to her earlier demeanor, her words sharp and unacceptable.
To Xiao Yefeng's surprise, the members of the Metaphysics Society responded in unison, "We are willing to follow Sister Qing's footsteps and embrace the arrival of a new era!"
"Very well! However, before we proceed, I must state that once you choose a side, you need to understand the rules of the wager between my brother and me. The Prehistoric Ruins left by the immortals are hidden on Earth, said to still be in the same state as they were back then. No one knows where they are; the only thing known is that two maps exist—one internal and one external. Unfortunately, no one knows who possesses these maps after all this time. According to our agreement, whoever finds more maps first wins," Qing explained.
After a brief pause, she continued, "According to our records, four maps originally belonged to Ji Zi, Yan Zi, Green Sage, and Charlie Knight. However, over time, Ji Zi disappeared before his death, and his map has vanished. Yan Zi also disappeared for unknown reasons back then; all we know is that he passed his map to one of his disciples before leaving."
"I hope everyone can do their utmost to search for these two maps located in the East. As for the other two maps from the West, my brother has already set his sights on them. Of course, he hasn't given up on the Eastern maps either. To be clear, those supporting my brother have more convenient manpower. If my brother finds more maps, I will unconditionally support him in restoring the Spirit Barrier. If he fails, I believe the outcome will speak for itself!"
Having said this, Qing scanned the crowd before continuing, "The remaining matters will be explained by Meng Lao!" Despite her strong queenly presence, Xiao Yefeng couldn't shake off his discomfort with this feeling.
Then Meng Lao shared information about Yan Zi's former disciples and some current leads with the members of the Metaphysics Society. Afterward, Qing left a card for Xiao Yefeng and departed with Meng Lao; they still had other countries in the East to visit and couldn't linger. Once Xiao Yefeng saw off Azure Harmony and Meng Lao, he opened the card. Neatly written on it were these words:
"Xiao Yefeng, the existence of Perfect World lies between our realm and the Western Gods. The matter concerning Xiao Wen is somewhat difficult to explain as it involves fundamental aspects of our realm. However, I assure you that as long as you wholeheartedly assist me, I guarantee you will have your revenge and everything can be resolved. You are an entity that cannot be accurately located by our realm; I believe you will be able to help me in due time. Regarding Liu Yiyi's attempt to alter fate, I hope you will act within your means and not let momentary impulses ruin your future. The situation has already become chaotic; those who go against it will surely fall and affect fortune!
Please remember this well!"
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