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Although the two quickly concealed the issue, Xiao Yefeng was certain that they were both well aware of the situation. However, he believed in Jiang Xing and the others; since they could gather all the important members of the Metaphysics Society for this woman, her identity was undoubtedly legitimate.
Moreover, simply based on her identity from the Unknown Land, these two would not stand against all of humanity. The so-called Unknown Land was a place of Geomancers and a dreamland for all Eastern Outsiders, as well as one of the two major strongholds in the circle of Extraordinary Persons, known as the Mysterious Place.
Ordinary people have mythological stories, and most of these tales are actually true and related to the Unknown Land. Xiao Yefeng had once drunk Dao Wine, and combined with the inherited memories of the Xiao Family, he naturally knew some secrets that even Jiang Xing might not be aware of.
In his memories from the Dao Wine, Xiao Yefeng flashed through countless eras like a movie reel, gaining insight into a hidden group that maintained order in this world. Every era had such a group of people. However, this current era was an awkward period; in the past, only one group held power over order in each era. Now, as we transitioned between Cultivation Civilization and Technological Civilization, Earth was governed by two factions.
The division between East and West could not be established by the Metaphysics Society or the Church; it stemmed from these two groups. The guardians of the East were known as Jie, which was already common knowledge, while the guardians of the West were none other than the gods from Western traditions.
The last sip of Dao Wine that Xiao Yefeng drank contained little memory of this current era. However, he witnessed the birth of the three realms in the East and the gods in the West. He also knew that there had once been a war among these three realms; it was not merely a conflict between realms but also a battle against Yin Si. In this struggle, surprisingly, it was humanity—without any prior advantage—that ultimately benefited.
The battle among the three realms ended without resolution due to the intervention of Western Gods. Yin Si willingly vanished from existence, taking charge of Reincarnation while humanity remained thinly populated outside the Eastern world, guarding it against contamination from Western Gods. The Western Gods returned empty-handed after failing to gain anything, which led to ongoing tensions between East and West without reigniting war.
The protective forces in both East and West were quite similar. The dwelling place of Eastern guardians was called Unknown Land, while the residence of Western Gods' descendants was known as Mount Olympus. One similarity between East and West was that these guardians were all born from bloodline inheritance; they were born strong and possessed innate abilities far beyond those of Extraordinary Persons. These individuals were favored by the earth, and this Azure Maiden clearly hailed from Unknown Land as a successor.
As for the purpose of Azure Maiden and Meng Lao's visit, Jiang Xing had only briefly mentioned it to Xiao Yefeng without going into specifics. However, once everyone gathered, Azure Maiden would naturally clarify everything.
Finally, time passed and it was nearing four in the morning. Having stayed awake all night, this fatigue meant little to these individuals. The last member from True Spirit Realm finally arrived after a long journey. All important members of the Metaphysics Society had gathered together at last. This was also Xiao Yefeng's first meeting with these core figures of the Metaphysics Society—aside from Azure Harmony and Meng Lao.
There were twenty-seven others present; excluding Xiao Yefeng and Jiang Xing, he recognized only about ten of them while nearly half were unfamiliar to him. These individuals constituted the true backbone of the Metaphysics Society; they guarded various corners of Huaxia, ensuring its hard-won peace through their existence.
At this moment, Qing finally spoke again. Before he even began to talk, a seven-colored short staff appeared in his hand. The staff was primarily azure green with other colors intricately carved into various suitable patterns. It was evident that embedded within its head was a golden sphere about the size of a fist, giving it a somewhat peculiar appearance.
However, it was not difficult to see that the staff was entirely conical in shape, and the prominent decorative patterns resembled the notches on a key. As soon as the staff appeared, everyone, starting from Jiang Xing, bowed respectfully and said, "We welcome the envoy!"
Yet Xiao Yefeng had no impression of this short staff at all; there was no memory of such an object in the long history of Daoism. It seemed to be merely a symbol of status in this realm. Following Jiang Xing, Xiao Yefeng also slightly bowed as a gesture.
Qing smiled and said, "There is no need for such formalities; this short staff will soon become part of history. The wheels of time have already begun to turn. In the end, we will be replaced by a new era, just as our ancestors replaced those who came before them!"
At Qing's gesture, everyone took their seats. The atmosphere grew somewhat tense, and Jiang Xing could only step forward to ask, "I wonder why the envoy has gathered the members of the Metaphysics Society after a hundred years?"
"Of course, it is to end one era and usher in the next!" Qing's words immediately shocked everyone present, sparking a flurry of discussions. The meeting room, though not large, was filled with whispers.
A slight cough from Jiang Xing interrupted the murmurs of the Metaphysics Society members, and Qing spoke again: "There is no need for such astonishment. The new replacing the old is simply a natural order of things. Moreover, we have repeatedly damaged the Spirit Barrier for our own selfish desires. Now that Qi is becoming increasingly scarce, I believe everyone is aware of this without me having to say it!"
Upon hearing this, no one dared to question him. The diminishing Qi was an undeniable reality laid bare before everyone, and they all understood that there was no justification for their ancestors' actions.
"Since this is an inevitable situation, why hold such a gathering?" Xiao Yefeng asked.
Xiao Yefeng's question echoed what everyone else was thinking; they simply did not want to provoke the Boundary Person. Thus, all eyes turned to Qing.
Seeing Xiao Yefeng's expression, Qing lightly clapped his hands and said, "Indeed, it is only natural to follow the trend. Everyone should understand that at the current rate of Qi dissipation on Earth, within ten years, Qi will be completely exhausted. At that time, there will be no Qi left for us to cultivate or sustain our bodies. I want to ask everyone: what will you do then?"
What will we do? Xiao Yefeng had never considered this question before and suddenly felt at a loss when asked. His first thought went to spirit stones; then he thought about seizing more spirit stones. Ultimately, conflicts over spirit stones would erupt again, leading to the complete disappearance of Extraordinary Persons—just like the legendary immortals of old. At this realization, Xiao Yefeng couldn't help but feel alarmed; in times of prosperity, people would compete fiercely; in times of adversity, they would fight desperately. It seemed that war and the extinction of Extraordinary Persons were unstoppable forces.
At that moment, everyone exchanged glances and saw similar answers reflected in each other's eyes. Just as doubts began to creep into their minds about their own thoughts, Qing spoke up again: "Do not doubt your initial instincts; no one can resist their selfish heart. Even if you believe you wouldn't act that way now, when the time comes, you will all become like those people."
Everyone nodded at Qing's words, and Jiang Xing respectfully said, "Then, with the meaning of Azure Maiden, has the realm already found a way to respond ten years later?"
Jiang Xing's words shone like a beacon in the dark night, making everyone realize that, indeed! There were still those from the realm! Even if everything collapsed, these guardians would stand up to uphold justice. However, they were mistaken; it was no longer just one group but two. Moreover, they were not the civilizations that had long since vanished; they were monarchs now, and the present was a time of competing factions.
At that moment, everyone turned to Qing, while Azure Harmony and Meng Lao could only shake their heads helplessly. Meng Lao spoke up, "Unfortunately, we have no way to address this matter. Furthermore, there are two completely opposing opinions among us! Therefore, we cannot predict or guarantee the future! Everything about Earth's future will depend on your choices."
"We?" Everyone questioned in unison.
"That's right! It is you! Of course, it also includes our choices and those of the people from the West. The future of Earth has reached a fork in the road—one leading to a new era and the other leading back. Meng Lao! Please explain!" Qing said weakly. After presenting these two paths, Qing felt much lighter, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
"Very well, I will explain the current choices between the realm and the Western Gods," Meng Lao began to clarify for everyone. However, once these issues were raised, silence fell over the room. Nearly half an hour passed after Meng Lao finished speaking without a single sound; no one expressed their opinion or made a noise. At that moment, Qing nodded at Xiao Yefeng, who returned the gesture. The two quietly left the conference room.
Logically speaking, Xiao Yefeng should have been more familiar with the architecture of the Metaphysics Society; however, Qing seemed even more acquainted with it. They quickly arrived at the top floor of Moda Building. The night was not particularly clear; there was plenty of moisture in the air, and given the height of the building, dark rain clouds had begun to form above. It was evident that Beijing North was about to experience rain, and at that moment, light raindrops began to fall silently.
The droplets landed on Qing's purple fairy dress, dampening it slightly. Concerned for her friend, Xiao Yefeng said, "Let's go back!"
However, Qing replied, "I enjoy the subtle sadness that comes with rain. Let's not talk about that; what are your thoughts on these two paths?"
"What else can I think? I can only say that Earth is in danger; both paths represent uncertainty!" Xiao Yefeng said seriously.
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