Amidst the clinking of glasses, the smiles of the crowd reflected off each other.

For cultivators, ten years is just a very brief moment. The youths of yesteryear have not changed their appearance, except that some trying to appear mature have deliberately grown beards, while some young girls eager to grow up have developed in stature.

Other than that, everything is as it was before.

When Chen Feng received the invitation from these classmates, he was somewhat surprised. Back then, due to Ai Qinglan, he wasn't very popular. However, thinking about it, it makes sense. Unlike Chen Youjia, who was completely reticent, he still had a few friends back then.

This is a small gathering that took place more than a decade later.

Of course, it was a gathering spontaneously organized among those who had relatively good relationships. Not all of those who joined the same Immortal Institute as Chen Feng came. For instance, most of the classmates who were fortunate enough to join the Wanfa Sect were stuck in some place in Shenzhou due to a certain incident. Additionally, some classmates who joined the Tianling Ridge were also sent to various places in Shenzhou because of the same incident and couldn't make it.

If it weren't for this little gathering happening to be in Langde, even Chen Feng wouldn't have been able to attend.

Looking at those faces that still bear traces of the past, Chen Feng couldn't help but sigh softly.

More than ten years ago, they were all youths who had just stepped into the Immortal Dao. In their eyes, the world was pure and beautiful, the laws of all things were clear and precise, and endless mysterious treasures awaited them to explore.

They were initially this pure. For them, "longevity" was more of a means to ensure they could witness the end. As children setting out with curiosity, their hearts were pure and steadfast.

More than a decade of time's polishing should have made those kids witness the various warmth and coldness in the Immortal Dao, as well as many unsatisfactory things. The taste of fame and fortune, they too have somewhat experienced it.

Among these Golden Core Stage cultivators gathered together, how many can truly ensure their "True Heart Difficult"?

The topics of conversation most focused on their respective ongoing projects. One person said they had started a team with the support of the sect, another mentioned completing a decent paper under the guidance of their teacher. Naturally, the topic gradually shifted to Chen Feng.

"Old Chen, among our batch of classmates, I truly admire you... the winner of the Dao Seed Award, being the classmate of a Dao Seed Award winner gives us a lot of face," someone patted their chest, addressing Chen Feng.

Chen Feng modestly smiled: "Back then, I encountered a few highly skilled disciples of the Wanfa Sect, which is why I got this title of Dao Seed. To be honest, I find it somewhat difficult in this domain."

Someone also asked: "Brother Chen, where are you cultivating now?"

"Uh..." Chen Feng hesitated slightly, then replied honestly: "Lately, I've been helping my fiancée perfect a... practical Life Beings Law Gate."

It fell silent for a moment before someone continued saying: "In this regard, Junior Brother Chen has surely left us far behind! A couple, both winners of the Dao Seed Award, and even winning it separately..."

If these words were spoken by others, they might have seemed impolite. However, these were all familiar acquaintances. These somewhat impolite remarks ultimately brought only a pleasant atmosphere, making everyone laugh together.

Amidst the laughter, Chen Feng felt as if he had returned to more than a decade ago, back to that pure period once again.

The period of following a certain young lady into the Immortal Dao and gradually being truly attracted by it.

At this moment, his personal calculator popped up a notification.

Chen Feng glanced at it and instinctively covered it up.

——Hey, don't let me think of having such a troublesome friend while cleansing my mind of impurities...

——This crazy guy shouldn't appear in an atmosphere like this...

Someone noticed Chen Feng's different expression and curiously asked: "Who is it? Senior Sister Ai Qinglan?"

"Urging you to go home? No way..."

Chen Feng's mouth twitched: "No... it's a guy named Wang Qi, probably trouble..."

Wang Qi didn't finish speaking. His last words were completely drowned out by exclamations.

"Wang Qi... is it that Wang Qi?"

"The one who won the Dao Seed Award with you... that Wang Qi, right?"

"The leading figure of the new generation in the Wanfa Sect..."

"Someone destined to become Carefree in the future..."

Someone had already curiously come over: "Hey, hey, what are you guys talking about? Something academic?"

"I guess it's another very... very troublesome mess..." Chen Feng first searched with the calculator and, after confirming it wasn't coming from a confidential line, opened it in front of everyone.

"Yo, brother, how have you been lately? You know what mess Mathematics Lord Pang Jialai has been up to recently, right? You've kept an eye on it, haven't you? If you have, then you probably consulted Youjia, right? If you're still lacking understanding, go ask. Your mathematics is really too weak, not conducive to understanding what I am going to tell you next..."

Chen Feng expressionlessly skipped the middle part, directly looking at the end: "In summary, I recommended you to higher-ups. This project is crucial for the Immortal Alliance, a job with infinite prospects. I believe in you, brother."

"As expected..." Chen Feng held his forehead, with the thought flashing in his mind—can I still delete this Spirit Letter in time...

The answer is—too late.

While others were still marveling at how good Chen Feng's luck was and how genuine his friendships were, two expressionless Wanfa Sect cultivators came in. They were both Primordial Spirit Masters. After confirming Chen Feng, they said, "Mr. Chen Feng from the Yangshen Pavilion? We have a project now that requires your participation..."

The surrounding exclamations had blended into one. Two Primordial Spirit Masters with cold expressions suddenly came over to tell someone that the Immortal Alliance needs them—this is like something out of a storybook!

Chen Feng sighed slightly: "Is Wang Qi causing another unmanageable situation?"

One of the Grandmasters replied mechanically: "Confidential."

"I get it, it must be something shady..." Chen Feng sighed inwardly at how he ended up with such a troublesome friend, then stood up and said, "Alright, I understand. Please give me some time to hand over my current affairs."

After going home to prepare some personal belongings and handing over his projects to Ai Qinglan, Chen Feng left with the two Grandmasters. Their strength was formidable, using the Space Traversal Technique continuously and arriving at the destination in a very short time,

"Huh? Wanfa Sect?" Chen Feng was somewhat surprised upon reaching the destination.

One of the Grandmasters asked puzzled, "Is there... a problem here?"

"No..." Chen Feng shook his head, feeling embarrassed to say he was prepared to work under the Heavenly Sword, yet now he's in the absolutely secure environment of the Wanfa Sect... he was somewhat surprised.

Feng Luoyi, no matter what, couldn't possibly attack his own sect with the Heavenly Sword... Ahem, think no evil...

The two Grandmasters guided Chen Feng through buildings and pavilions, arriving at a rather secluded spot. Chen Feng found that quite a few people had already gathered here, engaged in intense discussion. Among the cultivators participating in the discussion here, most were Primordial Spirit and Void Refining Great Grandmasters. Only a few were Golden Core cultivators.

A thin man in a white robe appeared in front of Chen Feng. Chen Feng was slightly surprised. This man was none other than Elder Ji Turing!

Chen Feng, having witnessed the "duet" between him and Wang Qi during Wang Qi's presentation, knew this man was the most remarkable mathematician in Shenzhou!

Elder Ji pulled Chen Feng over, speaking peacefully, "You are Chen Feng, right? That kid who won the Dao Seed Award alongside Wang Qi back then?"

Chen Feng's expression twisted slightly. Winning the Dao Seed Award alongside the Shame of Dao Seed didn't sound very flattering. But eventually, Chen Feng nodded, saying, "That's me."

"Have you learned the basic concepts and objectives of this project?"

Chen Feng shook his head in confusion. To be honest, he still had no idea what Wang Qi was up to.

"Wang Qi proposed a very interesting concept, which is a direct interface between existing calculators and Human Dao Power, not relying on the Heart Demon Curse Memory Body, but instead a more... a more formal 'merging'. This project is very meaningful," said Master Turing. "According to the latest paper submitted by Mathematics Lord, Wang Qi found the mathematical framework for this concept, and our temporary project team is here to complete this concept!"

Chen Feng immediately said seriously, "So, what can I do?"

"You and Wang Qi are the founders of the Divine Capital's system. Few understand that Human Dao System better than you. Wang Qi is currently tied up with 'certain' special matters, so I ask you to act as a consultant for this project group. You need to join in this research..."

Chen Feng nodded: "I understand... However, will the mathematics in this be very difficult?"

"I will arrange for others to explain the mathematical implications to you," Turing thought for a moment and called out: "Su Junyu!"

"Here!" True Inheritor of Wanfa Sect, Su Junyu, immediately ran out.

Due to Bai Ze God Monarch's Dao Heart being shaken by some of Mathematics Lord's theories, Su Junyu, as Bai Ze God Monarch's disciple, also experienced some turbulence. However, his achievements were among the best of his peers, and the field he excelled in was closely related to the field of this calculator. Thus, he too was brought in.

"The sole task of this temporary project group is to complete 'that protocol' in the shortest possible time!"

Before leaving, Elder Ji Turing specifically outlined the significance of this temporary project group.

Chen Feng looked at Su Junyu with some curiosity. This True Disciple of the Wanfa Sect was undoubtedly the most outstanding of his generation, aside from Wang Qi. In a low voice, he asked Su Junyu, "Senior Brother Su, what exactly does 'as soon as possible' mean, as mentioned by the senior?"

"It probably means 'within two months'," Su Junyu said quietly. "According to the higher-ups, the outcomes of completing this matter in one month versus two months, or a year, are strikingly different. The sooner, the better..."

Suddenly, Chen Feng felt like he finally knew what Wang Qi had been up to lately.