CHAPTER 40: CHAPTER 35: NEWS FROM THE OUTSIDE, SUPER CITIES, THE FIVE GREAT VENERABLES?

Among them, there was a familiar face.

Pure Yang, the young celestial master of Dragon Tiger Mountain.

This person ranked in the top five, recognized as being on par with those great Venerables.

Additionally, other strong competitors posted videos of their battles with Exotic Beasts to gain attention.

It’s safe to say that after three months of isolation, the world has completely changed.

A world that reveres the strong and powerful.

"The worst of times, the best of times, and it’s also my time!"

Lu Yuan turned off his phone, exhaled, and felt his blood boiling after seeing so much.

In his bones, he has the character of someone who loves to compete, but his progress was too slow in the past life.

This time, however, is different. He will have a brand-new path.

A path that can surpass everyone!

Next.

It’s time to start the next phase of the plan.

Lu Yuan, having a ten-year advantage, knows how to act to gain the most benefits at the lowest cost, with all plans in mind.

Ring ring.

But just as he was thinking, the phone rang.

Picking it up, he saw that it was Old Master Ge.

Since he helped him with his granddaughter’s schooling last time, they hadn’t been in touch.

Old Master Ge’s character was well understood by Lu Yuan; he wouldn’t usually reach out.

Once he does, something must have happened.

Without much hesitation, he picked up the phone and answered.

"Hello? Is this young Lu?"

"It’s me. Is there something going on, Old Master?" Lu Yuan replied.

"Thank heavens," the voice on the other end seemed relieved, continuing, "I’ve called you many times these days, and you didn’t answer. I was worried something happened to you. How are you now? All good?"

The global mutation affected everyone, and Old Master Ge had few friends and didn’t have a good relationship with his son and daughter-in-law.

His impression of Lu Yuan was quite favorable; otherwise, he wouldn’t have revealed his family’s ancient book.

This matter had nothing to do with his granddaughter’s education, just a token of goodwill.

So knowing Lu Yuan was okay.

The old man felt a bit happy as well.

"I’m fine. How about you, Old Master? Is your family alright?" Lu Yuan glanced at his call logs.

Indeed, the old man had called him many times, daily for three months, but he had his phone off and missed them.

So, he appropriately opened up with simple greetings.

"I’m also fine. Moved to a new place, very safe."

Old Master Ge sighed and continued, "It’s just my granddaughter causing a bit of worry, always talking about going out, wanting to experience things with her classmates and gain Extraordinary Power. Can’t control her anymore."

"Oh? What has she been saying?" Lu Yuan chuckled.

In his memory, this granddaughter of Old Master Ge was quite remarkable in the future.

"She mentioned seeing online news: the recent changes at Lishan Imperial Mausoleum are a big opportunity, and she must go."

Old Master casually said, continuing, "But it’s really too dangerous outside now, and for a teenager, I’ve just directly locked her at home."

Clearly, he didn’t think his granddaughter could accomplish anything in such chaotic circumstances.

After all, like ordinary people themselves, their priority is just to survive by any means.

As for the so-called Awakened, it’s a distant concept.

Lishan Imperial Mausoleum?

Upon hearing this.

Lu Yuan was slightly surprised.

Then he calculated the time, which seemed about right.

That’s where the Ancestor Dragon rests, filled with many legends, and is part of his plan.

Unexpectedly, the news has spread online, but that’s normal.

With information being so advanced, major changes are occurring everywhere.

Lishan is sure to receive significant attention.

Immediately.

After exchanging a few polite words with Old Master Ge, Lu Yuan opened his phone to search.

Indeed, there were changes in Lishan; the mountain reaches a thousand feet high, revealing several mysterious entrances.

However, there was little additional information, just scattered bits, and not much discussion on forums.

"It seems this matter is also under lockdown."

Lu Yuan pondered.

He ventured inside in his past life and knows more.

It’s the early stages of the mutation now.

Many strange items are emerging endlessly, making the situation extremely chaotic.

Some forces will take advantage of this time, using every means to fight over those items, hoping to dominate everything in the future.

This turmoil will continue for several years before settling down.

Just like the Lishan Imperial Mausoleum is being targeted by many powerful forces, including the Wuzhou Group and Longevity Gene.

They will block the information, send their own people, and seize the first advantage.

The goal is to find the Divine Artifact inside to expand their power.

Yet, even so.

Some things are still getting leaked.

The first battle between the Awakened can be expected to erupt shortly.

But only Lu Yuan knows.

The Imperial Mausoleum holds great terror, extremely dangerous.

Without the key, most will return empty-handed, suffering numerous casualties.

Of course, for Lu Yuan, it’s a completely different story.

Without further thought.

He took out the Mysterious Small Tripod and Ghost Seal.

"This can’t be delayed any longer, next stop, target: Lishan Imperial Mausoleum."

Lu Yuan thought, his own power had reached a terrifying level.

Having Visualization Technique and Divine Techniques, he only lacks a Peak Breathing Technique, which is essential.

Therefore, the Imperial Mausoleum is a must-visit.

Moreover, Hu City is quite far from Chang’an City.

With the expanded territory now, traveling time will only take longer.

Finally.

Lu Yuan plans to rest for a night, prepare everything, and head directly to the destination.

...

Shen City.

This is the economic center of the south.

Domestically, its status is no less than that of the metropolis Hu City.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t become one of the main areas of the five super cities in the future.

In the city center, there’s a hundred-meter-tall skyscraper.

If you stand on the top floor, you can overlook most of the city area.

The interior of the building is luxuriously decorated, brightly lit.

This entire building.

Belongs entirely to one company’s industry, Longevity Gene.

After the global mutation, money became worthless, and countless tycoons went bankrupt overnight, turning into ordinary people.

Yet, Longevity Gene seized this opportunity to rise and gain the upper hand.

Its research institutes.

Extracted mysterious substances from some Spirit Fruit and Exotic Herbs to create the Awakened.

More importantly, the family of Longevity Gene’s Controller revived a powerful bloodline, effortlessly controlling a large portion of Shen City within a month, growing stronger than ever.

Even the early stabilization of Shen City’s situation by the authorities during the mutation partly owed to Longevity Gene’s cooperation.

Directly becoming equal to domestic powers like Wuzhou Group and Celestial God Technology.

In fact.

Among the officially planned five super cities, excluding Shuntian City,

The other four.

Each has a powerful force occupying it.

Like Shen City now, Longevity Gene is the dominant force in a certain sense.

At this moment.

In a high-level room in Changsheng Building.

Dozens of men in black suits stand straight, hands placed behind them.

From their demeanor, none of them are ordinary people.

All well-trained.

Almost all are Awakened, worshiped outside.

But now, these men all carried respectful expressions, looking in the same direction.

A middle-aged woman leaned against a sofa, dressed in an elegant burgundy cheongsam, with a jade bracelet on her hand, exuding a gentle glow, appearing extraordinary.

"So you’re saying all the people we sent to investigate the Wuzhou Farm meteor fall incident have died?"

The woman spoke, sipping a bowl of strong tea, her tone somewhat cold.

"Yes."

"Both teams were completely wiped out. I underestimated the situation this time. I promise it won’t happen again."

A middle-aged man spoke, his head lowered.

The elite team from Longevity Gene had special equipment on them.

Once they perished, those behind them would immediately know.

Upon hearing the news.

He rushed over at once.

After all, with the mission incomplete, he needed to take responsibility, thus requesting the woman for another chance in his words.

"Very interesting indeed."

The woman lightly sipped her tea, eyes sharp, then turned her gaze to a document on the table.

The document was not thick, with a photo on top.

And the person in the photo...

Was none other than Lu Yuan!