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As the two exchanged glances filled with unspoken emotions, Qing finally couldn't hold back and said, "Alright, let's stop the jokes here. Yiyi is no outsider, and this place is safe enough for me to speak frankly!"
Qing's words made Xiao Yefeng withdraw his gaze from Liu Yiyi and turn towards Qing. At that moment, a flash of light appeared in Qing's hand, revealing a map, along with some text on one side.
"This is a map I have collected from our realm, and it contains something you desire. However, I have one condition: you must help me find an important component within the ruins!" Qing declared, holding the map.
Xiao Yefeng was taken aback as he looked at Qing. "When did I ever say what I wanted? And why should I help you venture into such a dangerous place to retrieve something?"
Hearing Xiao Yefeng's words, Qing smiled slightly and gave the map a gentle shake. The entire map unfolded before Xiao Yefeng's eyes. It was then that both Xiao Yefeng and Liu Yiyi realized that the map was just one part of it; above the text were several old photographs, and one photograph in particular instantly captivated Xiao Yefeng's attention.
It was a photo of an ancient sword. The black-and-white image showed signs of age and wear, yet the sword itself stood out remarkably. With a blade measuring three feet and three inches, its four-inch hilt bore an ancient inscription. The blade was covered in various talismans, and beside the photo were bold brush strokes that read: Yin-Yang Sword, one of the Four Treasures of Baoyun Palace, likely remaining within the ruins!
Looking at this information, Xiao Yefeng raised his gaze to Qing, who held the map. He asked directly, "How do you know I'm looking for it?"
No one knew about the relationship between the Xiao Family and Baoyun Palace; even if Boundary People had unexpected abilities, Xiao Yefeng didn't believe they would possess such information.
At that moment, Qing provided an explosive answer: "What if I told you that your Xiao Family is also a member of our realm? Would you believe it?"
The scene shifted to the three of them sitting in a quiet teahouse. Holding the map, Xiao Yefeng continuously recalled everything Qing had just said. Although he didn't want to admit it, Qing's words were indeed reliable. The idea that the Xiao Family was part of their realm was something Xiao Yefeng couldn't accept; after all, he had never sensed any memory regarding this aspect in his inherited memories.
Yet Qing presented an irrefutable argument: Did he think such an ability as inherited memory was something anyone could possess? Her words made Xiao Yefeng realize—wasn't it true? Such methods clearly surpassed the capabilities of a Geomancer; could ordinary people truly possess them? He then understood that their realm was also unstable; since its inception, many had withdrawn from it.
The Xiao Family was naturally among them, and Baoyun Palace's decline began after their exit from the realm. It turned out that Treasure of the Cloud had direct ties to their realm. However, there was one reassuring point: the realm had not recalled the four treasures granted to the Xiao Family. Thus, there was still some information regarding the existence of the Yin-Yang Sword.
It became clear that during the internal strife within the Xiao Family years ago, when his brother took away both the Yin-Yang Sword and Soul Bell under the scrutiny of Boundary People, they had already been long detached from their realm. The realm had no obligation to assist in retrieving treasures taken by traitors; thus, only a slight awareness remained. Now, due to Xiao Yefeng's involvement, this information had resurfaced!
After carefully studying the entire map once more, Xiao Yefeng rolled it up and set it aside. Looking into Qing's eyes, he said, "Azure Maiden! While I must admit my gratitude towards you, there's something I still need to say!"
"But it doesn't matter!" Qingdao said.
"You people are too interfering with the freedom of those who leave your realm! What concerns you about the safety of the Boundary Person? I think you're just afraid these people will expose your existence! Otherwise, why have you been monitoring the descendants of the Xiao Family for so long after they withdrew?" Xiao Yefeng expressed his understanding. According to Qing, the discovery of a traitor in the Xiao Family was meant to ensure their safety, but Xiao Yefeng sensed the underlying implication.
Xiao Yefeng's words made Qing awkwardly smile. He was right, so Qing didn't intend to refute him. However, it was strange; Qing never took Xiao Yefeng's rudeness as disrespect toward himself.
Seeing that Qing acknowledged his words, Xiao Yefeng nodded and said, "I have to thank you. Now there's one last question: why look for me? You must have more than one suitable person under your command for this operation!"
This question was also something Liu Yiyi had been wanting to know, so both of them turned to look at Qing. After taking a sip of tea, Qing replied, "Well! There are indeed many suitable people for this operation. But here's the thing! It's not just me; my brother is in the same situation. Although my brother and I openly compete with each other within our realm, there are simply too few people in our realm. We can't afford to lose even one."
"So you are looking for Thugs among us mortals, letting us help you fight for what you want. This way, you can get what you desire without damaging relationships and while maintaining your own power, am I right?" Xiao Yefeng continued.
"That's correct. Although it's somewhat impolite, it's the truth! It's not just our realm; the Western Gods operate similarly. They never participate directly but leave everything to the people of the mortal realm. And haven't you noticed that Yin Si does the same?" Qingdao explained.
After listening to all this, Liu Yiyi finally understood. Grabbing Xiao Yefeng's hand, she said, "So we are just a group of tools being used by others? The struggles between us are all for the mythical realm and Yin Si, right?"
Feeling the sweat in Liu Yiyi's palm, Xiao Yefeng gently wiped it away and said, "Don't worry, Yiyi. Some things are just like this; we know we're being used, but shared interests force us to choose to be used! Everything we do is not for anyone else but for ourselves!"
"Well! Whether it's the realm or Yin Si or even the mortal realm, it's all the same. This matter is laid out before everyone; no one can stand aside!" Qingdao added.
After thinking for a moment, Xiao Yefeng said, "I accept this matter now. I believe there are definitely many others who will accept this mission like I do!"
"Brother Feng!" Liu Yiyi said worriedly upon hearing Xiao Yefeng's words.
Without saying anything further, Xiao Yefeng squeezed Liu Yiyi's hand tightly to reassure her not to worry. Liu Yiyi fell silent as Qing introduced the general situation of everything involved, glossing over all the risks. The meeting concluded with Qing leaving first. At that moment, only Liu Yiyi remained leaning on Xiao Yefeng's shoulder as she said, "Brother Feng, this situation is very dangerous, isn't it?"
"Of course! But everything comes with risks, didn't you just hear that? This time, there are more than ten people sent by Huaxia! They are all at the same level as me, True Spirit Pinnacle. Don't worry, things will be resolved quickly!" Xiao Yefeng said as he took Liu Yiyi away from the place. What Xiao Yefeng didn't know was that just as they were leaving, a man in a distant building snapped a photo with his camera.
Within just a few minutes, the photo appeared on a wall in a dark room. A man in black held a dagger, pointing it at numerous photos on the wall. Eventually, the dagger was plunged into one of the pictures—a group photo featuring five individuals dressed in Mercenary combat uniforms. A black circle had already been drawn around one of them, with the dagger embedded in it.
"Divine Young Master! The Master wants to see you!" A man's voice came from outside the room. The man in black inserted the dagger into the table and replied, "I'll be there right away! Does Uncle Li know what this gathering of ours is about?"
"The guardians of both East and West have already begun to move! We should act too; otherwise, all this silence would have been for nothing!" Uncle Li's voice echoed.
A similar conversation was taking place in three other secret rooms, involving Lu Zhan representing the faction of Seizure, Kai representing Destruction, and a mysterious figure representing Spirit. At that moment, all four were engaged in discussions with their respective informants. Each of them immediately set aside their tasks, changed their clothes, and followed their messengers out.
In Perfect World, as well as among the Eastern New Forces and Western Divine Descent Society, nearly all had gathered their True Spirit Dark Force elites. Meanwhile, atop Mount Olympus in the West, a group of men and women were also discussing matters.
At that moment, a man dressed in a suit with slicked-back golden hair stood up and said, "Diana! Don't be so ungrateful! The current situation is quite clear; the East has already split into two factions, and it’s evident that the rebels are growing stronger. Since the Eastern elites can abandon their animosity towards us, I believe we should be magnanimous and cooperate with them to reshape the order and revert to the age of gods. Wouldn't that be better?"
Opposite him sat a typical Western woman clad in a golden-white gown. With her perfectly proportioned figure and striking blue eyes that could captivate anyone's imagination, she was undoubtedly Diana. However, Diana replied directly, "Xius, stop dreaming about returning to that blood-soaked era; no one can halt the march of the new age!"
"Do you know what our fate will be once those Divine Powers disappear? We will lose any means to replenish our lost lifespan and gradually age like ordinary people. Just look at those old women who are wrinkled and overweight; do you intend to become like them?" Xius argued.
"Technological Civilization is advancing rapidly. Aren't your Gene Warriors products of this new era? It's ridiculous that you would use creations of this new age to attempt to restore the old times!" Diana shot back while glancing at a shy couple behind her.
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