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My heart jolted, and I immediately activated the Pure Realm Jade Cong. Could it really be that miraculous? If it was true, then things were utterly screwed. Although he had agreed readily enough, Zhen Dayu began to hesitate. I understood why. After all, if it could truly be activated whenever one wished, regardless of distance or time, the Divine Court would have activated it itself long ago. Why send a divine official to do it?
There had to be some restriction involving time or distance. Even a remote-controlled bomb had a limited range—how could it simply explode whenever one wanted?
"Official Bai, it's still a little far from here. How about I activate it after I make a trip to the Nine Provinces Realm? I'm genuinely lost right now," Zhen Dayu said.
Bai Ruqi was unmoved. "Upon seeing this edict, you are required to reach the Nine Provinces Realm within three days. If you fail to complete the mission, you should know what the consequences will be!"
Zhen Dayu looked rather depressed as he reached out to take the map. I frowned. Activate the Jade Cong after reaching the Nine Provinces Realm within three days? Wouldn't everyone be doomed? Judging from the distance, we wouldn't even need two days if we went there at full speed!
I said coldly, "Can't you delay it for a few more days?"
Bai Ruqi sneered. "What, are you not making trouble anymore? Today, I'll let you know exactly what it means when a divine command cannot be disobeyed!"
"I wasn't talking to you." I frowned and continued speaking to Zhen Dayu. "We agreed earlier that you'd drag this out for two or three months. How could you let yourself get caught so easily? How are you going to explain this to the High