"Because I've already been half-corrupted, I've actually mastered some fiendish arts. But some of the fiendish arts on this Primordial Void... I really haven't seen before."
Du Gufeng said.
"I'm all ears," Gu Qingshan said.
Du Gufeng gazed at the Primordial Void, then suddenly raised a hand and formed a seal.
In an instant, a screen of light appeared before them.
It showed a world—
A planet.
The Free Federation.
A giant city glittered in the night.
Crowds surged through the streets, cars streamed past in an endless flow; it was no different from the Primordial World.
"First, the Parallel World Art. Then, to control everyone—"
Du Gufeng slowly changed his hand seal.
The screen of light spread out, enveloping them both.
They stood in the street and looked around. A single illusory rune had appeared above everyone's head.
"One person, ten thousand lives?" Gu Qingshan asked.
"Exactly. But that alone isn't enough. To keep anyone from suddenly realizing the world is false, you also need the Art of Universal Ignorance," Du Gufeng said.
They looked down the street and saw a man in military uniform gazing at the sky. He said in confusion, "Beyond the world... what should it look like?"
Du Gufeng changed his hand seal again.
The man's companion patted him on the shoulder and laughed. "Obviously, the universe. What were you learning in class back then?"
"I know it's the universe, of course. But are there other intelligent life-forms out there?"
"Who knows? Technology hasn't advanced that far yet."
"True..."
The two men walked past Du Gufeng and Gu Qingshan, then disappeared into the distance.
"This is the Art of Universal Ignorance," Gu Qingshan said.
"Right. It keeps civilization's development within certain limits, so they won't learn the truth," Du Gufeng said.
"Is this the secret