International Hunt

By all objective standards, Su Yuan's cultivation speed, his flawless cultivation method, and his infinite potential across six dimensions simply should not exist on Blue Star. In fact, even in the depths of the universe, such a phenomenon is nearly impossible.

This is not a flaw of the Six-Dimensional Cultivation Method itself. The massive powers in the deep reaches of the universe possess such methods, but possessing them does not equate to being able to practice them, nor does it guarantee perfect compatibility. The Six-Dimensional Cultivation Method represents infinite potential and perfect evolution, and as such, it is the most difficult to master.

To desire potential, perfect evolution, and ease of cultivation all at once? Such good fortune is rarely found. Yet, Su Yuan currently possesses exactly that.

At my current rate of cultivation, relying solely on individual strength five years from now will still not be enough to deal with the interstellar colonial ships of the alien forces, Su Yuan thought to himself. This was the answer provided by the Grey Mirror. To crush the arriving interstellar colonial ships five years from now using only his own power? That would only be possible if Su Yuan employed certain forbidden techniques to accelerate his cultivation or boost his combat prowess.

However, there is no need for that. Employing forbidden techniques requires a price, and it is a price Su Yuan is unwilling to pay. Since individual strength is insufficient, he must utilize external forces. This is the foundation of the plan provided by the Grey Mirror to counter the interstellar colonial ships.

The first step is to establish a faction and eliminate the Truth Society, the lackeys of the alien forces. For Su Yuan, the prerequisite for building a faction is maintaining contact—or rather, being able to reach his subordinates at any time. This is crucial, as Su Yuan will undoubtedly remain behind the scenes, directing his subordinates to carry out his will. Just as he directed Zhou Yu not long ago; without Su Yuan's constant guidance, Zhou Yu would have died in the Ten Thousand Ravine Snake Valley a hundred times over.

The method Su Yuan used to contact and command Zhou Yu at the time relied on the Xia Kingdom's wireless communication technology—in short, a mobile phone. Given the current state of wireless communication on Blue Star, it is far too primitive. Even in a place like the Snake Valley, where there was no interference from other external technologies, the signal was lost dozens of times. If not for Su Yuan using the Grey Mirror to predict the exact moments of signal loss and reassure Zhou Yu in advance, the difficulty of executing the plan to obtain the Blood Lingzhi would have skyrocketed.

Su Yuan requires an absolutely stable communication channel—one that is at least unimpeded across Blue Star, free from interruptions, signal loss, eavesdropping, and the many other issues currently plaguing the technology.

Establishing a stable communication channel on Blue Star is not a difficult task for Su Yuan. The Grey Mirror had long since provided him with the answer, even packaging the relevant technology. It is alien technology that surpasses Blue Star's current communication field by at least a century. However, knowing is one thing; implementation is another. To replicate it on Blue Star for his own use, he requires a specific person in charge—an executor.

This executor must be a titan in the current field of wireless communication; otherwise, let alone replicating alien technology, even understanding it would be a problem. It is much like a primitive human finding a lighter; even with every part and accessory, they would have no idea how to replicate it.

Regarding this person in charge, this executor, the Grey Mirror had also long since provided a candidate. "Qiao Mingyuan, 46 years old, a world-renowned Chinese expert in the field of wireless communication, long residing in the country across the ocean. Six months ago, Qiao Mingyuan's wife suddenly went missing. After extensive investigation, not only did Qiao Mingyuan fail to discover why she disappeared, but he found himself hunted instead. With no other choice, Qiao Mingyuan was forced to flee, and in ten minutes, he will arrive at the South Sea Island of the Xia Kingdom..."

The details regarding Qiao Mingyuan flashed through Su Yuan's mind. There were many considerations behind choosing Qiao Mingyuan as the person in charge. First, Qiao Mingyuan's technical expertise is exceptional; he is ranked 39th in the world in the field of wireless communication. Qiao Mingyuan himself is unaware of this ranking, and the outside world is equally oblivious, as rankings in scientific fields are difficult to determine and often rely more on seniority. Only the Grey Mirror can provide an absolutely objective and accurate ranking.

The second reason is that Qiao Mingyuan has a simple background; as a Chinese-descended expert with no connections within the country, he is easy to manipulate and control.

The third reason concerns the disappearance of Qiao Mingyuan's wife, which was the work of the Truth Society; the forces currently hunting Qiao Mingyuan are also from the Truth Society.

Qiao Mingyuan's wife met the standard criteria for the Truth Society's artificial human project, which is why she was secretly taken away.

As for Qiao Mingyuan, it was only after extensive investigation that he neared the truth, leading the Truth Society to send assassins to silence him.

Simply put, Qiao Mingyuan's enemy is the Truth Society.

And Su Yuan also wants to deal with the Truth Society.

With their goals aligned, Qiao Mingyuan will work all the harder for Su Yuan.

"Artificial humans..."

Su Yuan fell into a brief contemplation.

Artificial humans are the most powerful technological means mastered by the Truth Society.

Of course, to Su Yuan, artificial humans are no secret at all.

If Su Yuan were willing, he could easily manufacture Level 4, Level 5, or even Level 6 artificial humans.

However, the production of artificial humans consumes too many resources and requires suitable "vessels."

The time and resources required to create a single Level 4 artificial human would likely be enough for Su Yuan to cultivate into a Level 5 or Level 6 life form.

The Truth Society has controlled the international underworld for decades, if not a century, yet they have only managed to create twelve Level 4 artificial humans to date.

A century ago, when the great war between nations broke out, the Truth Society possessed only three Level 4 artificial humans.

Su Yuan has no interest in artificial humans; in the universe, this technology has been obsolete for countless years.

"Time is up."

Su Yuan checked the time, took out his phone, and made a call.

South Sea Island, in the southern part of the Xia Kingdom.

As a major tourist destination, South Sea Island sees a massive influx of travelers every day, a significant portion of whom are foreign tourists.

A cruise ship docked, and a middle-aged man stepped off.

This middle-aged man was none other than Qiao Mingyuan. His eyes were bloodshot, clearly having not slept for several days.

"Why did Anna disappear, and who are the people hunting me?"

Qiao Mingyuan had ten thousand questions in his mind. Half a month ago, he had been on the verge of obtaining the surveillance footage from the time his wife, Anna, went missing.

But before he could get his hands on it, the friend who helped him secure the footage was shot in the head.

If not for Qiao Mingyuan's good luck, he would have died right then and there.

Afterward, Qiao Mingyuan contacted his mentor, and with his help, he successfully fled the country. After half a month of running, he finally arrived at South Sea Island in the Xia Kingdom.

His mentor's final piece of advice was that he might be safer in the Xia Kingdom.

This was the reason Qiao Mingyuan had come to the Xia Kingdom.

"What is that?"

Just as Qiao Mingyuan felt a slight sense of relief, his pupils suddenly constricted.

Not far away, at the exit he was heading toward, several men in sunglasses were already standing there.

The moment he saw these burly men, fear surged in Qiao Mingyuan's heart.

"It's them! It's them! They've chased me all the way to the Xia Kingdom!"

Qiao Mingyuan's heart trembled, and he turned and ran without hesitation.

At the exit, the men in sunglasses spotted Qiao Mingyuan as well and immediately closed in on him.

"Run! Run! Run!"

Qiao Mingyuan scrambled in every direction before finally ducking into a restroom.

Hiding in the innermost stall, Qiao Mingyuan felt utterly desperate.

He was almost certain that it was only a matter of time before his hiding spot was discovered.

But besides hiding here, where else could he go?

Just as Qiao Mingyuan prepared to close his eyes and await his death, a phone began to ring.

"A ringtone?"

Qiao Mingyuan was puzzled. He had lost his own phone long ago while fleeing to the Xia Kingdom; he didn't have one at all.

"Is it coming from there?"

Qiao Mingyuan followed the sound and discovered the ringing was coming from a phone sitting on the tissue dispenser next to him.

It must have been left behind by someone—a lost item. Now that it was ringing, perhaps the owner was calling for it.

Qiao Mingyuan hesitated for a moment before reaching out to pick up the phone.