Ambition Across Ten Million Miles, Who Sees the Cliff?

Inside the main hall of Building No. 1, the headquarters of the New Energy Association.

Chu Tianshu and Yu Nanfeng were already there, and Yannian, Xia Ningning, and others, escorting the seriously injured and unconscious Song Changle, had also arrived.

Pan Ting and others went to Song Changle's home and searched it, finding a lot of evidence of their crimes. They even moved a safe there.

However, Song Changle is highly resistant to various methods of interrogation, such as using hypnosis, and so far he has not been able to extract many deep secrets from her.

The information obtained so far mainly comes from other high-ranking officials who have been arrested.

Chu Tianshu, who had been meditating with his eyes closed on an old-fashioned wooden sofa, opened his eyes and picked up the intelligence summary on the table.

"They often use blood tests and physical examinations as a pretext for secret screening, kidnapping people for reproduction, conducting human experiments, and cultivating elite subordinates, all in an attempt to explore better genetic optimization programs for use by higher-ups..."

Chu Tianshu's gaze swept over the rows of experimental durations and the total number of experimental subjects to date.

That was a number so large it shocked him.

In this wasteland era, there are simply too many reasons that could lead to death or disappearance.

Those who were used as experimental subjects were assumed to have died in this cruel era, and few people noticed anything unusual.

And then the number of experimental subjects used over the past ten years was revealed.

Even people like Yu Nanfeng and Yannian, who were used to living in the cruel wasteland, looked noticeably more somber.

In recent years, megacities across the country have begun to show signs of peace and tranquility.

Their experiments did not stop there; they risked even more by sending secret agents to target entire settlements.

Because of their "Southern Heaven" organization, in recent years, they have also had bigger and clearer goals.

They no longer just wanted to gain more self-defense power through cruel experiments; they saw an opportunity and wanted to control this land.

It turns out that there has been ongoing contact between various megacities over the past few years.

Preparations are underway for each city to send several representatives to establish a joint government, which will integrate this vast territory, now exceeding ten million square kilometers, into the Spirit Realm realm.

Increase exchanges between cities, coordinate resources, and benefit all.

Once completed, this will allow for a more organized process of "merging villages and hamlets."

They invited many small and medium-sized settlements, like Yan Nian and his Yannian before, that had been separated from the community due to various factors, to be merged together.

Once this great undertaking is accomplished, this nation will become the largest and most unified power on the blue planet.

From alliance to integration, true unification is only a matter of time.

However, in the process of cooperation and integration, what kind of laws and development policies will be formulated based on the circumstances of the new era remains to be determined.

The "Southern Heaven" organization aims to openly promote alliances while secretly controlling more deterrent power.

According to their plan, they will occupy representative seats in their respective cities and use this joint platform to further expand their influence and try to eliminate dissidents.

Until the future laws and the direction of development are entirely determined by their own will.

"In this era where the two realms are intertwined, the environmental differences are vast. The truly effective deterrent force, aside from nuclear weapons, is actually the more widely applicable threat of Ghost God disasters."

Yu Nanfeng said, "This is why they allowed the monsters in Landform No. 7 to transform into the Forerunner of Ghosts and Gods."

"They hoped to control the vanguard through a technique called the Soul-Locking Art, so that they could use the Ghost God Dharma Aspect to act at any time."

At this point, Yu Nanfeng didn't know whether to be worried or angry. He slightly raised the corners of his lips and gave a sarcastic laugh.

"But according to their observations, even though Song Changle personally went to spy on them, he couldn't see that the monster they considered a sitting duck could transform into Wolf Head swordsman, whose strength was already astonishingly formidable."

Chu Tianshu picked up the paper cup and took a sip of purified water.

According to the records, the Ghost God Dharma Aspect in Landform No. 7 represent an unusual phenomenon: frequent changes in gravity over a wide area.

Although the magnitude of the changes is not too large, the frequency of the changes is very high, which is something that even the cardiovascular system of an ordinary person cannot withstand.

Even for those who are considered to be of Taboo power, although they can withstand it, they have no way to defend against it; it is a type of Ghost God Dharma Aspect that is most difficult to guard against.

Not only that, but in the vicinity of Jinling, the premier city in the south, there is only this one Ghost God Dharma Aspect available.

Ascertaining the movements of this Dharma Aspect as quickly as possible was a crucial task for Song Changle.

No wonder that even after the Wolf Head swordsman revealed his formidable strength, Song Changle's first reaction was to protect him.

He didn't know when the next Precursor Creature would appear.

"The specific application of the Soul-Locking Art, and the identity of their organization's leader, have not yet been ascertained."

Yu Nanfeng said, "We did manage to uncover the identities of quite a few spies planted in our two families."

"But I suspect that what these people have is not the complete list of spies."

Pan Ting picked up the conversation, saying, "In Song Changle's house, in the safe in the secret room, there's only a laptop."

"The most crucial information, such as the periodic patterns of gravity changes in the Landform No. 7, and other top-secret detailed data, should all be on that computer. However, cracking and booting it up is extremely difficult at the moment; it will take at least two or three days."

Xia Ningning said, "I already asked my master."

"He said two or three days, but even if it's twenty or thirty days, he can still spend it with that wild dog in the Landform No. 7."

Chu Tianshu nodded slightly, clearly understanding Zhang Tao's thoughts.

Even if he couldn't keep the Wolf Head Swordsman, he would still harass him frequently.

We cannot give the Wolf Head swordsman the chance to completely transform into Precursor Creature.

Otherwise, such a powerful and cunning Forerunner of Ghosts and Gods would be far more dangerous than any other Precursor Creature previously recorded.

To put it dramatically, it's like a nuclear bomb that's unpredictable in its attitude towards humanity and lurks everywhere.

"My mental cultivation has recovered to full strength; it's time to attempt a breakthrough."

Chu Tianshu took another sip of purified water.

He seemed to taste many different flavors in the water in the paper cup, and his expression became increasingly calm.

"The current difficulty is getting Song Changle to talk, but once I break through that barrier, I might be able to handle him."

"Just take him with you."

Yu Nanfeng asked with concern, "Where do you intend to go into seclusion? I have many quiet rooms, and even the New Energy Association has quite a few meticulously crafted rooms."

"I'd rather not stay in this room."

Chu Tianshu thought of the information he had just seen, and then he thought of the association's higher-ups, who must have used the training room here. A surge of resentment rose in his heart.

"I'll go back to my tent. I've been practicing and painting there lately, which has enriched my mind and skill."

"I've become completely accustomed to the environment—the gentle sound of flowing water, the lush grass, and the swarms of insects—both internally and externally."

Chu Tianshu stood up and said, "That's the best place for me to break through to the next level."

Yannian said, "Then I'll go back with you."

Yu Nanfeng gathered the documents on the table into a neat stack and said, "I'm keeping this place under control. Pan Ting and Wanzhuo will take you back."

"Just have Wanzhuo drive for you, Manager Pan can stay here."

Chu Tianshu looked at Yu Nanfeng, "Your skill is profound, but your physical body is not strong enough. After being seriously injured, you will probably only be able to use 40% of your strength in the next few days. It would be good to have more people helping you."

"If there's any real need, then have Wanzhuo contact Manager Pan."

Yu Nanfeng chuckled and said, "Alright, then I won't see you off any further."

Yu Wanzhuo said goodbye to Xia Ningning and got out to drive.

It had drizzled a few times during the day, but the moon shone brightly over the city at night.

Chu Tianshu opened the car window and looked out. He didn't see many dark clouds, but the moon appeared as large as a millstone, and the halo around it was even more enormous.

In the distance from the moon on the horizon, the stars are scattered like broken strings of pearls, their light twinkling.

As far back as Chu Tianshu can remember, it's rare to see so many stars in the southern night sky.

When their car reached the riverbank, some people stood motionless on the bank, seemingly staring blankly at the stars reflected in the water.

"Huh?"

Chu Tianshu said in surprise, "Why does he look like someone who's about to commit suicide?"

Yu Wanzhuo startled and slowed down to take a look.

"You scared me! I thought someone was really going to jump into the river."

Yu Wanzhuo and said, "That's Master Mao from Mao Shanwei. He's known in the city for his kind and helpful nature. He probably heard about the battle here and came to see if there's anything he can do to help."

Chu Tianshu recalled, "The manager of the Beast Arena?"

Yu Wanzhuo stretched out his hand and called out from afar, "Master Mao."

Mao Shanwei turned his head and saw the people in the car, and his heart skipped a beat.

He went out for a stroll at night, though it was because he heard about Chu Tianshu's deeds on the radio, but he didn't actually intend to meet Chu Tianshu.

According to what he'd heard, Chu Tianshu should be at the headquarters of the New Energy Association, which is why he came to the riverbank.

Unexpectedly, late at night, this person ran back to this dilapidated riverbank meadow.

"Wanzhuo!"

Mao Shanwei smiled and clasped his hands in a fist salute, "Tianshu, the Yannian, I have long admired you."

Chu Tianshu asked curiously, "Master Mao recognizes us?"

"Two beast fighters previously attempted to assassinate the Divine Physician of Yannian. Manager Pan investigated the matter, so naturally I need to pay close attention."

Mao Shanwei sighed, "Now that I think about it, those two must have been bribed by Song Changle."

Chu Tianshu smiled, "Those two people aren't worth Song Changle's personal attention, are they? And it's unnecessary for any bad things to fall on his head."

Song Changle is still in the trunk.

Upon hearing this, Mao Shanwei's gaze changed slightly.

"Song Changle suffered a complete defeat and disgrace, while Mr. Chu gained fame overnight. It's remarkable that Mr. Chu can still view Song Changle with such equanimity."

Mao Shanwei sighed, "Thinking about it carefully, Song Changle did accomplish quite a few good things in the past, but these bad deeds will be the main theme of his final judgment."

"If he had realized earlier that he would one day be so despised and scorned, would he have stopped himself from doing evil?"

Chu Tianshu's eyes flickered for a moment, then he glanced at Mao Shanwei before quickly turning away to look at the river.

He seemed afraid that a certain meaning in his eyes might startle Mao Shanwei, and he chuckled leisurely.

"That Song Changle should have died more than a decade ago. Pulling back from the brink isn't for someone like him."

"Because people like him don't understand the pangs of conscience at all; after committing evil, whether they do more or less, they won't feel relieved or burdened."

"Those who are truly troubled by this kind of thing are those who still value their conscience. For such people, doing one less evil deed, even if it cannot make up for past evils, can at least make them feel a little more at ease."

The car was dimly lit, and Chu Tianshu's figure seemed to be in a small room, inside an ancient painting. He turned his gaze back and looked directly at Mao Shanwei.

Like the ancestral master statue in front of monks and Daoist priests, smiling at the secular world.

If you can ease the burden on what you value most, why bother with anything else?

A sudden gust of wind blew, filling the grass with a fresh scent.

Mao Shanwei's full head of white hair fluttered as he raised his hand to adjust his glasses, suddenly realizing he had talked too much.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

He laughed loudly on purpose, "Tianshu is right. I do have some connections with Chairman Song, and I feel sorry for him, but since it was his own choice, there's no need to say more."

"It's chilly by the river, so I must head back now. Tianshu, see you another day when you have time. Goodbye."

Chu Tianshu smiled and said, "Goodbye."

Once Mao Shanwei had walked far away, his silhouette was only the size of a matchbox.

Chu Tianshu frowned and asked, "After Manager Pan investigated the Beast Arena last time, did he continue to send people to monitor Mao Shanwei?"

Yu Wanzhuo asked in surprise, "No, what's wrong?"

Chu Tianshu said, "Later, call your mother and ask her to send some more people over. They need to be absolutely reliable professionals with excellent light-footed skills."

Yannian asked, "Is there something wrong with this person?"

"I don't know, but it feels a bit strange."

Chu Tianshu pushed open the car door and walked towards the tent.

"Anyway, I'll keep an eye on things before I go through customs."

(End of this chapter)