The Composure of Laying Plans

That's how things were back then!

Before the Gene Sequence has developed to a powerful state, Luo Zhong's Heavenly God General Plan is undoubtedly a crucial weapon for the dynasty.

Although Luo Zhong caused a bloodbath, no one didn't want to become the next Luo Zhong.

This also triggered mutual suspicion and infighting among the major committee members who initially established the Scarlet Alliance State. The conflict between Ren Aiguo and Luo Tianming occurred in this context, which was welcomed by others. Instead of choosing to quell the conflict, they allowed it to continue to develop, ultimately leading to a disaster for the Ren Household.

This was something that couldn't be discussed openly, and everyone unanimously chose to keep quiet about it.

But no one expected that, despite lacking the strong support of his Lineage, Ren Yisheng could still turn his life around and even become the current pillar of the Scarlet Alliance State.

"I want to know, have you now become Heavenly God General, or have you simply copied Luo Zhong's path!"

A hint of bitterness appeared in Zhong Rang's eyes.

No Sequence Holder could be as strong as Ren Yisheng.

If Zhong Rang needed a point of comparison, he could only look to the past and to those he perceived as similar or powerful figures.

Ren Yisheng is currently the only one Sequence Holder is close to Luo Zhong's.

Regardless of what ancient martial arts killing techniques Zhong Rang possessed in the past, or what level Zhong Rang had reached in his current cultivation, Zhong Rang could still sense the gap between himself and Luo Zhong.

In their era, which lacked a clear hierarchy, Luo Zhong was terrifyingly perfect; only the betrayal of his trusted confidants brought Luo Zhong a severe blow.

If Luo Zhong possessed the resistance level of the Seventh Sequence in this era, Zhong Rang felt that it would be a nightmare for all rebels, and no matter how they schemed, they would not win.

"I'd also like to know, what are you pursuing?" Zhong Rang asked again.

A Ren Yisheng lying in the hospital is not a big deal, but a Ren Yisheng instantly is far more involved. This even involves the Scarlet Alliance State, which is controlled by the Third Generation Sequence Committee.

Zhong Rang is now past his prime and no longer possesses the ruthlessness he had decades ago, but he undoubtedly needs some kind of affirmation.

"In what direction do you intend to lead the Scarlet Alliance State?" Zhong Rang asked.

It's difficult for the elderly to intervene in outside affairs, but it's not difficult for them to learn about changes in the outside world.

Zhong Rang well aware of the changes that had occurred in the outside world.

He pacified the Northwest and the Southeast, reorganized the Sequence Committee, promoted a grand feast for alternate sequence committee members, pushed Gene Sequence to the general public, and transformed the international order.

The Third Sequence Committee brought about many changes, which was extremely rare for the Scarlet Alliance State.

Zhong Rang initially thought this was the result of discussions among many people, but as he continued to deduce the truth, he felt that it was most likely Ren Yisheng who was manipulating things behind the scenes.

Like an invisible hand, seemingly stumbling and falling in the hospital, Ren Yisheng has actually had countless influences, even truly stepping onto the grand stage of the Scarlet Alliance State on Alliance Island.

It wasn't until Ren Yisheng controlled the ferocious beast that Zhong Rang belatedly realized what was happening.

He figured out Ren Yisheng's behavior pattern and whether it would turn the Scarlet Alliance State into an alternative Luofu Dynasty.

"If I were content with everything I have in Western Capital City right now, and just wanted to live a normal life, wishing for my family's health and happiness, while also seeking higher-order abilities, would you choose to believe me or not?"

Zhong Rang originally intended to make an exchange, but it ended up turning into a heart-to-heart talk, where he also shared his innermost thoughts.

This made Ren Yisheng think for a long time before slowly speaking.

"I don't believe it," Zhong Rang shook his head. "Any pursuit of power requires a sufficient reason, and that reason is definitely not for living a normal life, nor for health and happiness!"

"Although Lao Zhong doesn't study psychology, he's right," Li Qi said. "Simple reasons are not enough to make someone powerful!"

"No one can become strong simply for the sake of health and happiness," Changkong Luo shook his head and said, "Without a sufficiently harsh environment that forces people to their limits, no one can become strong for no reason. I also want to understand what Professor Ren has gone through, and why you are not satisfied with being strong enough as you are now!"

"You're young, you don't need to make a last-ditch effort like us old folks," Zhu Bufan said, frowning.

"I understand even less why you would help us enter the Seventh Sequence!"

Zhong Rang shrugged, indicating the flaws in Ren Yisheng's actions.

"Perhaps I just wanted to use your strength to hunt ferocious beasts, thereby satisfying my own sequence advancement," Ren Yisheng shrugged and said, "It just so happens that this trip encountered the ferocious beast that Zuo Lianguang needed!"

"You can control the ferocious beast right now, and you could even complete this kind of hunt with Wang Haoran and Li Yingbo by pulling along," Li Qi said, shaking his head.

"It was just a coincidence. After all, I had never faced a ferocious beast before, and I didn't know I actually possessed such abilities!"

Ren Yisheng murmured something.

Zhang Xuezhou, who was standing to the side, showed a slight change in expression.

Zhang Xuezhou was well aware of why Ren Yisheng would push for the upgrading of the old mansion's status.

This was indeed a coincidence, and it allowed Zuo Lianguang to benefit from it.

But Ren Yisheng would also like to see a new Seventh Sequence individual emerge in the twilight mansion.

When facing Huang Daoxian, any of the Seventh Sequence individuals could potentially be of use. Zhang Xuezhou and Ren Yisheng might even join forces to extend the lifespan of these individuals as much as they could, until they could continue to shine.

Simply put, Ren Yisheng needs a group of top-tier consumers, just as he did against the Aomeijia Alliance, to fight against Zodiac.

But this is something that's really hard to explain, and there's no way to say it out loud.

"Do you mean we should turn back now, stop the hunt, and go back to the old mansion to recuperate?" Zhang Xuezhou chimed in.

"Hmm?" Li Qi, slightly taken aback.

"If you suspect Professor Ren has ulterior motives, why don't we just abandon this project and head straight back to Western Capital City? Everything will proceed as usual," Zhang Xuezhou said. "Nothing to say, nothing to do, and everything will be fine!"

"Committee Member Zhang, please don't say anything!"

Li Qi felt a slight headache starting to throb.

Zhang Xuezhou's two sentences immediately shattered everyone's confidence in pressing him for answers, and even made Ren Yisheng's brows relax.

Everything everyone is doing right now is based on the premise that things must be done; if they choose not to do it, things will obviously go in the opposite direction.

Regardless of Ren Yisheng's intentions, people will still pursue the Sequence, the Longevity Drug, and the Mental Strengthening Chapter.

The main purpose of Zhong Rang and the others' visit was not to investigate Ren Yisheng's reasons for his actions, but rather to point to the Luofu Imperial Family's former plan to Heavenly God General, and to learn about the Heavenly God General's secret medicine.

The Mental Strengthening Chapter can maintain mental stability, and the Heavenly God General's secret medicine will most likely promote and enhance this.

This is directly related to their need to maintain sanity, and will be relentlessly pursued.

"You're probably trying to find the Heavenly God General's secret elixir," Ren Yisheng said, his brow furrowing. "But do you really dare to use those drugs that can drive people mad so easily?"

"If you dare, we definitely dare!"

Having revealed his purpose in a single sentence, Zhong Rang couldn't help but feel a bit eager to confirm.

"You should know about those miserable years I went through. I went crazy after injecting myself with drugs, then clashed with Chairman Changkong Kong, and was then locked up in the earliest version of the Old Age Mansion, living like a walking corpse every day. Later, it even caused my body to go into a state of suspended animation, which led to my being cryogenically frozen," Ren Yisheng laughed. "Although I'm finally over my suffering now, would you be willing to repeat my experience?"

"Us..."

Zhang Xuezhou's negotiation style is characterized by a "what's the use" attitude, which often results in people suffering more pain than they gain.

Ren Yisheng, on the other hand, uses a combination of enticement, realistic tactics, and manipulation to create a trap that traps people from which they cannot escape.

"The Mental Strengthening Chapter is indeed a recipe to guide the Heavenly God General the effects of the secret medicine, and it will also be beneficial for stabilizing your minds. However, if you use the medicine before you have mastered the technique according to this formula, the consequences will be dire," Ren Yisheng said. "If I were to share this with you now, it would very likely make people think I am plotting against you, and it might even cause you to repeat my father's sudden death!"

"Then how can we obtain your sharing while ensuring our safety?" Zhong Rang asked in a deep voice.

"The Seventh Sequence, or perhaps a glimpse into the Eighth Sequence; the level of Chapter Six or Seven of the Mental Strengthening Chapter!"

Ren Yisheng held up two fingers, indicating the basic conditions that everyone needed to meet.

Ren Yisheng and Zhang Xuezhou both entered the seventh chapter of the Mental Strengthening Chapter Mental Strengthening Chapter, but both faced various difficulties in advancing further and could only hope for occasional insights. Ren Anran, on the other hand, found it difficult to enter the seventh chapter of the Mental Strengthening Chapter.

Ren Yisheng had long wanted to leverage the collective deduction power of everyone in the Twilight Mansion, and he had even borrowed Luo Tianming's ideas, but this still had many shortcomings and was difficult to be comprehensive.

He offered a direction, a direction that many elderly people would find difficult to reach.

Spiritual practice is difficult to fully comprehend, but theoretical understanding will come first.

The inability to achieve something through practice does not mean that the theory cannot be extended.

Whether the concepts of sequence and Mental Strengthening can go further is no longer something that can be accomplished by one person in Ren Yisheng.

Having witnessed Zhang Xuezhou's successful cases of applying his cultivation theories to others, Ren Yisheng gradually changed and began to gather the strength around him.

Of course, Ren Yisheng must admit that if he encountered Huang Daoxian, these people would inevitably be used by him.

There is not a single person at the top with a kind heart, and even the kind-hearted ones rarely survive to the end.

He could coldly observe the past conflicts between the Luo and Ren Household, and even knowing the truth, he still drove the Ren Household out of Western Capital City. When Ren Yisheng planning his life like a chess piece, he certainly didn't have any special feelings for the members of the old mansion. All that was left was the necessity of maintaining and protecting his own family.