Ren Yisheng of the True Spirit Realm

"You have the Eight Steps to Catch a Cicada, but I have the Invincible Grass-Climbing Skill. What kind of time is this to keep spouting such useless nonsense!"

In the twilight mansion, Chang Kongluo was watching the live stream as usual.

Song Fengying's broadcast today was a bit strange; she kept muttering things that seemed absurd.

But Chang Kongluo also sensed a strange atmosphere in the live stream.

Chang Kongluo's eyelids only blinked when Song Fengying's video camera swept across the banner above the venue, revealing the words "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer production team is recruiting actors nationwide."

"They actually resorted to muddying the waters as a countermeasure!"

The trouble caused by Song Fengying's live broadcast will escalate quickly; Chang Kongluo estimates that countless press releases may be published today.

But once those banners in the live stream have faded from view, those glaring press releases will likely have to be withdrawn and replaced with more moderate and confrontational broadcasts.

"Are they here to mow the lawn?"

Looking at the long list of donors in the live stream, Chang Kongluo felt that their donations had gone to waste.

The intention was to create a nationwide sensation, even drawing international attention and prompting targeting of the Scarlet Alliance State, but in a short time it turned into a simple live-streaming donation event.

There will inevitably be some back and forth, but with the banners and other related items from the "Swordsman" production team, and with some additional coordination, Western Capital will surely win after the struggle.

Chang Kongluo's concern is that information related to genes should be fully disseminated to the general public, but the corresponding gene production capacity is simply unable to meet the huge market demand. How should the resulting social divisions and contradictions be resolved?

But Chang Kongluo never expected that the live broadcast itself would be the one that leaked the information after defeating Song Fengying.

The information was revealed through a live broadcast of the sequencers' conference, but it also completely confused the audience.

With repeated revelations and counter-revelations, this matter will eventually be fooled by the general public.

But this is still a risky move. They can use "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" as an excuse this year, but what about years from now?

The vested interests created by the fusion of genetics and combat are no longer enough to satisfy the desires of many people from other provinces and cities.

This is related to the power of many Lineage in Western Capital, and also to the fact that the benefits are constantly being taken away by Western Capital Lineage.

As long as this relationship persists, the contradictions among the high-ranking Scarlet Alliance State will remain, and may even deepen.

If it cannot be controlled as forcefully as the Luofu royal family, Chang Kongluo foresaw the inevitable future conflicts.

This time could be decades later, or more than ten years later, or even several years later, or it could be the very beginning of an explosion right now.

"In the past, our idea was to invest heavily in gene research until these issues were resolved, but now..."

Chang Kongluo thought about his previous plans and eventually lost interest.

"Chang Kongluo, don't even think about the chaos outside causing you to be asked to step in and take charge!"

Song Xianzong's mocking voice rang out, which made Chang Kongluo, whose little schemes had been exposed, furious and embarrassed. He cursed at Song Xianzong several times.

"If it weren't for you, you bastard, causing trouble, I wouldn't be locked up here," Chang Kongluo cursed.

"If you, you dog, hadn't given birth to so many rebellious sons and daughters, wouldn't everything have been fine?" Song Xianzong replied.

Song Xianzong's insults were always aimed at the opponent's weak points, and Chang Kongluo was clearly no match for him after only a couple of curses.

"Luo Tianming, come and scold that madman Song Xianzong," Chang Kongluo called for help.

"You teach me how to strengthen my spirit, and I'll help you curse," Luo Tianming interjected.

"If it weren't for that Mental Strengthening thing causing trouble, I wouldn't be locked up here," Chang Kongluo cursed.

"Do you still want me to help you curse them out?" Luo Tianming said, dissatisfied.

"Learn Mental Strengthening from me!" Song Xianzong said happily, "As long as you help me curse that old bastard Chang Kongluo, I'll teach you Mental Strengthening!"

"You can do that too?" Luo Tianming asked in surprise.

"Of course I will," Song Xianzong said. "Although that little brat caused me a great loss, the Mental Strengthening he taught me was genuine, and I have never lost my mind!"

"Little bastard? Who's little bastard?" Luo Tianming asked curiously.

"That guy's name was something like Zhang. Anyway, he was Ren Yisheng's student, and he even shot off my fingers and toes!"

Song Xianzong did not harbor resentment when he recalled the past.

Compared to his previous loss of consciousness, he is now very alert and still has a clear mind.

Although he spent his later years in prison, the place he used to live in was not much different from a cell, and there were even guns and rocket launchers set up by Ziwen and others in preparation for an attack.

Song Xianzong is very satisfied with his life now. He is happy every day and is the most carefree person among all the people.

"Is the person you're talking about named Zhang Xuezhou?" Chang Kongluo thought for two seconds before saying, "If you're not sure, you can download the Feiyu Live Streaming app on your camera; that kid will be live-streamed!"

What live stream?

"Hey, Song Xianzong, you should teach me Mental Strengthening first!"

"Wait a minute!"

"Do you still want me to help you curse that old bastard Chang Kongluo?"

Luo Tianming called out a few times, but ultimately had no choice but to wait.

In their boring prison life, it's common for them to talk in circles, making it extremely difficult to gain an advantage.

To acquire the same level of Mental Strengthening that one possesses in Ren Yisheng is even more difficult.

After being imprisoned for more than half a year, Luo Tianming gained nothing.

"You little bastard, you tricked me into coming to this godforsaken place!"

Zhang Xuezhou, whom Chang Kongluo mentioned, was not unfamiliar to Luo Tianming; it was Zhang Xuezhou's recommendation that led him to happily move into the Twilight Mansion.

But Luo Tianming hadn't expected that this place would be easy to get into but difficult to get out of.

He originally intended to get the information about Mental Strengthening from Ren Yisheng and then leave.

Now, not only has he failed to obtain the relevant information, but he also can't leave even if he wanted to.

"Zhang Xuezhou?"

The sounds of cursing and swearing between Chang Kongluo, Song Xianzong, and Luo Tianming jolted Ren Yisheng out of his reverie.

He withdrew his gaze from the deductions on the white paper and then listened to the conversation of the group for a while.

Ren Yisheng somewhat awkwardly opened the Feiyu Live app on the display device.

Compared to dial-up communication devices that only allow calls, and text-based communication software, Feiyu Live is currently the only software that enables face-to-face communication.

Thanks to substantial investment, Feiyu Live has indeed achieved a leading position in online video.

If telecommunications companies are willing to invest heavily, face-to-face video calls can also be achieved. However, such investment will not generate wealth, and the number of users served by telecommunications companies is extremely large. The communication servers and funds required to maintain smooth video calls would be astronomical.

Only small boats like Feiyu Live have a certain degree of maneuverability.

For example, Ren Anran applied for a live streamer position, and Ren Yisheng did the same.

Whenever a face-to-face conversation is needed, Ren Yisheng usually contacts Ren Anran via telecommunications, and then the two communicate in a private live broadcast room.

In the past, Ren Yisheng only used Feiyu Live to communicate with Ren Anran. But this time, after thinking for a few seconds, he also opened the live stream room that was red to black when the network was connected.

In the live stream room of "Xuanxuan Loves Traveling", banners were displayed, and the sounds of film crew members shouting and adjusting equipment could be heard.

Every now and then, some contestants would linger to watch the spectacle, but they were quickly driven away.

"Brothers, my buddies, Xuanxuan's team is going to compete for the championship and third place. If we can win, I'll definitely choose a good role for her!" Song Fengying said excitedly. "I'm really interested in Ning Zhongze from 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.' What, you don't know who Ning Zhongze is? Then you'll have to go to the novel website and find 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer' to read carefully. She's the main female character in the book..."

Song Fengying gave a very smooth introduction, not forgetting to insert commercials as well.

Ren Yisheng looked at the contestants, then at the competition venue made from the ruins of the Song family's house, and then at the film and television crew.

For a moment, he couldn't help but feel that it was all surreal.

Clearly, the new generation taking over and the older generation of rulers like Chang Kongluo have drastically different approaches to handling problems.

Whether it's desperate measures, keeping up with the times, or using sophistry to defeat sophistry, these people have ultimately found the right way to handle things.

However, the contradictions of the genetic era can only be delayed, not prevented from erupting; it's just a matter of time.

Ren Yisheng once mentioned to Zhang Xuezhou that firearms, cannons, genetically modified crops, and other related technologies became widespread as productivity increased. However, Ren Yisheng did not mention that each instance of widespread adoption was accompanied by constant disputes, or even wars with far-reaching consequences.

Seeing the older generation of Sequence Masters locked up in the Old Age Mansion, and even with new people about to move in, Ren Yisheng hopes that the many hidden dangers in the future can be handled in the same way as the Old Age Sequence Masters, allowing for a peaceful transition after enduring the growing pains.

This inevitably includes those like him who were misjudged, as well as many others who suffered losses.

But as long as a smooth landing is achieved, the cost is clearly worthwhile.

Today, Ren Yisheng harbors no resentment or bitterness.

He can think things through with remarkable composure, and he can also relinquish his own interests.

Even after eliminating all distracting thoughts, he still experiences a corresponding destiny when he enters a state of emptiness.

A faint blue light floated across Ren Yisheng's eyes, then passed through the asbestos layer that had drastically reduced his mental strength.

The extension of Law Power brought about by the True Spirit Realm is clearly constantly enriching the length and penetrability of the spiritual power's extension distance.

On this path of combining spiritual power and realm techniques, they are indeed on the right track.