Following the blood-colored light that stretched like silk, Feng Yuan felt they seemed to be approaching the shallow layer. He turned his head and asked Tamur,
"Are we heading towards the shallow layer now?"
"Yes, the destination is... the surface world."
"Surface world? Outside the Qi Realm?"
"Yes."
Hearing this answer from Tamur, not only Feng Yuan but even Qi Chen and the others were stunned. Why would this strange thing appear directly in the reality outside the Qi Realm? Could it be that their arrival triggered the Qi Realm invasion?
Thinking about this, Qi Chen anxiously said,
"Um, Feng Yuan, are we in trouble?"
"What trouble?"
Suddenly questioned by Qi Chen, Feng Yuan felt inexplicably puzzled. Hesitating, Qi Chen thought for a moment before saying,
"It’s just that, because of us, the Qi Realm is invading the reality."
"How is that possible? That thing wasn’t caused by us. Instead of calling it an invasion, it’s more like a pre-existing natural law of the Qi Realm, although I don’t understand why this natural law is so peculiar."
Rolling his eyes, Feng Yuan replied speechlessly. He could naturally see that the blood-colored light wasn’t there because of their arrival. He just couldn’t understand why it existed and could only follow it out to see what was going on.
"Hmm, if we are entering the surface world, shouldn’t we hide ourselves? After all, to them, we are considered invaders."
Recalling something, Veronia reminded him. Unlike before when Qi Realm Dou Yanlan helped, the endpoint of this situation was unclear. Being seen could lead to misunderstandings, and she knew Feng Yuan had no intention of starting a war here.
"Right, we should cloak ourselves."
Scratching his head, Feng Yuan suddenly realized. Chasing past without care could indeed lead to trouble if misunderstood.
Finally, when the meeting temporarily adjourned, Qi Realm Dou Yanlan and Han Qiuyue went together to the cafeteria. Han Qiuyue was still reviewing Dr. Feng’s report at that moment.
Unlike Qi Realm Dou Yanlan, Han Qiuyue initially didn’t believe the madman’s report would contain anything useful. But the more she read, the more she found these things corroborated what the different time’s visitors mentioned in Qi Realm Dou Yanlan’s tales.
"I didn’t expect it to be true. But, how did he obtain this information? Even his laboratory shouldn’t have been capable of this."
She was also aware of Dr. Feng’s lab. No matter how she thought about it, his lab shouldn’t have obtained the data in the report.
"It’s unclear, and this is what I don’t understand. Dr. Feng clearly concluded these points from something we didn’t know about, and these conclusions surpass the scope of our scientific research. Perhaps it can be called black technology?"
Qi Realm Dou Yanlan said calmly. Rolling her eyes, Han Qiuyue retorted with some frustration,
"What you say, black technology appearing out of thin air? Did he have contact with people from different timelines before? But according to your narrative, this situation has only recently appeared."
"I don’t know, and it’s indeed something I can’t figure out."
"Alright, playing ignorant on three accounts, do you think there might be some illegal organization deeply researching this?"
"Do you think it’s realistic? If they truly had such capabilities, could they still be an illegal organization?"
Qi Realm Dou Yanlan felt quite speechless at Han Qiuyue’s words. The timeline of the Qi Realm and the main world are different; with the absence of the Divine Beasts, those illegal organizations could, by amassing enough power, dominate a region. It’s not unimaginable.
Moreover, researching the timeline, how could it be considered harmless civilian technology? Having the ability to research this and not the power to dominate seems impossible.
In truth, there was something Qi Realm Dou Yanlan didn’t mention, and that was her inexplicable intuition. She feared Dr. Feng’s reports might be inextricably linked to the Qi Realm, but she lacked the evidence to prove it.
"Could be, knowing more certainly is troubling. Never mind. What are you planning to have for lunch? I’ve decided, I’ll have whatever you’re having today~"
As soon as Han Qiuyue, suffering from indecision, finished speaking, a sudden explosion erupted. The two exchanged looks, their expressions changing, and they immediately released their main beast tamers to rush out.
"Tsk, they’re actually launching an attack on the city."
Hidden in the void, Feng Yuan commented as he watched the city below engulfed in battle. He hadn’t expected the exit to be right in the city. Although this city wasn’t where they met Qi Realm Dou Yanlan, the similar script still allowed them to understand one thing.
That was this place likely was still in Tianhua’s city. Fortunately, they cloaked themselves before appearing; otherwise, getting seen might have resulted in uncertain outcomes.
"The Qi Realm is invading the surface world, and it seems they were well-prepared for this."
Sitting on Rainbow Bubbles, Veronia observed those attacking and the personnel opposing them, saying that these attackers were also soul projections. However, unlike those they encountered in the Qi Realm, these attackers possessed an immortal nature.
"What’s with the occasional immortality? Could it be they can only be killed in the Qi Realm?"
"No, I suspect that those with immortality are ones whose soul projection’s original body is still alive, while the ones we’ve eliminated probably had their original body no longer exist. The projection becomes like a floating weed and might disappear at some point even without our intervention."
Feng Yuan held a different opinion from Veronia, but he felt his view was closer to the truth, as they had battled with these things even in the Qi Realm.
Even though Qi Chen and others’ soul projections weren’t complete back then, they still had immortality. Surely they couldn’t only be eliminated at the depths of the Qi Realm?
"Hmm, what you say seems plausible. So what now, shall we help?"
Veronia looked towards Feng Yuan, curious about his decision. Glancing at Veronia, Feng Yuan responded with exasperation,
"Why help? It’s not our world, and besides, rushing out at this moment risks being misunderstood."
Feng Yuan had no intention of assisting the city. Not considering whether they would misunderstand, he simply didn’t find a need to act himself.
Although the initial explosion caused chaos for a moment, they quickly rallied to tackle these soul projections. Moreover, Feng Yuan noticed that the weapons they wielded seemed capable of temporarily dispersing some of the soul projections.
As for eliminating them? That was impossible. Those things were soul projections and also had a direct connection with living beings. Even the Divine Beasts wouldn’t easily handle it, let alone here where there are no Divine Beasts at all.
"Hmm, it seems there’s a familiar face approaching."
Noting something, Veronia said with a strange smile. Seeing Qi Realm Dou Yanlan approaching, Feng Yuan was somewhat surprised and asked,
"Why is she here?"
According to the intelligence they exchanged with Qi Realm Dou Yanlan earlier, she should be stationed in that city, not suddenly appearing here. Thinking of something, Feng Yuan rubbed his chin and said,
"Could it be, this is her soul projection?"
"It shouldn’t be."
Observing Qi Realm Dou Yanlan as she engaged the soul projections, Veronia responded with a peculiar expression, equally curious as to why she was suddenly here.
The difference between a soul projection and the original isn’t significant, or rather, based merely on appearance, even Feng Yuan might mistake her before she made a move. But now Qi Realm Dou Yanlan had made her move, and from her ultimate move attribute, it was easy to identify her.
It’s just that the reason for her presence here was somewhat concerning, as Qi Realm Dou Yanlan was a stationed commander with no particular reason to leave her post.
"Well, then we can’t help but assist, especially since we have questions to ask her."
Having confirmed her identity, Feng Yuan spoke as he opened the Ancient Black Book directly, with crimson chains piercing from the earth and instantly binding those soul projections.
Even though these things were immortal and quite powerful, Feng Yuan’s methods were evidently superior.
The suddenly appearing crimson chains not only restrained those soul projections but also startled Qi Realm Dou Yanlan and others since their methods didn’t include these.
"Hey, what a coincidence to bump into you here. By the way, your previous intelligence didn’t mention things from the depths of the Qi Realm suddenly sneaking into a city."
Feng Yuan decloaked and descended from the sky, waving to Qi Realm Dou Yanlan in greeting. However, Qi Realm Dou Yanlan’s attention at that moment focused on Feng Yuan’s words.
"Things from the depths of the Qi Realm?"
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