The Law of Heaven

Chapter 5 New Life and Attack

Wushan District, Chaoxin Gymnasium.

Twenty more buses drove into the already crowded parking lot. More than 800 senior high school students lined up to go through security under the arrangement of their teachers. Aihara's class was at the end of the line. A group of them chatted, joked, and played around under the scorching sun.

Yi Ran shrank back and whispered, "Brother Yuan, should I go and talk to the homeroom teacher? Judging from your appearance, you seem to need to go to the hospital."

Aihara was also starting to waver. He had thought his condition would improve after a while, but it only got worse as the morning went by.

The main symptom was dizziness. Unlike common motion sickness or heatstroke, he felt as if his senses were out of balance. His five senses, which were originally distinct, seemed to be mixed together, and he felt dizzy and disoriented.

His body was also accompanied by intense soreness, the feeling of being exhausted after running five kilometers, his bones were overburdened, his muscles were beyond their capacity, and even his internal organs were groaning and trembling, as if a systemic collapse was occurring.

There is only one reason why I didn't go to the hospital.

That is, he actually perceived a slight tingling pleasure in this pain.

Yes, pain can conceal a deep-seated pleasure.

His life seemed to be both destroyed and a difficult rebirth.

"Never mind, I'll be fine in a little while. I probably just masturbated too much last night. By the way, are you sure that rich man surnamed Ruan really doesn't have a daughter?" Aihara leaned against the railing, gagging, and couldn't help but ask another question.

"No, Ruan Xiangtian only has three sons and no adopted daughters, at least not publicly. As for whether he has any illegitimate daughters, or nieces or grandnieces, we don't know, after all, that's his privacy."

"alright."

Aihara initially thought it was too much of a coincidence, but after learning more about Deep Blue Union, he discovered that the company was indeed a behemoth deeply rooted in the local area, involved in countless industries, and an important economic pillar.

As long as you stay in this city, you can't escape its influence no matter where you go.

This antique expo is just a small event launched by their company, and the Ruan family won't even be attending.

"Let's go, Yuan-ge, let's go line up for security check."

Yi Ran called out to him from the front: "I heard that the school has invited several well-known alumni this time. Do you remember that senior Jiang from last year? She was the top scorer in the provincial college entrance examination, but she didn't go to Tsinghua University. She just went to a regular 211 university in the local area. It was even in the newspapers. Everyone thought she was crazy."

"Jiang Youqing? She'd attend this kind of event?"

Aihara was a bit out of it, clutching his head as he said, "That woman is definitely not normal. I was in the same group as her when we were doing the physics competition, but I never spoke more than ten words to her. She's a natural shut-in, you can't get a word out of her."

"I don't know, let's go."

"I'll lie down for a bit longer, I'll be right there."

Aihara leaned on the railing, panting. Suddenly, he saw another bus enter the parking lot. More than 30 people got off in an orderly fashion. At first glance, they looked like a tour group, but upon closer inspection, it was not.

Because these people were all dressed like maintenance workers, each wearing a baseball cap and a mask, with their gloved hands carrying toolboxes, they were looking down as if communicating with each other, making some gestures, looking around, and then turning away.

Some people even spotted Aihara, but only glanced at him briefly before looking away.

Aihara has severe nearsightedness; he can't see clearly what others are looking at him unless they are face to face. But at this moment, his senses are suddenly magnified infinitely.

Even though the repairman was wearing a baseball cap and a mask, his eyes were clearly visible. His dark pupils were as stinging as a scorpion's, and his gaze was sharp.

The senses were so clear that it felt as if the other person was right in front of me.

"What does this person do?"

Aihara was indeed startled by the man's gaze. He unconsciously loosened his grip on the iron bars, but the bars had already been squeezed so tightly that they were shriveled and twisted, on the verge of breaking.

"Aihara, what are you doing!"

The homeroom teacher shouted at the door.

Aihara looked down at his hands.

"I'm coming……"

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Stalls selling antiques were everywhere in the venue, where tourists from all over the world browsed and picked through their wares. There were also some areas specifically for appraising treasures, where a group of elderly men and women, carrying their ancestral heirlooms, were arguing and shouting at the experts. The security guards watching were terrified, fearing that a fight might break out at any moment.

While students cannot participate in these events, there are some lectures specifically prepared for them. These lectures are reportedly given by specially appointed experts from DeepBlue Alliance, who are said to be there to impart unique experiences to these students before the college entrance examination.

They were seated in the middle of the venue, with a huge temporary stage set up in front of them. A bald, middle-aged man was projected onto the screen, dressed in a white training suit, looking like a self-help guru.

Looking at the teachers and students present, the master said with emotion: "Perhaps many people think that today is just an ordinary day, but many years later they will realize that today is actually a wonderful day. There will never be another moment like this that changes one's destiny."

"Master, please don't say anything inappropriate later."

A young security guard said sternly, "Remember the company's mission: to use this opportunity to find young people with awakening potential. These teachers and students don't understand the supernatural world. Don't let them think you're the head of a pyramid scheme, or you'll ruin the company's reputation."

The master replied sternly, "How could that be? My lectures are always humorous and engaging, how could they resemble a pyramid scheme? Those with awakening potential will only feel that I'm helping them gain wisdom. As for those without awakening potential, they can still glean the true meaning of life and move towards a happy life!"

"hehe."

The young security guard, looking indignant, turned and gave a few instructions to his colleague, while he himself moved the huge lectern onto the stage.

No one realized that it was a large solid wood lectern, weighing at least several hundred kilograms, but he lifted it with ease, as if it were a heavy weight.

With a thud, the solid wood lectern fell to the ground.

The stage was illuminated by lights from all directions, and the security personnel lurked in the darkness like ghosts, as if they had blended into the shadows.

Good morning, students!

The master strode onto the stage with his head held high, his calm and composed demeanor resembling that of an old man practicing Tai Chi in a park: "My name is Zhou Lunshuo, and I am your mentor today. I will help you accumulate energy before the college entrance examination and reach the pinnacle of success."

He held the microphone, like Lü Bu wielding his halberd.

"Understand the applause!"

The applause was thunderous.

Led by the vice principal, everyone from the academic affairs office to the heads of each class was applauding, clearly stunned and excited by the master's charisma.

The students got used to it and joined in the applause.

"Could this person be mentally challenged?"

Aihara was getting increasingly upset and weakly complained. If he committed a crime, please punish him according to the law, instead of making him listen to this idiotic lecture in such a distressed state.

"I know that you students will find this antique expo boring. At your age, you certainly aren't interested in antiques. But I'm telling you, you're wrong. There's a lot more to antiques than meets the eye."

Master Zhou Lunshuo spoke mysteriously on stage: "What is the biggest difference between humans and animals? Of course, it's that humans can use tools, while animals cannot! Therefore, since ancient times, tools have been humankind's best companions. Why do cultivators forge magical artifacts? Why do martial artists carry weapons? Why do calligraphers need the Four Treasures of the Study? Why do musicians have musical instruments? Applause if you understand!"

Thunderous applause erupted once again.

The applause from all directions overwhelmed Aihara, leaving him speechless.

Master Zhou Lunshuo was very satisfied with the audience's reaction and continued, "The combination of humans and tools can create tremendous inspiration! Of course, I'm not talking about the ballpoint pens you use for your homework, those are everywhere, costing only two yuan and fifty cents each. I'm talking about things that truly contain energy."

A staff member below the stage handed him a jade pendant symbolizing peace and tranquility. He held it in his hand and showed it off, saying, "Antiques are things that contain energy, just like this jade pendant. The jade pendant is uncarved, which is why it's called 'peace and tranquility.' It symbolizes peace and tranquility, and if you wear it, you will be safe and sound."

Aihara wanted to go to the toilet to vomit.

If someone with this level of skill can give lectures, then he could start his own school of thought.

I think you don't know what Xia Jifu's divination is!

"However, this kind of 'no-worries' amulet only contains low-level energy. Have you ever heard of relics? When a highly accomplished monk passes away and is cremated, relics are left behind. Some people say that they are just stones from the monk's body. But in reality, relics are treasures containing high-level energy, which we call soul essence. As long as you wear this relic, you will receive the protection of the monk's soul. Your energy will become higher and higher, transcending the mundane!"

Zhou Lunshuo said smugly, "Now you know why rich people like to spend a lot of money buying antiques, right? They're not superstitious; they're seeking a high-level energy. As long as you can absorb this energy, you can obtain mysterious power!"

He paused deliberately, looking down at the entire room with arrogance: "We call antiques with soul essence ancient relics. If a person with certain qualifications carries one, they can merge with its soul essence and give birth to their own unique spiritual essence! Once you have spiritual essence, forget about the college entrance exam. You can sleep on the floor today and be a boss tomorrow!"

"Understand the applause!"

This round of applause is truly earth-shattering.

"Today we have prepared a batch of ancient relics for public sale on our official website. Each item costs only 9,999 yuan. Owning one can change your destiny!"

Zhou Lunshuo's resounding voice commanded the entire audience: "You understand, applause!"

The applause reached its peak!

Aihara, sitting in the audience, rolled his eyes so hard they almost reached the sky. Just as he expected, the master finished his boasting and started selling his stuff. Anyone who believed him was a fool.

Even if ancient relics do exist in this world, they must be rare resources controlled by a very small number of people, and it is impossible for them to be sold publicly at this price.

"Only an idiot would buy this thing..."

But when Aihara turned around, he saw that his deskmate had already stood up with a red face and was clapping wildly, clearly preparing to call his mother at home.

"vomit……"

Unfortunately, Aihara was too weak to stop him. The intense dizziness made him get up and leave his seat, intending to find the nearest public toilet to vomit for a while.

As soon as I got up, I saw the school teachers excitedly discussing the so-called ancient relics. In the front row, there was a girl in a white dress who seemed to be clapping softly.

The girl was very young. Her tall figure was as slender as a lotus flower, and her long, black hair was like a floating stroke of ink. Her profile under the dim light of the screen was as soft as jade. When she casually tossed her hair and raised her head, it was as if cherry blossoms were falling.

They appear to be in the crowd, yet they seem to be thousands of miles away.

"She believes in this stuff too?"

Aihara inadvertently thought of the gift the guest had given him last night, but he was in such a bad state that he had no energy to think at all, and he scrambled to the public toilet.

"vomit!"

A wave of dizziness washed over him, his vision blurred and overlapped in a bizarre distortion, and a series of deafening roars filled his ears. His heart pounded in his chest like a drum, and his blood surged with a tidal force that threatened to burst his body.

Aihara could only take out a painkiller he had prepared beforehand from his pocket and swallow it. All that remained in his mind was the earth-shattering breath of that ancient dragon.

Something in his mind seemed to have been shattered.

The barrier of perception shattered.

Something else was released.

Amidst the confusion of his senses, Aihara suddenly perceived some sounds.

Yes, it is perceived, not heard.

The hoarse whispers and murmurs, the scraping of boots on the ground, the rattling of toolboxes, the clinking of bullets, and the cocking of guns all blended together.

He also perceived some images.

It is still perceived, not seen.

The repairmen, carrying their toolboxes, stood at the entrance of the public restroom and whispered orders: "This venue is very large. We will only plunder the ancient relics in Area One that are not participating in the auction. Only those items are worthy to become His offerings. According to my intelligence, there are not many immortal beings present, but if they resist, kill them without mercy."

He paused, then said, "We need to take the students hostage and try to retreat before the police or our allies get wind of it, to avoid being surrounded."

"understand!"

The repairman lit a cigarette and gestured with his chin toward the public restroom: "Someone just went into the restroom. Hurry up and take care of him, don't let him get away."

"receive."

From the dark shadows, someone responded.

There was a loud bang.

The entire venue suddenly lost power and was plunged into darkness.

There was an uproar in the hall, but no one knew what had happened.

Aihara was plunged into darkness in the public toilet stall, but he could clearly feel someone standing behind him, like a lion or tiger staring at its prey!
His breathing was rapid, his heart was pounding, and his blood was burning hot.

Adrenaline surged, and the nerves were excited like never before.

At this moment, Aihara's eighteen years of peaceful life collapsed!
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(End of this chapter)