They traveled through time at the same time, but the villainous scientist

Chapter 349 Who's in favor and who's opposed?

Beijing, Xishan.

Deep inside a sanatorium that is not open to the public, the doors and windows of a conference room are covered by heavy curtains, cutting off all light and sound from the outside world.

The long conference table was made from a single piece of dark solid wood, its surface so smooth it could reflect a person's image, and it reflected the faces of people who were enough to stir up a storm in the world of supernatural beings.

The Ten Elders, nominally the pinnacle of power in the world of supernatural beings, were all present at this moment.

At the head of the table, Zhang Zhiwei of the Celestial Master's Mansion of Longhu Mountain had his eyes slightly closed. Dressed in a simple Taoist robe, he was like a bottomless ancient well, calm and undisturbed.

Beside him were nine other people, each with a different expression.

Lu Jin sat upright, his brows slightly furrowed, his mind replaying the mind-blowing scenes from Longhu Mountain.

Wang Ai's face was a little pale, her fingers unconsciously stroking the table, her eyes flickering uncertainly.

Feng Zhenghao, on the other hand, had the shrewd look of a businessman, with his fingers interlaced in front of him, and his eyes behind his glasses gleaming with calculation.

Ru Hu, Master Jie Kong, Mu You... each of them represents a powerful force, yet they all maintain an unusual silence at this moment.

Opposite them sat only one person—Zhao Fangxu, the chairman of Nadutong Company.

Zhao Fangxu stood up straight, his expression as calm as ever, but the tea in front of him had not been touched for a long time.

If this scene were to spread to the outside world, it would be enough to shake the entire world of supernatural beings.

The ten elders gathered and sat opposite Chairman Zhao of Na Du Tong, but no one spoke for a long time. The entire conference room was so quiet that only the soft breathing of the crowd could be heard.

Finally, the heavy conference room door was silently pushed open.

Swah——

Everyone's gaze, including Zhang Zhiwei's, who had been resting with his eyes closed, turned to the doorway at the same instant.

When he saw who it was, even someone as shrewd as the Tenth Elder couldn't help but show a subtle change in expression.

Leading the way were two middle-aged men. One of them was dressed in a crisp, dark military uniform.

His steps were steady, his gaze sharp as lightning, and he exuded a fierce aura imbued with iron and blood, making the temperature in the conference room seem to drop several degrees.

The other person was dressed in a well-tailored black suit, with a friendly expression and even a faint smile on his lips.

However, none of the people present dared to underestimate him. The fact that he could enter alongside a senior colonel speaks volumes about his status and position.

His air of authority and strategic brilliance, honed over years in a high position, was more unsettling than the raw, menacing aura of a soldier.

However, what truly made the Ten Elders' pupils shrink was the last figure to walk in, following behind these two.

Zhuge Qing.

Upon seeing Zhuge Qing appear, Zhao Fangxu, who had been sitting calmly, actually stood up, nodded slightly to him, and then took a step to the side, giving up the main seat behind him.

This action was like a silent, heavy hammer blow, striking the hearts of every member of the Ten Elders.

Wang Ai's face turned deathly pale instantly. He recalled Wang Bing's actions during the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony and couldn't help but feel grateful for his concession at the time. A chilling fear shot from his tailbone straight to the top of his head.

Lu Jin's eyes were filled with endless complexity. He looked at the junior he once regarded as a brilliant talent, who now stood at a height that he had to look up to in a way that he could not understand at all.

What... exactly is going on?

"Sorry to keep you all waiting while I'm handling some handover matters."

Zhuge Qing's gaze swept across the entire room, a perfectly measured smile on his face, and he spoke in a gentle tone.

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly, breaking the suffocating silence.

The industry leaders present exchanged bewildered glances, unsure how to respond...

"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's begin."

Zhao Fangxu spoke at the opportune moment. Instead of sitting down, he stood next to the projection screen on one side of the conference room, like a conference assistant.

"I presume that everyone's purpose in coming here today is to find out the origins of the Longhu Mountain unit, and... the future direction of our world of supernatural beings."

Zhao Fangxu's voice was steady and powerful, drawing everyone's attention back to the present.

"So today, I have specially invited the leader of the Bureau of Foreign Affairs to explain this to you in detail."

"The Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs?"

This title surprised the members of the Ten Elders again. They had never heard of this organization before.
Zhuge Qing ignored the scrutinizing, probing, and shocked gazes. He walked to the main seat but did not sit down immediately. Instead, he first operated the projection screen for a few moments.

The screen lights up, displaying the relevant information...

"Everyone..."

Zhuge Qing spoke, his address still respectful, but his tone carried an undeniable air of control: "Before I explain, I'd like to show you something."

As soon as he finished speaking, the images on the screen began to switch.

The first thing shown is a detailed 3D structural diagram of the "Ares" individual exoskeleton armor, from the outer composite armor material to the internal Qi formation, and then to the core... the primordial Qi conduction circuit.

"This is our top-secret project in cooperation with the military industry, codenamed 'God of War'."

Its core concept is to enable ordinary people without supernatural abilities to use 'magical artifacts'.

On screen, an ordinary soldier in combat uniform, after donning armor, easily lifts a military truck weighing several tons.

Then, he threw a punch, and the layers of special steel plates stacked together in front of him shattered instantly, creating a visible shockwave.

His tiger-like pupils suddenly contracted, and his burly body instinctively leaned forward. As the only one among the Ten Elders known purely for his physical strength, he knew best what the power of that punch meant.

The information on the screen showed that after putting on this armor, an ordinary soldier's pure strength, speed, and reaction ability would approach or even surpass those of a martial arts master of his level.

In a one-on-one situation, he is confident that he can win with his skills and experience.

But what if it's ten? Or a hundred?

Thinking of this, Ruhu's expression became quite complicated; he felt a bit like his teacher when he was defeated by him.

The feeling of frustration when something you've honed your skills for a lifetime is suddenly approached by something inexplicable...

The screen then shifts to a demonstration of the "Law Net" system.

Taking Longhu Mountain as an example, countless invisible energy nodes are activated throughout the mountain range, forming a giant network covering the sky and the earth.

In the video, a captured Quanxing demon tried to resist by circulating his Qi, but as soon as his meridians began to pulsate, he was forcibly suppressed by an invisible force, and he instantly lost all strength and collapsed to the ground.

"This system combines Legalist, Qimen Dunjia, and other methods."

Zhuge Qing continued his introduction.

How can this be? !
Upon seeing this formation, Chen Jinkui's eyes widened in disbelief.

As the top figure in the "Spell" sect, he was basically at the pinnacle of sorcerers, yet he couldn't understand this formation.

Although the basic principles are still Qimen Dunjia and Bagua, the complexity of combining them has reached an unimaginable level...

"And all of this will be managed and executed by a brand new organization. Starting today, the functions of 'NaDuTong' will be gradually transferred, and in its place will be the 'National Bureau of Extraordinary Persons Affairs'."

After Zhuge Qing finished speaking, Zhao Fangxu stepped forward and continued to introduce the topic.

"The Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs?"

Feng Zhenghao stroked his chin, chewing on the name, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

He's a businessman, and behind such dramatic changes often lie even greater opportunities...

"The destruction of the entire society was only the first public action of the Bureau of Heterodox Affairs."

Our goal is to establish a completely new, stable, controllable, and harmoniously coexisting order within the world of supernatural beings.

Zhuge Qing turned off the projector, and the indoor lights seemed to brighten a bit, which only highlighted the wonderful expressions on the faces of the Ten Elders.

Even though they had all experienced the bloodshed of the Jia Shen Rebellion and were used to great storms, the shock they felt at this moment was beyond compare.

It wasn't just because of those magical artifacts and ingenious formations, but because of the vision the other party described...

Mu You, the world's number one gossip who controlled "Jianghu Xiaozhan," couldn't help but sigh deeply and shake his head.

He noticed some clues earlier than anyone else, but he thought they were just some minor actions by the authorities. He never expected that the country would act so swiftly and decisively, leaving no room for compromise.

This is not a conspiracy; it is an open strategy.

When the state apparatus decides to activate and bring the entire world of supernatural beings under its control, the will of individuals and the inheritance of sects seem so insignificant.

This is the general trend, an unstoppable trend.

"Amitabha."

In the dead silence, Master Jiekong clasped his hands together and softly chanted a Buddhist prayer.

"Benefactor Zhuge has eradicated the Quanxing sect, a malignant tumor that has plagued the sect for a century, with swift and decisive measures. This is truly a meritorious act, and I admire it greatly."

"I just don't know how we, people from the mountains, can cooperate with the 'cooperation' you speak of?"

The moment this question was raised, everyone's nerves tensed up instantly.

This is the most crucial issue in today's meeting.

The previous display was a show of force, a show of power.

What follows is the true reveal of one's intentions.

If the goal is simply to rectify the atmosphere of the supernatural world and crack down on evil practices, then everyone here will applaud.

After all, they are all from reputable sects with established schools and businesses, and they are very particular about rules and regulations.

But if that's all there is to it, why make such a big show of it?
The arrival of those two high-ranking military and government officials further proved this point.

Their intentions are definitely not that simple.

The air in the conference room became thick again, and everyone's eyes were focused on Zhuge Qing.

Facing those ten gazes that could crush any superhuman, Zhuge Qing finally sat down. He leaned back slightly, his hands clasped together.

"It's very simple."

He spoke slowly, his voice clear and calm.

"The establishment of the Bureau of Foreign Affairs requires an authoritative endorsement and a model of cooperation."

Therefore, I hope that you, as the Ten Elders, can set an example for all sects and families in the world of supernatural beings.

He paused, his gaze sweeping over each of the tycoons present, and in an uncompromising tone, softly uttered the second half of his sentence.

“Compile the martial arts techniques and unique skills passed down by each sect into a book and submit a copy to the Bureau of Extraordinary Abilities for record-keeping.”

(End of this chapter)