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Lin Xueli didn't go into detail about her research on coffin lids and Tai Sui, but simply told Chu Ge the key points.

The coffin lid was made of a very special material.

After taking it, it can calm emotions and stabilize the mind.

Lin Xueli recalled the amusing incidents from before with an exceptionally casual tone.

She had a heavy workload of research tasks recently and often stayed up late in the laboratory.

One time, I stayed up late into the night and was so exhausted that my mind was very foggy.

She casually picked up a small piece of coffin board, ground it into a fine powder, and brewed it in water to drink as tea.

Not long after drinking it, all my fatigue vanished.

He was full of energy and had recovered very well.

She then tried it several more times.

The efficacy of this ancient wood has been definitively confirmed.

"Later, an old classmate of mine found me."

Lin Xueli looked up at Chu Ge, slowed her speech, and slowly recounted what happened next.

"She also has half a coffin lid and the piece of Tai Sui that you left behind."

"Her name is Yang Xueli, and she works at the Dachang City Magic Plant Research Center."

"You should still remember her from your study trip there."

Chu Ge nodded gently.

Of course she remembers.

She and Xu Wan conspired late at night to steal and eat the magical plants from the research center.

The two of them carried a deep sense of guilt.

After the study tour ended, they went back and served as Yang Xueli's experimental subjects for a full month to make up for their mistakes.

"During that period, I worked with her on the research, and the progress was very rapid."

Lin Xueli continued.

"We successfully extracted the plant genes from inside the coffin lid, cultivated and replicated it, and grew the original coffin."

Chu Ge's eyes flickered, and he asked softly.

"What kind of plant is it?"

"Ginkgo tree."

The moment those three words were uttered, Chu Ge was stunned.

Deep in my mind, a long-forgotten memory suddenly surged up.

She remembered the ancient ginkgo tree in the courtyard of the Shiratsuyu Shrine.

Su Lingbai once told her that.

That ancient tree was planted by the very deity who saved the first shrine maiden of the shrine; it was a spiritual root of heaven and earth.

It possesses extraordinary powers.

It only bears fruit once every ten thousand years.

The fruit can reshape the physical body, bring the dead back to life, and reverse the workings of Yin and Yang.

The tree trunk and wood are even more precious, as they can nurture remnants of the soul, conceal heavenly secrets, and calm the spirits.

When Chu Ge was killed by the Gluttony Witch, only a wisp of his celestial soul remained.

It was Su Lingbai who placed her remnant soul in the ginkgo black coffin.

With the nourishment of the wood, her soul was able to gradually grow stronger and eventually be successfully resurrected.

The clues before us have now completely connected.

The black coffin unearthed from the underground of the Demon Plant Research Center was also made of ancient ginkgo wood.

Their uses, characteristics, and materials seem to overlap.

Could that black coffin be inextricably linked to the sacred tree at the Shiraishin Shrine?

Chu Ge was filled with doubt.

Before she could think it through, Lin Xueli's voice rang out again.

"This replicated ginkgo tree is unlike any other ginkgo tree native to Eternal Star."

"It is a pure natural extraordinary magical plant, and its quality far surpasses all other magical plants currently in existence."

"Yang Xueli and I fused the gene samples from the two coffin boards and barely managed to cultivate a seedling."

"We've run out of coffin boards now. That ginkgo tree was planted in the Magic Plant Garden of the Dachang City Magic Plant Research Center, and it's only a little over a meter tall at the moment."

Speaking of this seedling, Lin Xueli's eyes were full of amazement.

"The cellular activity of this sapling is completely beyond what is normal."

"It is constantly undergoing photosynthetic metabolism at its limit, and cell damage is continuously repaired by telomerase."

"The entire tree is rich in high-density, high-energy active substances, continuously emitting large-scale biological activation radiation."

Fearing that Chu Ge wouldn't understand the technical terms, Lin Xueli switched to a more colloquial way of speaking.

Simply put, it possesses an extremely rich and powerful life force.

Chu Ge took the opportunity to speak, tentatively asking a question.

"Is it almost like having an immortal body?"

"That's one way to understand it."

Lin Xueli's eyes lit up, and her tone was filled with undisguised excitement.

"Now I'm just waiting for it to grow and bear fruit so I can collect the fruit and conduct in-depth experiments."

"My intuition tells me that as long as I thoroughly understand all the characteristics of this ginkgo tree, I can succeed."

"We can rewrite the existing biological system of Eternal Star, and even change the evolutionary direction of all living beings."

"Yang Xueli and I have the same premonition."

Chu Ge listened quietly and nodded gently.

She had only briefly told Lin Xueli about her experiences with the Witch Star.

She never elaborated on the details of being killed by the Gluttony Witch, her remnant soul being nurtured in the Ginkgo Black Coffin, and the secrets of the White Bell Shrine.

Seeing his aunt's enthusiastic expression, Chu Ge hesitated for a moment.

She desperately wanted to tell the truth.

This sacred tree bears fruit only once every ten thousand years, and its growth cycle is so long that it is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

But she swallowed the words back.

There's no need to pour cold water on it.

Let Auntie and Yang Xueli focus on their studies.

Perhaps in an era of extraordinary revival, unexpected miracles may indeed occur.

The beach fell silent instantly.

Only layers of waves remained, lapping against the beach again and again.

After a moment of silence, Chu Ge brought up something else.

"So, what are the research results for the piece of Tai Sui I kept?"

"You mean Tai Sui...?"

Just as Lin Xueli was about to explain, the electronic bracelet on her wrist suddenly emitted a crisp beeping sound.

She raised her hand and rolled up her sleeves.

The screen lit up, displaying the scarlet number [02:00].

A line of small print was attached: Time to sleep.

Lin Xueli casually turned off the alarm clock, looked up at Chu Ge, and had a slightly embarrassed expression on her face.

"Sorry, Little Liuli, let's stop here for today."

"The research results on Tai Sui are more complicated and obscure than a coffin lid; there is too much content to explain in a short time."

"It's too late, you should go back and rest."

"My aunt needs to rest too, otherwise she won't be able to handle work tomorrow."

She looked at Chu Ge with a hint of grievance in her eyes.

"Recently, the tasks assigned by my superiors have piled up to the brim."

"I need to analyze monster samples, develop gene-based drugs, and also keep up with the combat power data analysis of mages and divine order practitioners."

Lin Xueli has too much on her shoulders and can't even find time to rest properly.

In the era of magical revival, the stronger one is, the heavier the responsibilities and tasks they bear.

She was already overwhelmed with other commitments.

Even the precious ginkgo seedling, Lin Xueli hadn't been able to find the time to observe it for a long time.

For the past period of time, Yang Xueli has been taking care of the research all by herself.

Chu Ge looked at the weariness that Chu Ge couldn't hide in her eyes and felt a little soft-hearted. He gently comforted her.

"It's okay, I'm not in a hurry."

"Auntie, you must take good care of yourself."

Lin Xueli stared blankly at her grown-up niece.

...Well, even though it's been a few years, Little Liuli hasn't grown into Big Liuli.

However, he seems to have grown 0.000001 centimeters taller.

The next second, she suddenly stepped forward and hugged Chu Ge.

Her soft cheek gently brushed against Chu Ge's cheek, her tone tender and affectionate.

"Such soft and fluffy little cakes."

She buried her head in Chu Ge's fair collarbone and took a deep breath.

After several years, the familiar scent remained unchanged, carrying the unique fragrance of jasmine unique to young girls.

Lin Xueli opened her arms wide, her eyes filled with nostalgia.

"It's been so long, Xiao Liuli still smells so good, she hasn't changed at all."

"Your auntie misses you so much."

"I miss you too, Auntie."

The girl responded softly and hugged her back.

Chu Ge's maternal and paternal grandparents died young, and she never even met them. She also has no other relatives.

Now that Chu's parents are no longer on Eternal Star and Chu Hong has disappeared without a trace, Lin Xueli is her last remaining family.

The cool moonlight spilled onto the beach, casting long shadows of the two embracing each other.

The icy seawater surged and churned, carrying away the dust, but also settling the longing that had accumulated over the years.

After a long while, the two slowly let go of each other.

……

Chu Ge stood in the night, watching Lin Xueli get into the driver's seat.

The car engine gave a low hum and slowly drove out of the alley, its taillights casting two warm red streaks in the night.

Lin Xueli gripped the steering wheel, and through the rearview mirror, she could still see Chu Ge standing in the same spot.

She gently curved her lips into a smile and silently addressed the person outside the window:

Goodnight, Little Liuli.

Chu Ge watched the car lights disappear into the distance and replied softly.

Goodnight, Auntie.

Feeling uneasy, she secretly activated her spatial power and followed.

She was only completely relieved after confirming that Lin Xueli had safely returned to the staff dormitory of the Divine Order Bureau.

Chu Ge returned to her empty home alone.

The first thing I did was open my phone and pay the long-overdue electricity bill.

The moment the electricity bill was successfully paid, the lights in the house suddenly turned on.

The blinding light made her squint slightly.

She looked quietly at the familiar layout of the room, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

The furniture arrangement and room layout are exactly the same as before she left.

The only difference was the thick layer of dust.

Chu Ge picked up the tools and silently began cleaning the house.

Sofas, coffee tables, TV cabinets... no surface or corner of any furniture was spared.

Amber, who had been pretending to sleep on her shoulder, stopped slacking off when she saw her owner getting busy.

It nimbly jumped to the ground, its body slightly swollen, and took the initiative to come over and help clean.

But it never did any trivial tasks, and its movements were clumsy and awkward.

While wiping the coffee table with a rag, the sharp claws of the animal went out of control, leaving dense scratches on the surface.

The ear-piercing scraping sound continued to echo in the living room.

By the time Amber realized what was happening, the entire coffee table was already covered in spiderweb-like scratches, completely losing its original appearance.

It remained frozen in place.

I looked down at my own claws, then at the broken coffee table.

The beast froze, completely bewildered.

Chu Ge couldn't help but chuckle as he looked at its guilty and ashamed appearance.

"It's okay, I'll do it."

"...Yes, Master."

Amber nodded obediently, then immediately nestled back onto the girl's shoulder, closed her eyes, and pretended to be asleep.

He was secretly annoyed.

It's truly shameful that a dignified Tiger Emperor can't even do something as simple as wiping a table properly.

When it finally reigns supreme for eternity, it will surely transcend the river of time and rewrite this dark chapter of history!

Chu Ge cleaned up the house by herself until 5 a.m., finally getting the whole place roughly clean.

She walked into the bedroom, her gaze landing on a corner of the room.

The computer and desk that she damaged back then have long been replaced with a brand new set by Chu's father.

Without taking a break, she sat down and turned on her computer to look up information.

She wants to make up for all the changes that happened on Eternal Star during the five years she was missing.

Combining Lin Xueli's previous words, she finally figured out all the doubts.

Three years ago, Eternal Star and the Fourth World were completely merged under some unknown force.

The global map has expanded significantly, and city coordinates and geographical boundaries have shifted.

This is the real reason why she repeatedly misdirected her teleportation and couldn't find her old home when she landed and returned home.

Chu Ge already had a clear plan in mind regarding the whereabouts of Chu's parents.

Focus on cultivation and strive to break through to the Quasi-Emperor realm.

When Tianqi reappears, she is determined to find out the truth and understand the real purpose behind taking her parents away.

As for his elder brother, Chu Hong.

The other party's phone was not turned off, but it was out of range of the service base station.

Even Lin Xueli, who has connections all over the world, has been unable to find a single clue for several years.

This is enough to prove how difficult it is to find Chu Hong.

Chu Ge did not give up.

She sent Chu Hong a message to let him know that she had returned safely.

All that remains is to wait and see.

As you scroll the mouse, news and information about the past five years and the changes of the times come into view one by one.

As the world's magic fully recovers.

New talents with magical abilities are constantly emerging.

The rare talent "Parental Harmony" is still precious, but it is no longer as rare as it was five years ago.

However, there is still no publicly available record of a person with a triadic constitution in the entire online database.

Her talent remains unique to this day.

In addition, ancient monsters have been unsealed and reappeared in the world one after another.

Ancient organisms, sealed within the millennia-old ice sheets of Antarctica, have awakened and scattered to various places, each establishing its own territory.

Some of these humanoid monsters possess extremely strong combat power, are leaders, and have strength comparable to the peak of SS-rank.

Fortunately, these ancient ethnic groups tend to be conservative in nature.

They only defend their own territory and will not actively invade human cities on a large scale.

Chu Ge's gaze fell on a key piece of news.

The dinosaur-human race, which was once declared extinct, is among this resurrected ancient force.

The territory they occupy is the Amazon rainforest, known as the "lungs of the world," and they are among the strongest of the resurrected ancient tribes.

Ding Dong!

A message notification suddenly rang on Chu Ge's phone, interrupting his browsing.

It was a message from Xu Wan.

Are you asleep?

Chu Ge replied. 【What's wrong?】

Xu Wan replied quickly. "Come with me to Yanjing tomorrow. I want to see Tang Xiaoran and ask her about something."

Chu Ge did not hesitate. 【Okay.】

……

The following day.

Chu Ge and Xu Wan met in a deserted alley.

Xu Wan wore a black baseball cap and a black face mask, covering her face completely.

She casually handed Chu Ge a set of the same clothes.

"That incident caused such a huge stir back then; you can still find our videos online now."

"We've made too strong a impression on passersby, so we'll try to keep a low profile and avoid being recognized."

What Xu Wan didn't mention was that she came across a parody video of the "four-person group" in the parody section of a certain website last night.

"walk slowly."

Chu Ge nodded in agreement and dressed neatly.

After being concealed, the two instantly appeared ordinary, blending into the crowd and no longer attracting attention as before.

Once everything was ready, Chu Ge activated his spatial abilities.

He teleported with Xu Wan all the way from the East China Sea to Yanjing.

The landing point was chosen inside the women's restroom at Yenching University of Magic, perfectly avoiding the flaw of appearing out of thin air.

—And the awkward situation of the security guard at the entrance possibly not letting you in.

The two walked out of the restroom and were right in front of the playground.

I stood quietly for a moment, gazing at the vast and magnificent campus filled with people.

Xu Wan asked.

Do you know where Stadium Number One is?

Chu Ge shook his head.

"I don't know. By the way... this is our first time here, so why do you think I'll walk this way?"

"...Okay, you have a point."

Xu Wan coughed and explained softly.

"I contacted Tang Xiaoran last night, and she said she's going to the stadium for a match today."

"I just asked her to send me her location."

"But there has been no reply yet."

As soon as he finished speaking, a girl came out of the restroom.

Xu Wan immediately stepped forward and spoke up to stop them.

"Excuse me, could you wait a moment?"

The girl stopped and looked the two of them up and down with a hint of wariness in her eyes.

Before she went into the restroom, she saw the two whispering to each other at the door.

When I came out of the restroom, they were still standing there.

With his entire body completely covered, his appearance was impossible to discern, which inevitably aroused suspicion.

These days, the world is not very stable.

With the revival of magic, expansion of territory, and a population explosion, various extremist organizations are emerging one after another.

The most influential of these is the "Remnant Organization," which arrived with the integration of the Fourth World.

They lurk among ordinary people, specifically hunting down exceptional students, with universities being their primary targets.

The girl was extremely wary and spoke cautiously.

"Aren't you students of this school?"

"That's right."

Xu Wan explained frankly, "This is our first time in Yanjing. We're here to find someone—my cousin."

"What's your cousin's name?"

"Tang Xiaoran".

Upon hearing the name, the girl's expression shifted slightly, clearly indicating that she had heard of it before.

She sized them up for a moment, and finally relented.

"It just so happens that I'm also going to Stadium 1 to watch the game."

"Just follow behind me."

Although she still had doubts, she didn't ask any more questions.

Chu Ge and Xu Wan maintained a polite distance and followed quietly behind.

After passing through a large number of teaching buildings and green areas, the magnificent No. 1 Stadium came into view after a short while.

As soon as the two stepped into the stadium, the deafening roar of fighting immediately assaulted their senses.

boom!

On the arena, two figures clashed at high speed.

The magic clashed violently, creating a tremendous and overwhelming spectacle.

Both of them were at the early stage of the Archmage realm and had successfully condensed a Demonic Sun.

They were all dressed in pure white moonlight magic armor, the armor shimmering with a faint moonlight, offering both offense and defense.

The two are evenly matched, their fight is very fast-paced, and they are evenly matched.

Chu Ge and Xu Wan immediately recognized one of the familiar figures.

It's Tang Xiaoran.

When I saw her again after several years, she had grown quite a bit taller.

Her temperament has shed its former gentleness and quietness, gaining a sharper and more resilient edge.

She was playing against a boy.

With sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, his aura was restrained and steady, giving him an extremely composed appearance.

The huge stadium was packed with tens of thousands of students watching the game.

This is a showdown between the school's top talents, and students from all grades have come to watch and learn.

The cheers from the stands rose and fell in waves.

"Stay calm, Senior Tang!"

"Go for it, Senior Zhuge!"

Chu Ge and Xu Wan found a secluded corner to sit down and quietly observe the situation on the field.

Xu Wan turned her head and asked.

"Chu Ge, who do you think will win?"

Chu Ge kept his eyes fixed on the arena, analyzing the situation calmly.

"It's most likely that boy."

"On the surface, the two are evenly matched and the fight is evenly matched."

"But if you pay close attention, you'll notice that the boy's breathing is exceptionally steady, without the slightest fluctuation."

There are only two possibilities.

"Either his foundation is far superior to others of the same level, and is extremely solid."

"Either he spent a long time honing his skills in the early stages of becoming a mage, and his foundation is deep enough."

"When two players of the same level are facing off and have similar trump cards, the competition comes down to their accumulated experience and foundation."

"Tang Xiaoran's advantage lies in her parents and her physique, allowing her to awaken one more type of magic each time."

"But this boy also has the advantage of both his parents and his talent."

"In this way, Xiao Ran's only advantage has been completely eliminated."

Xu Wan nodded gently, a hint of regret in her eyes.

After a long separation, on their first meeting, they are forced to witness their friend's defeat.

The black-haired, vicious girl silently cheered for her best friend:

Hagiran! You have to keep it up!

Damn it!!!

The development of the situation was entirely in line with Chu Ge's prediction.

As time slowly passed, Tang Xiaoran's magic power was consumed even faster.

His breathing gradually became disordered, his rhythm was slowly taken over by his opponent, and he fell into a complete disadvantage.

After a direct clash, she was knocked back by the powerful wind magic and staggered to the edge of the arena.

Zhuge Liuyun gathered violent wind-type magic power in his palm.

A fierce wind swirled around him, its power building up layer upon layer.

His expression was indifferent as he walked step by step toward Tang Xiaoran, who was standing at the edge of the arena.

Tang Xiaoran was covered in wounds, and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth.

She gritted her teeth to support her swaying body, gathered all the remaining magic power in her palm, and stared intently at her approaching opponent.

The audience held their breath, their hearts pounding in their throats.

Zhuge Liuyun stopped abruptly when he was ten meters away from her.

He looked down at him, his tone indifferent and devoid of emotion.

"There's no need to force yourself."

"Admitting defeat will reduce the risk of injury."

"The top ten spots on the college popularity list are essentially reserved for the student council."

"Ordinary students are not qualified to compete for it."

Like the other nine extraordinary universities, Yanjing Magic University has established a popularity ranking system.

The list of ten represents the highest honor for students currently enrolled in the school.

Students who make the list can receive double the gene potion and crystal core subsidies every month, with extremely generous resource allocation.

The student council members have long dominated the student popularity rankings at Yenching University.

Most of these people come from top-tier magical families.

Having been exposed to magical cultivation from a young age, they awaken their powers earlier and accumulate resources far exceeding those of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

Their starting points were worlds apart from birth.

There's even a joke in the industry that magic universities are exclusively for the Celestial Dragons.

Students from impoverished families strive with all their might to gain admission to universities.

The resources available to them are still far less than what scions of prominent families would have as a starting point.

Even though the road ahead is unfair, everyone still tries their best to get into the magic university.

Monsters ravage the world, ancient races are divided, and the forbidden abyss continues to expand.

The world needs a large number of magicians and divine beings to guard its territory and defend against foreign enemies.

Ordinary people without extraordinary abilities will ultimately become cannon fodder in chaotic times.

Tang Xiaoran gritted her teeth, her eyes stubborn, refusing to back down.

"Until the outcome is decided, anything is possible."

She was well aware of her situation.

Zhuge Liuyun is ranked tenth on the popularity list, and is currently her only opponent whom she has a chance to challenge and surpass.

If this attempt fails, the opponent will receive a large monthly allowance, and their cultivation will advance once again.

If she tries to take on the challenge again in the future, her chances of winning will only be lower.

She must win this competition, climb the popularity charts, and secure access to quality resources.

Since Chu Ge and Xu Wan's accident, Tang Xiaoran has come to fully understand the importance of power.

Back then, we were separated by a live broadcast screen.

She witnessed Xu Wan being crushed by the power of shadow.

He watched as hundreds of nuclear bombs covered the deserted island, burying Chu Ge's figure.

She could only watch helplessly as everything happened, unable to do anything about it.

That helplessness and despair were etched into her very bones.

Only those with sufficient strength are qualified to protect those around them.

But reality is cruel; enthusiasm alone may not bring the desired result.

A hint of coldness flashed in Zhuge Liuyun's eyes, and his tone was somewhat sarcastic.

"Stubborn and obstinate."

"Since you refuse to admit defeat, then I will personally knock you off the stage."

He raised his hand to gather strength, and a gust of wind gathered in his palm, about to unleash a powerful wind magic.

Just as the finishing move was about to be executed.

A deep, indifferent, unfamiliar voice came through his Bluetooth headset.

"Beat her half to death first, then throw her down."