After the internet was disconnected, I connected to the magic world.

"Indeed." Li Jianguo nodded, a hint of agreement on his face.

"Not just us Chinese, this is something that everyone in the world desires."

He abruptly changed the subject, his voice suddenly turning somber, and he stared intently at Lin Ze's face, unwilling to miss a single change in expression.

"Mr. Kelin, have you ever considered that there might be a mastermind behind the Nine Provinces world?"

"Manipulating the entire world, toying with the fates of billions of people, treating everyone as pawns—is this person human, or a god?"

The moment the question was asked, the meeting room fell silent.

The debate within the country about whether there is someone behind Kyushu has never stopped.

This is the question that Li Jianguo most wanted to know the answer to today.

He came to our door in person today, not intending to do what's shown in movies, recklessly trying to control the unknown, nor did he intend to provoke anyone.

Having lived most of his life, he was adept at assessing situations and knew that in the face of absolute power, any petty schemes were nothing but a joke.

He came simply to confirm this person's attitude and to ascertain whether the other party harbored any ill will toward the real world.

Even before he came, he had already prepared for the worst.

He even wrote his will in advance and locked it in the office safe.

The will contained no instructions for his family or arrangements for his comrades; it only addressed one thing.

If he fails to leave this villa today, no one in the Special Investigations Department is allowed to take any rash actions, including transferring personnel or surrounding him.

We must apologize to Lin Ze and fully cooperate with all his requests; we must absolutely avoid any conflict.

This is not weakness.

This is rational.

Knowing full well that they were no match for the enemy, they still dragged the entire nation of over a billion people into a head-on confrontation with an unimaginable force.

That's not courage, that's foolishness. It's playing with everyone's lives, and in the end, it will only lead to destruction.

Upon hearing his words, Lin Ze's lips curled into a faint smile.

He finally stopped turning the pages, closed the thread-bound book in his hands, and gently placed it on the coffee table beside him.

She raised her head and looked directly at Li Jianguo for the first time.

The young man's eyes were calm, like a bottomless pool of water. Although he didn't exude any pressure, Li Jianguo instantly tensed up and even subconsciously slowed his breathing.

"What does it matter whether one is a god or a man?"

Lin Ze's voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

"If a person can create an entire world out of thin air and control the fate of tens or hundreds of billions of people."

"To be able to lay the path to immortality and transcendence before everyone, calling him a god is not an exaggeration at all."

He leaned back on the sofa, his tone as calm as if he were talking about something completely ordinary.

"You don't need to always be thinking about who's behind the scenes, or how to fight against them, or how to overthrow them."

The gods have placed the opportunities for martial arts, cultivation of immortality, and eternal life before you. What you need to do is not to try to guess the gods' thoughts, nor to figure out how to use the power they have given you to fight them.

Study hard and practice hard.

Learn the power he wields, learn this extraordinary knowledge.

When you are strong enough, you will naturally become gods, or even... surpass gods.

The words were spoken very directly, without any beating around the bush.

Sitting across from him, Li Jianguo's mind went blank for a moment, and he instantly understood.

Lin Ze was clearly telling him that he was the person behind it all.

What players, what coincidences, it's all fake.

From the very beginning, Kyushu was created by him, and everything was under his control.

Li Jianguo's hand tightened suddenly around the teacup, his knuckles turning white, and the cold sweat on his palm instantly soaked the cup.

A thought popped into their head uncontrollably: If the person in front of them really was the god who opened up the nine provinces, could they really stand against him?

The answer is obvious.

No.

Let alone a single Special Investigations Unit, even if you mobilized the entire nation's army, or all the countries in the world, you still couldn't contend against an entity that could create the world out of thin air.

They can create the world; if they want to destroy the real world, it's probably just a matter of turning their hand.

In a few seconds, countless thoughts raced through Li Jianguo's mind. In the end, he suppressed all his emotions. The cold sweat on his back was chilled by the wind, but he actually breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately.

Fortunately, the other party had no malicious intent, and fortunately, they were willing to share the extraordinary path with everyone, rather than wanting to destroy the world.

Having figured this out, Li Jianguo's tense shoulders completely relaxed. He suddenly laughed twice, and the seriousness on his face disappeared without a trace, leaving only relief.

"Mr. Lin is right."

He smiled and nodded. "If this really is a world created by a god, then all we ordinary people can do is enjoy this opportunity and participate in it."

"Moreover, the world of Kyushu is rich in myths and legends as well as cultural customs."

Even their martial arts system is exactly the same as our Chinese legends, and they even speak the same Mandarin.

Li Jianguo said with a touch of heartfelt emotion, "Perhaps this is an opportunity left behind by our ancestors out of concern for their descendants."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ze's smile deepened.

This was the first time Li Jianguo had seen him smile genuinely since he entered the room; it wasn't the casual, indifferent smile he usually wore, but rather a smile that carried a hint of sincere approval.

He picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip of tea.

"Chief Li is indeed a remarkable person." Lin Ze put down his cup.

"The culture, mythology, and martial arts system are all incredibly similar. Perhaps they really were created by our own people."

The two looked at each other and laughed.

The tense atmosphere in the meeting room, which had been almost frozen, instantly relaxed.

"Talking to Mr. Lin is so straightforward; he doesn't beat around the bush at all."

Li Jianguo smiled and shook his head, a huge weight lifted from his heart.

As long as the other party has no malicious intent and is willing to abide by the most basic rules, the emergence of Kyushu is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity for the entire Chinese nation.

After laughing for a while, Li Jianguo leaned forward again, adopting a humble tone with a hint of seeking advice:

"Mr. Lin's understanding of Kyushu is certainly much greater than that of us who are just groping in the dark."

Could you perhaps give us a sneak peek and tell us some rules we're unaware of?

This will also prevent us from blindly groping around later and accidentally breaking any taboos.

Lin Ze tapped the coffee table lightly with his fingertips, thought for a moment, and then decided not to hide anything.

"Then let me tell you something, something very simple."

Li Jianguo sat up straight instantly, holding his breath, afraid of missing a single word.

"In reality, as long as a person's cultivation reaches the Innate Realm, they can use the token in their hand to open the gate to the Nine Provinces at any time and directly enter the Nine Provinces world with their physical body."

Lin Ze looked at him calmly, "Of course, this passage only recognizes the token holder; no one else can bring it in."

A physical body entering the Nine Provinces?!

Li Jianguo's eyes lit up instantly.

They had always thought that players could only enter Kyushu with their consciousness while their physical bodies remained in reality. They never expected that there was actually a way to enter with their physical bodies!

Ignoring his shock, Lin Ze continued, "Entering the Nine Provinces with one's physical body is different from entering with one's consciousness."

If your consciousness dies, the worst that can happen is you'll be resurrected but leveled up and lose some experience.

"Those who enter physically and die in Kyushu are truly dead; there is no chance of resurrection."

"But in contrast, everything you obtain in the Nine Provinces world—elixirs, spiritual herbs, weapons, and even the demonic beasts you tame—is also valuable."

They can all be brought back to the real world directly without paying any spirit stones.

He paused, a faint smile playing on his lips: "To put it bluntly, these players who have entered the dream world are still in the beginner's trial phase."

Only upon reaching the Innate Realm can one truly leave the beginner's village and gain the right to step into the Nine Provinces.

Li Jianguo froze completely.

Overwhelmed by ecstasy, he was momentarily stunned, his hands trembling slightly.

Physical entry!

You can bring everything back!

What does this mean?

This means that as long as the government concentrates its resources to cultivate the first batch of innate masters, it can continuously bring elixirs, spiritual herbs, and cultivation techniques back to reality from the Nine Provinces.

The strength of the entire country will experience an explosive increase!

"Really...really?"

Li Jianguo's voice trembled slightly. Having held a high position for so many years, he had long since mastered the art of self-control, but he still couldn't control his emotions at this moment.

"I have no reason to lie to you," Lin Ze said calmly.

"Yes, yes, I lost my composure." Li Jianguo took several deep breaths to suppress his excitement, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Lin Ze, and spoke with utmost sincerity.

"Thank you, Mr. Lin, for bringing us such important news. Mr. Lin truly cares about the country. We, the Special Investigations Department, will remember this kindness."

He knew in his heart that although this knowledge could be learned by someone in the real world who had broken through to the Innate Realm.

However, the fact that the other party was willing to tell them directly is itself the greatest act of goodwill.

"Mr. Lin must have already broken through to the Innate Realm and reached an even higher level."

Li Jianguo smiled and offered a compliment, then continued...

"If Mr. Lin ever brings anything out of Kyushu that he wants to sell, just come to us. The official authorities will buy it all at a high price."

The price will absolutely satisfy Mr. Lin; he will definitely not lose out.

As he spoke, he took a business card out of his shirt pocket and handed it over with both hands.

The business card was very simple, with only a name and a personal mobile phone number; it didn't even have a title printed on it.

"This is my private number, it's on 24/7. Mr. Lin, if you need anything in the future, feel free to call me anytime. I'll handle everything for you personally."

Lin Ze took the business card, casually placed it on the coffee table, and nodded: "Okay, I understand."

"Then I won't disturb Mr. Lin's rest any longer."

Li Jianguo knew when to stop, realizing he had already gathered enough information and that staying any longer would be impolite, so he immediately stood up.

"I'll head back now and won't bother Mr. Lin any longer."

"Hmm." Lin Ze didn't get up, but just nodded slightly. "I won't see you off. Take care, Chief Li."

"Okay, Mr. Lin, please wait a moment."

Li Jianguo smiled and waved his hand, then turned and walked out with two field agents, gently closing the villa door behind him.

Only after stepping outside and standing under the sun, with the hot wind blowing on him, did Li Jianguo finally let out a long breath, as if he wanted to expel all the pent-up frustration from his lungs.

The smile on his face slowly faded, and his eyes revealed a hint of weariness, as well as a complex mix of emotions that were hard to define.

Today's trip yielded far more than he had anticipated, but the impact was also greater than he had imagined.