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

Zhao Hao landed slowly on the ground, and the golden aura on his body instantly disappeared into his body, leaving not a trace of his aura.

He looks no different from an ordinary high school student.

As soon as he stood firm, the researchers around him swarmed around him like madmen, some taking out their instruments, others recording data.

Some people used force-measuring plates to let him punch them, while others used steel plates to test his internal energy defense. They were so busy that their feet barely touched the ground.

"A punch with 12.8 tons of force! That's equivalent to a direct hit from a 155mm howitzer!"

"Qi Defense Test: 12.7mm armor-piercing round fired at close range, no penetration, no marks on the surface!"

"The energy field strength is still increasing!"

Based on this data, it can be deduced that a fully charged Qi Blade can cut through 50mm of homogeneous steel.

If there's enough energy, its power could rival that of a battleship's secondary guns, or even small tactical missiles!

One voice after another reported data, and the researchers' eyes were bloodshot and their hands were trembling.

Having lived their entire lives, they had never imagined that the human body could unleash such terrifying energy.

Super soldiers, whom they had only seen in science fiction movies before, were now standing in front of them.

Two old Taoist priests huddled together, looking at the data on the screen, stroking their beards and sighing repeatedly.

They said that the ancient book's saying "Primordial Qi is impervious to all evil" is actually true. They have studied the theory all their lives, and today they have finally seen the real thing.

Standing behind, Li Jianguo finally felt relieved after days of anxiety, and his hand trembled as he lit a cigarette.

Ignoring the researchers bustling around him, Zhao Hao suddenly opened a private group chat containing only the five of them.

[Zhao Hao]: Brothers, I did it.

The message had barely been sent when Xuan Qing's message popped up immediately:

[Xuanqing]: The old Taoist priest has also become a monk. Now there is a crowd of worshippers and local leaders blocking the entrance of the temple.

They kept arguing about worshipping a living deity, which gave the old Taoist a headache. After my breakthrough, I could feel the connection to Kyushu.

There's no need to wait until I'm asleep to dream about it; I can open the door and go through with a thought. The old Taoist priest is leaving now; he really doesn't want to deal with these vulgar people.

[Shi Mingyuan]: Amitabha, this humble monk has also achieved a breakthrough.

My fellow monks at the temple want to build a shrine for me, and several benefactors have offered to donate 50 million to repair the main hall. But worldly affairs are keeping me busy, and I am preparing to head to Kyushu immediately.

[Zhang Lei]: Holy crap! All three of you made it?

I'm so envious! My last meridian isn't even open yet, maybe another two weeks at most! Wait for me!

[Zhou Ming]: Envious +1. You guys go scout ahead first, we'll be there soon.

Zhao Hao looked at the messages in the group and felt a little itchy.

Previously, he could only enter the Nine Provinces with his consciousness, like playing a game. Now that he can go there in his physical body, that's what true cultivation is all about.

Seeing the expression on his face, Li Jianguo knew exactly what he was thinking, and immediately turned to give a wink to the person next to him.

The man quickly brought over three watch-sized objects and several small sensors the size of a fingernail.

"Young friend Zhao, we won't stop you from going to Kyushu." Li Jianguo handed him the things, his tone very cheerful.

"We won't bring those large testing devices for you. We know you're going to be making your way in Kyushu, and we can't let you carry those big devices around and squat in one place to collect data for us."

These are wearable monitoring rings and miniature environmental samplers, weighing about the same as a regular watch, so they won't hinder your hands-on use.

It also doesn't restrict your freedom in Kyushu. If the equipment breaks or gets lost, you don't have to pay for it. Just sync the data back when you have time.

Our cooperation is based on mutual benefit. I won't cause you any trouble, and you just need to bring back some information about Kyushu for us.

Zhao Hao paused for a moment, then smiled, took the watch and put it on his wrist: "Don't worry, Director Li, I understand."

He greeted Li Jianguo and went outside to say goodbye to his parents who were waiting outside.

With red eyes, Zhao's mother stuffed a backpack full of braised food, chocolate, and mineral water into his bag, repeatedly telling him to run if he encountered danger and not to tough it out.

Zhao Jianguo patted him on the shoulder, didn't say much, only told him to be careful and not to worry about the family.

Zhao Hao returned to the cultivation room with his bag on his back, took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and with a thought, communicated with the dream entry token he wore around his neck.

He could clearly feel a gentle suction coming from the token, and the air in front of him began to distort and ripple like water.

A crack gradually appeared, growing larger and larger until, soon, a two-zhang-tall white jade door appeared out of thin air in the cultivation room.

The door is carved from a single piece of warm, smooth white marble, warm to the touch, and engraved with flowing cloud-shaped runes.

He couldn't recognize a single word, but just one glance brought him peace of mind. Golden light flowed slowly along the runes, and the door studs were arranged in nine rows and nine columns in an ancient style.

A faint white auspicious cloud floated at the entrance, and even the door knocker was in the style of an animal head holding a ring, just like the South Heavenly Gate shown in TV dramas.

Everyone in the training room was stunned; even the pens in their hands fell to the ground.

Zhao Hao walked to the door, reached out and touched the cold jade door, and could clearly smell the fragrance of pine wood and spiritual herbs wafting from behind the door.

He turned back and waved to Li Jianguo and the researchers, a surge of youthful exuberance rising within him, and silently gave a shout to himself.

"Nine Provinces! I have arrived!"

Without hesitation, he reached out and pushed the door.

As soon as his hand touched the door, the two doors opened slowly and automatically to the sides, revealing no landscapes or pavilions as he had imagined.

Only layers upon layers of golden light emanated from the door, a soft golden glow that warmed people, making it impossible to see what lay behind it.

He stepped inside.

With a flash of golden light, the two-zhang-tall white jade gate vanished instantly, leaving not a trace.

Only a group of people who hadn't come to their senses were left staring blankly at the empty walls.

With a flash of golden light, Zhao Hao's feet touched the ground. Looking up, he saw that it was his private room at the Qingxi Town Inn.

He pressed the switch on the side of the watch as Li Jianguo had instructed him, and the numbers on the dial jumped rapidly.

He looked at it for a long time but still couldn't understand what gravity parameters and energy thresholds were.

I decided to leave it aside and opened the private group chat to call out, "I've arrived at the inn, come downstairs for dinner!"

Less than five minutes later, Xuanqing and Shimingyuan lifted the curtain and came in one after the other, and saw that he was carrying a bulging backpack.

Wearing a watch on each wrist, Xuan Qing couldn't help but laugh: "Did you rob the official warehouse?"

Why are you all fully armed? Did you make a fortune by joining the government?

"What do you mean by 'getting rich'? These are all testing equipment. My mom also packed some braised food in my bag. Do you want some?"

Zhao Hao put his bag on the chair and called the waiter to bring out a few local specialties.

He originally wanted to buy two catties of wine, but Xuanqing glared at him and said, "What's a little brat like you drinking wine?" So he had to change to a pot of good tea.

The three of them ate and chatted, and when they were full, Xuan Qing put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and glanced at the other two:

"We've almost finished eating. What are your plans for now?"

"What else can we do but leave after we finish eating?"

Zhao Hao mumbled through a mouthful of braised pork, "I'll just wander around wherever the road takes me."

Shi Mingyuan nodded and smiled in agreement, saying that he had no destination in mind and would just go wherever he pleased.

Zhao Hao picked up the teacup in front of him. "That's perfect. We should have a toast as a farewell gift for everyone."

"Don't give me that pretentious, affected talk."

Xuanqing chuckled and patted the back of his head before picking up his own teacup.

"Don't make it sound like a life-or-death situation. You can call out in a private group whenever you want, or even get together for a meal in real life. It's not like it's the last time you'll see each other."

Shi Mingyuan smiled and picked up his teacup. The three of them clinked glasses and drank the tea in lieu of wine.

After settling the bill and going downstairs, the three of them stood at the entrance of the inn. Xuan Qing flicked his whisk and clasped his hands in a fist salute to the two of them.

"Then I'll be off now, you two have a safe journey."

"May the Taoist priest have a smooth journey too! Remember to share any good runes you come across in the group!"

"Amitabha, take care, both of you. This humble monk will now take his leave."

Shi Mingyuan clasped his hands together in a gesture of respect, then turned and slowly walked out of the town.

Zhao Hao stood at the door watching the two walk away, then touched the token in his pocket.

Looking at the players and locals coming and going on the street, I felt full of energy. I slung my backpack over my shoulder and strode towards the edge of town.