Just as the old patriarch forced me to my death, I achieved the unity of Dao and fruition.

Deep underground caverns in the old city of Linhai.

The previously closed, dark blue crack suddenly lit up again, and ripples spread across the space like water.

next moment.

Gu Changjin, Zhou Jingming, Su Xingmian, and Chen Mo emerged one after another from the crack.

Beneath our feet are still the ruins of a city eroded by the sea.

The leaning skyscraper is embedded in the rock wall, and in the distance, there are several black remains left by twisted creatures, which are slowly turning into mist.

Looking back, the crack leading to the ancestral temple of the Heart-Image Sect only lasted for a few breaths before disappearing completely, as if it had never existed.

Zhou Jingming carried a large bag of things he had taken from the six Thousand Phase cultivators, his face full of satisfaction.

"This trip was incredibly profitable."

"Mind-image cultivation techniques, mind-image artifacts, and so many cultivation resources."

"If I do it a few more times, I feel like I can directly reach the three thousandth stage."

Chen Mo adjusted his glasses and analyzed the situation rationally.

"The premise is that you can survive and try a few more times."

"We were able to achieve such great results this time because of Brother Gu's presence. What about next time?"

Zhou Jingming waved his hand dismissively.

"Won't Brother Gu be here next time too?"

After saying that, he turned back to look at Gu Changjin.

"Right, Brother Gu?"

Just as Gu Changjin was about to speak, the Federal Supreme Authority terminal on his wrist suddenly started vibrating continuously.

A series of red emergency alerts popped up on the screen.

The military's highest command center, the Bureau of Abnormal Intelligence, the Federal Inspectorate, and intelligence reports from twelve starports.

Gu Changjin stopped and casually opened the first report.

After only a few glances, the smile on his face faded somewhat.

They haven't been at the ancestral temple's heritage site for very long.

But quite a few things are happening outside.

When Shangyuan Dao City was breached, the elite forces of the nine branches of the Daoist sect who had joined the Zhenwang Division were almost completely wiped out.

The Celestial Master of Shangyuan Prefecture and several other powerful figures in charge of meridians have been confirmed dead.

The Daoist Nine Lineages, which once held a high position and controlled almost all of the Federation's supernatural power, are now reduced to a few remaining members who either did not participate in the Ancestral Court gathering or fled after sensing something was amiss.

There are very few who can truly be called strong anymore.

In addition, the Anti-True Society also launched Twisted Events simultaneously in various parts of Earth.

Heart riots broke out in three cities in the Northland, and seven large twisted zones in Black Roba were out of control.

Traces of the Twisted Apostles' activities have appeared in the East China Sea Province, the lunar base, and the two near-Earth orbit cities.

Fortunately, the nationwide blood refinement has just begun, and it is not of much use to ordinary people yet.

However, the first batch of Bloodforged soldiers were already able to kill most of the Twisted Ones head-on.

The military relied on rail transport to continuously deploy the Blood Refining Army to various locations.

The two sides fought fiercely for a time.

The Rebels didn't gain much advantage, and the Federation couldn't completely eliminate them in a short time.

All of this was within Gu Changjin's expectations.

What truly concerned him was the last piece of top-secret intelligence.

The Celestial Master of the Lower Yuan Prefecture is suspected of having entered the Myriad Manifestations Realm.

This person first joined forces with Xie Wuwang to destroy the nine branches of the Daoist sect.

However, after leaving Shangyuandao City, he suddenly turned against them.

He used his Myriad Manifestations Domain to forcefully suppress a large number of experts from the Reverse True Society, and personally killed three Thousand Manifestations Realm elders and dozens of Twisted Apostles.

Xie Wuwang was also severely injured, and both sides disappeared after the battle.

The remaining members of the Rebel Alliance are still causing chaos in various places.

However, after losing the leader and a large number of high-ranking commanders, they have clearly lost their composure.

After reading it, Gu Changjin remained silent for a moment, then sighed softly.

"You're hopeless."

He had originally thought that Ni Zhen would try a little harder.

Eighteen twisted pillars, a sacrifice from the world, a blessing from the heavens.

Just by hearing it, you know it can bring a lot of good things to the Dao Fruit.

So Xie Wuwang was beaten to death so quickly?

The Ni Zhen Society has been operating for over a hundred years and seems to have a great presence, so how come it can't even handle a Xia Yuan Fu Celestial Master who has just broken through to the Ten Thousand Forms stage?

"Damn the Rebel Alliance, how dare they disappoint me."

Gu Changjin felt somewhat helpless.

If things continue like this, should I send a few more people to put on disguises and actively join the Anti-True Society?

Help them reorganize their organization, retrieve the Twisted Pillars, and even help them continue their world sacrifice ritual?

What is this?

Do you create your own troubles and then have to solve them yourself?

The more Gu Changjin thought about it, the more he felt that it might not be a bad idea.

As long as it bears fruit in the end, the process doesn't matter.

"Brother Gu."

Zhou Jingming came closer.

"What happened? Why do you look so pale all of a sudden?"

Gu Changjin closed the terminal.

"Something happened at home, and I need to go back to handle it."

Zhou Jingming nodded immediately.

"We definitely need to get back quickly. Do you need our help?"

Gu Changjin glanced at him.

This kid doesn't yet know that the "home" he's referring to is the entire Blue Star Federation.

"Not for now."

"However, I probably won't be able to continue following you for the next period of time."

"If you discover any new points of inheritance..."

Gu Changjin hadn't finished speaking.

Zhou Jingming patted his chest in satisfaction.

"Got it! Brother Gu, you like those black stones. If we find any more in the future, I'll save them all for you."

"We'll put the rest away for you now, and we'll distribute them when you get back."

Gu Changjin nodded in satisfaction.

He's on the right track; he truly is the chosen one, and the treasure will find him on its own.

He also knew to leave behind his most valuable possessions.

Young people like this deserve to be nurtured.

Gu Changjin raised his hand and waved.

Two things flew toward Zhou Jingming.

The first item was a roll of reddish-brown metal sheet.

After the thin sheet unfolds, lines of martial arts text are automatically projected into the air.

The Heart-Blood Refining Method.

This is a version that Gu Changjin re-derived based on the "Federal Basic Blood Refining Technique".

It is not suitable for ordinary people, but it is very suitable for spiritual cultivators.

While cultivators with strong minds possess powerful spirits, their physical bodies are generally weak.

Once this method is practiced, the Qi and blood can be used to stabilize the mind and body, preventing an imbalance between the real and the unreal.

At a high level of cultivation, one can even allow the mind and the physical body to support each other.

This is the path that Xinxiangmen has been waiting for for tens of thousands of years.

"This is a blood refining technique, stronger than the military version, and more suitable for the three of you."

Zhou Jingming took it with both hands, and after reading only a few lines, his eyes lit up.

"Is it the same technique that allowed Brother Gu to grow thirty feet tall just now?"

"If I practice this, I can grow bigger too?"

"If you practice to a certain level, you can."

"good!"

Zhou Jingming was instantly excited.

"I'm determined to practice!"

Su Xingmian's eyes twitched slightly as she listened from the side.

Why is this guy so obsessed with getting bigger?

The second item was a black wrist-worn terminal.

The surface is engraved with the gold emblem of the Federal Army.

After Zhou Jingming took it, the terminal automatically completed the identity binding.

A line of small text appeared on the screen.

The Federal Military has the highest special operations authority.

Zhou Jingming was stunned. What the heck?

"Brother Gu, what's this?"

"Military terminal".

Gu Changjin spoke casually.

"When encountering problems that cannot be solved, it can be used to mobilize nearby garrison troops, Blood Refining Army, security forces, and military aircraft."

"In certain emergency situations, orbital fire support can also be requested."

Zhou Jingming looked down at the terminal.

She looked up at Gu Changjin again.

"Mobilize the military? And can nearby troops be mobilized?"

"almost."

Gu Changjin smiled.

"Remember, young people! The Federation will always be your strongest support!!"

After he finished speaking, the space around him slightly distorted, and he disappeared from the spot.

Zhou Jingming stood there blankly, looking down at the military terminal.

Then I remembered Gu Changjin's words earlier, "The Federation is your strongest support."

A question that he had been ignoring for a long time finally resurfaced in his mind.

"etc."

He slowly turned his head and looked at Su Xingmian and Chen Mo.

"Why is it that Brother Gu can so easily grant me the highest level of authority within the military?"

Su Xingmian raised her hand to cover her forehead, and Chen Mo also silently pushed up his glasses.

Zhou Jingming's eyes widened little by little.

"Could it be... that Brother Gu is really the Speaker of the Federal Parliament?"

Chen Mo glanced at him.

"You're only just realizing that?"

Zhou Jingming suddenly jumped up.

"ah?!"