Why are all of us who transmigrated at the same time demons?

The seventh is "The Secret of Word Listing," a unique method of divination that combines Eastern numerology and divination, Western astrology and numerology, and even the mathematical modeling and calculation principles of modern science. It is a mysterious tool for breaking through predicaments and analyzing the essence of things.

The eighth is the "Secret of the Foreword," which is an unparalleled method of the Dao. By cultivating it, one's primordial spirit becomes like the light of heaven, penetrating the vast universe, illuminating all directions and the six directions, and understanding the past and future.

The ninth one is the "Secret of the Word 'Xing'", which is the culmination of Loran's escape techniques. It includes basic footwork and lightness skills, the Five Elements Escape Technique, and even time-space jumps and dimensional escapes.

In fact, Loran's "Nine Secrets of Moro" is actually an upgraded version of the "Eight Extraordinary Techniques" created by him personally, and many of them contain some of the concepts of the "Eight Extraordinary Techniques".

Moreover, these "Nine Secrets" complement each other. For example, the "Previous Character Secret" strengthens the primordial spirit and cultivates unparalleled observation skills. Both the "Separation Character Secret," which focuses on "deducing and breaking through the predicament," and the "Array Character Secret," which focuses on "setting up a strategy," benefit from this.

Similarly, the unparalleled fighting spirit cultivated by the "Dou Zi Mi" and the calculation and deduction of the "Lie Zi Mi" can both assist the "Qian Zi Mi" in strengthening the primordial spirit.

The "Nine Secrets of Mara" can eventually be integrated into an organic whole, which is the "Tao," the Tao being the essence and the techniques being the application.

The "Nine Secrets of Moro" are merely a manifestation of the Way of Loran. Once the level of the Way is reached, any move Loran makes will naturally be a "Fighting Secret" and any step he takes will naturally be a "Traveling Secret". Its essence is to assist Loran in seeking the Way.

Just like the "Eight Extraordinary Skills" seem impressive to mortals, they are nothing special to immortals.

Chapter 151 Under One Person: The Grand Ritual of Luo Tian Returns?

In a confidential conference room, a joint meeting between Nadutong and Institute 749 is being held. This time, not only are senior executives from both sides present, but also higher-level leaders are participating in the meeting.

The meeting was to discuss the establishment of a new organization—the Bureau of Extraordinary People. The establishment of a brand-new organization involves the interests of many parties, so the wrangling alone could drag on for who knows how long. However, the leaders above were getting impatient and hoped that a charter would be produced quickly, so they sent a representative to urge them on.

Inside the conference room, a group of senior executives were engaged in a heated debate, trying to secure more benefits for their respective departments, when suddenly there was a knock on the conference room door.

Before the door was even opened, a figure suddenly emerged—it was Luo Chuan, the director of Institute 749.

Everyone stared blankly at Luo Chuan as he walked into the conference room, then at Luo Chuan, the chief of the 749 Institute, who sat there calmly, seemingly lost in thought. As they watched Luo Chuan hand over a document marked as confidential, their minds went blank.

Luo Chuan glanced at the document casually before handing it to the high-ranking leader seated above. The Luo Chuan who had just entered vanished instantly, disappearing without a trace. Everything was so calm, as if the person who had just walked in was merely an ordinary secretary delivering documents.

Zhao Fangxu couldn't hold back any longer and cautiously asked, "Director Luo, who was that person who just came in...?"

The higher-ups also cast curious glances their way.

Upon hearing Zhao Fangxu's question, Luo Chuan seemed to suddenly come to his senses and waved his hand dismissively: "That? It's just a minor division of the Yang God's thoughts, nothing serious!"

The gazes of all the knowledgeable people present became serious.

The Luo Chuan who walked in was a completely solid entity, just like a living person. This was incomparable to the "Yang Shen" of the Quanzhen sect. The Quanzhen sect's "Yang Shen" was called "Yang Shen" but its essence was still Yin Shen. The Yin residue had not been removed and it had not escaped the constraints of physical form.

But the person who just walked in is free to come and go, and can even carry things through walls, just like a living person.

Many people recalled the story of Zhang Ziyang traveling a thousand miles to pick the Qionghua flower, and secretly wondered, "This is not 'the emergence of the Yang God,' this is probably not the real 'Yang God'!"

Good heavens! Since the ascension of Zhang Sanfeng, the immortal of Wudang, no immortal has been seen in the world of supernatural beings. Over the past few hundred years, countless supernatural beings have paid a heavy price for the word "immortal". Even the "Eight Extraordinary Skills" which are only slightly related to "immortality" can trigger the "Jiashen Incident" when the country is in crisis, causing infighting among supernatural beings in the country.

Now, there is actually a true immortal who has achieved the "Yang Shen" level sitting in the conference room with us. If we really think about it this way, aren't we also people who have had a connection with immortality?

The people on the 749th Institute's side seemed very calm. In their minds, Director Luo was like a divine dragon hidden in the clouds, and the occasional glimpse of his scales or claws could scare them half to death. They were used to it.

Zhao Fangxu took the document handed to him by the senior leader and glanced at it. It would have been better if he hadn't looked at it, because after reading it, his expression became even more complicated.

Nothing more! The document details the "Eight Extraordinary Techniques" and the "Luo Tian Grand Ceremony" held for Zhang Chulan, the inheritor of the "Eight Extraordinary Techniques." Zhao Fangxu was filled with a thousand worries. This group of people in the world of supernatural beings, who are usually quite formidable, have caused so much trouble over something as seemingly related to immortality as the "Eight Extraordinary Techniques," constantly risking the destruction of their families and clans.

But the "immortal" they sought was sitting in an ordinary conference room, holding a meeting with a group of mortals.

"Who is the immortal and who is the mortal? The irony of the world is beyond words!" Zhao Fangxu sighed inwardly.

Thinking about the story of Zheng Zibu, whose hometown was massacred because of a "Tongtianlu" as described in the information, Zhao Fangxu could only sigh that it was not worth it!

This incident stirred a strange feeling in everyone's hearts, and they lost interest in the power struggle. In a short time, the topic, which should have dragged on for several more days, was smoothly passed in this odd atmosphere.

After the meeting, only Luo Chuan and Zhao Fangxu remained seated, discussing matters concerning the "Luo Tian Grand Ceremony." The leader who had come down to supervise the meeting left immediately after the agenda was approved. He didn't want to interfere in the professional affairs of the supernatural world; it was better to leave professional matters to professionals. He would simply support them from behind.

"What is Luo Suo's opinion on this 'Luo Tian Grand Ceremony'?" After learning about the terrifying cultivation level of the person in front of him, Zhao Fangxu asked even more cautiously.

Luo Chuan didn't reply immediately; instead, he tossed out six copper coins.

Zhao Fangxu glanced at it. Although his cultivation in the field of supernatural beings was only average, he still had some knowledge of general Yi Jing and Bagua.

"Is this a six-line copper coin? Did you perform a divination for the Luo Tian Grand Ritual?" Zhao Fangxu asked.

“That’s right,” Luo Chuan said with a hint of amusement in his eyes. “The ninth line of the fifth hexagram of Revolution is moved, and the hexagram changes to the hexagram of Abundance.”

"What does this mean?" Zhao Fangxu was very concerned about the divination result from the "immortal".

“The fifth line of the Hexagram 'Revolution' in the Book of Changes reads: ‘The great man transforms like a tiger; without divination, there is no trust.’” Luo Chuan chuckled. “This is the hexagram from the time when King Wu attacked King Zhou of Shang.”

"In fact, before this divination was performed, a shaman performed tortoise shell divination for King Wu, and the result was inauspicious. The resulting hexagram obtained by divination was also the Feng hexagram, which was not the best Ding hexagram."

"But Jiang Ziya broke the yarrow stalks and stepped on the tortoise shell, saying to King Wu, 'Withered bones and dead grass, how can we know good or bad fortune!' This prompted King Wu to make a firm decision, which led to the victory at Muye Yingyang, and the Zhou Dynasty was able to lay its foundation."

Zhao Fangxu's brows relaxed: "Does this mean that this Luotian Grand Ceremony is a good opportunity for us to make changes?"

Luo Chuan put away the copper coin, his tone light: "That's not wrong, but the Feng hexagram represents thunder and fire, emphasizing the sense of crisis of 'the sun at its zenith will decline,' rather than the Ding hexagram which represents 'establishing a new order.' The events of the Zhou people back then also verified the original hexagram. Although the Zhou people successfully broke the rule of the Shang king, they still did not establish a tripartite balance of power. Not long after, King Wu died, and his young son ascended the throne. The Shang prince Wu Geng then joined forces with Cai Shu and Guan Shu to rebel. It was not until the Duke of Zhou overthrew the Shang king and summoned the feudal lords from all directions to create rites and music that the world was truly established as a tripartite balance."

"In other words, although this matter can be accomplished, there will still be twists and turns afterward?" Zhao Fangxu pondered.

Luo Chuan saw through Zhao Fangxu's thoughts and smiled, "Why should Chairman Zhao worry? Back then, Taigong broke the yarrow stalks and stepped on the tortoise shell to mend the way of heaven with the way of humanity, and secretly concealed the Ding hexagram, which is why he was able to successfully transform the Feng hexagram into the Ding hexagram. The Feng hexagram is just a transition in receiving the mandate of heaven!"

"Isn't it precisely what we advocate and excel at that to mend the ways of Heaven with humanity? And what will be the next tripartite alliance? What can make the final decision and truly establish a tripartite balance of power?"

Zhao Fangxu suddenly realized that the so-called "standing firm" referred to the "national project" that was vital to the country's survival. With this realization, he felt relieved.

"This grand Luotian ritual is undoubtedly a desperate act by some people who have been forced into a corner." Zhao Fangxu's thoughts quickly returned to the specific matter at hand. "Our recent sweeping reforms seem to have made some people restless. Even the Old Celestial Master has been forced to hold this 'Grand Luotian Ritual' at this time."

"Lao Tzu said, 'I have three treasures: the first is compassion, the second is frugality, and the third is not daring to be the first in the world.' As Taoists, the Celestial Master's Mansion should be more discerning and keep a low profile at this crucial moment, rather than jumping out and becoming the first to stick their necks out," Zhao Fangxu sneered.

Loran then added, "It seems that the Celestial Master and the others still don't trust Na Du Tong enough? Chairman Zhao, you need to reflect on why you've left such an impression on the people of the supernatural world. Why do they think that Na Du Tong can't even protect its own employee Zhang Chulan? Why can't it maintain the stability of the supernatural world caused by the 'Eight Extraordinary Techniques'? Why does the Celestial Master have to personally step in and risk the reputation of the Celestial Master's Mansion to break the deadlock?"

Zhao Fangxu's expression was somewhat unpleasant, but what Luo Lan said was true. The previous company was not tough enough, especially against these long-established powerful forces in the world of supernatural beings, which led them to have such thoughts.

No, it doesn't necessarily mean that the company is backing down.

Flipping through the list and scanning the many familiar names of forces, I wondered what methods Director Luo had that allowed him to uncover all those hidden forces. His abilities were truly beyond our imagination.

The Lü family, the Wang family, the Natural Gate, the Art Gate... something's not right. Would so many forces usually conspire together for something like this? And what about the Shining Star Society, this emerging force? How did they get involved? Who gathered them together?

This is a test! Zhao Fangxu instantly realized that these old fogies were using Zhang Chulan's matter as an excuse not to target the Celestial Master's Mansion, nor necessarily for the so-called "Eight Extraordinary Techniques," but to test the attitude of the higher-ups, to determine how drastic the upcoming reforms would be, and how firm their determination to implement them truly was.

"It seems we have to strike hard." A cold glint flashed in Zhao Fangxu's eyes.

Previously, Na Du Tong played the role of an adjudicator and balancer, rarely getting involved in major events in the world of supernatural beings. But now Na Du Tong's role has changed; those above are the decision-makers, and Na Du Tong is now playing the role of an executor. Now, Na Du Tong must step in.

Luo Chuan sat beside him, looking curious.

"So human eyes really can flash a cold glint? How is that possible? It doesn't seem like Qi either?"

Chapter 152 Under One Person: The Immortal is Uncomfortable

A bureaucrat like Zhao Fangxu, who has spent half his life navigating the treacherous waters of officialdom, especially one burdened with special missions, can be absolutely ruthless once he sets his mind to it. The gentleness and forbearance he usually displays are merely a facade until his bottom line is crossed. Zhao Fangxu is, after all, a hardcore and ruthless individual who built the entire team at Na Du Tong from scratch. People who accomplish great things are never soft-hearted.

Soon, Zhao Fangxu devised a ruthless countermeasure against the probing and provocations of these old "superhumans"—to kill them by destroying their spirit.

Aren't these extraordinary individuals looking down on ordinary people because of their supernatural abilities? Then let's crush them in their proudest area and shatter their pride.

Frankly speaking, for extraordinary people, they can cultivate themselves whether they are in the mountains and countryside or in the public office. Whether they are in the world or in the world, they can all pursue the Tao. But why do the vast majority of extraordinary people reject the system and the public office?

There's no other reason than that working in the government is a real drain on one's morale!

There's an old saying that it's a good place for spiritual cultivation, but this usually refers to the abundance of resources available to officials. However, the trials and tribulations within the government are unprecedentedly harsh. They can forge sages like Wang Yangming, a master of the philosophy of mind, but they can also nearly destroy potential spiritual cultivators like Zhang Ziyang.

For extraordinary individuals, if their vital energy is depleted, their path to enlightenment is ruined, which is even more terrifying than having their meridians damaged.

Zhao Fangxu accurately grasped the lifeline of the superhumans; he wanted to crush their spirit.

In modern society, people with supernatural abilities are a completely useless group. This is because they do not participate in the overall operation of secular society. Of course, this does not mean that people with supernatural abilities do not engage in production, but rather that they do not participate in the social production process as people with supernatural abilities.

Even if a celestial being emerges among the supernatural beings, so what? Can he provide the Chinese people with an extra bite to eat or an extra layer of clothing? In modern times, the most useful time for supernatural beings was during the Anti-Japanese War, when they played a certain role as Astartes.

Was Zhang Sanfeng famous? Was his cultivation level high?

His fame is certainly great, and his cultivation level is certainly high.

However, he played a very passive role in the development of society and history. As a self-proclaimed "remnant of the Yuan Dynasty," he was powerless when the Yuan Dynasty he revered was driven to the grasslands by Zhu Yuanzhang's military might. He was also powerless when Zhu Di used him as a clay puppet to whitewash his own usurpation of the throne.

Zhuge Liang is hailed in this world as the extraordinary person closest to ascension, but he too was brought to his death by the fate of Shu Han, and there was nothing he could do to reverse it.

Even the most carefree immortals in this world are not truly at ease.

Perhaps, as the legends of the supernatural beings suggest, ever since Xiang Yu, the Chu overlord who was a supernatural being, lost to Liu Bang, the Han emperor who was born a mortal, it was decided that this civilization and this land would no longer be dominated by supernatural beings, but would be the world of mortals.

Zhao Fangxu did not believe in the so-called fate or destiny; he felt the underlying principles were quite simple.

In ancient times, with underdeveloped productivity and a small population, those with extraordinary abilities and skills naturally overwhelmed the ordinary people, thus dominating the development of society and history. However, with the widespread use of iron tools during the Warring States period, productivity began to develop rapidly, and the population surged. The collective power of ordinary people surpassed that of those with extraordinary abilities, and they naturally seized control of history from the hands of those with extraordinary abilities.

Liu Bang and Xiang Yu simply happened to be in the same era, a time of dramatic social change, and Liu Bang emerged victorious at this crucial juncture. Even if Liu Bang hadn't won back then, with the transformation of productivity and modes of production, ordinary people would eventually replace extraordinary individuals as the dominant force in the world, just as patriarchal society gradually replaced matriarchal society in the past.

So the root cause is simply a lack of strength and willpower.

If the strength of the superhumans is so great that they can defeat an army single-handedly, and if their hearts are strong enough to overcome their instincts as social animals, conquer loneliness, and sever ties, then their rule could easily last for thousands of generations.

The so-called cultivation of extraordinary individuals is mostly nothing more than overcoming the biological instincts of humans.

Immortals are very greedy creatures. They want to overcome their various human instincts, such as fasting to abstain from food, abstaining from lust to abstain from women, and abstaining from anger to abstain from irritability. However, they also crave the beautiful emotions that arise from human instincts.

Those who live in seclusion are either wild beasts or deities. Immortals desire the lifespan, mindset, and power of deities, yet also yearn for a human heart, and are unwilling to truly detach themselves from all living beings. They still dream of freely moving between the mountains and the human world—this is what is known as "great freedom."

The so-called "freedom" is the most precious treasure in the world, and the immortals who covet it are no less greedy than the greatest people in the world.

Zhao Fangxu understood this very well, so he never cared about immortals. His path was always in the human world, not on the mountain.

While the individual productivity of superhumans may seem insignificant in the face of modern society, the impact of their unique abilities is amplified infinitely in technologically advanced modern society. Many of their abilities defy existing physical rules, and if their principles can be thoroughly understood and applied to high-tech fields, they could lead to a revolution in science and industrial production.

But Qi is ultimately something incompatible with modern technological systems. Without sufficient experimental samples, even geniuses are helpless.

But these superhumans are like sensitive hedgehogs; there's no way to get them to cooperate with scientific research. They are obsessed with the so-called "population red line," fearing the emergence of a modern "witch hunt" or a "three Wu and one Zong persecution of Buddhism." If word gets out that superhumans are being used as subjects of scientific research, they'll be furious.

As for the overall scientific literacy of the superhuman community? Zhao Fangxu could only chuckle. You can't expect them to study themselves. In the eyes of superhumans, practicing horse stance for a few more days is much better than staying in some lousy laboratory to do research.

Since it's considered that the superhumans can no longer integrate into the production and operation system of modern society, the superhuman world is simply a mess in the eyes of Zhao Fangxu and even those above him. But this mess possesses considerable power, and to prevent it from exploding, they could only be managed in this way to prevent them from causing trouble.

The roots of the superhuman community in the East are too deep. If they are not eradicated in one fell swoop, they will sprout again. Moreover, the system in the East is not conducive to the emergence of a behemoth conglomerate like Behemoth, which uses capital to lure or forcibly incorporate superhumans.

While Behemoth's existence is undoubtedly marked by bloodshed and evil, it also demonstrates the West's attempt to conquer the realm of supernatural beings, much like the Age of Exploration did. If we were to abandon this path now for the sake of temporary stability, and fall behind once again, it would likely result in a long period of stagnation.

For those in power, Institute 749 and the newly established Bureau of Extraordinary People represent a new attempt to solve the problem of extraordinary people, a means to rival Behemoth. After all, burying one's head in the sand and playing the ostrich is not a solution. The world of extraordinary people is like a long-neglected part of the giant Earth, which can be left unattended for a while but will eventually rot and stink.

But none of this matters to Zhao Fangxu, who is currently an executor rather than a decision-maker. He doesn't care about the future of the superhuman world; all he wants is for all superhumans to follow the rules. Everything is for the purpose of achieving the desired goal. Even if it means breaking the backbone of the entire superhuman world, it's better than causing big trouble in the future and being completely wiped out.

Old Zhao is an official who acts according to regulations, not a thug who only knows how to shout for violence.

If we can communicate properly, we will. In most cases, the University of Tokyo advocates for peaceful negotiations. However, the current situation is special, and we have no choice but to act decisively.

Zhao Fangxu knew he needed the support of the director of Institute 749. To destroy the arrogance and confidence of these veteran supernatural beings in their areas of expertise, he could only rely on the power of this terrestrial immortal to deliver a devastating blow at the immortal level.

Listening to Zhao Fangxu's plan, Luo Chuan's eyes gleamed, and he suddenly understood. "When it comes to tormenting people, you old bureaucrats who've been stuck in the system for a long time are truly something else! I've learned something; I'll use this method to torment people in other worlds from now on."

Let's do something big! Let's do something big!

Luo Chuan could no longer resist the urge to get involved and cause trouble.

Chapter 153 Under One Person: A Gathering of Wise Men

“Master, Chairman Zhao from Na Du Tong sent a letter saying it’s the list of our company’s representative teams for the upcoming World’s Number One Martial Arts Tournament… no, the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony.” Rong Shan handed an A4 sheet of paper to a white-haired old Taoist priest sitting upright in the hall.

Although the old Taoist priest had white hair and beard, he was vigorous and showed no signs of fatigue. He was tall and strong, without the emaciated appearance often seen in elderly people. His deep eyes were gentle and warm, without any sharpness, giving people a sense of returning to simplicity.

This person is none other than Zhang Zhiwei, the 65th Celestial Master of the Celestial Master's Mansion on Longhu Mountain, who leads the Zhengyi sect and whose cultivation is unparalleled in the world of extraordinary people.

Zhang Zhiwei glanced at Rong Shan with a strange expression, feeling that there might have been something else behind the guy's slip of the tongue earlier.

The World Martial Arts Tournament, huh?! You think your master is some old fogey who's never seen Dragon Ball?!

Good lad, this is a veiled expression of his dissatisfaction with my grand Luotian Grand Ceremony and opening the struggle for the position of Celestial Master to outsiders.

However, Zhang Zhiwei didn't say much. He admitted that he had no choice but to hold this Luotian Grand Ceremony, but he couldn't fully explain the specific reasons to his disciples. It was normal for his disciples to be dissatisfied.

"At least Rongshan can speak his mind, which is much better than Lingyu, that taciturn fellow." Zhang Zhiwei sighed. His little apprentice was a flawless gem, but he lacked the polishing of worldly life.

In the past, this kid could have been fooled. But ever since the "Demon King" started his tribulation, countless demonic tribulations have appeared out of nowhere in this world, and this brat hasn't been able to overcome even one of them, resulting in his cultivation not making any progress and his mentality becoming increasingly broken.

Zhang Zhiwei was worried. How should he teach this kid? Originally, he wanted him to go down the mountain to gain more experience and broaden his mind, but after meeting Zhang Chulan, his psychological problems became more and more serious.

Zhang Zhiwei just didn't understand. Was the difference between a Water Dirty Thunder and a Crimson Palace Thunder really that important?

Since the elders of the Celestial Master's Mansion specifically created this Water-Dirty Thunder for those who have lost their virginity, it means that the Celestial Master's Mansion does not consider it a major taboo or harm. Throughout the entire Celestial Master's Mansion, has anyone blamed him for losing his virginity? This pressure he faces is entirely self-inflicted.

Zhang Zhiwei glanced at the list of companies Rong Shan handed him, feeling frustrated, and his expression immediately became even more peculiar.

What are these?