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"They merely enjoy the offerings from humans, but never actually change anything for humanity."
"In their words, it's all fate, and everyone has their own destiny."
"Even if the world were to be destroyed, it would not affect them."
"The Heavenly Realm, the West, the Underworld—they are not in the same world as us at all."
He paused, then continued, "Not to mention invasions from outside Earth."
"Otherwise, why wouldn't they have done this all these years?"
"Watching helplessly as humanity faces various predicaments."
Upon hearing Director Wang's words, the directors from the three factions immediately felt a surge of dissatisfaction.
So all these years, humanity has been making one-sided sacrifices?
Those so-called gods and Buddhas.
They're just a bunch of freeloaders who only know how to take and never give back!
Zhao Fangxu, a director of Nadutong, couldn't help but speak up:
"Director Wang, are we just going to let this go? Are we humans just supposed to accept our bad luck?" His tone was tinged with resentment.
Director Wang shook his head again: "Otherwise what? Humanity is weak, and that's an unchangeable fact."
"After the Investiture of the Gods, everything was predetermined."
"What we can do now is to do our best to protect our own little piece of land."
He looked around and continued:
"Therefore, your most urgent task now is to continuously expand your influence and attract talent."
"Like the golden-armored warrior and the imperial armor tonight, they are all potential allies of ours."
"In addition, the Academy of Sciences will also vigorously develop science and technology, hoping that we can absorb alien technology."
"In this way, we can create weapons that can be used for fighting in space."
Director Wang's words made everyone present fall into deep thought.
Yes, humanity cannot always rely on the protection of gods and Buddhas.
More often than not, you still have to rely on your own strength to strive and fight.
Only in this way can humanity establish itself in this universe full of unknowns and dangers.
Chapter 102: Xin Jian's Eight Heirs Arrive in the Capital!
The matter gradually faded from public memory in the capital.
When people returned to their usual tranquility after meals.
Eight uninvited guests quietly stepped into this bustling place.
These eight people appear to be no different from ordinary people.
But their words and actions revealed something strange.
Six of them seemed like ordinary humans, but the other two were clearly different from the others.
One is a savage, whose wildness is untamed and who seems to be ready to unleash primal power at any moment;
The other is a monster that cultivated itself from an old clam.
He can transform into human form and blend into the crowd.
But those eyes always gleamed with an unusual light.
"Did the seven of you also receive the distress call?"
Zhang Guanghua looked at the seven people in front of him, his brows furrowing slightly.
His words exuded an unquestionable authority, as if he were the leader here.
"Enough talk, what should we do now?"
Lian Shu said somewhat impatiently.
She was a straightforward girl and didn't really respect Zhang Guanghua's authority.
"Lian Shu, you can't talk like that."
Lian Shu's mother, Yang Qiong, tried to persuade him from the side.
She was well aware of Zhang Guanghua's power and status and did not want her daughter to offend him.
"What's it to you?" Lian Shu glanced at Yang Qiong with displeasure.
"You'd better take care of your savage daughter."
These words saddened Yang Qiong, and even the wild man beside her was affected, lowering his head.
Although the wild woman is different from humans, she also has her own emotions.
Another heir to Xin Jian, Ya Feng, couldn't stand it any longer and spoke up:
“Young lady, you only possess one-third of Xin Jian’s power. I advise you to speak properly.”
“Here, Zhang Guanghua is the boss.”
Lian Shu sneered: "You say so? I won't!"
Xiang Silan frowned, her tone carrying a hint of conciliatory intent:
"We're all on the same side. Our goal now is to find the last piece of the heart, that's the most important thing."
She glanced at Zhang Guanghua, seemingly trying to ease the tension with her own words.
The old clam, now a spirit, let out a hoarse snort:
"You humans are just too preoccupied with these trivial matters."
Instead of arguing, we should think about what to do next.
Zhang Guanghua remained silent for a moment, then his gaze swept over everyone present.
His tone conveyed an unquestionable authority: "You must all remember that the simplicity within you is a gift from me."
"If you don't listen to me, you'll regret it."
His words were full of threats, sending chills down the spines of everyone present.
He paused, then continued, "At that time, without Xin Jian, you will be nothing."
These words struck like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's heart hard.
Seeing that everyone had fallen silent, Zhang Guanghua nodded in satisfaction and continued:
"Now, I've identified a group of people."
"There are five people in this group, and they are very likely connected to the last heart-shaped jade tablet."
“Moreover,” he paused, then continued, “perhaps the descendants of the Five Elements destiny we are looking for are them, and perhaps this is the opportunity for us to acknowledge them.”
His eyes gleamed with greed and fanaticism, as if he had already seen the opportunity to become a god.
Upon hearing this, a glint of shrewdness flashed in the old clam's eyes:
"Then I'll go and test them today."
"If possible, arrest them."
Zhang Guanghua nodded: "Okay, let's do it that way."
That evening, the lights inside the "Gathering and Scattering as Fate" café were dim.
Mu Dai, Ichiman, Luo Ren, Yan Hongsha, and Cao Yanhua sat together.
Everyone's face was solemn.
Have you guys felt lately that something big is about to happen?
Luo Ren was the first to break the silence.
His brows were furrowed, as if he was thinking about something.
Mu Dai nodded: "Ever since they found out that the five of us were there to deal with Xin Jian."
"I increasingly felt that an evil aura was approaching us."
13,000 interjected, "Don't even mention evil, I don't know why."
"I always feel like someone is watching me."
He looked around as he spoke, seemingly trying to find the person who was staring at him.
Upon hearing this, the other four also looked around.
"Stop looking," Cao Yanhua said. "Let me tell you, there's an old man in the third row from the left who's been staring at us."
"There's definitely something wrong with those eyes."
He lowered his voice and continued mysteriously, "Don't forget what I used to do."
"I'm most sensitive to that kind of gaze."
Yan Hongsha glanced at him: "What? Are you going back to your old ways again?"
"Get lost." Cao Yanhua glared at her. "I'm serious. That old man is definitely suspicious. He might have been parasitized by Xin Jian."
"Who cares if it is or not, we'll find out when we go over and see." Mu Dai said, getting up.
Wan San quickly grabbed her: "Wait, what if we alert them if we just go over like this?"
"Then what do you suggest we do?" Mu Dai asked, looking at him.
After thinking for a moment, Wan San said, "How about this, we pretend to leave first, and then sneak back in."
"Let's see what that old man is up to."
After the five of them finished discussing their plan, they got up and left the coffee shop.
However, as soon as they stepped out the door, they saw that the old man had already gotten up and left.