Chapter 34: Impact on Human Civilization

Tian Jinzhou indeed took Luo Fu as a provisional disciple just a few days ago, but this emotional investment made Tian Jinzhou care for Luo Fu far more than anyone could have imagined.

“Jinzhou, don’t rush!” Zhang Zhi now deeply regretted it—if he had known Luo Fu carried such a massive burden, he would never have allowed Tian Jinzhou to take him as a provisional disciple.

One misstep, and it could cost his younger brother his reputation forever!!

After calming Tian Jinzhou’s emotions, Zhang Zhi said: “Jinzhou, it’s not that I intend to do anything to him—it’s the Company!!”

After a brief pause, Zhang Zhi sighed: “A child like Luo Fu, with such an extraordinary destiny weight—Jinzhou, Itachi must already guess what the Company’s stance will be!!”

Lu Jin’s face turned pale with shock. He blurted out: “Zhang Zhi, Itachi—Itachi mean the Company will lock this child away in the Black Fortress?”

“I don’t know!” Zhang Zhi glanced at Lu Jin and said: “But I’m certain the Company’s concern for this child far exceeds your imagination! Itachi both know that adepts are merely a marginal group in today’s society—a dark, hidden corner. Yet this child’s destiny weight has become abnormal! Even the rebel warlords who once vied for the throne pale in comparison! He…”

As if moved by pity, Zhang Zhi closed his eyes and said: “He could affect all of humanity.”

At this, both Lu Jin and Tian Jinzhou fell silent.

After a long while, Tian Jinzhou spoke, as if drained of all vitality: “Brother, if there’s any way, please help the boy. No matter what… no matter what, he is my disciple!!”

Zhang Zhi nodded firmly: “Rest assured. If the Company truly intends to act against this child, I will spare nothing to protect his life—even if it means the Dragon and Tiger Mountain must shelter him for the rest of his days.”

The Luo Tian Da Jiao is still in full swing.

But Luo Fu’s influence has already stirred hidden currents throughout the adept world.

The Yào Xīng Society!!

A sorcerer being killed by his own spell’s backlash is a matter worthy of grand record.

As a recently risen intelligence organization, the Yào Xīng Society naturally paid close attention to this incident—especially since its leader, Qu Tong, possesses the Double Hands, secretly orchestrates conspiracies, manipulates countless adepts, and even has moles embedded within the Company.

Upon learning of Luo Fu’s situation, Qu Tong immediately summoned her sorcerers and, refusing to believe it, began divining Luo Fu’s fate within the Inner Scene.

As expected, within mere breaths of entering the Inner Scene, a large group of sorcerers collapsed, spitting blood from every orifice, their souls instantly scattered—the scene was spectacular, even leaving Qu Tong stunned.

“This… what kind of thing is this guy?” Qu Tong gasped in horror.

Even divining the full history of the Jiashen Uprising, or directly querying the secrets of the Eight Marvels within the Inner Scene, never caused such a catastrophic backlash.

Suppressing her inner shock, Qu Tong ordered her subordinates to clean up the scene while she restlessly revised her plans.

The Company’s attention to Luo Fu’s case was even greater.

After all, adepts are inherently suppressed.

Nǎdōutōng, though lacking the formal structure of a state enterprise, wields its power as if it were one—its board is an extension of state will.

Its purpose is to maintain balance between the orthodox sects and the Quanxing, minimizing adepts’ impact on ordinary society.

Adepts must not interfere with the normal lives of ordinary people—that is the Company’s bottom line.

The Eight Marvels, the Jiashen Uprising—none of it matters to the Company.

No matter how miraculous an adept’s abilities, even the Old Heavenly Master could handle only so many opponents. If the conflict remains among adepts—whether feuds, vendettas, or other matters—the Company requires evidence to maintain balance.

But if adepts cross the line and broadly interfere with ordinary people, it is no longer the Company’s concern—it becomes a national counter-terrorism issue.

Before the power of the state, even the Old Heavenly Master could only retreat step by step under pressure from the Tourism Bureau, surrendering the entire front mountain. The true Dragon and Tiger Mountain lineage now occupies only a small portion of the rear mountain.

If the state labels them a counter-terrorism threat, the entire adept world combined would be nothing more than a minor disturbance, easily crushed.

Though the adept world seems lively, remember: among the general population, adepts number roughly one in fifty thousand.

The number of registered adepts under Company control totals only about 28,000. Of course, this is only those officially recorded. Even if hidden, unexposed adepts doubled or tripled that number, they still wouldn’t reach 100,000.

How many ordinary people? Nearly 1.4 billion!! Combined with modern technology, the adept world is nothing more than a group of slightly unusual beasts.

Zhang Zhi understood this clearly: his influence could only be used to negotiate terms with the Company. If the state’s will was forcibly imposed, no matter the conditions, his only option was to yield.

Nǎdōutōng Headquarters.

Due to Luo Fu’s emergence, the Company had to convene a special board meeting.

As chairman, Zhao Fangxu immediately set the agenda.

To assess the threat level posed by this newly emerged San Yi Men heir, Zhang Luo Fu, and determine whether he should be imprisoned in the Black Fortress.

Bi Youlong spoke the moment Zhao Fangxu finished: “Sorcerers have performed a second Inner Scene divination on Zhang Luo Fu. The same result—killed instantly by backlash. His destiny weight exceeds that of ancient emperors!!”

“Indeed!” Huang Boren glanced at his colleagues and said: “My analysis indicates this Zhang Luo Fu may profoundly influence the entire course of human civilization. Remember—not just our nation, but all of human civilization!!”

“So this kid is worth as much as that island?” Su Dong said, voice thick with astonishment: “Then we really can’t leave him unchecked!”

“More than that?” Bi Youlong said, voice charged with urgency: “Nathen Island is merely a place of exile—it cannot affect human civilization. But Zhang Luo Fu can!! I recommend: before he reaches that level of influence, either execute him on the spot or imprison him indefinitely in the Black Fortress!!”

(End of Chapter)