Chapter 675 - 674: Turning the Sky and the Earth Upside Down, the Means Reach Heaven

It must be said.

Song Lijun’s explanation was very detailed.

At the same time, it was also easy to understand, without including too much professional knowledge that Li Jing could not understand.

But when he heard Song Lijun say that the power contained within the dragon’s bones could be brought out and diluted to change the overall spiritual qi environment of the Earth, Li Jing could not help but feel skeptical.

Scientists are known to be a bit crazy after all.

Attempting to rejuvenate the Earth’s spiritual qi in this way, he didn’t need to think to know it would not work.

They don’t even know what the dragon’s bones truly are.

And they dare to propose to dilute the power inside them.

Li Jing himself could not even determine whether the dragon’s bones lying under Hua Xia, the source of the legendary dragon veins, were indeed from an ancestral dragon.

But could an object that has existed for countless years and has been proven by research to contain a power that can change the Earth’s environment be easily handled?

Science.

And Immortal Learning are two different matters.

The conclusions drawn from scientific evidence and data comparison often do not apply to Immortal Learning.

Take Blue Star, a planet advanced in both science and Immortal Learning, as an example.

Although there are many phenomena and evidence that can be explained by both science and Immortal Learning, in most cases, only one of the two can apply.

For example, why humans can manipulate various supernatural powers and advance on the path of cultivation through qi refining, meditation, and all other exceptional ways, is a topic that cannot be explained by science.

Now, looking back at the situation before him.

The power contained in the dragon bones is enough to change the entire environment of the Earth. Li Jing didn’t need to think to know that this force was beyond human control.

Not to mention humans on Earth.

Even if it were the people of Blue Star, or even the Immortal Realm, they could not accomplish it.

Speaking of his cultivation level at the Sixteenth Realm.

Destroying the Earth with his current strength wouldn’t be too difficult, but if he tried to change the concentration of spiritual qi on Earth with his own power, even if he disperses his cultivation level and dilutes it, it would be impossible.

Seeing that Song Lijun was about to continue speaking, Li Jing raised his hand to signal her to stop.

?

Song Lijun stopped at his signal and refrained from continuing her explanation.

To which, Li Jing took the opportunity to speak.

"Auntie, don’t get upset at my blunt words. Perhaps through many years of research, you have actually found a way to dilute the hidden power within the dragon bones to some extent, but at most, your method was only tested with a small sample."

Having said that, Li Jing continued.

"The dragon bones have existed for so many years. They still contain enough power to change the entire Earth. This is definitely not something that humans on Earth can handle with modern science and extremely limited cultivation methods. Not to mention the dragon bones are located under Hua Xia as part of the dragon vein. If anything goes wrong, it could spell disaster for Hua Xia."

In response to his words, Song Lijun did not attempt to refute, and nodded in agreement.

"We indeed have considered such problems, which is why we have yet to establish a definite plan. Instead, we are working in cooperation with scholars in related fields and cultivators from all systems around the world. We want to gather ideas in an attempt to find a feasible plan."

Before she finished speaking, Zhou Jinliang, who was sitting beside her, laughed out loud.

"Xiaoli, even if we hope that the Earth’s spiritual qi could be rejuvenated, don’t consider us to be fools."

After speaking, he continued.

"Considering Hua Xia’s safety, we will not put our plans into action without absolute certainty. At present, everyone within Planning Mechanism Zero knows that our modern technical abilities are far from sufficient. Hence, even if there is a breakthrough in our plans on how to bring out and dilute the power within the dragon bones, or a feasible plan, we will not consider initiating any related project until we make a breakthrough on a technical level."

Upon hearing Zhou Jinliang’s explanation, Li Jing nodded.

"In that case, it seems I was overthinking."

Then Liang Shou spoke up.

"Mr. Li, the basic situation of the plan related to the rejuvenation of spiritual qi is as Song Lijun has just described. More detailed issues probably wouldn’t interest you. Next, can we discuss issues related to cooperation?"

In response to these words, Li Jing turned his head and smiled meaningfully.

"Counselor Liang, I don’t recall saying that I would cooperate with Mechanism Zero?"

Liang Shou frowned at these words.

"So, have I misunderstood?"

"To some extent, yes."

Li Jing gave a casual laugh, and spoke.

"Just to clarify, I will not cooperate with Mechanism Zero in any capacity. Cooperation is built on a foundation of mutual benefit and win-win, and there is nothing in Hua Xia that would benefit me, thus there is no value in cooperating."

Hearing these words, Liang Shou’s eyebrows furrowed tighter.

Li Zehui and Song Lijun, however, did not find anything amiss.

They were very aware of their nephew’s temperament.

Li Jing had lost his parents early and had been framed by various relatives in his family. He had become independent early and was a realist in life.

He had his own principles.

"Xiaoli, your uncle knows that you are not a man who breaks his promises. Since you have returned, you will definitely do something for Hua Xia within your abilities."

Li Zehui spoke up.

"Let Counselor Liang know what you can specifically offer Mechanism Zero and Hua Xia. Don’t keep everyone in the dark, so as to avoid misunderstandings and unpleasantness."

Song Lijun was the next to try to smooth things over.

"Some things should indeed be clarified. For the higher-ups to agree to let you come to the headquarters of Mechanism Zero and understand the content, Counselor Liang spent a lot of effort and sustained significant pressure. In part, it’s because I and your uncle’s influence, and because he trusts us both that he went against all advice. You..."

Before Song Lijun could finish her sentence, Li Jing raised his hand to stop her.

"Auntie, I get it. I have no ill intentions, but mainly wanted to make my stance clear to avoid any unpleasant situations in future interactions."

As he spoke, he moved Li Zehui, Song Lijun, and Liang Shou from the meeting room to the open air above the headquarters with nothing more than a thought.

???

Liang Shou was stunned, his expression slowly turning serious.

He knew Li Jing was powerful.

But the specifics were unclear.

After all, neither Bai Lu nor Zhou Jinliang, both of whom had prior contact with him, could explain what mysterious methods he possessed.

At this moment, Liang Shou had some firsthand experience.

The difference in their power was too great.

He had reached the peak of the Six Realm’s cultivation level.

In the cultivation world of Hua Xia, if he cannot claim to be unique, he is at least a named and famed top powerhouse.

Yet now, he was suddenly brought out by Li Jing, and he couldn’t even comprehend how this was achieved.

On the contrary,

Li Zehui and Song Lijun both grew pale when they were abruptly brought out.

They were not cultivators, just ordinary people. Suddenly being brought to a height of tens of thousands of meters with nothing beneath them, it was unavoidable that they were both taken aback.

"Councilor Liang, thank you for your trust. I also know that you will inevitably need some tangible evidence to convince the higher-ups. However, I can’t say for sure what I can provide to Hua Xia at present. If I were to give you certain things before the true revival of Spiritual Qi on Earth, it may produce counterproductive effects, and even attract the envy of others,"" Li Jing began calmly.

"Take cultivation methods as an example, although both Earth and the other world I visited are dominated by humans, the humans of the two worlds are fundamentally different. They were born in an environment rich in Spiritual Qi, and Qi Refining is effortless for them. But it’s not the case with Earth. Speaking of myself, for a long time in the past, I couldn’t refine Qi at all. It’s just that I happened to have some unique opportunities that allowed me to progress in my cultivation."

Listening to such honest words, Liang Shou nodded silently in agreement.

He didn’t necessarily want anything from Li Jing, the pressure he was under was just too immense.

He understood what Li Jing was talking about.

A man has no crime, but his treasure makes him guilty.

If too many influential things which Hua Xia could not control fell into their hands, that could turn out to be too much to handle.

Seeing Liang Shou nodding in approval, Li Jing smiled.

"I won’t say much else. First, I´ll give you, Councilor Liang, a big gift, so you can report to the higher-ups."

As he spoke, he snapped his fingers lightly.

"Boom!"

There was a huge noise, and the world shook.

The original dark edge of the spatial layer that overlapped just over ten kilometers from the Earth’s surface shattered, expanding outward in an instant to the point where it was too vast to see the boundary, presenting a large blank space.

Li Jing’s lips moved, uttering words silently.

"God said, let there be the waters."

The next second.

The expanded space turned into an endless sea.

Seeing this, Liang Shou and the others were collectively dumbfounded.

Not just them,

All the occupants of the headquarters on the land were also flabbergasted.

What...

What’s going on?

How did a small area of the headquarters suddenly undergo an earth-shaking change, becoming so vast?

The cultivators belonging to the headquarters, one after another, ascended into the sky to investigate the situation, soon discovering Li Jing and Liang Shou and the others suspended in the air, their aura extraordinary as though they were exiled immortals.

Jut then,

Li Jing turned to look at Liang Shou.

"This overlapped space is now approximately equal to the Earth Realm of Hua Xia, should this suffice?"

"..."

Liang Shou,

Equal to the territory of Hua Xia!

That means...

This nominally tiny ten kilometer space expanded instantaneously to cover 9.6 million square kilometers?

Is he freaking...

For real!?

Looking around at the boundless sea, Liang Shou forcibly swallowed a mouthful of saliva, astounded.

The fact was before his eyes.

He had no choice but to believe.

He couldn’t imagine,

Just how powerful one would have to be to create such a vast space in the blink of an eye.

On the side, Li Zehui and Song Lijun were also greatly shocked, causing the latter to stare wide-eyed at Li Jing and blurt out,

"Xiaoli... Are you still even human?"

Facing such a question, Li Jing smiled.

"Of course I am human; I’ve just ascended to a slightly higher level, that’s all."

"..."

Song Lijun.

"..."

Li Zehui.

"..."

Liang Shou.

Is this a higher level?

Damn!

This is not even the same dimension anymore!

The three of them hadn’t thought much about it before, but now they didn’t have any doubt.

Li Jing, who had disappeared for six years and returned, had the ability to destroy the world with his own power.

He could create a Hua Xia in the blink of an eye, how much effort would it take for him to destroy a Hua Xia?

How many Hua Xias can the entire Earth have?

Those cultivators from No. 0 organization who were in the sky because of the anomalies, heard Li Jing talking and laughing in the wind from afar, and at this moment their faces were a mess.

Except for Bai Lu and Zhou Jinliang who were mingling in the crowd, no one knew who Li Jing was and where he came from.

But that didn’t stop them from recognizing.

The man in front of them.

Is an existence far beyond their comprehension.

At this moment.

Li Jing spoke.

"Counsel Liang, you haven’t answered my question yet."

Liang Shou was taken aback at his words and nodded dryly.

"That’s enough."

Isn’t this more than enough to hand over to him?

It must be known.

This is equivalent to a whole Hua Xia of the Earth Realm!

Getting a response, Li Jing nodded.

"I won’t arrange the land part for you. The whole being ocean has higher operability. This space does not have the possibility of nurturing life. If you want to have marine life breeding in the ocean, Hua Xia needs to bring in more marine species from the external world."

As he said that, he waved his hand and took out some remnants of heavenly treasures left from his previous Taoist artifacts refining sessions.

With a thought.

The Phoenix Heavenly Fire appeared.

In an instant.

All the "leftover materials" were melted down.

The next second.

Seven Half-step Taoist Artifact-level Array Eyes appeared in front of him.

"..."

Liang Shou and the other two.

"..."

All of the cultivators from the No. 0 organization.

At this moment, everyone present is a little numb.

What did Li Jing do?

They understood.

He had just completed a session of Artifact Refinement.

But they couldn’t imagine.

Just what level of Artifact Refiner could accomplish this with a single thought.

Looking at the seven Array Eyes floating in front of Li Jing, not one person present could clearly perceive their level.

These seven Array Eyes.

Far exceeded the level of the Earth’s Cultivation world.

Just when everyone was feeling astonished by this, Li Jing disappeared with Liang Shou and the others into the overlapped space, appearing above the vast ocean outside the entrance.

With a casual wave of his hand.

Li Jing placed the seven Array Eyes around the entrance to the overlapped space and manipulated the spatial rules to fuse them with the surrounding space to ensure that no one could find these seven Array Eyes. Then he closed his eyes and adjusted the formation.

Then, he opened his eyes and turned his head, pointing a finger at Liang Shou’s forehead.

At this moment, Liang Shou was completely numb, completely off guard and took the point.

Immediately afterwards.

His whole body shook.

Information including methods to control the Seven-Star Formation and make corresponding adjustments flooded into his mind.

With this information, Liang Shou instantly understood that as long as he didn’t agree, nobody on Earth could find the entrance to the overlapped space through the Seven-Star Formation Map, even if a Ninth Realm old monster came, it would be impossible.

Having this realization, Liang Shou looked complicated.

"Mr. Li, you are... overwhelming me, I am just a..."

Before he could finish speaking, Li Jing shook his head.

"With such a large overlapped space existing at the border of Hua Xia, it will be noticed sooner or later. Hua Xia must ensure the absolute security of this place, but you obviously do not have this ability at present. I will help you solve this problem for the time being. As for who will manage it in the end, you guys decide."

Saying this, he smiled.

"The method of controlling the formation is not that difficult, but the difficulty lies in setting it up yourself. If Advisor Liang feels that he can’t bear such a big responsibility, he can choose to teach the corresponding methods to someone suitable."

Li Jing’s words rendered Liang Shou speechless and he wore a bitter smile.

The control of the Seven-Star Formation is indeed not difficult.

But that’s predicated on Li Jing directly implanting the corresponding methods into his head.

For others to learn.

The difficulty is very high.

The key is that the formation is too advanced; others would have to study it for at least a year or longer to grasp it.

Time is not that big of a deal.

To the cultivators of Earth who still strive forward in very difficult conditions, a year or two is trivial.

The problem is that before others are able to master the Seven-Star Formation, Liang Shou would be bound to this layered space, otherwise the use and development of this space would encounter problems.

A foolproof defense is there, so of course, it must be used.

If he allows just anyone to use the Seven-Star Formation, what would be the point of it, right?

And as Li Jing said,

Some information should not be leaked, and from this day forward, the Zero Mechanism would have to be vigilant, both internally and externally.

With a sigh, Liang Shou saluted Li Jing.

"Mr. Li...no, Senior Li, thank you for everything you’ve done for Hua Xia."

Li Jing waved his hand at his words.

"Although my ID may have been revoked long ago, after all, I was once a citizen of Hua Xia. Honestly, I wish for our homeland to be better. But all I can do at the moment is this, Hua Xia is not yet ready to have more."

Saying this, he smiled and said,

"Advisor Liang, you probably need to communicate the situation with the top executives. Can you arrange it beforehand, so I can take a look at the Dragon Vein sleeping under Hua Xia? There are some things I want to confirm."

This is something that Liang Shou couldn’t agree to easily, and didn’t have the authority to agree to.

But his hands were tied by Li Jing’s magnanimous attitude!

With such sincerity, how could he hesitate?

After truly experiencing Li Jing’s power, there was no need to worry about him harming Hua Xia.

If he had that kind of intention.

He wouldn’t need to play mind games...

Without much hesitation, Liang Shou said,

"Sure, let’s go back to the base and I’ll arrange some people for you to accompany."

Li Jing nodded, brought the three people back into the layered space, and returned to the reception room where they were a moment ago.

Returning to the reception room, Liang Shou was straightforward.

"Senior, please excuse me first, I will arrange things. The related personnel will seek you soon."

Saying this, he turned around and left quickly.

Li Jing watched him leave, then turned to look at Li Zehui and Song Lijun, both of whom looked a bit scared.

"Uncle and aunt, were you frightened by me?"

"..."

Li Zehui was silent.

Song Lijun voiced out strangely.

"Shouldn’t we be scared?"

Li Jing shrugged, pointed at the Hundred-Year Fruit on the table that they didn’t have time to eat, and said,

"Forget about everything else for now, you two sit down and finish these fruits. You are both ordinary people, keeping this kind of thing can’t be a good thing, even inside the Zero Mechanism."

Then, he smiled mildly.

"You don’t need to save it for Xiaoxi. She is my only sister, of course, I will give her the best."

At these words, Li Zehui and Song Lijun dazedly nodded, picked up their Hundred-Year Fruits, and began to munch.

It wasn’t long before they finished the apple-sized Hundred-Year Fruits.

The two of them didn’t notice the increase in their lifespan.

But the moment the Hundred-Year Fruit was swallowed, their facial appearance visibly became younger.

Song Lijun, who had already aged a lot, completely returned to her look when she was 28 years old. She didn’t look as ridiculous as Li Xi, who had been stuffed with a Nourishing Beauty Fruit by Jiang Yini and had collagen overflowing from her face, but she definitely looked youthful again.

This made Song Lijun glow with happiness, looking at herself in the mirror.

A woman!

Who doesn’t wish to look younger?

After tasting the benefits of the Hundred-Year Fruit, and no outsiders being present, Li Zehui, Song Lijun, and Li Jing started to chat more freely.

Though they hid their true identities in the past, it did not affect the fact that they were Li Jing’s closest relatives.

But their time together was brief.

About ten minutes later.

Bai Lu walked into the reception room.

Seeing her arrival, Li Jing stood up and smiled faintly.

"Miss Bai, we meet again."

"..."

Bai Lu.