Chapter 1251
Immortal Road.
Looking at the shattered fragments of the spiritual realm, the destroyed spiritual mountains and blessed lands around them, and especially the countless corpses of the remaining immortals, the patriarchs of the three spiritual realms were overwhelmed with grief.
"Fellow Daoist Zi, we're in this together now. Even if you leave on your own, where can you go?"
The universe of glimmering light is so vast that there is no longer any place for them to live. The spiritual veins of the three great spiritual realms have been destroyed. The culprit is not a native enemy, but an extraterrestrial demon from the technological universe, that sworn enemy from hundreds of thousands of years ago!
This group of people has been monitoring the entire universe for generations, while also observing the movements of the immortal descendants. Now, they have finally seized the opportunity to raid their home while they are out in full force, which can be described as a great success!
The three great spiritual masters fought a desperate battle, and they really did go all out. Now they are all homeless vagrants!
Upon hearing this, the Wisteria Queen fell silent. She had just emerged from her slumber and was now facing a cataclysmic event. Given the harsh external environment, sticking together for warmth was indeed better than wandering alone.
"That's good. Originally, the three of us old folks were worried about the Spirit Realm and the fate of the millions of survivors, but now that we no longer have these weaknesses, we can go all out without any worries and do our best to pursue the wishes of our ancestors in our lifetime!"
At this point, looking at the dejected disciples and grand-disciples around him, these people were all elite immortals gathered from the cosmic ruins, and could also be called the last spark of the immortal path.
Among them are many experts at the Nascent Soul and Nascent Soul stages. The fact that they were able to advance to such a level in the Dharma-ending Age shows that these people have exceptional talent. If they were in a different environment, their achievements would not be as great as they have been.
"Over the years, our Immortal Remnant Alliance has cultivated many informants in various worlds of the Microcosm. We have exclusive intelligence channels in many countries, and some of them even hold high positions. It's time to bring them out and let them contribute their last bit of energy!"
Upon hearing this, many of the high-ranking officials present nodded in agreement.
Time is running out for them now. They need to unleash their old tricks and use them in the moment. They've been training for a long time, but they'll be ready to use them in the short term!
What do you plan to do?
After discussion, the three patriarchs unanimously made a decision.
That is to find a way to locate the nominal leader of the Immortal Remnant Alliance, the only living true immortal in legend.
Old Man of Dongting!
"The last time he sent us a message was a thousand years ago, when he foretold the discovery of the last cosmic relic and the coming of the Age of Absolute Law. We haven't heard from him since."
"What we need to do is trace the source, find a way to trace where the immortals passed by back then, and find the place where they lived in seclusion."
"Now that we are in a critical moment of life and death, it is time for the elders to step forward and guide us!"
The world of steel furnaces.
The Federation of Aesir, capital city of Waghha.
At the Victoria Hotel, in the presidential suite, Genevieve waited for a long time, but the man never appeared.
"Damn it, he came back two days ago, and I called him so many times but he wouldn't answer. We made plans to meet today, but he's gone missing again!"
She gritted her teeth, her face turning ashen with hatred.
"That's right. Now that kid has returned with great merit, and it's even said that he'll soon receive a personal commendation from the president, and the higher-ups intend to promote and cultivate him. He's got high standards and looks down on me. What an ungrateful bastard!"
As it grew dark and no one showed up, she could only leave in anger.
Before leaving, he uttered a harsh remark to himself, telling the unfaithful person to wait and see!
Meanwhile, after drinking and chatting with his two younger brothers, Xiao Zhong and Ze Yu, Lin Shan secretly escorted one person to the suburbs.
"Have you remembered everything I told you?"
"This junior has remembered! I will follow all instructions from the Immortal Remnant Alliance, and promptly report any intelligence to you through encrypted channels. At the same time, I will contact cultivators throughout the Federation and secretly train manpower for future use."
Cui Yuan respectfully bid farewell. During his stay at Xingfu, he was nurtured by Lin Shan and broke through to the Golden Core stage, becoming comparable to the former Master Laifeng. His strength was now enough to command all the underground cultivators in the Aisser Federation.
If anyone disobeys, the magic weapon Lin Shan gave him is enough to subdue them by force!
Of course, necessary safeguards are in place. Multiple layers of restrictions have been placed inside his body, which will be triggered on the spot in case of any leaks or capture, ensuring that he will not be exposed.
The reason I returned the boy's freedom was to maintain communication with the Immortal Remnant Alliance and the survivors of the three great spiritual realms. After escaping, the boy couldn't simply hide away; he would definitely take further action.
The Nirvana clone, having infiltrated the void and being far removed from it, could only try to send messages to the main body through special channels, thus requiring a liaison like Cui Yuan.
After releasing the pigeons, they returned to Wagha's residence.
Upon seeing the message Genevieve sent him, he couldn't help but smile wryly and sigh.
Now that the annihilation clone is gone, there's no way to continue feeding that rich little woman. It seems it's time to end this sugar daddy/sugar baby relationship.
It was a transaction of money and sex anyway, so he had no psychological burden and withdrew in time, cutting ties decisively.
In addition, he will be personally received and commended by the president tomorrow. As a mid-to-high-level official who is about to enter the federal political landscape, he will soon become a dazzling new star. That unsavory past will always be a stain. Cutting it off early may allow the higher-ups to clean up his mess.
Looking up at the starry sky, loud laughter from a party of men and women came from the balcony next door. Xiao Zhong and Ze Yu had become addicted to tea during the days he was away, indulging in a life of luxury and debauchery, bringing different streetwalkers home every day. They were having more and more fun and had long forgotten the ideals they had when they first came here.
Lin Shan saw it all, but he didn't feel any urge to help others; everyone has to be responsible for their own choices.
The next day.
After carefully dressing up, I put on a brand-new suit and crisp trousers and got into the car sent by the Presidential Office.
Once again, I arrived at the Oval Office, where bigwigs from the military, political, and business spheres had gathered—all staunch supporters of the president!
Brigadier General Brun had been waiting for a long time. When he saw Lin Shan arrive, he deliberately pulled him aside and tilted his chin slightly to one side.
"See that elderly gentleman in the dark suit, red tie, and striking blond hair? That's our Federation's greatest president, Mr. Donald Trump. After he finishes his conversation with the vice president and other dignitaries, we'll seize the opportunity to slip over and pay him a visit."
Lin Shan naturally recognized this person; his signature move was the "left and right punch dance," which was said to be widely imitated by men, women, and children of all ages in the Federation and had become a traffic driver for social media videos.
Not long after, the vice president noticed Lin Shan's arrival, whispered something to the president, and glanced over. The elderly man in the red scarf immediately turned his gaze over and playfully pointed!
Brigadier General Brun understood and quickly urged Lin Shan to step forward.
"Quickly, the president is pointing at us, meaning we need to get over there right away."
The two approached and offered warm greetings. The president, very amiable, patted them on the shoulder and lavishly praised their achievements, especially their fruitful return from the cosmic ruins, where they obtained many miraculous elixirs, injecting vitality into the Federation's biotechnology, saving patients with incurable diseases in medical history. He even claimed that a Fox News report indicated that the research findings on these elixirs had increased the average lifespan of the Federation's citizens in the future.
He talked a lot throughout the whole thing, but Lin Shan didn't listen to a word he said; he just kept flattering Brigadier General Brun.
He found that this style was very popular in the current presidential team, so of course he had to follow the trend and cater to it.
The president was very satisfied, and even declared that he would marry his daughter Ivanka to him!
“Mary Ka is a famous beauty in the Federation. You’re really lucky to be able to marry the president.”
"Yes, yes, they're a perfect match!"
"Why don't you hurry up and thank the president for his appreciation?"
Lin Shan could only laugh. Everyone knew that this president often changed his mind frequently, and his words were as meaningless as farts. Everyone was just making a fuss, and no one would take them seriously.
Next, we got down to business. The top leadership began to study a new set of promotion plans. The president's advisors and staff produced a draft that had been prepared in advance, and then the discussion began.
He was just a bystander throughout the meeting and didn't have much of a say. He was just there as a newcomer to learn and observe. In the end, the meeting was almost unanimously filled with praise for the president's wisdom.
Once it was confirmed, the process began.
It will take about a week.
Lin Shan's new appointments were announced: Director of the Federal Space Strategy Studio, concurrently serving as a member of the Committee to Eradicate the Remnants of the Immortal Path, a staff officer of the Department of Homeland Security, and a member of the Waghha Democratic Congress.
In the capitalist world, power doesn't need time to accumulate. As long as you are appreciated by those in power and have a wealthy backer, you can rise to the top in one step!
He is now surrounded by various accolades and can be described as a rising star in the federal government in the capital.
The transformation from a special forces soldier to an officer represents a class leap, which quickly attracted attention and a lot of gossip.
For example, there are false accusations from political enemies and sworn adversaries, persecution from opposing camps, and various news media digging up dirt on people.
He has a dark history, including being kept by a wealthy woman, illegal interplanetary immigration, and police brutality during the ICE era.
Lin Shan didn't care about anything. He received a message from the Lost Immortal Alliance through his informant Cui Yuan: all three spiritual realms had fallen, and the remaining cultivators were putting all their strength into searching for the whereabouts of the living True Immortal 'Old Man of Dongting'!
This was the only hope in this desperate situation.
There are no secrets that stay hidden forever. After all, all the worlds and countries in the Microcosm are closely watching the actions of the Immortal Remnant Alliance, fearing that these immortal remnants will fight to the death. That's why they specially established the Immortal Extermination Alliance Committee.
As a superpower in the Steel Furnace World, the Aether Federation naturally had to monitor this aspect as well. Lin Shan, as a member of the committee, also learned of this information through different channels.
The higher authorities even issued a special notice that all intelligence departments should launch operations simultaneously to start an intelligence race with the Yixian Alliance and try to find the whereabouts of the 'Dongting Elder' before the other side!
Even those in the technology and star-martial arts systems are well aware of the terrifying power contained within the term "living immortal"!
While it may not overturn an entire universe, it certainly poses a threat to the existing system, so we must take the initiative into our own hands.
Even the high and mighty Star Martial Emperor ordered that the whereabouts of the Old Man of Dongting be found at all costs!
This upheaval that swept across the entire universe lasted for more than three months.
"Director Lin, this is the youth-activating reagent distributed to high-ranking federal officials this year. It can effectively improve your body's youthfulness. It was developed by Saru University in conjunction with 77 advanced research institutes. Based on the essence of immortal herbs, it has obtained the full federal biomedical standard qualification license. The purchase funds have been deducted from your pension and medical insurance account."
Federal Space Strategy Center.
In the office, Lin Shan took a small box and waved for his beautiful assistant to leave.
At this moment, he was wearing gold-rimmed glasses. He had been serving as the director of the Office of Space Strategy for some time and had completely gained the president's trust. He had also put forward many effective strategies and provided many case studies in the president's speeches to Congress, which greatly boosted his influence within the party.
The reagent in the box is something only high-ranking officials and their staff are entitled to; no matter how rich you are, you can't buy it.
He is currently using the enhanced panel to assess:
[Youth Activating Agent]
Quality: Tier 4 potion
Introduction: It can partially modify the vitality of cells in the human body, rejuvenate and reverse aging, and extend lifespan by an average of 2.5 years. There are currently no side effects.
Enhancement required: 64 points
Extending lifespan by two and a half years and requiring 64 points for enhancement—is this technology product really that bad?
Lin Shan thought to himself, "Luckily, I was able to activate the enhancement panel after transmigrating to the world of immortals. If I were in the world of technology, wouldn't I have been at a huge disadvantage?"
After all that hard work bringing back so many great things from the cosmic ruins, all you've managed to create is this useless piece of junk. Your scientists here are utterly incompetent!
Of course, he guessed that these reagents were diluted a lot, and those higher-ups should have better alternative drugs, but this didn't affect him much.
During his time in power, he also promoted some of his cronies, such as Xiao Zhong and Ze Yu. Through connections and resources, they were transferred to the Special Operations Bureau as captains and were occasionally given small favors.
First of all, having been in the Microcosm for so long, to be honest, he hasn't properly explored this place or looked for things that contain ancient charm!
In particular, various antiques, beliefs, theology, cults, etc., were investigated and found to have no related relics. It was as if they had been wiped away by some mysterious hand, leaving nothing behind!
He had considered leaving the immortal universe and escaping the supervision of incense offerings, thinking he could perhaps establish a cult to harvest faith. However, information in the technological world is very transparent, and people are generally highly educated. It's not so easy to fool the masses, and he might even be shut down by the cyber police the next day.
So after realizing that secretly working was not an option, he abandoned those unrealistic ideas and focused on gathering information and lying in wait, while his own Star Warrior strength continued to improve.
Then news suddenly came from Cui Yuan that it was the Annihilation Avatar that had released it.
The surviving True Immortal of the Lost Immortal Alliance, after exhausting the resources of the Immortal Dao civilization for over ten thousand years and conducting a comprehensive investigation for more than three months, finally found it in the vast universe!
But the result was unexpected.
This is the void deep in the universe, a silent, semi-circular black hole with two long parallel lines extending from its perimeter, resembling the symbol Ω. At the center of the circle is a black and yellow halo, inside which lies a small island.
Beneath the Bodhi tree, an elderly man with an air of otherworldly wisdom sat cross-legged.
All around him was a cold and desolate void. His thin body leaned against the tree and sat quietly for an unknown amount of time. The withered yellow leaves were frozen in mid-air as they fell, and time seemed to stand still.
Until a magical flying boat carrying everyone arrived. (End of Chapter)