It is worth noting that in a message from six days ago, Chen Rui mentioned the two words "Frosty Winter."

If I remember correctly, the Burrow Challenge had just ended at that time…

His exact words in that message were:

"Lord Zong, the cold winter might arrive early, I hope you can pay more attention. We might be of the same kind, and I have many things I want to tell you."

There were many things in it that made Zong Shen feel something was off.

"The cold winter might arrive early," "we might be of the same kind," these two sentences are intriguing.

When the Burrow Challenge just ended, the weather had already started to change.

However, only a few people could predict a frosty winter just from the cloud formations, and it seems like this guy intentionally used the word "cold winter," as if there was something he was avoiding.

As for the latter sentence, it is even more filled with unknown meaning.

"Same kind," what does it mean to be of the same kind?

Is he hinting at the Guide Module?

Or does this guy have something similar to the Guide Module?

In the following days, Chen Rui consistently kept contact with him through one or two messages daily.

But they were basically content without substance.

Until two days ago, just shortly after the mysterious Lord Jan Haisiz dispelled the celestial clouds, forcibly altering the climate to obtain a reward and announcement.

Chen Rui sent another deeply meaningful message:

"The Indigenous People have begun to touch the forbidden, and the future chaos will begin from the South. The strongest Lord should never be the Puppet of the Indigenous People. I want to hear your opinion on this matter."

This message seems to have another implication, seeing as it suggests Jan Haisiz's ability to disperse the celestial clouds has a lot to do with the Indigenous People.

Zong Shen separated Chen Rui's chat from the block list, then closed the [channel] interface.

He started to calm down and inquire about the Guide Module.

"How did the Lord named Jan Haisiz disperse the celestial clouds?"

A golden data stream flashed, then transformed into striking lines of golden hint text.

(Jan Haisiz, descending in the Southern part of the Continent in the Sarand Sultanate, with territory near a city called Golden Unfalling in the Sultanate. When Frosty Winter arrived, Prince Ayoub's confidant discovered a peculiar Southeast Asian Lord within the city.

This Southeast Asian Lord was trembling in the sweltering Sultanate, seeking thick fur, a behavior that coincidentally lined up with the millennia-old folklore of the Sarand Sultanate.

Thus, Prince Ayoub discovered the secret of The Chosen One and the Lord System, and selected the unremarkable Jan Haisiz as an experimental subject, attempting to intervene using the Lord's strength, ultimately proving the possibility of Indigenous intervention in the Lord Challenges.

Relying on the thousands of years' accumulation of the Indigenous People, Prince Ayoub is attempting to overturn the outcome.)

This time, the explanation was particularly lengthy, clearly explaining the causes and effects. Before, he thought Jan Haisiz was a strong and aggressive Lord.

Now it seems she is simply an experimental subject of the Southern Indigenous leaders.

The Indigenous People truly are not as numb as imagined; among them are also extraordinary Wise Men.

This matter also corresponds to the messages Chen Rui left in the private chat.

"The unknown chaos will start from the South," "the strongest Lord should never be a Puppet of the Indigenous People," "I want to hear your opinion on this matter."

Now, looking at this statement again, everything aligns.

He knew Jan Haisiz's secret through the Guide Module, so what about Chen Rui, who seemed to have understood the matter on the day the announcement appeared?

Considering all these situations, he can almost conclude that Chen Rui harbors a great secret, and the other party is constantly hinting at him.

Chen Rui seems to know that Zong Shen also holds unknown circumstances.

After figuring everything out, Zong Shen's face showed a surprised expression.

The small setbacks before were thrown away to the far reaches.

Just as he was about to reply to Chen Rui, Luna and Wenresa successfully returned to the Lord's Small Tower.

They reported the situation to Zong Shen immediately, carefully observing his emotions.

Seeing Zong Shen slightly dazed, they thought he was still immersed in self-blame.

Just as they were about to offer comfort, Zong Shen absentmindedly nodded and said to them.

"You all go take a rest."

"Marie, you too."

He softly let the three women each return to their rooms to rest, as the blizzard was still raging outside.

The extreme cold of -30℃, accompanied by extreme weather, had turned into a grim Death God.

However, as long as they don't run around outside, they can still safely get through it within the enclosed house.

The three women saw that Zong Shen seemed off and wanted to stay, but ultimately were sent away by Zong Shen.

His focus was no longer on guilt, profit, or even the climate change.

Chen Rui's words unsettled him profoundly; he now only wanted to find Chen Rui to verify some issues.

With that in mind, he opened the [Private Chat Channel] again, selecting [Chen Rui] to prepare a response.

It was evident that Chen Rui had tried reaching out to him several times over the days.

But since Zong Shen rarely checked [Private Chat], he had no idea Chen Rui was looking for him.

Being able to find Jiang Yi through limited information was enough to demonstrate Chen Rui's considerable effort.

Considering the above situations, Zong Shen can basically conclude that Chen Rui is also a person with major secrets, and he firmly believes in himself as well.

As for other matters, further communication is needed.

He calmed his mind, actively sent a message.

"Zong Shen1999514: Hello, I heard you were looking for me?"

This sentence is neither obsequious nor arrogant, revealing no meaning.

What Zong Shen needs to do now is to wait patiently for the next message.

Zong Shen waited very patiently, after about three or four minutes, the other party responded.

"Chen Rui1994613: I finally contacted you, Lord Zong!"

"Chen Rui1994613: Some things cannot be said through the channel, but I still want to tell you some information; after the second and third batches of Lords descend, the Continent will fall into an unprecedented chaos."

"Chen Rui1994613: This great chaos is unavoidable, and is also a great opportunity for us to rise."

"Chen Rui1994613: The beginning of chaos is a sign of the second act."

"Chen Rui1994613: Please try your best to establish a Kingdom within ten years, gathering at least half of the Continent's Strength; this is the only chance to oppose ※※..."

It's evident that Chen Rui is a straightforward person; he blurted out all the things he'd been holding back over these days.

Zong Shen was silent, not hurrying to reply.

What this guy said sounded like some kind of language.

It alludes to future events, some of which match Zong Shen's previous deduction.

In fact, during this period, he had already discovered some clues.

The seemingly prosperous, rich, and strong Native Forces are actually "gold and jade on the outside but utterly rotted within."

This is a false prosperity; in truth, many crises are lurking in this world.

Abyss-like conflicts between upper and lower levels, unknown regions, ancient ruin dangerous lands, Undead and Demons' antics, Evil Objects like the Evil God's Forgetter, the long-unseen remnants of past Eras from thousands of years ago…

All of these issues gathered together are heralding the onset of chaos.

They are like a powder keg buried beneath the palace awaiting just a spark to fully ignite it, turning the grand palace into a bubble.

Only now are these contradictions suppressed, unable to erupt.

The Indigenous People immerse themselves in pleasure, although it's not without wise men who have concerns.

Yet, thousands of years of tranquility are enough to numb everything.