Global Awakening: Only I Know Future Information-Chapter 86 - 54: The Privilege of the Strong—Merely Some Wind and Frost
"Thank you."
Dean Zheng smiled and was very pleased.
After exchanging a few words with Commander Xu, the latter left with his men.
Then he made a gesture of invitation, inviting Lu Yuan to enter the city with him.
The Southern Emperor’s body would naturally be taken care of by someone later.
"Is this... how it ends?"
"But Lu Yuan clearly violated the Awakened ordinance, right? No punishment?"
"Punishment? Didn’t you see his strength? He can even directly slay the Southern Emperor, how would you punish him?"
"The so-called laws and rules aren’t unchanging; it depends on the person. Lu Yuan is strong enough to ignore some of them."
"Yeah, if it were us, we’d definitely be in trouble, but who can blame him? His strength is evident, and if we had such strength, it would be the same for us."
"I now foresee that the Five Great Venerables are going to change, and Lu Yuan will take one of their places, maybe even become the top one."
"Nonsense, who doesn’t know that now?"
The crowd present was baffled by how easily the matter was resolved.
They had expected a huge battle or even that Lu Yuan would be sanctioned.
But who would have thought that the act of killing would be ignored, and the one who died was the important figure, the Southern Emperor.
With just a light sentence, the issue was over.
Some people were dissatisfied.
They thought it was unfair.
But what could be done?
In this new era, strength reigns supreme, and the strong are paramount.
The laws and rules cannot restrain everyone; when you are strong enough, you can ignore them.
The strong.
The strong have their privileges!
There’s nothing to be done; the world is just like this, whether fair or not.
The Awakened present understood this truth.
In the end, they chose to let go.
And they recognized that Lu Yuan would become one of the new Five Great Venerables, standing at the pinnacle of the current Awakened, known by countless people.
A new star was rising, possibly even stronger than the other four.
"I wonder if Dean Zheng can secure a collaboration with Mr. Lu."
The Ice Fairy watched Lu Yuan’s departing figure.
An expression of contemplation appeared on her face.
The attempt by Beidou Biotechnology to win him over had temporarily failed, but if Zhen Dan Academy could succeed, it would achieve the same goal.
"Let’s see. This Mr. Lu, I don’t think he’ll be easily fooled. Perhaps even the things Dean Zheng offers won’t matter to him," the middle-aged man said with a smile. Though it was only one encounter, Lu Yuan left a deep impression on him.
Such a person would not be constrained by rules, doing as he pleased, and wouldn’t be subject to anyone’s orders.
Yet the more such a person is like this, the more potential they have to become a strong figure.
"That’s right, just that...."
The Ice Fairy nodded and continued, "The Longevity Gene certainly won’t let it slide."
"They’ve been too over-the-top lately, wanting to become the true overlord of the deep city. They should be taught a lesson," the middle-aged man said with a stern face. The Longevity Gene’s Wang Family cooperated with the officials, but often overstepped boundaries.
This had been displeasing to those above, and there had been thoughts of imposing restrictions.
Lu Yuan’s actions today, though unexpected,
were not entirely a bad thing.
Ambition too great.
If it threatens domestic stability, it certainly can’t be allowed to develop unchecked.
And Zhen Dan Academy extending goodwill to Lu Yuan was also somewhat of a warning to the Longevity Gene, wasn’t it?
"Alas, with global mutations, the new era is in chaos, signaling the emergence of numerous powerful forces. There will be increasingly more powerful Awakened in the future. I should evolve again and enhance my strength," the Ice Fairy said, but soon reflected, "Do you think Lu Yuan has evolved to what stage?"
"At least Awakened, perhaps even reaching that Realm,"
the middle-aged man thought for a moment before replying, though he wasn’t sure.
"Shackles Realm?"
The Ice Fairy lowered her head upon hearing it, "That’s a recently confirmed stage of evolution."
...
Zhen Dan Academy is located in the center of Chang’an City.
However, its architectural style doesn’t resemble the modern high-rises.
Instead, it is classic and elegant,
similar to China’s Tang and Song dynasties, with rockeries and flowing water, carved beams, and painted buildings, beautiful in every aspect.
Furthermore, it’s divided into several areas, including a teaching area, cultivation area, martial arts area, and residential area, quite well-planned.
The academy is designed to attract talent for the officials, cultivating Awakened with a complete system and a tilt of resources.
There are also many students, at least tens of thousands, many of whom are on the path of evolution.
These students will eventually work for domestic stability.
When Lu Yuan stepped into Zhen Dan Academy, Dean Zheng was introducing it, mentioning that the recent influx of talents into various branch schools included both teachers and students, who would soon form a powerful combat force.
Moreover, they would receive protection from the academy and the officials.
Regarding this.
Lu Yuan naturally understood what Dean Zheng wanted to convey.
Soon, the two arrived at one building within the academy, also the core place.
There were personnel patrolling nearby, from the defense military.
This shows that.
Dean Zheng valued this highly.
"Mr. Lu, I’ve invited you to the academy. I believe you have a general idea, so I won’t waste words," Dean Zheng said after inviting Lu Yuan to sit down. "The domestic situation is severe, and all the major forces have ambitions, but this isn’t important."
"What’s important is that exotic beasts have attacked every major city, Shuntian, Snow Region, and others, all suffering varying degrees of beast tides."
"And recently, we’ve monitored abnormal activities from exotic beasts in the Qinling region; their target might be Chang’an City."
He spoke bluntly, knowing that there’s no need for roundabout talk among smart people.
At this moment, Dean Zheng looked at the other party with solemn eyes.
Regarding Lu Yuan, he had initially thought most of his reliance was on that Divine Sword, but now it seems this person’s strength itself was immense.
