I Have an All-Knowing Mirror

Chapter 91: Number One Celestial of the Central Plains

Director Zhou's heart was far from calm.

For over a century, the existence of The Truth Society had oppressed Xia Nation, leaving them feeling like walking on thin ice.

No matter how many times the Think Tank analyzed and deduced the situation, Xia Nation's chances of winning against The Truth Society were always infinitely close to zero.

In other words, they had no chance of winning at all.

Defeat was absolutely certain.

Xia Nation's only two trump cards were the slumbering Ye Kunlun and Nuclear Weapons.

After witnessing with their own eyes the slaughter of Fusang's Great Onmyoji by The Truth Society, Xia Nation's Think Tank arrived at an incredibly pessimistic conclusion.

That was, after a century of development, the strength of The Truth Society had once again skyrocketed by several tiers, and the power of their androids had vastly improved.

Even if Ye Kunlun were restored to his absolute peak, it would be extremely difficult for him to replicate the feat from a century ago and heavily injure a Level 4 Android.

In that case, Xia Nation was left with only a single trump card.That was Nuclear Weapons.

However, Nuclear Weapons were a method of mutual destruction.

Using Nuclear Weapons would be the equivalent of sacrificing a thousand of their own to kill a thousand of the enemy.

Furthermore, even if they deployed Nuclear Weapons, the Think Tank's analysis showed that the damage inflicted on The Truth Society would be extremely limited.

This was because The Truth Society had never established a nation. Strictly speaking, it was merely a faction or an organization, completely lacking the obligation to be responsible for its citizens like a real country.

Even if more than half of humanity on Blue Star perished, it would be considered completely harmless in the eyes of The Truth Society.

Even though the Think Tank's analytical conclusion indicated that Nuclear Weapons could not pose much of a threat to The Truth Society.

But since The Truth Society had delayed in launching another War of Nations, Xia Nation naturally refrained from making any unnecessary moves.

As a result, the situation on Blue Star trended toward stability. At least on the whole, it remained peaceful.

Meanwhile, Xia Nation's Think Tank had conducted multiple analyses and profiles on Su Yuan.

Although they did not reach many concrete conclusions, one of their deductions was that Su Yuan had no connection to The Truth Society.

This was supported by more than just the "Network Ghost" incident.

More importantly, if Su Yuan were a member of The Truth Society, given his profound understanding of Xia Nation's numerous secrets, the nation would not even have the capability to choose mutual destruction.

"How is this possible... how is this possible..."

Director Zhou's expression was full of disbelief.

"Relax, I am not The Truth Society Founder."

Su Yuan naturally knew what Director Zhou was thinking and offered a casual explanation.

"You are not?"

Director Zhou keenly grasped this crucial piece of information.

Did this mean that an internal reshuffle had taken place within The Truth Society?

"Then..."

Director Zhou had an expression of hesitating to speak.

"Do you want to ask about the true origins of The Truth Society?"

Su Yuan chuckled.

Ever since The Truth Society emerged out of nowhere over a century ago and swept across the nations of the world with technological power far exceeding that of Blue Star, more than one person had formed numerous speculations regarding their origins.

Xia Nation was naturally among them.

After tens of millions of analyses and deductions, the Think Tank had arrived at several of the most probable conclusions.

But these were ultimately just analytical deductions, completely lacking actual evidence.

"Your analysis is mostly correct. There is an extraterrestrial faction behind The Truth Society."

Su Yuan spoke in a flat tone.

At this point, Blue Star was essentially under his complete control, so there was no need to hide certain secrets.

"So it really is true."

Director Zhou immediately believed Su Yuan's words.

First, this was already one of the outcomes deduced millions of times by the Think Tank.

Second, every single word Su Yuan had spoken since his appearance had been proven true.

"Furthermore, the extraterrestrial faction's Interstellar Colonial Ship will descend upon Blue Star in three years and eight months."

Su Yuan paused briefly at this point before continuing, "When that time comes, all life on Blue Star will face a grand massacre by this extraterrestrial faction. No one will be able to avoid it."

After finishing his sentence, Su Yuan observed Director Zhou's reaction through the surveillance monitor.

Telling Director Zhou about this matter was also part of Su Yuan's plan.

"What?"

Director Zhou's pupils shrank violently.

At this moment, numerous clues and deductions flashed rapidly through his mind.

For instance, since The Truth Society clearly had no fear of Nuclear Weapons, why did they refrain from making a move against Xia Nation?

This was something Director Zhou and the Think Tank had been completely unable to figure out.

Nuclear Weapons could hardly threaten a faction or organization, because the latter had no burdens or attachments; as long as the organization's high-level members hid themselves, they would be fine.

But after Su Yuan's reminder, Director Zhou completely understood.

It was not that The Truth Society refused to act, but rather that there was no need to act. They were simply waiting until the extraterrestrial faction arrived in over three years. At that time, relying on the extraterrestrial faction's methods, who on Blue Star could possibly resist?

Amidst his chaotic thoughts, Director Zhou once again looked at the Projection Device screen not far away.

"Then what should we do..."

Director Zhou wanted to ask where the path to survival lay.

"There is no path to survival. With that extraterrestrial faction's level of technology, they can kill all life on Blue Star within half a day. Hiding anywhere is useless."

Su Yuan shook his head slightly and continued, "If you want to survive, your only option is to fight back and destroy the arriving Interstellar Colonial Ship."

Hearing this, Director Zhou immediately fell into silence.

Then, he suddenly realized something. "The manufacturing of those weapons... is it..."

Director Zhou recalled those weapons that Su Yuan had instructed Xia Nation to produce.

Even though these weapons had not yet been built, and even the highest-tier weapons manufacturing experts could not comprehend their underlying principles.

That did not prevent Xia Nation from making speculations about them.

Every weapon on those blueprints was a High-Tech Weapon surpassing Blue Star's current technology by several eras, perhaps even dozens of eras.

Furthermore, these weapons were fundamentally designed for offensive strikes.

"That is correct. Those weapons I asked you to manufacture are entirely meant for dealing with the extraterrestrial faction."

Su Yuan nodded slightly.

"Are we... capable of destroying that Interstellar Colonial Ship...?"

Director Zhou asked probingly, his tone exceedingly cautious.

If the extraterrestrial faction could not be blocked or resisted, then they might as well just lie down and accept their fate right now. Why bother exhausting countless resources and energy to manufacture numerous High-Tech Weapons?

"Follow my instructions, and there is a hope of success."

Su Yuan spoke in a serene tone.

Actually, according to the answers provided by the gray mirror, as long as Su Yuan's plan proceeded smoothly, he was absolutely guaranteed to destroy that Interstellar Colonial Ship. As long as no unexpected variables occurred, this future had already been thoroughly anchored.

Naturally, there was no need for Director Zhou to know about this.

The more one knew, the more variables would arise in the future.

For example, if a person simply studied hard step by step according to their normal future trajectory, they could gain admission to a top-tier university and enjoy a bright, promising future.

But once they learned about this guaranteed future, would they still study hard?

Perhaps they would.

Perhaps they would not.

The latter scenario represented an unexpected variable.

By keeping Director Zhou in the dark, Su Yuan was deliberately mitigating and reducing such variables.

"On behalf of Xia Nation, I thank you..."

Hearing this, Director Zhou's expression grew solemn, and he spoke earnestly to Su Yuan.

No matter what motives Su Yuan had for fighting the extraterrestrial faction, the result of his actions was forging a path to survival for the citizens of Xia Nation.

Even if it was merely a sliver of hope, he was completely worthy of the gratitude of all Xia Nation citizens.

"It is still too early to speak of such things."

Su Yuan looked at Director Zhou and smoothly changed the subject. "Those Ancient Potent Medicines I asked you to collect, along with the blood and organs of those dozens of lifeforms... are they ready?"

Almost half a year ago, Su Yuan had ordered Director Zhou to gather these items.

As for his purpose, it naturally was not for his own cultivation, but rather to revive Ye Kunlun.

As Xia Nation's only Level 4 Lifeform, and even the world's only normal Level 4 Lifeform, Ye Kunlun was one of Su Yuan's critical backup plans for dealing with that Interstellar Colonial Ship.

A century ago, in order to combat The Truth Society's androids, Ye Kunlun did not hesitate to Sacrifice and Burn his own five dimensions, except for his Soul, allowing his Soul to barely cross the threshold of a Level 4 Lifeform.

Naturally, the consequence of doing so was that Ye Kunlun became a living corpse afterward, falling into a vegetative state.

One must know that the six dimensions of life—Physical Body, Soul, Will, Wisdom, Comprehension, and Potential—served as the ultimate foundation.

To Sacrifice and Burn five of them, leaving only the Soul, it was already considered a miracle that he had not died violently on the spot.

Even so, relying on his tremendous foundational strength and fortuitous encounters, Ye Kunlun still managed to leave himself a backup plan consisting of two chances to awaken.

In other words, while trapped in a living corpse state, Ye Kunlun could be awakened twice, with each awakening lasting five minutes. Once both chances were exhausted, he would plunge into absolute, irrevocable death.

"Everything is prepared."

Director Zhou stated immediately.

Even though he had never known the underlying truth, he treated Su Yuan's orders with the utmost diligence.

"We have already boiled down all the medicinal herbs and animal blood according to the exact proportions you provided."

Director Zhou affirmed.

He had personally supervised this matter. He had even spent some time observing the resulting pool of viscous liquid after it was fully refined.

"Good."

Su Yuan nodded. "I will have someone deliver a primary ingredient. Once you receive it, place it inside the liquid, and then have Ye Kunlun lie down in it. He will be fully recovered in two days."

Ye Kunlun had employed Sacrifice and Burn on five of his dimensions, leaving him trapped as a living corpse. With Blue Star's methods, he was completely beyond saving.

But if one expanded the scale to the vast Universe, there were still plenty of ways to bring him back to life.

The viscous liquid Su Yuan had Director Zhou refine by gathering numerous materials was perfectly capable of reviving Ye Kunlun.

Naturally, saving Ye Kunlun using this method would allow him to retain his power as a Level 4 Lifeform, but that would be the absolute limit. His Potential had been utterly exhausted, ensuring he would never be able to advance another step forward.

"Recover... General Ye?"

Director Zhou froze for a moment before his face was filled with sheer disbelief.

"Just do exactly as I say."

Su Yuan ordered evenly.

Half a day later.

At Xia Nation's Eastern Sea, two True Core Celestials had already been waiting here for quite some time.

A moment later.

A black speck appeared in the distance.

"That is... an Aircraft from The Truth Society." One of the True Core Celestials looked highly vigilant.

Even though they both knew exactly why they were here, truly coming into close-quarters contact with The Truth Society still filled them with unparalleled solemnity.

Two minutes later.

A person dropped down from the Aircraft.

To be precise, it was an android with the numbers "410" branded on its neck.

"A Level 4 Android..."

The two True Core Celestials felt their hearts tremble.

Half a year ago, they had witnessed the terrifying scene of The Truth Society's Level 3 Androids striking out in Fusang.

Under that kind of horrifying might, the two True Core Celestials did not even entertain a single thought of fighting back.

If a Level 3 Android was already that terrifying, let alone a Level 4 Android?

Fortunately, this Level 4 Android, Number 410, did not linger for long. After tossing down a wooden box, it immediately boarded the Aircraft and left.

The two True Core Celestials instantly grabbed the wooden box and departed.

The item was quickly delivered right before Director Zhou's eyes.

"A Level 4 Android..."

Upon receiving the report from the two True Core Celestials, Director Zhou fell into silence yet again.

Even though he had already learned from Su Yuan's own mouth that The Truth Society had changed masters, seeing a High and Mighty Level 4 Android being utilized by Su Yuan merely to run an errand and transport an item was a different matter entirely.

Director Zhou still felt as though he were trapped in a dream.

This colossal behemoth that had loomed over Xia Nation's head for more than a century...

Was it truly just gone like that?

"We must heal General Ye first!"

Director Zhou steadied his nerves and immediately took the wooden box away.

Not long after.

Director Zhou arrived at an underground secret chamber. This place was one of Xia Nation's most highly classified restricted areas.

Ye Kunlun, who had single-handedly turned the tide of battle a century ago, lay slumbering right here.

"Is everything ready?"

After Director Zhou arrived, he laid eyes upon a pool covering several square meters, completely filled to the brim with a viscous liquid.

Director Zhou took a deep breath, opened the wooden box in his hands, and gently placed the purple crystal inside into the pool.

The purple crystal quickly dissolved. The viscous liquid in the pool rippled softly and gradually began to turn clear.

Director Zhou then looked toward the nearby jade coffin. Lying inside was a Middle-aged Man with archaic, rugged facial features. This Middle-aged Man was none other than Ye Kunlun.

"Lower him gently into the pool."

Director Zhou ordered his subordinates to lift Ye Kunlun from the jade coffin and carefully lower him into the pool.

My name is Ye Kunlun. I was born at the foot of the Kunlun Mountains. During my childhood, I fell into an abyss in the Kunlun Mountains, yet I did not die. Instead, I laid eyes upon the legendary divine beast of the Kunlun Mountains.

The divine beast did not kill me. On the contrary, it bathed me in its own heart's blood, entirely reforming my natural aptitude and talent.

Ten years later, I walked out of the Kunlun Mountains. Although I was only thirteen years old, I possessed boundless strength. Even Hidden Force experts were no different from ordinary people before me.

At the age of fourteen, I took the contemporary True Core Celestial of the Central Plains, Celestial Lingxu, as my master. Celestial Lingxu treated me as his true successor, imparting everything he knew without reservation.

At fifteen, I comprehended the true essence of Hidden Force and officially became a Hidden Force expert. However, bolstered by my overwhelmingly powerful physique, even Transforming Force Grandmasters were no match for me.

At twenty, I grasped the absolute essence of Transforming Force, becoming a Transforming Force Grandmaster. I was the youngest Transforming Force Grandmaster of my era.

At thirty-eight, I comprehended the essence of Core-Embracing, ascending to the throne of a Core-Embracing Grandmaster. I was equally the youngest Core-Embracing Grandmaster throughout all of recorded history.

At fifty-one, I shattered the mysteries of the Celestial core, stepping into the realm of a True Core Celestial. Throughout the ages, the youngest True Core Celestial besides me was still forty years slower than my pace.

My martial brothers viewed me as the hope of the future, and my master, Celestial Lingxu, firmly believed that I would carry on our legacy, forging a completely new path for future generations beyond the True Core Celestial realm.

After becoming a True Core Celestial, I deeply felt the arduous nature of cultivation. Thus, I descended the mountain to spar with and seek guidance from the myriad experts of the Central Plains. As time passed, across the vast Central Plains, there was no longer a single person capable of matching me in combat. People began to call me—

The Number One Celestial of the Central Plains.

Three years later, I returned to my sect and entered secluded cultivation for a full year, successfully reaching the absolute peak of the True Core Celestial realm.

However, at this time, the Central Plains were caught in a state of turbulent unrest. The land was shattered as the War of Nations engulfed the region, leaving countless commoners displaced and wandering without homes.

After deliberating over and over, I made the decision to descend the mountain once more.

Before I left, my master blocked my path. He told me that with my unmatched aptitude and talent, I was completely destined to leave my name in the annals of cultivation history. I was meant to carve out a path to a higher realm for future cultivators, being hailed as a revered ancestor. There was absolutely no need for me to descend the mountain during such chaotic times.

My master, Celestial Lingxu, had already discovered the exact nature of the opponents facing the Central Plains. They were beings referred to as "androids," and the most powerful among them could effortlessly suppress the True Core Celestials of the Central Plains.

He had similarly predicted that my descent from the mountain this time would not hold even a single shred of a chance at victory.

I refused to agree with my master's perspective. After a fierce argument, I descended the mountain entirely alone.

My master, Celestial Lingxu, had long since ceased to be my match in combat.

After descending the mountain and facing the ferocious offensive of The Truth Society, under the crushing pressure of one android after another, I gradually began to feel my strength falling short of my desires.

But I did not retreat. Alongside numerous fellow Daoists, I engaged in brutal slaughter against the androids of The Truth Society.

Very soon, the time for the final battle arrived.

The Truth Society launched a devastating assault featuring four Level 4 Androids, thirteen Level 3 Androids, and dozens of Level 2 Androids and Level 1 Androids.

On the night right before the decisive battle, my master sought me out once again. He went so far as to beg me to abandon the battlefield, insisting that I needed to preserve a seed of cultivation for future generations. As long as I remained alive, the cultivation world of the Central Plains would not truly be finished.

Still, I rejected him.

Without a nation, where would future generations come from? Where would the cultivation world come from?

In the ultimate final battle, I did not hesitate to Sacrifice and Burn everything I possessed. I heavily injured a Level 4 Android, and right before my consciousness fully plunged into the abyss of darkness...

I finally witnessed The Truth Society's offensive being completely halted, with the relentless androids beginning to retreat one by one.

It was just a profound pity that I would never again be able to see the prosperous cultivation world of the Central Plains in the future.

Inside the quiet room.

Under the nervous gazes of Director Zhou and the others, the Middle-aged Man with archaic facial features lying in the pool slowly opened his eyes.