The reason they came here was also to avoid major casualties.

However, that's all they could do.

Because the world has changed.

She was somewhat annoyed. Clearly, the greatest crisis for humanity now is the exotic beasts, yet there's still internal conflict.

"Silly child, with the advent of a new era, strong power is needed to maintain stability."

"In the past, we could rely on firearms to deter everything, but not anymore. Moreover, exotic beasts are stirring everywhere, and the West is still eyeing us. We must enhance our strength in a short time, that's certain."

Dean Zheng smiled and said, "Of course, it's best if we can compete without casualties."

"But... with people from Longevity Gene and Wu Zhou Corporation here, do we have a chance?"

Zhu Qingyu couldn't help but speak, knowing these forces are unfathomable.

"Rest assured, your senior will be coming too."

"At the very least, I still have these old bones, and can hold out for a while."

Dean Zheng said. Zhen Dan Academy had also been preparing for this occasion at Lishan Imperial Mausoleum for a long time.

"The North Emperor, one of the Five Great Venerables? If he can come, it would indeed improve the situation." Zhu Qingyu's eyes lit up but quickly recalled the Thunderous Arrow from Qingyang City.

"Unfortunately, we still haven't found that mysterious person. With his help, our chances would be much better."

On that day, that arrow left a deep impression on her.

In Zhu Qingyu's eyes,

the mysterious person who shot the Thunderous Arrow was no less than the Five Great Venerables.

"What Five Great Venerables? Just a title made up by gossipers; they aren't worthy of it yet."

Zheng Wenyuan shook his head, looking at the girl kindly, "Besides, your talent may not be inferior to theirs. After this, the academy will focus on cultivating you. As for that mysterious person, just let it be. If he doesn't want to show up, there's nothing we can do."

After the exotic beast tide in Qingyang City, the person who shot the Thunderous Arrow was under special attention from Zhen Dan Academy.

But after searching for a long time, they couldn't find him. He seemed just like a flash in the pan.

"Huh?"

At this moment, Qin Lan, who was following beside them, suddenly spoke, "Dean, teacher, Qingyu, look, what's Zhou Yunqiong doing?"

She pointed below, noticing Zhou Yunqiong, who had been standing still, suddenly moving towards the crowd.

As an important figure in the Zhou Family,

not many Awakened were unaware of her.

After all, in the three months following the mutation, she represented Wu Zhou Corporation and often appeared online.

"Strange, what could make her move?" Zhu Qingyu was also curious. She had never met Zhou Yunqiong but knew her to be cold and proud, with a strong bloodline, rarely showing much emotion.

"It looks like she's walking toward someone; that back figure seems familiar." Qin Lan spoke again.

"Don't pay too much attention, focus on the situation at the scene, the gates of the Lishan Imperial Mausoleum could open anytime."

Dean Zheng appropriately reminded the students not to be distracted by individuals but to watch the overall situation.

"Yes."

Zhu Qingyu and the others replied, and indeed stopped paying attention.

At this moment,

Lu Yuan stood among the crowd, looking toward the distant Lishan Imperial Mausoleum.

But suddenly, he frowned slightly.

Someone was coming.

And it was someone he knew.

"Lu Yuan, it's really you?"

Zhou Yunqiong approached, tall, with long legs, indifferent and noble, but now with a curious expression.

Beside her, the Awakened naturally made way, looking at each other in disbelief. They all recognized this important figure from the Zhou Family, a person of high standing, especially recently gaining increased fame, almost half a Controller for Wu Zhou Corporation.

Yet everyone was very puzzled; such a person actually walked into the crowd to speak with a stranger on purpose.

Upon hearing the voice, Lu Yuan turned his head, frowning, "What, am I not allowed to be here?"

His expression was serious, he really didn't want much contact with her.

With these words,

the crowd on the side was shocked.

Who was this person, daring to speak to the Zhou Family's young lady in such a manner?

"No, that's not it."

Zhou Yunqiong seemed prepared, faintly smiling, then asked, "Have you... become an Awakened?"

Observing the changes in Lu Yuan's physique and temperament, she was very surprised, as if she hadn't anticipated this. Previously, Wu Zhou Corporation had studied his genes, finding nothing special.

"Don't you already know the answer?"

Lu Yuan spoke, showing some impatience, unwilling to talk much.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunqiong's emotions shifted again.

It was this attitude,

that always left a deep impression on her about Lu Yuan. She wanted to know why.

No matter their identities or any other aspects, there should be a huge gap between them.

Especially in the current new era, this gap was even more impossible to bridge, so why was he still like this?

But Zhou Yunqiong took a deep breath, quickly calmed down, hesitated for a moment, then continued, "I naturally know the answer. Since you've become an Awakened, you should understand the current situation. If needed, you can come to Wu Zhou Corporation, I'll arrange it for you."

Inside, she was very proud, wanting to use her identity and Wu Zhou Corporation to suppress Lu Yuan.

After all, who in the country didn't know about this powerful Awakened force now?

"Sorry, I'm not interested."

Lu Yuan spoke, ready to turn away and find a quiet place.

This left the Awakened beside him stupefied.

Brother, do you know who you're facing?

"Friend, your attitude is a bit off."

But at this moment, a man named Yi stepped forward, eyes cold, "Yunqiong kindly invited you to join Wu Zhou Corporation, hoping to provide you with support and sanctuary in the new era. Yet, not only do you show no gratitude, but you also respond coldly. That's really not good!"

He repeated "not good" to express his dissatisfaction.

Especially with the aura he exuded, making him seem high and mighty.

Plus, those golden pupils made people instinctively frightened, wanting to bow their heads and submit.

"And then?"

Lu Yuan didn't back down, looking at him.

He naturally sensed the hostility, but what of it?

"You should apologize!"

Yi felt provoked by Lu Yuan's actions, but with Zhou Yunqiong beside him, he chose not to act, merely stating.

He knew this was the Lu Yuan he had heard of when he entered Chang'an City, hence his commanding tone.

"Ridiculous, don't you have an overly high opinion of yourself?"

Lu Yuan laughed, continuing, "Moreover, you have neither the qualification nor the ability to make me apologize."

"Insolent, do you know who you're speaking to?"

Suddenly,

a voice full of anger rang out.

It was Zhou Biqiong, standing by Yi's side, eyes sharp, "Don't think just because sister is here, we won't dare take action against you."

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