Chapter 135
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Chapter 135: Title
The light spheres soared across the globe… reaching ancient temples nestled in remote mountains, submerged cities beneath the ocean depths, and the mystical Elven Forest—their ethereal glow illuminated every corner of the world.
"Tens of millions upon millions! This truly becomes a global delivery," Jiang Fei remarked with awe, rhythmically tossing a white jade plaque carved with cloud motifs between his palms.
Within the Special Operations Section’s headquarters, Deputy Chief Jiang Fei leaned forward with curiosity burning in his eyes. "Chief, do we get to join this time?"
"Unclear," Chief Cui Ming responded while shaking his head, his gaze drifting toward upper management’s offices. "The decision lies beyond our paygrade."
The Special Bureau had intercepted numerous light spheres during their descent. Established after the Awakening of Spiritual Energy, this formidable institution governed the nation’s extraordinary individuals while maintaining exceptional operational capabilities.
The agency boasted countless Tier Two Practitioners, a necessity given their recruitment policy: any staff member could step up to handle sudden crises. Though controversial initially, this mandate proved visionary when abyssal creatures and Demonic Beasts invaded Capital City. Deploying headquarters personnel prevented citywide chaos during the emergency.
Moreover, as Special Bureau agents resided throughout the metropolis, their intervention in criminal incidents during daily commutes caused Capital City’s crime rates to plummet. Modern lawbreakers now consisted mainly of arrogant Practitioners or empowered individuals testing their limits.
"Things will get interesting," Jiang Fei’s voice brimmed with anticipation. "Rumor says even the Eighth Floor resident received one?"
Cui Ming’s confirming nod needed no elaboration.
The Eighth Floor’s sole occupant required no name—every agent knew it housed the First Emperor. Bureau forums buzzed with theories about the monarch’s reclusive habits. Had centuries entombed made him averse to sunlight? The timeless emperor hadn’t been spotted for months.
Initially, Su Guan’s frequent book requests provided glimpses of imperial activity. Then an enterprising staffer gifted the sovereign a laptop with WiFi access and illustrated manuals. The monarch’s rapid adaptation to modern technology silenced doubters—true to his legend, he outpaced even contemporary ancient practitioners struggling with smartphone basics.
"Cui Ming’s voice snapped Jiang Fei from his thoughts. "Status check—Xiao Tianji’s broadcast?"
The deputy chief swiped open his Weibo app. "Still streaming," he confirmed, displaying the active "Observation: Great Wilderness of Mountain and Sea" livestream.
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Xiao Tianji’s sudden transmission following the gods’ disappearance crashed Weibo’s servers. His previous exposés on the First Emperor’s tomb, Sword Immortal Ji Lang’s legacy, and the imperial nectar’s origins guaranteed this wouldn’t be ordinary coverage.
Digital crowds flooded the feed, greeted by cryptic landscapes defying earthly logic. Comment sections exploded—the "Great Wilderness" title clearly referenced the spirit cultivators’ ancestral Mountain and Sea Realm. Was the enigmatic streamer broadcasting from that mythical dimension itself? Millions leaned closer to their screens, breath held.
Humans are inherently curious creatures, and their fascination with spirit cultivators only deepened as they began coexisting.
Within a residential complex nestled in the bustling heart of the city, inside one of its apartment buildings,
a casually dressed girl shredded boiled chicken breast and dried fish into two food bowls, then beckoned to the black cat and White Cat perched on the living room’s cat tree.
Her phone displayed Xiao Tianji’s live stream, accompanied by the serene melody of a guqin.
“Big Mi, Er Mi, dinner’s ready!”
The blue-eyed White Cat trilled in response, tail swaying cheerfully as it padded over. Meanwhile, the black cat atop the cat tree—with luminous amber eyes and snow-dusted paws—cast a disdainful glance at its undignified companion before stretching elegantly.
In one fluid motion, it leapt from the two-meter-high perch to the floor.
The black cat refused to acknowledge the name “Big Mi,” though this human’s kindness had earned some leniency… for now.
Both cats sprang onto the table, their synchronized munching harmonizing with Zhong Zhi’s crunching on chilled cucumber salad as she watched the stream.
The black cat sat with regal poise, tail coiled around pristine paws. About to eat, its gaze snagged on the phone’s screen.
Mountain and Sea Realm.
Months in the human realm had familiarized it with phones and technology. When Zhong Zhi worked, it secretly explored TV programs and internet mysteries—knowledge she’d never suspect.
Self-taught and solitary, the cat saw no need to register with human institutions. It recognized Xiao Tianji as the cryptic diviner who scattered puzzle-like posts across Weibo.
—Observation: Great Wilderness of Mountain and Sea.
The characters shimmered briefly in the cat’s vision, its slit pupils flickering gold before reverting to amber.
“Big Mi, interested in the stream?” Zhong Zhi chuckled, reaching to stroke the feline aristocrat.
A velvet-pawed slap intercepted her hand.
“Want to watch together?” She smiled, undeterred by the aloofness masking what she’d come to recognize as affectionate quirks.
This so-called “dominant CEO” act couldn’t conceal the truth—beneath that pride lay a creature softer than its snow-white paws. Zhong Zhi sometimes wondered if she’d adopted a spirit cultivator, given the rising tales of enlightened pets. Yet this cat’s caprices mirrored any ordinary feline’s glorious unpredictability.
Onscreen, vistas of the Mountain and Sea Realm flickered past. The black cat’s thoughts drifted to its Great Wilderness days—harsher times, yet freer.
Suddenly, the camera stabilized on cloud-riders clad in camouflage and business attire. Had their garments been less modern, they might have passed for divine beings.
The live chat erupted:
—FRONT-ROW DRAGON LORD!! When did he return?!
—Since when does His Majesty visit the Mountain and Sea Realm?!
—Fox Fairy in male robes?! My heart’s shattered QWQ!
——The girl in the military uniform looks absolutely stunning, such commanding presence! Does anyone know her name? (ˉ﹃ˉ)
——Dragon Lord’s beauty outshines entire legions of pop idols. Begging the big shots at Special Bureau to release more photos – a single Solid Shot leaves us starved!
——Is nobody curious about their Mountain and Sea Realm expedition? Wake up from your Beauty-induced stupor, folks! _(:з」∠)_
——Dragon Lord’s face is literal art. Why should we wake?
——No desire to awaken. Only craving kisses.
——Oh, if only Dragon Lord belonged to me… /sparkle-eyed
——Such divine allure~~ Let me drown eternally in this vision
——Seeking boyfriend with even 10% of Dragon Lord’s splendor. DM me→_→
——Dragon Lord belongs to us! Human cultivators silence!
——Cease your insolence toward Dragon Lord, mortals!
——All perverted thoughts about Dragon Lord shall be reported! /grinning menace
——Oho~ These "human cultivator"-chanting cuties must be spirit cultivator darlings~~~
——Human cultivators: Guilty as charged! We lust after Dragon Lord – how delightfully shameless hehe~
——They say transformed spirit cultivators possess unearthly Beauty /drools (ˉ﹃ˉ)
——Spirit brothers/sisters, I’ve got loli vocals~~ Let’s link~
——Shameless! I’m Tie Guanyin – seeking spirit sister who’s…ahem…more endowed than me =3=
——OMG spontaneous Matchmaking! Fluffy supremacy! (*^__^*)
——Human cultivators truly lack dignity!!
Newcomers to human realm, spirit cultivators couldn’t rival seasoned silly internet users. Having spent initial months grasping basic norms, they’d yet to master cyber-sarcasm or maternal-lineage inquiries.
Yet few dared truly offend them online. Remember that fool who challenged spirits to "come through the screen"?
One actually materialized for physical confrontation – said fool still recuperates in hospital.
The thought of furious Fluffy spirits stomping behind screens (all rage, no profanity) thrilled netizens.
Even knowing some cute exteriors conceal earth-shattering power…still adorable!
Zhong Zhi filtered the barrage, retaining only premium Weibo VIPs – still numerous.
The black cat watched scrolling comments with palpable disdain.
"Dragon Lord’s truly sublime," Zhong Zhi murmured, stroking White Cat’s head. "Er Mi, imagine if you became a spirit – you’d dazzle!"
She paused, fingers stilling. "…Nevermind. Failed transformations breed Demonic Beasts. Stay safe as you are."
Zhong Zhi had rescued Er Mi from alleyway torturers months prior. Vets marveled at the white feline’s survival through catastrophic injuries.
Then came the rainswept evening – black cat perched on stone pillar, coat gleaming like liquid shadow. Those golden-slitted eyes held unsettling intelligence. A tentative dried fish offering became unexpected adoption.
