Qin Ye set down his phone. He was no longer in the mood to joke around.
Thirty million Yin?
What a joke!
"That's impossible … Yin energy of that level is already at the level of a Yama-King.
What's the point of the City of Salvation if there's an evil ghost of that level? "Arthis continued," Furthermore, he mentioned that the top brass already know about it.
Why didn't they report it to the entire city?
Back then, as soon as they discovered Yin energy of this level, the first thing they did was to evacuate the entire city.
Now that technology has advanced to this point, why aren't they using it? "
Qin Ye fiddled with his phone and continued thoughtfully, "That's not all. Have you noticed S2328's attitude?"
"What?"
"He's even talked about teaching in the future … If there's really a Yin energy index of thirty million, then that's a threat that could wipe out Cathay. Why would he still be in the mood to talk about missions?
Talk about partners? "
Arthis nodded, "You've got an idea?"
"There's only one truth."
Qin Ye adjusted his nonexistent glasses, "The City of Salvation … might have a problem that only the higher-ups know about. Perhaps there really was a sudden eruption of thirty million Yin energy. But … there's something wrong with that Yin energy.
It's not pure Yin energy. It's either dormant, sealed, or something else. In short, it's not a living thing. "
Arthis nodded in agreement, "I think so too.
I've got some guesses … Forget it, we'll talk about it when the time comes. "
Qin Ye nodded and lay down on his bed. Then, he suddenly remarked, "There's nothing much going on over the next three days.
Since I've agreed to take up a position at the Academy of Cultivators, I'm going to be very busy in the future.
Why don't you take me to Hell for a look?
So that I can be mentally prepared for the workload in the future? "
Arthis paused, "I'm afraid you might have some misunderstandings about your work in the future …"
"What do you mean?" Qin Ye flipped over and sat up straight.
Do you want me to increase the difficulty?
Arthis responded placidly, "Hell is a place where there's a place.
Where are you going to build the new Hell?
The old Fengdu Necropolis?
Are you kidding me? "
"First of all, you'll have to find a suitable location that's extremely difficult to find.
Secondly, the location must be extremely rich in Yin energy. Such a place is something that can only be found by chance. Anyway, there's no sign of it right now … Why do you suddenly look so relaxed? "
"… Of course not, you're mistaken … Ahahaha …"
Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, it was already the next day. Qin Ye's keen senses told him that the military patrols would return every few hours, and all of them were armed with live ammunition.
A few strangely shaped sculptures had already been moved to the border of the main city area. Countless talismans were tied up with pitch-black ropes.
The City of Salvation … was currently under martial law.
There was no evacuation of the entire city.
Qin Ye firmly believed in his judgment.
In fact, it might even be one of the safest places in Cathay right now.
At six o 'clock that night, the entire city was broadcasted once more. However, the content of the broadcast was completely different.
"Attention all citizens of the City of Salvation, as well as outsiders in the coming days."
"Tomorrow at six o 'clock sharp, the City of Salvation's general assembly shall commence as scheduled.
The main venue was located in the City of Salvation Square.
From 6: 00 to 9: 00, the guests took their seats and the competition officially began at 9: 10.
This meeting concerns the future of the entire City of Salvation, and it will be broadcasted live to all neighbourhoods, shopping malls, television channels, and the internet. "
"One last reminder - all who are within the boundaries of the City of Salvation are required to watch the public announcement ceremony tomorrow.
The live broadcast of the conference would start at the same time after the conference.
At 18 p.m. on the same day, the City of Salvation's expansion order will be activated.
Those who do not watch the live broadcast will be held responsible for the consequences. "
The local forums were already in an uproar. Countless people were speculating about what was going to happen tomorrow. However, no matter how many speculations they made - some of which would have been deleted as soon as they were posted in the past - no one was stopping them now.
Qin Ye switched off his laptop.
The City of Salvation was taking its final precautions. Tomorrow's announcement … was bound to be earth-shattering!
The information he had obtained from the Slash app was somewhat vague. He knew that the government was likely to build a massive city of cultivation in the City of Salvation - the first holy land of cultivation in history.
That said, the amount of information contained in this single sentence was far too great.
It was so great that he didn't even dare to think about it any further. How determined would the government be, and how far would they go?
Time passed quickly, and he got a good night's rest that night.
On the third morning, at six o 'clock, the sky was still dark when he opened his eyes.
He didn't wake up on his own.
"True energy …" Arthis muttered, "What powerful true energy …"
Qin Ye drew a deep breath. He had difficulty breathing in his sleep, and he felt as though a boulder were weighing down on his head. As soon as he woke up, he immediately sensed a suffocating wave of true energy.
Whoosh … His vision flickered between black and white for a moment. When he looked again, the entire City of Salvation was shrouded in a vast white fog.
Unity and harmony.
It didn't disturb ordinary people at all. Only cultivators and Yin spirits would be able to sense it.
"This is the aura of a person …" Arthis's voice was somber, "It's the aura of the entire city, and it's hidden … It's … an Infernal Judge!"
"Last night, a Judge-class cultivator arrived in the City of Salvation.
The entire city is now under his surveillance. If any cultivator or Yin spirit makes the slightest move, they'll be greeted with an apocalyptic strike. "
All cultivators in the city were under surveillance!
"Brother Qin, come and take a look!"
Just then, a voice suddenly called out. Wang Chenghao was already leaning on the windowsill, holding a pair of binoculars and exclaiming excitedly.
Qin Ye immediately walked over. The streets that had been deserted last night were now filled with sentries every few steps. Soldiers armed with live ammunition were stationed at every corner of the city!
He took a deep breath, picked up the binoculars and peered into the distance.
The buildings in the City of Salvation weren't tall.
The field of vision was vast.
As far as the eye could see, the streets were lined with soldiers stationed every ten meters tall, and they filled the entire city!
"An Infernal Judge is personally suppressing all cultivators and Yin spirits in the city, while the army is keeping the citizens under control … Anyone who dares to act in the slightest way today will have no chance of survival …" Qin Ye drew a deep breath, "I'm afraid that all the entrances and exits have been sealed off. Nobody will be able to enter, much less leave …"
He wasn't alarmed by the somber atmosphere of the city.
Rather, he was more concerned by the fact that the government had put up such a display of force to inform everyone that the decisions made today had already been finalized.
Everything that they had heard today would also defy all common sense.
Therefore, please remain calm.
Meanwhile, military vehicles that were dozens of meters long had completely blocked off all the entrances and exits of the City of Salvation. Every exit was guarded by thousands of soldiers.
They maintained a neat firing formation and stood ready for battle.
Higher up in the sky, more than a dozen armed helicopters roared to life.
Surveillance of the entire city.
Martial law of the highest order!
Beep beep … Just then, a loudspeaker sounded from downstairs. The car that had sent him back from the Special Investigations Department was already parked downstairs.
"Mr Qin, it's time for us to enter the venue.
Please board the car. "The driver spoke respectfully.
Qin Ye boarded the car and drove straight towards the central plaza. Countless soldiers lined both sides of the road, giving off a solemn and dignified aura.
Qin Ye's eyes flickered slightly. Then, the driver spoke up, "Sir, your seat is in the third row.
The esteemed inspector has asked me to tell you that this is your first time attending an event of this scale. You should speak less and observe more.
Today … if something goes wrong, no one will be able to protect you. "
Qin Ye nodded silently. Twenty minutes later, he arrived at the City of Salvation's central plaza.
It was December, and it was winter.
The morning air was still damp and moist. The trees in the gardens surrounding the central plaza were covered with water droplets. Even the slightest shake would cause water droplets to splash everywhere.
Despite the bone-chilling weather, there were already quite a few people in attendance.
The entire plaza was filled to the brim, and every single person in attendance emanated the aura of true energy!
Cultivators from the City of Salvation, as well as cultivators from outside the city, had all gathered here!
A massive podium that was approximately thirty meters tall had already been erected in the middle of the plaza.
The table was covered with a red cloth, and there were teacups and nameplates placed on it.
Behind the podium was a national flag of the same size.
Bodyguards dressed in suits and leather shoes stood silently in front of the podium, whispering to each other from time to time.
Streams of true energy would sweep across the entire venue every thirty seconds.
There were only a few people seated in the first three rows, while close to two hundred cultivators were seated at the back. Everyone was discussing in hushed whispers with excitement and nervousness.
Qin Ye sat down in his seat in the third row.
There wasn't anyone else around.
Liu Qing was still seven seats away from him. Sensing Qin Ye's gaze, he turned around and nodded with a faint smile.
Then, he closed his eyes and continued to rest.
Wang Chenghai was seated in the corner.
The three of them nodded in acknowledgment.
Qin Ye immediately understood that this row was reserved for Soul Hunters.
My husky has really blended into a pack of wolves …
The seniority of Soul Hunters was simply too high. Countless gazes swept past Qin Ye with envy, yet nobody dared to approach him.
Qin Ye similarly closed his eyes and rested.
After some time, a voice suddenly jolted him awake.
"You've fallen asleep." Arthis spoke with a somber voice.
Qin Ye nodded, "I was a little bored."
"No." Arthis drew a deep breath, "I've … fallen asleep as well."
"Shush!"
Qin Ye's gaze flickered. But before he could say anything, Arthis immediately added, "Be careful … I'm afraid … there might really be a problem with the City of Salvation."
"If there's a problem … then it's a problem that would only apply to those above the level of an Infernal Judge!"
Without saying another word, Qin Ye picked up his phone and glanced at the time. It was 8.30 a.m.
I've actually slept for more than an hour?
"Have I been like this all this while?"
"You're not the only one …" Arthis chuckled coldly, "Everyone else is without exception!
Even I've lost about ten seconds of memory! "
"I'm certain that something has happened in the last hour or so, but I can't tell what it is."
Qin Ye lowered his gaze and clenched his fists tightly on his thighs.
Thirty million Yin …
Does it really exist?
Is that unknown entity … just like a heavenly eye, silently watching everything that happens in the City of Salvation?