Qin Ye made a mental note of it, and then clicked on the next post.
"Distribution of China's war zones."
Under the guidance of the Special Investigations Department, Cathay was divided into the Northern Region, which governed the three eastern provinces.
Headquarters in Fengtian City.
The Northwest Region governed the Plains Province and Beijiang Province.
Toruba Headquarters.
The Southern China region was in charge of the four southern provinces along the coast, and its headquarters was in Zhuzhou City.
The Huaxi region governed the five western provinces.
Headquarters in Chengdu.
The Central China region was in charge of six provinces in the central region. It was the region with the most provinces among all the regions.
Headquarters: Xi Hao City.
The Hua Dong region was in charge of four provinces, including East Ocean, and its headquarters was in East Ocean City.
In addition, there were two independent zones.
Yan Beijing!
Ruling over the capital and a nearby province!
The Shentong region ruled over the Suzhou and Hangzhou regions!
"Eight major districts …" Qin Ye probed, "Arti, could it be that … there are actually eight Abyssal Prefects in the mortal realm?"
"Impossible."
Arthis shook her head, "If you're talking about Abyssal Prefects … there should be, but they're probably the strongest forces in the mortal realm.
The reason why I didn't dare to reveal my true form in Clear Creek County … was because I was worried that there might be Prefect-class experts in the vicinity.
Don't forget … this is the most famous ancestral court of Daoism. "
"Did I?"
Qin Ye asked casually, but Arthis responded with a somber expression, "There's a 90% chance of that happening."
"Do you remember when I revealed my true form?"
"That was my Yin energy incarnation. It wouldn't dissipate even after a month. Back then … I only managed to maintain it for less than an hour."
She took a deep breath. "I felt it … in the instant I revealed my form … there was a gaze looking at me from the outskirts of Chengdu …"
"It's terrifying … In fact, he might even be a peak Abyssal Prefect. That said, the sensation was far too quick. He probably ignored me as soon as he noticed that I was only in the form of Yin energy. In fact … I could even sense that he was trying to communicate with us … No, perhaps he had already noticed the state that we were in right now, and had already figured out some of the secrets of Hell … That's not right either. A Yin spirit of his level would already be able to come into contact with some of Hell's secrets. That's why he didn't chase after us."
Holy shit …
Qin Ye gasped, "Are you saying that … I've become an Emissary of Hell right under the nose of an Abyssal Prefect?"
"Hmm, maybe he looked at you a few more times.
The last Emissary of Hell, tsk tsk tsk, how precious. "
Qin Ye began to pack his things.
"… What are you doing?"
"What?
Hurry up and go to Mount Qingcheng to be apprenticed!
If I'm too late, I'm afraid he'll slap me to death! "
"... Don't be nervous. I'm just kidding … He probably can't be certain that it's you. After all, Emissaries of Hell can't be seen back in the mortal realm. This is an ironclad rule. Otherwise, Cao Youdao would have been arrested a long time ago.
At most, he can only guess. He can't be sure. "
Qin Ye rolled his eyes. He finally understood why they weren't listed as wanted criminals despite the incident in Westriver.
It was very likely that the Prefect had spoken. There was no need for that.
All he did was send the dossier to the City of Salvation.
Oh, he also froze the bank card of his sugar daddy.
"To think that an Abyssal Prefect still exists in the mortal realm …" Qin Ye shook his head and decided that he would have to be more discreet and discreet in his actions in the future.
"Actually, there's no need to worry too much."
Arthis advised, "Cultivators live much longer than mortals. I can sense that the Abyssal Prefect is at least two hundred years old.
Moreover, I have experienced it in other provinces.
So far, I've only sensed the presence of an Abyssal Prefect in Westriver.
I vaguely sensed one or two traces of the Judge's aura, but it was also very little. "
"Looking at all the cultivators back in the mortal realm who've truly embarked on the path of cultivation, I suppose they've all followed this … app?
According to my deductions, Insignia Province has over thirty provinces, and Insignia Province has only slightly more than two hundred cultivators.
Even if we multiply that number by thirty-five, it would still only amount to slightly more than eight thousand.
With these people … as soon as the supernatural outbreak breaks out, it would be a problem for them to even deal with the Yin spirits that are drifting about in the sky. "
Qin Ye asked a question that had been on his mind for a long time, "What's the difference between a full-blown supernatural outbreak and a full-blown supernatural outbreak right now?
There are still Yin spirits flying about in the sky right now.
Aren't there still very few people who have seen ghosts? "
"It's different."
Arthis responded with a somber expression, "You wouldn't be able to tell under normal circumstances. But as soon as they appear in unison and raise their arms, the Yin spirits that have no one to rely on will automatically be drawn to these evil ghosts that are thousands of years old!
They'll form a kingdom of Yin spirits!
Mortals won't die immediately, but they'll definitely flee immediately.
In other words … they'll have their own 'territory'! "
"Think about it. How many Yin spirits will be flying about in Cathay in the next hundred years? You might even be surrounded by dozens of people when you go to the bathroom.
Therefore … you'll have to work hard to infiltrate the SRC as soon as possible, and then dig a tunnel to the Exalted Father … "
Qin Ye scratched his head in frustration, "Hey, can't you be a little more realistic?
Even a sentient groundhog wouldn't be able to dig its way through, would it?
Instead of urging me to think of a solution, why don't you think about where else we can take a step back in the City of Salvation? "
That's right. The plan had run aground.
Although neither of them had said anything about it, it was clear to everyone that Plan A was dead in the water.
The SRC's defenses were probably at their highest level right now, and they wouldn't be able to break through for the next few years.
It was simply impossible to see the true state of the Exalted Father.
Qin Ye continued to read on. However, Arthis paused for several seconds, before suddenly interjecting, "Actually … it's not that there aren't any."
"What is it?" Qin Ye asked as he flipped through the thread.
The soul sphere floated in front of him, and Qin Ye unleashed his domineering aura to cover up his phone, "What I'm trying to say is that there aren't any places where we can take a step back."
There really are?
Qin Ye blinked vacantly. That's impossible, isn't it?
What other places are there in the City of Salvation … No!
"There really is a place …" Qin Ye narrowed his eyes, "You've already thought of it, haven't you?"
"It's always better to have a backup plan."
Arthis sighed, "When you're dealing with an Emissary of Hell who doesn't know how to do anything other than eat, drink, and defecate, it's only right for you to consider the bigger picture …"
"... I'm warning you. We might be close, but I can still sue you for slander!" With that, Qin Ye rubbed his chin and probed further, "Cao Youdao's lair?"
If memory served him right, Cao Youdao's lair was located in an ancient tomb, and the Yin energy there was fairly dense. After all, it had been around for over a hundred years.
But compared to the Yin energy on top of the Exalted Father's head, it was on a completely different level.
If the Exalted Father's Yin energy was sufficient to complete the construction of the soul induction platform, then Cao Youdao's lair would at most be able to complete the construction of the first step.
Arthis muttered softly, "Don't be hasty. I believe that a fly like you will be able to find a crack in the egg and burrow right in … Look, you've even managed to find a crack in the egg of the Special Investigations Department. I'm sure the SRC will be no exception …"
"... Do you have some misconceptions about Cathayan vocabulary?"
"Alright, let's be more civilized. What do you call a man who chases after odors?"
"Bloody hell …" Qin Ye rolled his eyes at Arthis and thought for a moment, "Now's not the time to make a move. The First Academy of Cultivators hasn't even opened yet, and we can only borrow the venue for our classes. And there's only one venue in the City of Salvation.
“
Insignia University!
"We'll talk about it when the time comes.
I'll look for an opportunity to make a trip down there. "
He thought for a moment, and then tapped into the Momo app.
The first thing that came into view was the new group message: "Prosperity, democracy, civility, harmony, freedom, equality, justice, rule of law, patriotism, dedication, integrity, friendliness."
Qin Ye:???
Did I click on the wrong button?
That can't be. There's only one group on Momo.
He took a closer look at the name of the group - Successors of Socialism.
He pursed his lips and opened the group. Moments later, a long string of messages flooded into his mind.
There were only about two hundred members in the group, but the amount of information exchanged was pretty good.
"Are there any fellow Daoists from Riverside City?
There's a D-grade case nearby, and one of the top ten tycoons in Riverside City has offered a million. Feel free to send us a private message if you're interested. "
"Allow me to ask all of you, why do I feel as though my breathing isn't smooth when I'm breaking through to the Soul Hunter realm?"
"Fellow Daoists from the South China region, please be careful. A B-grade supernatural area has been detected at the source of the Pearl River. The area has been sealed off, and the area of effect is approximately five thousand square meters. The area of effect is extremely large, so please do not approach!"
"A C-grade hunting zone has been detected at Hulun and Bell. It's likely to be a mutated Yin spirit. Are there any fellow Daoists interested in witnessing the abilities of a senior?
Can you bring me along? "
It was completely different from the boring posts in the spam section. In fact, it felt almost as though he were looking at everything under the heavens.
Most importantly of all …
He wouldn't be muted!
He wouldn't be muted!
He wouldn't be muted!
He had to repeat important things three times!
Furthermore, he was an administrator, and he'd even muted two people!
He sorted out his vocabulary and began to speak.
Muscular Little Puppy: Everyone, do you know if the Insignia University branch in the City of Salvation will be demolished?
The First Academy of Cultivators is still under construction.
Woman on a Swing: Yo, little brother, you're here. Come, let me touch you and see if you have any muscles.
Blade's Edge: Hah … woman.
Woman on a Swing: Blade, what do you mean?
Remember this app.
It's called Momo!
Besides, pay attention to my name!
Woman on a Swing, please experience it for yourself.
Qin Ye thought for a moment. It was terrifying.
Woman … on a Swing …
Slut?
Then what about the woman who plays the piano?
The chat in the group continued to go awry: That's just an ordinary Momo app. Don't you have any pursuits on this app?
The woman on the swing spat out five times a second: Pursuit?
I'm pursuing them! I watched the video the other day. Aiyo ~ Our little puppy brother looks pretty tasty … It just so happens that I'm sick of eating meat recently, and I'm looking for some vegetarian food.
Berserk Old Dog: I don't want to be associated with you people!
Woman on a Swing: It just so happens that I like people like puppies who are big and live well.
White Dog Laughing at the West Wind: You've never even seen him, and you already know that he's big and live well?
Woman on a Swing: What do you know?
I've specially magnified a specific part of his body by ten times and observed it carefully. There's a slightly protruding … blushing JPG X2.
Group Message: Woman on a Swing has been muted for a day.
Qin Ye wiped off the cold sweat on his forehead. Women … are truly terrifying.
To think that he could even observe this kind of true private information. Was he not low-profile enough?
Some people … no matter how hard they tried to hide, they would still be like the brightest star in the night sky, discovered by those with discerning eyes …
Vast Ocean Smile: "For a one-night stand, please send me a private message. There's been a crackdown recently and dozens of groups have been banned."
Be careful.
Didn't you see that the group message had been changed?
Furthermore, I haven't heard any news of the Insignia University's campus being demolished. The First Academy of Cultivators is probably borrowing the campus for two years. Cathay Construction Group is fast, and two years should be more than enough for them to wrap up their work.
Su Feng?
Qin Ye's anger flared up in his heart, and he became even more brazen - Teacher Cang, thank you so much for the message you've sent me tonight.
He was gnashing his teeth as he fought.
Vast Ocean Smile: "… I've got something to do, so I'm going to log off first. I don't think I'll log on for a while."
Talk to you later.
At least you're sensible!
Qin Ye was just about to close the chat group when he thought about it for a moment and typed out another line of text - Insignia Province branch, how's the manpower right now?
I heard that the SRC has a branch in this area?
Do you still need more people?
Berserk Old Dog: Are you interested in the SRC?
Ding Chun: The SRC doesn't know. This is classified information.
However, there didn't seem to be too many people in the City of Salvation.
Let me take a look. Hold on.
Three minutes later, Ding Chun: 4 Anitya Hellguards, 24 Soul Hunters, 180 Netherworld Operatives. Apprentice Level: 1432. Rank 18 in the entire Cathay.
"They're so weak that they can't even withstand a single blow."
Arthis sneered, "Four Anitya Hellguards. It's easy to deduce that the person in charge of the Insignia Province should be an Infernal Judge.
It's not easy. Hell used to have three Infernal Judges in charge of a province, while the mortal realm had one chief, one deputy, and the last one remained in the netherworld to handle matters. It's already good enough to have a single Infernal Judge in the current era. "
"The difference between the ranks of Soul Hunters and Netherworld Operatives is simply too great.
These officials don't seem all that strong, but they're still the cornerstone of Hell.
There are simply too many Yin spirits appearing every day, and there's simply no way we can summon enough Netherworld Operatives.
Fortunately, incarnate revenants are few and far between in the current era. Otherwise … Cathay would have long since descended into chaos. "