Yu Kai immediately stepped forward, supporting Academician Fang's slightly trembling body while channeling spiritual energy into him, instilling the Law of Life. As spiritual energy flowed through Academician Fang's body, his features began to change. His wrinkles gradually faded, his gray hair turned black again, and his back slowly straightened.
Academician Fang looked at Yu Kai, his eyes filled with excitement and surprise, tears rolling down his cheeks: "Yu Kai, you're back!"
Yu Kai breathed a sigh of relief: "Master Fang, where are Master Chao and Academician Chen?"
Academician Fang's expression darkened instantly. He sighed, his tone filled with endless sadness. "Alas... Twenty years ago, the Holy Envoy Xiaoyan led a large number of powerful warriors to invade Earth. Their methods were extremely cruel. In their eyes, there were only two options: surrender or death. The Dragon Nation led the other nations in resistance, but was ultimately defeated. Faced with their ruthless tactics, the nations began to submit. We could only hide in this base and fight tenaciously, but in the end, we were defeated due to lack of supplies... It was at that time that Old Chen and Old Chao both chose to starve to death rather than compromise, and ultimately passed away."
"Damn it!" Yu Kai clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, leaving bloody streaks. His eyes were filled with anger and hatred, as if he wanted to turn his hatred into a sharp blade to sever all injustice.
"It was truly tragic back then, with people starving to death every day." Academician Fang's voice trembled, as if those tragic scenes were right before his eyes. "Our leaders couldn't bear to see these scientific research elites die tragically, so we finally compromised. The other party also valued our core scientific research technology and didn't want to give up on us, so the leaders of Longguo were given preferential treatment and were able to join the Qiming Empire they founded."
Yu Kai was silent for a moment, a look of determination flashing in his eyes. He raised his head, his gaze piercing, "Don't worry, Mr. Fang. I'll definitely help you get rid of them when I come back this time!"
"No, don't take the risk!" Academician Fang gripped Yu Kai's hand tightly, his voice filled with anxiety and his eyes filled with worry. "Most of the high-ranking officials in the Qiming Empire are our people, and they've gained a lot of information over the years. Zhang Qiming is known as the Potential Sage and a disciple of Hongjun Daozu. His influence is immense throughout the prehistoric world. He's destined to become a legendary saint. You must not confront him!"
Yu Kai smiled slightly, his eyes revealing a strong confidence: "Don't worry, Mr. Fang, I am very strong now, and I am qualified to compete with him!"
"They have the support of saints and the Taoist ancestors!" Academician Fang was still worried, his eyes full of concern.
"I have saintly elders on my side!" Yu Kai said firmly, his eyes revealing an unquestionable determination. "I will defeat him head-on and claim this place as my own, giving you ample room for development!"
Academician Fang looked at Yu Kai, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, a mixture of relief and worry. "Actually, there's no need. The top leaders of the Qiming Empire are all our people. The general direction of development has not changed. There's no need for you to take risks."
"Then what's wrong with you? Why do you look so old? Although other scientific researchers are working non-stop, why don't you see them smiling?" Yu Kai asked with a hint of doubt in his voice.
"They have only restricted our freedom and some of our resources!" Academician Fang sighed, with helplessness in his voice.
"They treated you as tools. They clearly had a lot of elixirs that could slow down aging, but they refused to give them to us, leaving you to fend for yourselves! You are living in this huge prison, without even your family left behind..." Yu Kai's voice was filled with murderous intent.
At that moment, the laboratory door creaked open with a loud creak. Several elderly researchers walked in. They were all students of Academician Fang and had been keeping an eye on him, despite his advanced age. They were the first to learn of Yu Kai's arrival and immediately dropped their work to rush over. They had been standing outside, daring not to interrupt, but now, unable to contain themselves, they rushed in eagerly.
They heard the two's conversation clearly. Several of them knelt before Yu Kai, their voices filled with tears: "Holy Prince, please save us! They are not human. If we can't develop something that satisfies them, we will be shot at any time!"
"Out there, our families are also living in fear. Those practitioners don't treat us as human beings at all. They can beat and kill us at will without being punished by the law!" An old scientific researcher denounced, tears welling up in his eyes. It was the despair and anger that had been suppressed for too long.
"Get up quickly! I will help everyone out of this suffering!" Yu Kai stepped forward and helped them up one by one. His eyes were full of determination, like a ray of light in the darkness, illuminating the desperate hearts of these scientific researchers.
However, at this moment, dense and orderly footsteps were heard in the corridor outside, like the drumbeat of death, approaching step by step.
Countless mecha troops armed with "Soul-Destroying Pulse Guns" walked in, led by a cultivator. With an arrogant look on his face, the cultivator kicked the door of the laboratory open with a loud "bang", shaking the entire laboratory slightly.
"Why don't you all go and work for me properly and come here to this damn old man?" The man was extremely arrogant, and his voice was full of domineering, as if he was the master here.
The researchers were terrified and hid behind Yu Kai. Even Academician Fang was extremely worried and warned Yu Kai, "Don't get hit by the gunfire. They will instantly damage your tendons and veins, making you lose your combat effectiveness."
"Who are you? When did you come in?" The newcomer was surprised to see Yu Kai suddenly appear. A hint of greed flashed in his eyes. He thought that daring to run in here was simply giving him military merit! This is the place with the strictest defense and the best weaponry on Earth. It is called a forbidden area. Even if a great master came here, he would surely die.
However, while he was still daydreaming, Yu Kai grabbed him by the neck and captured him. His eyes were filled with terror, and he didn't even see how Yu Kai attacked before he was captured. He struggled hard, but was unable to break free. He possessed the strength of a Saint Emperor, but his cultivation was sealed in the blink of an eye.
Such a sudden change frightened the mecha troops holding guns into a panic. Just as they were about to send a signal, they were frozen by Yu Kai. Yu Kai looked at the person in his hand and said coldly: "Send a message to the other practitioners and tell them to come over!"
"You... who are you? What are you going to do?" The man was a little scared, his voice trembling. He had to be so strong to have such confidence to have all the cultivators in the Nantianmen base come here.
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