November of the year 401 of the Cataclysmic Era.
At the recently concluded ten-year plan deployment meeting for the new three routes, a plan was approved to formally and orderly implement the new three routes scheme after the technology matures.
The "New Three Paths" plan consists of three paths: transforming the incapable into superhumans, purifying superhuman abilities, and selectively fusing superhuman abilities.
The opinions adopted at the meeting signify that the era of nationwide cultivation will begin and be completed within the planned ten years.
The ruling system of aristocratic families, which possess powerful abilities inherited through bloodlines and thus control the main resources and have the best conditions for growth, will gradually disintegrate as the entire population cultivates. A new ruling system will replace the existing one.
This is of epoch-making significance, indicating the true path of evolution for this world.
As for the major clans in the Central Plains who were impacted but proposed and implemented the plan, this time they truly acted for the benefit of the world rather than for their own interests—at least that was their initial intention, that this generation chose, and that the majority of this generation chose.
This move quickly improved public perception of these families, and the people's hearts reached an unprecedented level of unity as they trusted the leadership and expected the new three-way system to benefit everyone.
In this atmosphere and environment, in the year following the "Fog Shadow Catastrophe" created by the Shadow of Calamity, Middle-earth rapidly distinguished itself in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, scientific research, weaponry, cultivation, economy, and politics.
The technology for the "golden drug" has matured; clinical trials of the new treatment have achieved major breakthroughs; the energy from the skylight has aided in the manufacture of superpowered weapons and mechs; the cultivation speed of superpowered individuals has accelerated and their ceiling has been raised; comprehensive economic strength has increased; and political status has essentially reached a world-leading position...
With flourishing development and abundant achievements in all fields, it can be called the golden age of development in China since the era of natural disasters.
Hua Anning had just come down from a meeting about supernatural weapons when she went downstairs and saw Hua Zhixue listening to Gu Yujing talk about mutants.
"Baby." Gu Yujing walked over when he saw Hua Anning, and Hua Zhixue also ran over with a smile.
After sitting down, Hua Anning asked him, "How is the recovery and treatment progress of the eleventh batch of mutants, as reported in today's report?"
Gu Yujing said, "The situation is even better than we expected."
Besides the benefits brought by the maturation of the golden medicine, perhaps because the world's window had been opened and a new, complete order had not yet formed, more energy poured into this world. The pure mutant energy of those with controllable mutations was positively affected, increasing their resistance to mutation. Therefore, their recovery speed was faster than expected.
“Oh,” he added, “I met Huang Mingfu today. His mutation is completely under control, and his body has recovered, but he still needs to be careful psychologically.”
Hua Anning sighed softly: "This would be a hurdle for anyone, and whether he can get over it depends on himself."
"By the way, any news about Chang Le or Fu Jiu lately?"
Gu Yujing shook her head: "After she told you she was going to travel to a god-level secret realm, no one has seen her since. With her abilities, it's unlikely anyone could find her without her being discovered. But you don't need to worry, no one can hurt her."
Hua Anning thought for a moment, then chuckled softly, "That's true, it's a good thing."
Sitting between the two, Hua Zhixue blinked and asked, "Are you talking about Ninth Brother?"
Hua Anning said helplessly, "Yes, but you should call him 'sir' as a sign of respect. Remember what your mother told you? Fu Jiu has no gender."
Hua Zhixue pouted: "But last time I called him brother, he smiled at me and wasn't angry at all. Besides, he's so gentle, he definitely wouldn't care about this kind of thing! I just want to call him sister or brother, I don't want to call him 'sir'."
Hua Anning sighed and reached out to touch her cheek: "Fine, whatever you want. You're right, He doesn't care about this."
Hua Zhixue poked her finger: "Mom, can I be friends with Ninth Brother and Sister?"
Hua Anning was both amused and exasperated by her nonsensical way of addressing her: "Of course you can, but you need to work harder to become a better person so you can be friends with her more effectively."
"I will try my best to catch up with Him!"
Hua Anning narrowed her eyes and teased, "Does Xuebao like Mr. Jiu?"
Hua Zhixue blushed: "He, He is so beautiful and gentle."
Hua Anning chuckled, while Gu Yujing frowned slightly: "Little Xuebao, you can't judge a person by their appearance alone."
Hua Zhixue retorted, "But He is the [Nine Emperors], and He is also very outstanding. I didn't just look at his face; I like everything about him."
"..." Gu Yujing choked, "But you're too young to understand what it means to like someone."
Hua Zhixue was confused: "I know, I love my mom and dad too. Does Dad mean the way he says he loves you is different from what I say?"
Gu Yujing: "...No, it's the same, it's fine."
“Then I just like Fu Jiu!” little Hua Zhixue concluded.
Gu Yujing's elderly father was heartbroken.
Hua Anning suppressed a laugh and said, "It's been almost a year since I last saw Lele. Let's go see her when she comes back."
The communicator suddenly responded. Gu Yujing didn't even have time to nod before checking the message. Her gentle expression vanished instantly, and her brows furrowed.
"What happened?" Hua Anning asked hurriedly upon seeing this.
Gu Yujing sighed: "Old Mr. Lu may... be going to pass away."
Hua Anning's heart tightened.
Gray Area Center Architectural Medical Department.
The ward was crowded with people, who circled the bed again and again. Lu Yanhuai lay on the bed, his breath weak and his eyes half-closed.
Lu Jin'an sat on the edge of the bed, looking at him with red eyes. Behind him stood a girl of about sixteen or seventeen, who was also gazing sadly at the person on the bed.
Lu Yanhuai suddenly opened his eyes and asked weakly, "Not... back yet?"
Lu Jin'an shook his head: "We can't get in touch with her. She probably can't receive messages in the secret realm, but she'll definitely rush back as soon as she sees the message. Godfather, you must hold on."
Lu Yanhuai looked at his bloodshot eyes, then at the group of people gathered around the bed, and smiled helplessly: "I'm not... about to... you guys... what's with that expression?"
Lu Jin'an was speechless.
Suddenly, it was as if a sharp blade had sliced through the barrier of the gray area, and a powerful aura suddenly appeared outside the medical department.
Lu Jin'an suddenly looked out the window and exclaimed in surprise, "Godfather, she's back! Lele is back!"
Lu Yanhuai said, "You guys go out first... Don't make that face... Don't scare her..."
Lu Jin'an nodded and led his men out to disperse.
Chang Le, travel-worn and with blood-stained clothes, had already rushed over, her breathing still erratic. Lu Jin'an nodded to her: "He's waiting for you."
The room was reserved for two people.
Chang Le rushed to the door, and the moment she saw the person on the bed, she stopped abruptly, frozen in place, unable to move her legs no matter how hard she tried, her body stiff and unable to move.
Lu Yanhuai turned his head when he heard the noise, smiled when he saw her, and slowly patted the bed.
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