Given the strength of the Chaotic Organization, why would they lay out their plans bit by bit instead of just bulldozing through everything?
Unless...
A flash of realization crossed Shen Bai’s mind. "They are letting the world develop freely just for an experiment. The real experiment will only begin when the world gains enough strength to rival them."
Only this explanation could resolve his doubts. The current strength of the four nations was actually not inferior to the Chaotic Organization. All of this was the result of the organization’s deliberate negligence, all for the sake of their experiment.
"They aren’t even afraid of the whole thing collapsing on them," Shen Bai thought.
The Grand Elder did not know what Shen Bai was thinking, nor did he ask. He could not wait for this lord to leave so that he and Beast Village could finally have some peace.
"Are there any other clues?" Shen Bai asked, standing up.
The information he obtained this time was crucial. Although things were still unclear, discovering the true secret of the Chaotic Organization could be highly useful in the future.
The Grand Elder quickly shook his head, raising a hand in a swearing gesture to prove that he had told the complete truth.
Shen Bai utilized his Infinite Divination Skill. After confirming the Grand Elder was not lying, he nodded. "In that case, I will be leaving first."
There was no point in staying any longer. As the Daoist Si of Lingyun Dao, he had many matters to attend to and no need to linger. He might return a year from now.
Joy surfaced on the Grand Elder’s face. He desperately wanted this lord gone so he could completely relax. Shen Bai saw the elder’s expression but said nothing more as he walked out.
Outside.
A spatial rift appeared amidst the picturesque landscape of green hills and clear waters. Moments later, the tear gradually expanded until it was wide enough for a person to pass through.
Shen Bai stepped out and looked back at the rift. "It’s all over."
This trip to Beast Village had been thrilling, exposing him to many novelties. However, his roots were still in Great Zhou Country and Lingyun Dao; he could not stay in Beast Village indefinitely.
"I might be able to enter earlier if I wait a year, or if my Yin Yang Storage Skill reaches a higher Level," Shen Bai thought. Without further hesitation, he cast Divine Thousand Miles. He transformed into a streak of light and flew toward Lingyun Dao. As for the matters in Cangnan Dao, there was no need to return and report them. Everything had completely ended.
Lingyun Dao.
Things had been calm lately, without any traces of Demonic Forces appearing. Jianghu rumors claimed Lingyun Dao was a safe haven, and it truly lived up to that reputation now.
The Observatory continued to operate in an orderly manner. Even with Shen Bai absent, the members did not dare to relax in the slightest. In their eyes, Lord Shen had conquered this vast territory for them. If they failed to defend it, they would have to apologize with their lives.
Ding Quan finished cleaning Shen Bai’s residence as usual and prepared to look for a mission. Although he was a Jia Shou, he willingly took on the cleaning duties. If he didn’t do it, someone else would snatch it up in a heartbeat. Countless colleagues considered the job an absolute honor and were itching to replace him. Naturally, Ding Quan would not let them.
Descending the five-story building, Ding Quan headed to the registry room to check the mission boards. The usually quiet Observatory was now bustling with noise. Ding Quan felt a bit confused, wondering what was going on, until he caught sight of a familiar figure.
"Lord Shen!" Seeing Shen Bai surrounded by Observatory members, Ding Quan hurried over to pay his respects.
Shen Bai was busy dismissing his subordinates back to their posts when he noticed Ding Quan approaching. Before Ding Quan could even speak, Shen Bai cut him off.
"We will talk later. I need to return to the building. Do not let anyone disturb me for now." With those words, Shen Bai vanished from sight.
Ding Quan looked stunned for a moment before his expression returned to normal. Everyone knew Lord Shen’s temperament. His eccentric behavior was perfectly ordinary to them. In fact, if he acted normally most of the time, they would be truly worried.
"I need to prepare some fine food for Lord Shen," Ding Quan thought. As Lord Shen’s number one lackey in Lingyun Dao, it was time for him to prove his worth. With that in mind, he hurried away.
Inside the five-story building.
Shen Bai hastily shut the door. It wasn’t that he lacked social graces; he actually wanted to catch up with the Observatory members and even throw a massive banquet to celebrate his successful return. But he had no time. Amber was on the verge of completing her evolution.
After securing the room, Shen Bai sliced open the Space of his Yin Yang Storage Skill and quickly stepped inside. Within the storage dimension, tiny cracks were beginning to web across the giant egg Amber had formed into.
She was about to evolve!