Chapter 106: Rethinking Isolation and Unveiling Secrets

Regarding the isolationist policy of the late Qing Dynasty, Ye Xingchen, even before stepping into the cultivation world, had once believed that such a policy impeded societal development.

However, upon truly encountering the world of cultivators, his perspective underwent a profound transformation.

This was because, within the cultivation world, there were neither rampant thermal weapons nor technological civilizations that relentlessly exploited nature.

Conversely, the cultivation world not only possessed a formidable power system but had also established a set of energy laws that fostered harmonious coexistence with the natural universe—perhaps the very essence of the Daoist principle of ‘following nature’ championed by both Confucius and Laozi.

If natural resources were likened to resources drawn from the people and used for the people, then the adage ‘water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it’ held equally true.

Once the delicate balance between resources and humanity was shattered, the consequences, he feared, would be unfathomable.

What merited deeper introspection was that, although cultivation civilization had not chosen a path of technological development, it had not degenerated;

Instead, it had grown even stronger in its exploration of the path to unity between man and heaven.

This realization later prompted him to reconsider the Qing Dynasty’s isolationist policy, pondering whether it was, in fact, an act of divine will.

The rulers of that era might have harbored the original intention of protecting the environment and stifling the proliferation of thermal weapons, yet this choice ultimately exacted a heavy historical toll.

After all, the irresistible current of the times could not be stemmed; those who failed to adapt were inevitably swept away.

Just as individuals must continuously learn and evolve to progress, the same holds true for nations.

The Qing Dynasty might have attempted to circumvent technological civilization and directly pursue the Dao of cultivation, but fate could not be defied; all things in the world were predetermined, and many matters lay beyond the grasp of human will.

Just like himself, despite being a top-tier expert, transcendent and sacred, he had inexplicably transmigrated to this world—perhaps this, too, was a segment of his own destiny.

Ye Xingchen, perceiving that the three black-clad figures had recognized the disparity in their power, gradually retracted his oppressive aura.

He naturally understood the principle of ‘too much is as bad as too little’; pressuring them too relentlessly would prove counterproductive to extracting information.

Dispensing both benevolence and might, while an old tactic, was invariably effective.

What concerned him more at this moment was the secret hidden within this cavern.

The firearms were of little concern; what truly piqued his interest was something else entirely.

Why had two cultivators fought to the death here? Whence had they amassed such a vast quantity of modern weaponry? And to what end were these armaments intended?

A growing multitude of mysteries swirled within Ye Xingchen’s mind.

Even more perplexing, judging by the cavern’s structure, this place clearly concealed profound secrets; the fierce battle between the two powerful cultivators had failed to devastate the cavern, and they had ultimately each occupied a position within a Bagua formation, rendering their intent truly intriguing.

Alas, these two cultivators had perished an unknown time ago.

Had they lived, he could have questioned them directly to clarify matters; now that they were gone, all clues would have to be painstakingly uncovered by him alone.

“The mysterious organization you just mentioned,” Ye Xingchen began, his eyes sharp as lightning,

“claiming these are ancient alchemical products—what exactly is going on?” The mysterious organization they spoke of might just be the crucial clue.

“Senior…” The leading black-clad figure sensed the easing of the oppressive aura and secretly exhaled in relief. This senior’s power was truly unfathomable; merely the pressure of his aura had made them feel a gulf-like disparity.

“Those people wore peculiar attire,” he replied, “and apart from teaching us how to use these alchemical products, they mentioned nothing else…”

“An eccentrically dressed organization?” Ye Xingchen furrowed his brow slightly.

‘Other transmigrators from Earth, perhaps? And they’ve established an organization here?

How else to explain their knowledge of firearms, and…’

His gaze swept over the two cultivator remains in the cavern. ‘It’s not impossible for other transmigrators to appear in this world.’

“I, I recalled, they called themselves…” The leading black-clad figure was about to utter the organization’s name when, abruptly, the faces of all three contorted.

The sinister markings on their bodies flashed brilliantly, and in a flash of lightning—

“Boom!”

All three bodies simultaneously burst apart, sending flesh and blood scattering in all directions.

Even a transcendent and sacred expert like Ye Xingchen was startled beyond immediate reaction by this sudden turn of events.

Though he had attempted to intervene promptly, the sinister restriction activated too swiftly.

Unless he had already mastered the Law of Time and could freeze the present moment, given his current grasp of spatial power, there were indeed moments when prevention proved difficult.

The warmth of the person in his arms brought him back to his senses.

Ye Xingchen gazed down at Su Liyue, who, wearing an Ultraman mask, appeared to be honestly, almost peacefully, asleep, and his gaze deepened.

Even a Saint, powerful as they might be, could have oversights.

Henceforth, he would need to protect her safety with even greater vigilance.

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