Chapter 45

"Wh-what... what..." The little kitten immediately pounced up, circling around him. Jiang Li tried hard to guide it mentally: "In the dream, you can turn into a human. In the dream, whatever you think of becomes reality..."

Sure enough, before long, under his patient guidance, the little kitten transformed into a little boy in the dream.

"Come, follow me. This is a crystal..." Behind Jiang Li, a dirty crystal appeared. With his breath, the impurities in the crystal were continuously expelled, making it clear and transparent.

This was a dream, where whatever he thought of would appear, making it very convenient to teach.

The little kitten, Er Meng, also followed him in cultivation.

Whoosh!

While in the midst of cultivation, everything in front of Jiang Li disappeared, and he woke up.

His whole body felt weak.

His head throbbed with pain, clearly due to the intense mental activity in the dream, which had exhausted his brain cells, causing his body to feel abnormally fatigued.

Fortunately, he didn't have a nosebleed.

Since entering the third stage of deep sleep, his meditation on the "Cosmic Brain" had become less difficult.

He quickly took the "Green God Nutrient Solution," rested for a while, and then his mind became agile, feeling that his mental state was even better than usual.

It seemed that this was the best extreme training.

On this cold night, he continuously cultivated in the park, transmitting his skills to these cats, teaching them crystal meditation. Perhaps this would create a miracle in the future?

If the cats learned to cultivate, they would definitely become stronger.

Transmitting skills in dreams, this kind of supernatural mental power, greatly helped him understand the communication and alignment of minds.

Throughout the night, after teaching the seven cats—Lao Hei, Hua Mian Bang Wang, Da Meng to Wu Meng—the crystal meditation technique, the sky turned bright. It was winter break, and the cold was intense. By morning, snow began to fall, turning the world into a vast expanse of white.

Jiang Li woke up from deep sleep again, standing in the pavilion of the park, watching outside.

He felt refreshed and invigorated.

Although the weather was cold, it caused no harm to his body. With his current cultivation, his vitality had reached 1, which would have been close to a martial arts master in the national era two hundred years ago.

On such a cold day, the cats naturally slept in their warm nests. Those who had learned crystal meditation were continuously practicing. Jiang Li placed fish slices and some diluted nutrient solution in their nests.

Their cultivation progressed very quickly, and Jiang Li was eager to see how much they would grow by the end of the semester.

He leaped out onto the snow and began practicing boxing.

Boneless Softness.

Casually moving his body, he was as soft and boneless as a dragon or a snake, twisting and turning with ease.

Bone Twisting Spiral Kill.

Bone Separation Arrow Thrust.

Bone Splitting Cloud Collapse.

Bone Shattering Boulder Break.

Boneless Dragon and Snake Dance.

He repeated these five techniques over and over, without any fatigue. His muscles, tendons, and bones had become extremely resilient, and his breathing was powerful. Each breath he exhaled created a white wave in the cold air.

Gradually, he entered a profound mental state, as if his mind was connected to the falling snow. Each snowflake that landed made a tinkling sound, cleansing his inner thoughts.

The insights gained from the life-and-death battles with extraterrestrial warriors gradually emerged, elevating his martial arts and mental state to a higher level.

"Good, your skills are impressive."

A voice came.

Jiang Li quickly stopped, all the bone dances returning to normal.

He knew a master had arrived. At his current level, he could clearly sense any movement within a few hundred meters, even the flapping of a mosquito's wings could not escape his notice.

For someone to come within ten steps of him without him noticing was definitely not a coincidence. Even in a state of deep concentration, he wouldn't be so dull.

A man appeared in his line of sight.

A middle-aged man, not particularly tall or muscular, wearing casual clothes, with an ordinary appearance, but Jiang Li felt his power!

"Are you a high school student named Jiang Li?"

The middle-aged man extended his hand. "My name is Wang Daorong."

Jiang Li did not shake his hand. With such a person, he would not easily put himself at a disadvantage. A handshake could be a way for the other party to control him, so he took a step back. "How do you know my name? Who are you?"

"I am Zheng Wenbing's teacher."

Wang Daorong smiled, secretly nodding. Jiang Li's alertness and cautiousness were evident; he did not act rashly.

"Zheng Wenbing..." Jiang Li's heart flashed with hatred. "Are you here to deal with me?"

"No..." Wang Daorong shook his head. "What happened between you and Zheng Wenbing has nothing to do with me. He's just a kid and can't control me. I'm his father's hired ancient martial arts teacher. I'm here today for another matter."

"I see."

Jiang Li breathed a sigh of relief. He sensed that Wang Daorong was unfathomable, and such a person could not be controlled by Zheng Wenbing.

However, he did not let his guard down.

"Have you heard that you caught the Illusion Fox?" Wang Daorong looked Jiang Li up and down. "You're quite strong, but it's impossible to catch the Illusion Fox."

"The Illusion Fox wasn't caught by me. He was surrounded by the police, and I just discovered him." Jiang Li spoke the truth. If the police hadn't arrived quickly, he would have been in grave danger.

"Do you know that you are in danger now?" Wang Daorong's words made Jiang Li tense again. "The Illusion Fox is an important member of the Restoration Organization. By helping the police capture him, you have made an enemy of the Restoration Organization. They won't let you or your family off. With your current strength, you would be wiped out in less than a day if they retaliated."

"The Restoration Organization is that arrogant?" Jiang Li thought quickly. He hadn't considered this before. "If they want to retaliate, they should go after the police. What's the point of retaliating against me?"

The Restoration Organization is a terrorist group, portrayed as extremely evil.

"Retaliating against you is a warning to others not to work with the police." Wang Daorong looked at Jiang Li's expression, knowing he was starting to worry. "You can't seriously think that with your current strength, you can stand up to the Restoration Organization, can you?"

"Mr. Wang, are you here to help me?"

Jiang Li licked his lips. He was no ordinary student; his thinking was already that of an adult.

"You have great potential." Wang Daorong stood tall, exuding a natural aura. "I can take you as my disciple, teach you ancient boxing techniques, and guarantee that the Restoration Organization won't harm you or your family."

"Such a good deal? Is this a pie in the sky?" Jiang Li was stunned. A sudden thought came to him. "You're also a member of the Restoration Organization!"

As soon as he said it, he regretted it.

Because after he spoke, Wang Daorong's eyes suddenly flared, and a killing aura enveloped him, making his limbs feel numb.

His mental cultivation, which he thought was strong, seemed inadequate in front of Wang Daorong. The other's mental cultivation could reach a state of "meditation"!

However, Wang Daorong's aura soon subsided.

He asked coldly, "Why did you make that assumption?"

"It's simple." Jiang Li calmed down. "First, only the government can promise to protect me. You're clearly not from the government. Even the wealthiest people can't stand up to the Restoration Organization. Second, you said you can provide resources that even the wealthiest can't get, which only a powerful organization can do. So, I guessed you're also a member of the Restoration Organization, and you're likely part of the organization that wants to restore the ancient Chinese nation, which is fundamentally different from the Illusion Fox."

There are many types of Restoration Organizations, as many countries existed in the 21st century, two hundred years ago.

The Illusion Fox has Caucasian blood, and is opposed to the Chinese Restoration Organization. They engage in brutal underground battles.

"Your mind is very sharp. You can find so many flaws in an instant. Aren't you afraid I might kill you to silence you?" Wang Daorong was secretly impressed.

"Mr. Wang, I don't remember anything I just said." Jiang Li quickly said. "I'm just a small person. Please don't drag me into this dangerous situation."

Jiang Li would never join the Restoration Organization. Human unity is the trend of history, and going against it is against the tide.

Moreover, the government defines members of the Restoration Organization as terrorists and will never let them go.

No matter what, he would not join, no matter how tempting the offer. What if it endangered his family?

"Are you saying that restoring the nation is a step backward in history?" Wang Daorong's tone was serious. "But you have pure Chinese blood. You should know how sacred and great it is to restore the glory of our ancient Chinese nation."

"Humanity has united to face various civilizations in the universe. The universe is dangerous, and powerful civilizations could arrive at any time. If humans don't unite and fight each other, it's a foolish act." Jiang Li argued.

"Do you really think those in power are working for all of humanity?" Wang Daorong laughed. "Let me ask you, why did they establish the Elite Zones?"

"Those... The Elite Zones are a product of wealth disparity. The government is working to conquer space, providing more resources for humanity, and gradually expanding the Elite Zones to eventually turn all ordinary zones into Elite Zones." Jiang Li replied.

"Hmph!" Wang Daorong spat out two words. "Brainwashing!"

"I have the ability to judge." Jiang Li said firmly.

"Your judgment? You're still a child." Wang Daorong stood tall, his aura changing, resembling an ancient scholar concerned about the state and the people. "Let me ask you, when humanity continuously wages war and plunder, who benefits first?"

"The Elite Zones." Jiang Li answered.

"After the Elite Zones benefit, they will become stronger and leave the ordinary zones far behind. This is a fact! A hundred years ago, the average lifespan in the Elite Zones was 120 years, while in the ordinary zones, it was 100 years, not a big difference. What is it now? Do you know?"

"180 years." Jiang Li replied. "According to official reports, the actual average lifespan in the Elite Zones is probably around 200 years."

"Very good, your estimate is accurate." Wang Daorong nodded. "The gap is getting larger, now twice that of the ordinary zones! The gap will continue to widen in the future."

"This is inevitable. The government has implemented a series of policies to increase benefits for the ordinary zones. The Space University is also set up to give people in the ordinary zones the opportunity to immigrate." Jiang Li said. "Human welfare will continue to improve, which is the trend. In my parents' generation, the average vitality was 0.6, while in the current generation, it is close to 0.8."

"Small favors." Wang Daorong sneered. "Do you know about the Immortal Realm?"

"The Immortal Realm?"

Jiang Li was taken aback by the term, not understanding why Wang Daorong would say something so strange.

"The Elite Zones will become stronger, and the people there will live longer, even becoming immortal. Their power will be like that of ancient immortals." Wang Daorong's tone was low but piercing. "The Elite Zones are the雏形 of the Immortal Realm. In the near future, as technology advances, the people in the Elite Zones will benefit first and become true immortals. At that time, the Elite Zones will be completely separated from the ordinary zones, becoming the gods and immortals above. In ancient China, there was a myth about the severing of the Heavenly Ladder. You should have heard of it. In ancient times, there was a ladder to heaven, and people could climb up. The Heavenly Emperor ordered the ladder to be severed, separating heaven and earth. Isn't this similar to the current situation?"

"This..." Jiang Li understood that what Wang Daorong said was true. Severing the Heavenly Ladder was essentially blocking the path of advancement.

"Advanced technology does not bring equality to all of humanity but makes a part of the rulers become gods, while the majority of humanity becomes sheep. Think about it, if the rulers develop an immortality drug, will they keep it to themselves or share it with the masses?"

Wang Daorong's tone was like iron. "The current human structure must be broken!"