"If there's nothing wrong with the process of the mental strength test, then it can only mean one thing. There's something wrong with the standards of the mental strength test."
Lu Siya pointed at her temple and said, "As humans continue evolving, we've unlocked more ancient secrets. Many superhumans' brains and minds have become darker and more profound, and the power that tries to invade them has become even more unfathomable.
"If we rely on the standards of the mental strength test we set many years ago, we can no longer identify the newest Rampagers."
Meng Chao thought about it for a long time.
He had to agree with Lu Siya's point.
And this meant that …
"Aside from Ma Hong and Shen Yukun, there might be other Rampagers lurking in Hidden Fog, especially in the depths of Ancient Ruins No. 2 in the sinkhole," Meng Chao said.
"Their mental strength indices have actually gone through the roof a long time ago, but since our testing methods are too outdated, we can't find these ticking time bombs?"
"That's a possibility," Lu Siya said.
"Many of the superhumans might be on the verge of having a mental breakdown and might go through spirit energy deviation at any moment, but we can't lock down on them."
"Then, we can only stop exploring Ancient Ruins No. 2, excavating it, researching it, and cultivating in it," Meng Chao said with a frown.
Meng Chao frowned. "In fact, the entire sinkhole and Hidden Fog Desolate Domain should be designated as a forbidden area. We should develop it slowly and cautiously. We can't be a swarm of bees like right now. Otherwise, something major will happen."
The ruins research center reported the same conclusion to the Survival Committee.
But Lu Siya told Meng Chao not to hold too much hope.
"Why?"
Meng Chao asked with a frown. "Could it be that even with so many strange things, the explosion of the Rage Bomb, and veteran superhumans like Ma Hong and Shen Yukun going through spirit energy deviation at the same time, the higher-ups aren't wary?"
"Of course they are, but I'll say it again. Dragon City has never been a civilization afraid of bloodshed or death. During the most intense stage of the Monster War, the death rate of superhumans was much higher than when we explored the ancient ruins. But to protect their civilization and break through the limits of their lives, the superhumans never frowned," Lu Siya said.
"Right now, the higher-ups have indeed decided to stop the exploration of Ancient Ruins No. 2 and send an investigation team to figure out whether the mother is completely dead.
"But I don't hold any hope for the investigation group's success.
"Besides, I don't think that the nine great mega corporations, the Red Dragon Army, Dragon City University, the alliance of the five universities, the four research centers, and the various interest groups in Dragon City will allow Ancient Ruins No. 2 to remain sealed for a long period of time.
"In short, the resources and power hidden in the depths of the Second Ruin are too rich and powerful. No one can stand the fact that such a treasure is right in front of them, yet they can't touch it.
"As for your suggestion of letting superhumans who have been tested for a long time, have firm wills, and will definitely not go through spirit energy deviation enter Ancient Ruin No. 2 to cultivate, you're not wrong, but the problem is that it's not practical.
"Let me ask you, which superhuman hasn't been tested for a long time? Do you think that their willpower isn't strong enough? Before they lost control, who would have thought that they would end up going through spirit energy deviation?
"There are only so many cultivation resources and chances. No matter whose name is written on the list, the superhumans who fell behind Sun Shan won't be able to accept it. Right now, there are hundreds of spots to enter Ancient Ruin No. 2 for research and cultivation every day, and people are fighting for it. If we really do as you said and reduce the scale by ten times, only dozens of superhumans who have gone through strict tests have the right to enter Ancient Ruin No. 2 every day, it would be strange if we didn't cause a huge ruckus!
"Even if the nine great mega corporations came to an agreement with the Red Dragon Army, it's useless, because more superhumans have heard about the amazing things about Hidden Fog Last Desolate Region and snuck over from Dragon City. Without any permission, they started harvesting and cultivating. These people are like fish in a river, and we can't catch them all."
Meng Chao had also heard about uncertified superhumans before.
It should be said that mega corporations like Sky Pillar Corporation and Universe Corporation had a certain bottom line no matter how domineering they were.
Even if they wanted to take it by force, they had to set the rules of the game and make it as polite as possible.
Besides, the Red Dragon Army and the politicians from the Survival Committee from the Home Party were watching them from the side.
Therefore, when they explored and developed the Hidden Fog Desolate Domain, they didn't dare to act recklessly.
However, many of the superhumans who did not belong to any sect worked for themselves and did not have so many qualms.
Right now, everyone in Dragon City knew that the monsters' nest was located in Hidden Fog. It was a basin surrounded by Monster Mountain Range, and it was the place with the densest spirit energy and the richest resources.
There were also primordial treasures from hundreds of millions of years ago hidden underground. There were all kinds of primordial sabers, spears, swords, halberds, axes, battle-axes, hooks, tridents, and even peerless divine abilities … There was everything one could think of.
According to the urban myths that were passed on by word of mouth and were getting more and more unbelievable, as long as one was lucky enough, it was possible to trip over the supreme-grade crystals that were carved with primordial runes while strolling in the Hidden Fog Desolate Domain.
Clearly, those who had awakened to supernatural powers did not think that their luck could be that bad.
Many people came to the Hidden Fog Desolate Domain in high spirits.
Although this place wasn't as exaggerated as "tripping over top-grade crystals while walking".
But the density of spirit energy here was much higher than in Dragon City.
They could also hunt some high-grade monsters with tender skin and high nutritional value.
After all, the monster mastermind had already been reduced to ashes.
The monsters were all dumbfounded, and they were at the mercy of the humans. The difficulty of hunting them instantly dropped by several times.
The unlicensed superhumans who were the first to rush over ate heartily. Their faces were flushed red, and they were satisfied.
When the news spread, practically all the superhumans in Dragon City were eager to go to Hidden Fog Desolate Domain to cultivate.
If one million superhumans really came out, Dragon City's social order and economic operation would definitely be severely affected.
Hidden Fog Desolate Domain would also turn into a pot of overturned porridge.
Hence, the nine great mega corporations, the Red Dragon Army, the four great research centers, the six great universities, and the other major forces of power in Dragon City worked together to issue a notice that they would be approved to enter Hidden Fog Desolate Domain to gather resources, conduct research, and cultivate.
Only when they fulfilled certain conditions and obtained authorization from various parties could they enter this blessed land and share the legacy of the monster civilization.
The problem was, the cultivation resources here were just too good.
Hidden Fog Desolate Domain was just too big.
Most of the areas were mountainous, and the forests were dense. It was a place where few people went.
The superhumans who did not have authorization and were just fooling around might not be able to enter Ancient Ruins No. 2, which was heavily guarded.
But if they searched for a lush, primitive forest at the edge of Hidden Fog Desolate Domain and crawled in, it was normal for them to not be discovered for three to five days.
Next, regardless of whether it was digging mines, stealing crystals, searching for places with a lot of spirit energy, meditating, or forming a party to hunt down the monsters from the monster civilization that had slipped through the net, they would all be profiting no matter what.
This sort of act of mining, hunting, and cultivating without permission without authorization, not cooperating with the plans of the major forces of power, and not paying taxes according to the law would naturally be punished by the law.
However, the law did not punish the majority. This was a reality that could not be helped, be it on Earth or the Other World.
If there were only one or two superhumans, thirty to fifty, or even eight hundred superhumans who did this, they would have to face severe punishment from the law.
But based on Lu Siya's estimations, the number of superhumans who entered Hidden Fog Desolate Domain to cultivate without authorization might have reached seven to eight thousand, or even more than ten thousand.
If they were talking about the number of people, then the number would be innumerable.
After all, many of the superhumans sneaked into Hidden Fog Desolate Domain and wandered around the forest for a few days to try their luck and see whether they could find supreme-grade crystals, high-grade monsters, or ancient treasures.
Once they noticed that things were not as simple as they seemed, they sneaked out and returned to Dragon City without anyone knowing.
As long as they did not say anything.
No one knew that they had come to Hidden Fog Desolate Domain before.
Meng Chao did not care about the problem of the unlicensed superhumans mining, hunting, and cultivating without permission.
What he cared about was whether the superhumans who sneaked into Hidden Fog Desolate Domain and sneaked back to Dragon City without leaving behind any records were like the explorers who entered Ancient Ruins No. 2. Did they hear the ancient summons and had nightmares of turning into ancient beasts to join the ancient war? In fact, were they affected by some sort of psychological and physical effects?
"Once they returned to Dragon City, they went through mental strength tests at their posts.
"But now that the Monster War has ended, the standard mental strength tests in Dragon City are not as strict as the ones in Hidden Fog Desolate Domain.
"Even the mental strength tests here have a hard time identifying Rampagers who have gone through spirit energy deviation.
"If the superhumans who entered and left Hidden Fog Desolate Domain illegally were really affected by some sort of strange power, we won't be able to find them for the time being!"
When Meng Chao thought about the countless superhumans who returned to Dragon City from the monsters' nests, how they might be affected by the nightmares of turning into ancient beasts, how they might secrete black adhesive liquid and turn into huge cocoons, how they might crawl into twisted, narrow, and dark cracks, or how they might turn into ticking time bombs like Ma Hong and Shen Yukun. No matter how small the fuse was, it would cause their spirit energy to go through spirit energy deviation and go berserk.
Meng Chao felt a headache coming on.
"Do you have a feeling that we haven't won the Monster War 100%?"
Lu Siya crossed her arms and mumbled, "It's as if the monster mastermind intentionally lost to us and left behind a huge mess for us to clean up. If we're the slightest bit careless, we'll be stuffed to death by the monster civilization's carcasses."
Meng Chao was stunned. "Big Sis Ya, what did you say?"
"It's nothing."
Lu Siya's eyelids twitched subconsciously. She hid away the blood tattoos in the depths of her eyes. "I said, the wind is blowing."
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