Tian Du City.
The First College.
The dean looked out of the window quietly.
Graduation season …
It had begun.
"They have already passed it."
The assistant said in a low voice.
"I understand now."
The dean looked into the distance. "Do you think that it is a little too early for them?"
"It is not."
The assistant said respectfully, "They are already Six Stars."
"Yes."
The dean was in a trance.
Six Stars!
Although these people were young, they were Six Stars! If they were in society, they would be famous big shots! However, they still had the mentality of students!
How could this do?!
They had to grow up eventually.
"I hope that they can pass and graduate successfully."
The dean's gaze was deep and profound.
"They will."
The assistant said respectfully.
He was indeed the dean. He cared so much for the students.
However …
Instinctively.
From the corner of his eye, he glanced in the direction that the dean was looking at and instantly saw a group of pure and adorable freshman girls cultivating in the field. Their skirts were fluttering in the wind.
Cough.
The dean was old but young at heart …
…
Somewhere.
In the mountain range.
Lu Ming watched as Old Jiang stuffed the old man back into the coffin skillfully and filled up the grave. He then realized how Old Jiang had survived all these years!
He had to be convinced!
"It is necessary to drop equipment!
"It would be even better if there were skill books …
"Otherwise, how do you think I have become stronger all these years?"
Jiang Feng was very mysterious.
Lu Ming was speechless.
Perhaps he understood something.
Old Jiang was being hunted down and he had to bring Xiao Bai with him. If he did not entertain himself and console himself, how could he survive all these years?
It was not easy for Old Jiang!
However, looking at Old Jiang's skillful technique …
"Do we have to search the bodies of both men and women?"
Lu Ming could not help but ask.
"Of course."
Jiang Feng cast him a strange look. "It doesn't matter if they are male or female."
"…"
Lu Ming was silent.
He recalled the tragic scene of the old man being stripped naked. Old Jiang was indeed a ruthless person.
"Is Xiao Bai alright?"
Jiang Feng asked.
"Yes."
Lu Ming nodded slightly and told him about Xiao Bai's situation in the capital city.
"Heh, I knew that Xiao Bai takes after me."
Jiang Feng grinned.
Lu Ming: "…"
Old Jiang was getting more and more shameless.
To be honest, if Old Jiang hadn't been taking care of Xiao Bai, he would have suspected if Xiao Bai was Old Jiang's biological daughter … and it wasn't just because of Xiao Bai's amazing talent …
"Xiao Bai's mother must be very beautiful, right?"
Lu Ming said casually.
"Of course."
Jiang Feng was pleased with himself. Then, he looked at Lu Ming strangely. "How did you know?"
"Hehe."
Lu Ming smiled but said nothing.
"…"
Old Jiang carefully reflected on this sentence, and his face suddenly turned black!
Damn!
Why can't Xiao Bai take after me?!
What's wrong with my looks?!
Although I'm not as handsome as you, I'm above average, okay?! Back then, Xiao Bai's mother married him because he was handsome, right?!
Furthermore …
This was also because he was a man!
He had predicted a long time ago that if his daughter took after him, she would definitely be a beauty that could topple cities! His genes would definitely be more outstanding in females!
Xiao Bai definitely took after him!
It was true!
Believe it or not, I will dress up in front of you!
Sigh.
Forget it.
He could not be bothered to argue with Lu Ming. He snorted and suddenly thought of something. "How did you find me?"
"…"
Lu Ming thought of Xiao Bai's words.
Hence …
He paused briefly before saying, "Recently, the Sword Card Master Association has recruited a new disciple. He is good at deducing and searching for people. It's the Ten Thousand Dragon Entanglement Mountain. Each entanglement is a checkpoint."
"Oh?"
Old Jiang looked serious. There was such a mysterious ability?!
Alright.
Since it was his secret, he would not probe further.
Shush!
Shush!
He tidied up the surroundings. It was exactly the same as before they arrived. He did not even let go of the young disciple who was already unconscious.
"Come, help me hold him.
"Hold him tightly."
Jiang Feng took out a small cylinder, aimed it at the young man and inserted it.
Pfft!
There was a crisp and clear sound.
Cheez —
The young man collapsed weakly.
"What did you inject into him?"
Lu Ming was surprised.
"Telun Fluid."
Jiang Feng's expression was indifferent. "He will forget his memories within 24 hours."
In a mountain range called Telun Erwang, there was a white fruit called Forget Worries. The thing that was produced from it would affect the brain and cause a certain degree of amnesia.
After mixing it, it became Telun Fluid.
"…"
Lu Ming lamented listlessly.
Isn't it better to call it Forget Worries Fluid?
Shush!
Jiang Feng found the house where the guards were stationed.
He skillfully placed the young man on the bed. He even helped the young man take off his coat and gently covered him with a blanket. He was already very familiar with such things.
Lu Ming was speechless.
Old Jiang's skillful technique made him suspicious.
From placing him on the bed to injecting him, from getting on the bed to taking off his clothes in one go …
To hell with it.
What did Old Jiang do on a daily basis?!
And that Telun Fluid that would cause one to forget their memories within 24 hours … Damn it. Don't tell me that Old Jiang is the only one who posted the content on P website …
"What's with that look?"
Jiang Feng glanced at Lu Ming.
"It's nothing."
Lu Ming coughed. "I once had a friend called Mr. Qin who did the same thing as you. Unfortunately, he was caught later."
"Oh?"
Jiang Feng was curious. "He also knows how to clean up the scene."
"Yes."
Lu Ming laughed dryly.
"That means he is not professional enough."
Jiang Feng was proud. "I am a professional in such matters."
"I can tell."
Lu Ming nodded approvingly. He paused for a moment and said, "I thought you would silence him."
"There is no need."
Jiang Feng shook his head. "Although he is also a disciple of the Ji family, he is only in charge of logistics. He has nothing to do with this matter. Besides, it will be troublesome if he is killed! "
When the young man woke up the next day, he would not remember what happened. Everything would be fine. However, if he were to die here, the Ji family would definitely start an investigation. It would be troublesome.
"Understood."
Lu Ming indicated that he understood.
"Let's go."
Jiang Feng led Lu Ming away from the mountain range.
After a long while …
The two of them arrived at the foot of the mountain.
"You should go back."
Jiang Feng sighed and instructed, "Tell Xiao Bai that I'm fine and that she doesn't need to worry. You don't have to make a trip here just for me. "
Lu Ming was speechless.
"What's the matter?"
Jiang Feng cast him a strange look and was silent for a moment. "You came to look for me because you have something on?"
"Yes."
Lu Ming's gaze was fleeting.
"So, Xiao Bai did not ask you to look for me?"
Jiang Feng felt somewhat sad.
Cough, cough.
Lu Ming coughed. "Well, you can't say that. This is part of the reason. I should say that when Xiao Bai asked me to look for you, I happened to have something to tell you."
Who was he lying to?!
Jiang Feng had tears in his eyes.
Therefore, Xiao Bai did not think of him at all, right?!
She was his biological daughter …
After a long while …
Jiang Feng regained his composure.
He had no choice. He was already used to receiving blows.
"Tell me, why are you looking for me?"
Jiang Feng said weakly.
"It's about the World of Darkness and Shadows."
Lu Ming looked serious.
Shush!
Jiang Feng's eyes widened. "How did you know about that?!"
The World of Darkness and Shadows!
It was definitely not something that Lu Ming should know about!
That place …
Jiang Feng's heart palpitated at the thought of it. Lu Ming was a guy who stayed in Qing Ming City all day. How did he know about it?! He should not know about it!
Oh …
Right.
According to the rumors, there should be some news about the World of Darkness and Shadows …
Jiang Feng had also heard that the World of Darkness and Shadows was the source of evil deals. It was a virtual world that did not exist in reality.
However …
He was very clear.
The real World of Darkness and Shadows was far more than that!
"Have you heard the rumors?"
Jiang Feng asked.
"My sister went there."
Lu Ming's voice was low.
"Lu Yan?"
Jiang Feng paused for a moment. "It's normal for Lu Yan to go there … No, that's not right. Lu Yan is at most Six Stars. Why would she go to the World of Darkness and Shadows?!
"He is not the only one."
Lu Ming enunciated every word. "This year, the graduation assessment of the First College will be held in the World of Darkness and Shadows!"
"Impossible!"
Jiang Feng blurted out.
What a joke!
The World of Darkness and Shadows?
Graduation assessment?
Stop kidding!
However …
Looking at Lu Ming's expression, he did not seem to be lying. Furthermore, he specially came to look for him. Jiang Feng's expression gradually turned grave. "Tell me in detail."
"Okay."
Lu Ming briefly told him about the situation of the First College.
"Millennium Anniversary …"
"Graduation season …"
Jiang Feng's expression was grave.
He vaguely understood what the First College meant. However, wasn't this too rash?! Even if the graduates of the First College were already Six Stars!
Or perhaps …
Something must have happened for the First Academy to become impatient.
However …
He believed that since the First College dared to make a move, they must have made some preparations.
"Don't worry."
He comforted Lu Ming. "Your sister will be fine. With Qiu Shuyi around, what do you have to worry about? The so-called World of Darkness and Shadows is only slightly more dangerous than ordinary legacy sites. There are more enemies and the death rate is higher. It's not like there's no chance of returning. "
“？？？”
Lu Ming's face darkened. Was this how one comforted others?
Damn it!
"What exactly is the World of Darkness and Shadows?"
Lu Ming asked in a low voice.
"How much do you know?"
Jiang Feng asked.
"The World of Darkness and Shadows is a place that serves darkness."
Lu Ming said seriously, "People hide their identities and trade all taboos there. Human lives, drugs, organs, information, all the sins in the world are commodities with a price tag."
"You're right."
Jiang Feng agreed.
"…"
Lu Ming's face darkened instantly.
Did Old Jiang know about it or not?
"I've never been there."
Jiang Feng sighed. "What we know is more or less the same."
"Really?"
Lu Ming squinted his eyes. "Including … the people in the World of Darkness and Shadows. All of them exist in the form of shadows?"
Shush!
Jiang Feng's expression changed drastically.
He looked at Lu Ming with a grave expression. "You actually know about it!"
"Hehe."
Lu Ming sneered coldly.
Not only did he know about it, he had been there before!
He remembered clearly that in that dark and blurry world, there was no real body. Everyone existed in the form of shadows and even used the dialog box to communicate!
It was like an ancient game!
That place …
It was full of the unknown and uncanny!
"Alright."
Jiang Feng sighed.
Since Lu Ming already knew about it, he did not hide it anymore. He told Lu Ming about the origin of the World of Darkness and Shadows in a serious manner.
In the beginning …
The appearance of the World of Darkness and Shadows was very simple.
In that era, there was no internet.
In that era, people in different regions did not communicate with each other.
Therefore …
Some big shots who were too lazy to go out and preferred to stay at home came up with an impressive way to communicate. That was to communicate through shadows!
Hence …
Some abilities that allowed the shadow to detach from one's body appeared.
Over time, people discovered that there was a limit to the shadow detaching from one's body. With the passage of distance and energy, it would gradually disappear.
Hence …
The big shots joined forces to create a world where shadows could exist independently — the World of Darkness and Shadows!!!
Over there, shadows could exist independently.
Over there, shadows could have consciousness.
In that era, one could even let one's body cultivate at home. One could go out through the shadow and communicate with other shadows!
People traded and obtained abilities through the World of Darkness and Shadows.
People communicated and contacted each other through the World of Darkness and Shadows.
Some people became stronger as a result.
Some people got married as a result.
This was the embryonic form of the World of Darkness and Shadows.
"…"
Lu Ming's expression froze.
He really did not know what words he should use to express his displeasure.
Therefore, in the beginning, the World of Darkness and Shadows was merely a one-night stand software … Spat! It was merely a social platform similar to a forum …
It was also the 'online social platform' and 'Century Jiayuan' of that era.
"Look."
What a pure and innocent heart!
He merely wanted to make friends and go for a one-night stand!
Later on …
How did it develop to that state?
Lu Ming suppressed his curiosity and listened to Jiang Feng's explanation.
The World of Darkness and Shadows required energy to maintain.
Initially, it was a small world created by a few big shots. However, as the number of people entering the World of Darkness and Shadows increased, the energy requirement became more and more terrifying …
Hence …
The big shots finally revised the rules and began to take a cut from the transactions. In the end …
"It became a failure?"
Lu Ming could not help but say.
In his impression …
QQ used to charge fees. Later on, it became free again when it almost became a failure …
Those who dared to charge fees on social platforms would limit the number of users. In the end, it became a failure. He did not expect that the World of Darkness and Shadows was the same!
"No."
Jiang Feng cast a strange look at Lu Ming and continued.
Later on …
Due to the commission from the transactions, the huge number of users provided a massive amount of energy. The energy in the World of Darkness and Shadows finally reached a balance and there was even progress.
In the end …
The World of Darkness and Shadows became bigger and bigger.
It even gradually broke away from the real world and formed a unique world with its own unique rules!
The real World of Darkness and Shadows was born!
In that era.
The World of Darkness and Shadows was already a huge entity!
Lu Ming was speechless.
This plot was completely different from what he had imagined!
He thought that the World of Darkness and Shadows would become a failure after the commission. However, on second thought, it was not considered as charging fees. After all, he could do it for free.
However …
Since the World of Darkness and Shadows was developing well, why did it become a failure later on?
"It's very simple."
Jiang Feng's tone was somewhat low. "Just as the World of Darkness and Shadows entered a cycle of development and was about to develop rapidly, a terrifying thing was born …
"It destroyed the foundation of the World of Darkness and Shadows at a catastrophic speed.
"In just one year, the World of Darkness and Shadows that was supposed to be formed completely collapsed and was on the brink of destruction!"
Jiang Feng's expression was grave.
"What is that terrifying thing?"
Lu Ming's heart trembled.
What the hell was it? It could even destroy the once prosperous World of Darkness and Shadows!
"That thing …"
Jiang Feng looked into the distance. There was a trace of heaviness and sorrow in his eyes. He said slowly, "The thing that destroyed the World of Darkness and Shadows is called …
"Internet!"
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