As soon as Gu Qing Shan asked that, the entire place went silent.
The staff member was slowly unfolding a document in his hand.
This document that was filled with words gave off a translucent membrane that enveloped him, the Lords, and Xie Dao Ling's group.
The noisy Profession Affairs section was isolated from the outside.
The staff member cleared his throat and spoke: "In accordance with the 900 million World Layers alliance chapter 5, section 4, article 77, the identity of every returnee must be kept a secret, and they must be provided with a certain amount of support and assistance in various aspects"
"Everyone, please sign your soul pledge on the confidentiality agreement"
The staff member gave the document to Chen Wang and said: "Sir, please support our work"
"Of course, it's only natural" saying so, Chen Wang happily put his finger on the document.
The other three Lords also reached out their hands and lightly touched the document.
After that, Xie Dao Ling, Ning Yuechan, and Leng Tian Xing all put their hands on the document.
The staff member carefully put the document away and calmed down.
He then told Gu Qing Shan: "Now, I will officially explain your identity to you"
"Thank you" Gu Qing Shan replied.
As the staff member was about to say something, Chen Wang stopped him.
"That's enough, everyone here has already signed a confidentiality agreement" Chen Wang said with a smile that didn't seem like a smile, "There's no need to use those official excuses here. After all, even if you try to fool him with those prepared explanations, we'll still tell him the truth in private"
The staff member smiled bitterly and went silent.
Chen Wang crossed his arms and asked Gu Qing Shan: "Do you know about the Old Gods creating the world?"
"I know a bit" Gu Qing Shan honestly answered.
Chen Wang continued: "Before the Old Gods created the world, there were already a few unique worlds that existed — — after all, the Old Gods didn't just appear out of thin air, they also had their own places to live and rest"
"Those worlds are the territories of the gods. Apart from the gods, only those who are especially outstanding and deeply favored by the gods will receive the guidance of the gods. They will go to such worlds and live under the protection of the gods."
"Although these experts are not the descendants of the gods, they are too outstanding and powerful. In the unique environment of the Divine World, they become more and more powerful, far beyond the scope of ordinary people's understanding."
"During that era, the worlds of the Gods and the 900 million World Layers were connected, as long as they received permission from the Gods, people could travel between the worlds of the Gods and their own worlds"
"Then the Apocalypse came, the Gods disappeared, and all those worlds were isolated"
"People living in the Divine World can't get out, and outsiders can't get in."
"The people of those worlds should be able to avoid the Apocalypse and live a good life"
"But through a unique method, a few people managed to observe the 900 million World Layers being ravaged by calamity, billions of worlds were destroyed and living beings were suffering"
"They had a disagreement."
"Some of them felt that they didn't need to care about the outside world, that they should just live a good life in the worlds left behind by the Gods"
"Others felt that this couldn't go on, that even the worlds of the Gods wouldn't be able to survive, and that there were still people and matters that they cared about in the outside world"
"They wanted to leave the worlds of the Gods and come to the 900 million World Layers to fight against the Apocalypse with us and save the world"
"But the worlds of the Gods were completely isolated from the outside world, aside from the Gods themselves, no one would be able to reopen a path to return to the 900 million World Layers"
"In the end, a brilliant person came up with a solution"
"Which was soul reincarnation. The soul would leave the body and find a place within the 900 million World Layers to live again — — - only then would they be able to leave the worlds of the Gods"
"The downside of soul reincarnation is that their memories would be temporarily sealed, all abilities would also disappear, leaving only a pure soul to be reborn in another world"
"Those who have undergone soul reincarnation all have a few unique characteristics. For example, because of their own wishes and a secret technique, they would be able to travel between a limited number of worlds as soon as they return, or they would have a powerful Soul Artifact, or they would have a unique talent that even the Gods would admire. In fact, a very small number of people who have undergone soul reincarnation would be able to access their sealed memories as soon as they return!"
"Those who have reincarnated from the worlds of the Gods, we call them Returnees"
"As they grow, they will enter a state of rapid growth"
"Returnees are willing to give up their stable lives in the worlds of the Gods in order to join the 900 million World Layers. Their character is trustworthy, and they will be our most powerful helpers"
"In short, the 900 million World Layers welcomes Returnees!"
Chen Wang looked at Gu Qing Shan and smiled.
His gaze was no longer that of a younger brother of an old friend, but rather a Combatant on the same level as him.
The other Lords also felt the same way.
Gu Qing Shan doubtfully looked at Hundred Flowers Fairy.
Once before, Hundred Flowers Fairy wanted to tell him about the secret of Returnees, but because there were other disciples nearby, she didn't say it and changed the topic.
Hundred Flowers Fairy nodded to him.
"That's right, Qing Shan, you might be a Returnee with a strong connection to Shen Wu world" Xie Dao Ling said.
— — -the original cultivation world didn't have a name, it wasn't until after it fused with Shen Wu world that people realized that a world needed a name to distinguish itself from other worlds.
Cultivators decided to not change the name and simply called the fused world Shen Wu world.
Gu Qing Shan seriously listened to Chen Wang and Xie Dao Ling's explanation, then took a deep breath.
This doesn't seem right.
I'm someone who died in battle and reincarnated in the past life, why do they all think I'm a Returnee?
Lady Black Sea had already investigated my identity, was her view correct or wrong?
She's stronger than Chen Wang and the others, so she shouldn't be wrong.
But I clearly remember what happened in the past life.
I've never lived in any Divinity's world!
… right.
When I was going through the novice qualification test, I heard a female voice talking to me.
Who could it be? Was it lady Black Sea?
Gu Qing Shan couldn't help but put his hand on the sword on his hip.
— — the Six Paths Great Mountain sword.
Shannu can break all Laws.
I wonder if Shannu saw what I went through just now.
But now isn't the time, I'll have to wait until I'm alone to ask Shannu.
Gu Qing Shan was full of doubts, but he didn't show it on his face, only a bit of surprise.
This expression and emotion was exactly what he should be doing.
"Very well" the staff member said, "Everyone has signed the soul covenant, Gu Qing Shan's personal file has been upgraded to secret, normal people aren't allowed to see it"
He took out three Cards, giving two of them to Gu Qing Shan and Ning Yuechan respectively, then flicked the last one into the void of space and disappeared without a trace.
"The three novices have received their Novice Card, the cultivator novice qualification has been selected, this matter has been concluded"
The staff told Xie Dao Ling's group.
He then bowed to Chen Wang's group: "If there's nothing else, I'll be taking my leave"
"Ah, you've worked hard, everything was done perfectly" Chen Wang smiled.
"— — -but how do I use this Card?" Ning Yuechan asked in confusion.
"Say your name, it will take you through billions of worlds and arrive at the outpost of the Strife Zones" the staff member explained.
"With just this Card?" Ning Yuechan asked in disbelief.
"Indeed, the outpost of the Strife Zones is a Super Dimensional world that belongs to the 900 million World Layers alliance, it's bound to these Cards"
"You must report in within one hour" the staff member told her.
Yun Ji looked at Ning Yuechan and greeted her: "Ah — — young lady, I'm quite fond of you, so I'll give you a word of advice"
"Please go ahead, senior" Ning Yuechan respectfully clasped her fist and said.
"Don't look down on Cards, and definitely don't look down on Card users, otherwise you'll get a headache and regret looking down on them before" Yun Ji told her.
Chen Wang seemed to have thought of something and added: "Also, you should stay away from Card users, they're usually very narcissistic and insane"
"Furthermore, they always deal with things from their own point of view, never thinking for anyone else" the mechanical arm couldn't help but comment.
"After they've done what they want to do, they'll think that they've done everything they could for you, but trust me, you won't like what they've done for you" Big Bear continued.
The four Overlords finished speaking in one breath and looked at each other with a worried look in their eyes.
"…" Ning Yuechan was speechless.
"This humble one … will keep that in mind" she clasped her fist.
The four Lords reminded her at the same time, it was clear that they'd suffered at the hands of others.
Even Lord-class Combatants suffered at the hands of others, so Ning Yuechan made sure to keep this in mind.
Card user.
I have to be careful of Card users!
Gu Qing Shan looked at her Shifu, then at the Lords and said: "Then, we're going now"
Xie Dao Ling carefully reminded him: "Hm, be careful when you get there. If it's too dangerous, just temporarily run away. Remember, in a place like the Strife Zones, as long as you can keep your life, running away isn't shameful"
"Your Shifu is right" Chen Wang patted his shoulder: "Although you're a Returnee, your memories haven't awakened yet, so be careful, if you die, everything will be over"
The other Lords also nodded at him.
Yun Ji said: "If there's no other choice, use the void string that Meow gave you to escape back to the Justice Iron Fist Club"
"Our Justice Iron Fist Club doesn't have any deserters" Gu Qing Shan puffed out her chest and said.
"Even if it's a dead end, you're not going to run away?" Yun Ji asked further.
Gu Qing Shan answered with a serious expression: "Of course I'm not going to run away — — - unless the Club has something urgent that I have to deal with, I won't rush back"
Chen Wang praised: "Even if we don't talk about strength, your level of shamelessness is no less than Bali"
Gu Qing Shan smiled, then looked at Ning Yuechan.
Ning Yuechan nodded.
The two of them raised the Cards in their hands at the same time.
"Ning Yuechan" Ning Yuechan muttered.
"Gu Qing Shan" Gu Qing Shan muttered.
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