"Yes! We'll go investigate immediately!"
"Let's go!"
Unlike wealthy families in the secular world, the Qingcheng Sect focused solely on cultivating strength and held no regard for worldly riches.
Therefore, their influence and connections were not as formidable as those of the Gu or Wen families.
To investigate, they needed to develop some influence.
Wutai Mountain, due to Zhou Yu's recovery of his strength, had turned into a barren wasteland spanning over ten square li.
This event was soon discovered by observant individuals, even alarming the relevant authorities.
Truth, like fire, cannot be contained. The incident caused a stir online.
Speculation about the changes in the area abounded, with some even theorizing alien arrivals and potential miraculous encounters.
A few days later, it became a popular tourist spot, attracting countless travelers.
When Chen Jie learned of this, it was through Longmen.
Chen Jie's face immediately froze.
"Chen Jie, have you heard about that incident?" Lin Shuang also knew about it. She had traveled from the capital to find Chen Jie, her heart filled with unease as she asked.
"I know," Chen Jie replied gravely.
"Then, could it be..."
"Yes!"
Chen Jie stated, "It's Zhou Yu!"
"Ah, it's really him! How can one person be so powerful?" Lin Shuang couldn't comprehend how someone could possess such immense strength to render over ten square li barren.
It was terrifying.
It was even more devastating than a nuclear strike.
"A Golden Core stage cultivator can move mountains and fill seas. There's nothing strange about that!" Chen Jie's heart was filled with anxiety.
If Zhou Yu regained his full strength, he might become the strongest in the current era.
Moreover, Chen Jie had thoroughly offended him, and Zhou Yu's first priority would be revenge.
Chen Jie himself wasn't overly worried; he could find a secluded mountain forest and hide.
Once his strength grew sufficiently, he could deal with Zhou Yu.
After all, even a Golden Core stage cultivator, while invincible in this era, was not omniscient or omnipotent.
However, Chen Jie now had several women who cared for him, as well as friends. Too many ties meant that if Zhou Yu targeted those close to him, it would be an unbearable burden.
"If someone is this strong, wouldn't they do as they please, even seeking revenge against you?" Lin Shuang asked worriedly.
"I think your speculation could be even bolder. Since he's this powerful, he won't just seek revenge against me; he won't spare those close to me either, and you happen to be among them," Chen Jie said with a wry smile.
"This..."
Lin Shuang's face stiffened.
"Let's put other things aside for now. I need to make some arrangements."
Chen Jie's heart was heavy.
According to his predictions, Zhou Yu's recovery shouldn't have been so soon. By then, Chen Jie might have stood a chance against him.
Now, he couldn't help but panic.
He immediately called Wang Xiaoyan: "Xiaoyan, what are you doing?"
"Thinking of you, hee hee," Wang Xiaoyan replied cheerfully.
"By the way, about that incident online, have you heard about it?"
"I came to find you precisely because of that. Xiaoyan, drop everything you're doing right now and come to me!" Chen Jie's tone was serious.
"Ah! Wh-why?" Wang Xiaoyan was stunned.
"Don't ask why for now. Xiaoyan, listen carefully. Tell your parents to find a place no one knows and go into hiding for a while. Don't contact anyone. I'll notify them once this matter is resolved!"
Although Chen Jie didn't know what crazy actions Zhou Yu might take, he couldn't rule out the possibility of Zhou Yu targeting those close to him, or even those connected to Ren Hua.
So, Chen Jie could only make such arrangements.
Wang Xiaoyan finally realized the gravity of the situation.
"Okay, I'll listen to you!"
"Come here immediately. I'll explain once you arrive!" Chen Jie had too many things to arrange and no time to explain further to Wang Xiaoyan.
Next, he called Lin Mengjiao: "Mengjiao, escort Wang Xiaoyan here!"
Then, he called Jiang Xue: "Jiang Xue, listen to me. A very serious incident has occurred. You must do exactly as I say. Come to me. Anyone close to you, tell them to hide..."
"Zhang Xinyan, for your safety, come to me..."
Chen Jie not only called these women but also notified Xiao Ding.
A day later, all these women arrived by Chen Jie's side.
Zhang Xinyan, Wang Xiaoyan, Lin Mengjiao, Jiang Xue, He Yufei...
On the second day, Gu Yue found Chen Jie.
Once they had all arrived, Chen Jie found a large villa outside the city and settled them there.
He himself also moved outside the city.
Because once Zhou Yu came looking for him, their battle could easily affect ordinary people.
The might of a Golden Core stage cultivator was unimaginable to ordinary folk. A casual move could generate fluctuations that would cost ordinary lives.
Chen Jie did not want to witness such a scene.
Chen Jie's arrangements were not wrong; they were, in fact, timely. Two days later, Luo Nan suddenly found Chen Jie.
"Chen Jie, it's over! Longmen has been taken over!"
"These people are too formidable; even our strongest experts are no match for them!"
"What should we do? What should we do? I can only stall them for now!"
Chen Jie's expression turned extremely grim: "Is it just control?"
"Yes, yes! There's something even more serious. I've discovered that many influential figures in cities have also been controlled! Those who don't obey the orders of those people face certain death!"
"They claim to be from the Qingcheng Sect!"
"And, Chen Jie, they know I'm a skilled hacker and have ordered me to find you within ten days, or they'll kill me! What should I do!"
Chen Jie was deeply touched. Luo Nan hadn't betrayed him and had still managed to convey this information, indicating he had no intention of turning on him.
Chen Jie immediately said, "Don't worry, I'm thinking of a solution. Now, I have a very important task for you. This is crucial! You must accomplish it!"
"What is it?"
"Find my master! He might have a way!"
In Chen Jie's eyes, his master was an ultimate expert. With him, all problems would be solved.
If even his master had no solution, then Chen Jie would have no choice but to take his loved ones to a small island to hide, improve his strength, and return to fight another day.
As for everyone else, they could only resign themselves to fate!
After all, Chen Jie knew that apart from himself, no one else could currently deal with Zhou Yu.
Allowing Zhou Yu to continue unchecked would be the greatest sin!
Master, oh master, where are you?
With such a major incident, aren't you coming to clean up my mess?
Chen Jie thought of his master and could only smile wryly.