Chapter 1396: Chapter 1393: The Troubles of Secular Humanity
Divine Continent, deep within Shennongjia, Yunwu Mountain’s Base.
After the cataclysm, the political center of the Divine Continent moved from the Imperial Capital to Wu’an City, Jiangbei County.
Because Yunwu Mountain has a relatively large Gathering Spirit Array, and elite cultivators like Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang from the cultivation realm of the Divine Continent resided here, extensive construction began before the cataclysm, with many modern buildings erected. Most high-level officials of the Divine Continent relocated here for work.
Later, Yang Fei discovered White Jade City and left Yunwu Mountain’s Base with elite cultivators from the Divine Continent, but the official ranks remained here.
Moreover, the production line for the final synthesis step of the genetic liquid dicine has always been here.
Sixteen years seem to pass in the blink of an eye for cultivators, but for ordinary people, it is quite long.
When Qin Yanyang, Qin Huai’an, and a few Foundation Establishnt cultivators appeared at Yunwu Mountain’s Base aboard a spirit ship, only a few familiar faces among the Military Departnt mbers greeted them.
The Divine Continent is now larger than before. The small coastal countries were subrged after the cataclysm, and their survivors joined the Divine Land, submitting tribute just like in most of ancient Divine Continent’s history.
Seeing Qin Yanyang and Qin Huai’an return, the current leaders and high-level officials of the Divine Continent looked serious, with a mix of reverence and concern in their eyes.
Sun Weimin was among them.
Now over fifty, despite being in his pri, his hair was graying, and he appeared more aged and haggard than a typical person of his age.
"Minister Qin... Brother Yang Fei...?" Sun Weimin asked Qin Yanyang, unable to hold back upon not seeing Yang Fei.
Qin Yanyang smiled subtly and said, "Brother Sun, Yang Fei needs to stay behind in White Jade City; he didn’t return this ti."
Sun Weimin gave an "oh" and said, "Is he alright? We’ve often sensed significant disturbances over the years and occasionally seen cultivators darting through the skies. Are those outer domain cultivators constantly provoking?"
Qin Yanyang said, "Yes, although there was a period of peace with the Southern Domain Cultivation World in previous years, so changes occurred recently. But it’s all over now; peace is restored, and no conflicts are likely soon."
Sun Weimin, relieved, said, "That’s good. Seeing you, Mr. Qin, and all the cultivators well brings us peace of mind. I know that without your constant protection, Earth might have been invaded by other races and beco an outer domain colony."
Qin Yanyang nodded silently, looking at these familiar faces, her brow furrowing slightly.
All aged, indeed.
"Mr. Qin, you... it’s been over a decade, and you haven’t changed a bit. You maintain yourself too well," an old man, his hair half white, said excitedly, approaching Qin Huai’an.
Qin Huai’an looked at him for a mont and said, "Are you Ning Dongyang?"
"Yes, Mr. Qin, you rember ?" Ning Dongyang replied excitedly.
Qin Huai’an sighed, "Of course I rember you, just didn’t expect you’d age this much after over ten years."
Ning Dongyang smiled bitterly, "My martial skills are poor. In the family, only Shucheng and Tang Shuwan haven’t changed much over the years. It’s good to be a cultivator; you haven’t changed a bit in over ten years."
Qin Huai’an sighed silently.
Once in the mortal world, he pursued power; now, having entered the Cultivation Era, he was fortunate to keep up. Looking back, those powers and riches seem so fragile against ti.
Healthy and robust longevity is the true path.
"How is the situation in the Divine Continent now?" Qin Huai’an asked, changing the subject.
This ti, he, Qin Yanyang, and many Foundation Establishnt cultivators left White Jade City to return to see the current situation of the Divine Continent among mortals and also check if places inhabited by ordinary humans faced demonic beast invasions, assessing the living conditions for mortals on Earth.
Traveling from White Jade City to the Yunwu Mountain Base across countries, including Bear Country and Outer Mongolia, they found these nations had regained order, though society hadn’t reverted to pre-cataclysm status.
In the technological collapse on Earth’s mortal world, overall productivity regressed to a state akin to the middle-late phase of the Second Industrial Revolution, making human life seem more rustic than before the cataclysm.
Yet, due to a sharp decline in population, food scarcity isn’t a concern, though the quality of life has diminished significantly.
Compared to ancient dynasties, people now seem to live in a golden age.
Sun Weimin, Ning Dongyang, and other high officials discussed, quickly briefing the current situation.
After the cataclysm, roughly two hundred million people remained in the Divine Continent, as estimated over three years of statistics.
Over the past decade, most main roads and paths were restored, survivors rebuilt hos, agriculture, and the economy swiftly recovered, and the Divine Continent’s people have resud happy lives.
"Unfortunately, technology can no longer be restored; the previous technological system is virtually collapsed, and most high-tech is irretrievable."
"But it might be for the better: rapid technological developnt sped up life’s pace, losing fun, while today’s slower life feels better."
"Indeed. Now seems better than before."
"Although ordinary people can’t cultivate, the air seems purer, people’s health improved, diseases diminished,"
"Yes, compared to before, average lifespans have increased by about ten years."
Listening, Qin Huai’an, Qin Yanyang, Hu Lizhong, and others felt comforted.
However, Sun Weimin’s next words quickly furrowed their brows again.
"Originally, everything was improving, but these past six months, demonic beasts have attacked nationwide. The situation was direst in three towns, ravaged by demonic armies, resulting in over two hundred thousand casualties,"
Sun Weimin, anguished, looked at Qin Huai’an and Qin Yanyang, "Do you know where these demonic beasts erge from? And can you cultivators help eliminate them? They’re too formidable. Even a single isolated beast is hard for troops to kill, causing significant losses even if successful."
"Yes, reports of demonic beast disturbances and invasions are nationwide. They are powerful, preying on humans, and our current weaponry poses little threat," Ning Dongyang worriedly said.
"A while back, many demonic beasts gathered here. Luckily, with the Cloud Mist Mountain Array and elite troops stationed here, they were barely repelled, but who knows if they’ll return."
Everyone voiced the major problem plaguing the mortal world, speaking in turn.
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