Chapter 38: The Great Era is coming!
The members of the Nine Provinces (1) Group are startled as they receive a notification indicating that Zenith Heaven Emperor has come only. They anxiously await his message, unsure of what to expect next.
When the message finally appears on the screen, they all lean in closer to read it. However, the words that greet them only serve to deepen the mystery surrounding the Emperor's true intentions.
"Do not worry too much," he writes. "This declaration is a secret code that only the strongest can understand."
The members of the group exchange bewildered glances, unsure of what to make of the cryptic message. True Monarch Yellow Mountain furrows his brow in confusion, while Northern River's Loose Cultivator scratches his head in frustration.
"What is he talking about?" asks White Crane, her eyes narrowed in suspicion. "Is this some kind of test?"
Scholar Drunken Moon leans back in his chair, deep in thought. "It could be a riddle of some sort," he muses. "Perhaps the Emperor is trying to convey a message without alerting anyone else."
Thrice Reckless Mad Saber grins widely. "I love puzzles!" he exclaims. "Let's try to decipher it together!"
The other members of the group nod in agreement, and they begin to exchange ideas and theories, each trying to crack the code. However, the more they delve into the message, the more confused they become.
"It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack," mutters True Monarch Yellow Mountain.
"Maybe we're not strong enough to understand it," suggests Northern River's Loose Cultivator.
The members of the Nine Provinces (1) Group are still puzzling over Zenith Heaven Emperor's cryptic message when another notification pops up. It's once again from Zenith Heaven Emperor, and they all lean in to read it, eager for more information.
"However, nonetheless," he writes, "there will soon come an era of great change."
The members of the group exchange worried glances, sensing that something momentous is about to happen.
"All mortals will know about the existence of us," the Emperor continues, "and some techniques will even be publicized."
This news sends shockwaves through the group. If the existence of cultivators becomes public knowledge, it could mean chaos and upheaval for the world as they know it.
"Do prepare for this," warns Zenith Heaven Emperor, "as this means that great chaos will soon approach the World of the Mortals."
The members of the group exchange concerned messages, realizing that they must prepare for the inevitable fallout of this revelation.
"The Great Era is coming," concludes the Emperor, "and no one can stop it."
These words hang heavy in the air, reminding the group that they are facing an unprecedented threat to their way of life. They exchange solemn nods, determined to face the coming chaos with all the strength and courage they possess.
As the chat continues, the members of the group begin to brainstorm ways to prepare for the Great Era that Zenith Heaven Emperor has warned them about. Some suggest going into hiding, while others propose forming alliances with other cultivators and strengthening their defenses.
"Perhaps we should consider forming an alliance with the Heavenly Court," suggests True Monarch Yellow Mountain. "If what Zenith Heaven Emperor says is true, they will soon be in a position of great power."
The suggestion is met with mixed reactions from the group. Some feel that aligning themselves with the Heavenly Court could be dangerous, while others see it as a necessary step to ensure their survival.
"Sounds like we're in for a wild ride," says Cave Lord Snow Wolf, his usual irreverent tone underscoring the gravity of the situation.
"That's putting it mildly," replies Northern River's Loose Cultivator. "If the existence of cultivators becomes public knowledge, it could trigger widespread panic and unrest."
"Or worse," adds Mad Saber Three Waves. "It could lead to a witch hunt, with mortals hunting down and persecuting anyone who shows signs of cultivation."
Although this may not have any effect on the strong cultivators, for those just starting to cultivate it would certainly spell disaster. Just one thing is certain, mortals possess nuclear weapons that can harm Sixth Stage cultivators.
The members of the Nine Provinces (1) Group are still reeling from Zenith Heaven Emperor's earlier messages when another notification pops up, announcing his return to the chat.
"Those in this group related to big organizations like Ruism and the Heavenly River's Su clan will soon receive orders from their higher-ups," he teases, leaving the group puzzled and curious.
The members of the group exchange bewildered looks, wondering what kind of orders he could be referring to. Some members belong to these organizations, and they feel a sense of unease at the prospect of receiving mysterious directives from their superiors.
"What kind of orders?" asks Northern River's Loose Cultivator, trying to pry more information from Zenith Heaven Emperor.
But Zenith Heaven Emperor simply smirks and sends a series of cryptic emojis, refusing to reveal more details.
The group is left to speculate, their imaginations running wild with possibilities. Are these orders related to the upcoming era of change that the Emperor warned them about? Or are they part of a larger conspiracy involving the major organizations of the cultivation world?
As the members of the Nine Provinces (1) Group continue to speculate about the mysterious orders that Zenith Heaven Emperor hinted at, a new message appears in the chat.
It's from Venerable Spirit Butterfly, who has logged onto his daughter's account once again to read through the messages.
"Interesting," he muses. "My wife has just suddenly come out of seclusion and apparently she knows what this is about."
The group stares at the message in shock, realizing that Venerable Spirit Butterfly's wife could hold the key to understanding the upcoming changes that Zenith Heaven Emperor warned them about.
"Can you tell us more?" asks True Monarch Eternal Fire, eager for any additional information.
The group eagerly awaits for Venerable Spirit Butterfly to respond, the anticipation in the chat is palpable. Finally, a new message appears on the screen.
"I'm afraid my wife's information is just as cryptic as Zenith Heaven Emperor's," Venerable Spirit Butterfly writes. "She left some hints that something big is coming, but she didn't say much else."
The members of the group exchange confused emojis, wondering what could be so important that both Zenith Heaven Emperor and Venerable Spirit Butterfly's wife are alluding to it.
Skylark is a well-respected member of the group, known for her recklessness and death seeking nature, but she also has connections to some of the most powerful organizations in All Heavens and Myriad Realms. As the master of the Ruism Holy Man, she has access to some of the most closely guarded secrets of the cultivation world. Skylark was invited to the meeting of all peak organizations, because of exactly that connection with the Holy Man. During the entire meeting, she was the only Venerable, with the second-weakest person being a Tribulation Immortal.
After all, she is a survivor of the world that precedes All Heaven and Myriad Reams and her opinion is highly valued, due to her having all the knowledge of how the world preceding All Heavens and Myriad Realms ended.
True Monarch Eternal Fire, known for his direct approach, was the first to speak up. "Skylark, do you know anything about the recent messages from Zenith Heaven Emperor and Venerable Spirit Butterfly's wife?"
There was a moment of silence in the group chat as they waited for Skylark's response. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, a message appeared in the chat from Skylark.
"I know only what I need to know," she wrote, her message was just as cryptic as the others.
The members of the group exchanged confused looks, wondering what Skylark could possibly mean by that. It seemed as though she was intentionally remaining mysterious, even though they had come to her for answers.
But just as they were about to give up hope, another message appeared in the chat from Skylark.
"However, I will share this much with you," she wrote. "The changes that are coming will shake the world of cultivation to its core. Be prepared for the unexpected."
The group stared at the message in shock, realizing that the upcoming changes were even more significant than they had originally thought. They had always known that the world of cultivation was full of surprises, but this was something else entirely.
As they continued to speculate about what was to come, Zenith Heaven Emperor sent one final message to the group.