"How could this be?!"
Yu Chengsong stared blankly at Yu Zhibo's mirror image clone. The clone was identical to Yu Zhibo in his memory, from his facial features and hairstyle to his build.
Only its blank face filled him with an uncontrollable sense of dread as he looked at it, as if it contained some great terror.
With a thought, he tried to command the mirror image clone to use ninjutsu. However, the clone simply brought its fingers together in front of its chest and then, with a "bang," dissolved into smoke and vanished.
Seeing this, Yu Chengsong's thin lips pressed into a straight line.
"Dad will definitely be alright."
Yu Chengzhe's eyes showed determination. "He is so powerful, and his methods are endless. I imagine he has been stranded in some unknown land, but I believe he will surely return."
Xi Yanmei glanced at the Celestial Immortal clone, then at the dissipating mirror image clone, and smiled brightly. "If everyone is truly worried, you can accompany me to Qingqiu Country."
"My master's mastery of deduction is unique throughout the entire Qing Chu Continent. The reason she couldn't deduce Young Master's situation before was the lack of his vital energy fluctuations as a reference."
"This Celestial Immortal clone, and this energy clone, both retain traces of Young Master's vital energy. I believe if Master recalculates using these, there will be a different outcome."
As soon as this was said, Yu Chengsong's three siblings and the Wang Shouyi couple all showed signs of being moved, their previous hesitation gone.
Indeed, Jade Fox Heavenly Venerable's cultivation had reached the Golden Immortal realm, allowing her to commune with the Great Dao. If she were to search for Yu Zhibo, it would undoubtedly be far more efficient and reliable than them searching on their own.
Wang Shouyi nodded slightly, representing everyone, and said solemnly to Xi Yanmei, "In that case, we'll trouble Miss Xi!"
Seeing their agreement to go to Qingqiu Country, Xi Yanmei's smile bloomed like a flower, and she bowed to Wang Shouyi, "This is what Yanmei should do. Holy Father is too kind."
Wang Shouyi did not take any other ability users with him. In his opinion, the Liberation Sect was the foundation for Earthlings to establish themselves in the Upper Realm. It would be too much to leave himself and also take others, thereby weakening the Liberation Sect's strength.
Moreover, the ability users, upon arriving in the Upper Realm, had fully unleashed their nature as infrastructure enthusiasts, making the Liberation Sect's days prosperous. Everything here was novel to them, and they might not necessarily want to leave.
As for the potential future disasters, they did not frighten these Earth ability users. Under the influence of the Dragon Country's destiny golden dragon and having experienced numerous battles on Earth, they were already fearless of all hardships. Instead, they found it to be a good challenge.
The Commander-in-Chief Cheng Yi, Lei Wanjun, and other veteran ability users all came to see them off.
In addition, many friends of the Yu family's three siblings also came.
"I will definitely return after going to Qingqiu Country. There will be opportunities to fight side-by-side in the future, so you don't need to look like this." Wang Shouyi looked at Cheng Yi and Lei Wanjun, as well as the former Minister of Information, Xu Yuanhong, and chuckled.
The reason was that their expressions were too melancholic, as if he were going to a nursing home.
"I look forward to that day," Cheng Yi said with a smile. He was also close to entering S-class, and his son and daughter-in-law had recently given him a big, healthy grandson. Therefore, he had been in a very good mood lately, free from his usual gloom and weariness. Instead, he was like a newborn sun, full of fighting spirit.
Lei Wanjun, as a lightning ability user, had a bold and uninhibited personality. He laughed heartily and patted Wang Shouyi on the shoulder, "Old Wang, you have to cultivate well and don't let me catch up."
He followed the path of dominance. Although he was still a bit short of S-class, he could already contend with S-class demon beasts in the Death Forest without falling behind. This had even shocked many elites of the Liberation Sect.
It was said that the old sect master of the Law Enforcement Hall was preparing to enter seclusion to further advance and thought highly of Lei Wanjun, treating him as his successor.
Wang Shouyi smiled and bid them farewell. Upon seeing Xu Yuanhong, he immediately teased, "Old Xu, there's no internet here. Are you still adapting to being a keyboard warrior?"
Compared to Cheng Yi and Lei Wanjun, he had collaborated with Xu Yuanhong for a longer time and had a very good relationship.
Xu Yuanhong chuckled, "You don't need to worry about that. I've recently been researching the spiritual network and immortal energy data terminals with those old guys from the Super Research Institute. This thing is much stronger than the internet on Earth. Once I adapt, I'll definitely be able to advance further."
As he spoke, he flicked his finger, and a silver ring appeared in his palm. He tossed it towards Wang Shouyi.
"What is this?" Wang Shouyi asked, looking confused.
Xu Yuanhong said proudly, "This is a storage ring. It contains dozens of Immortal Net rings and an immortal energy data terminal. The function of the net ring is similar to a mobile phone, but it's just been developed, and its functions will continue to be developed. You can use it for now."
"You're very thoughtful," Wang Shouyi smiled, took one out, and put it on his hand. He quickly grasped the method of use. With a thought, a data light screen was projected from the ring, mapping out in front of him.
It had various apps. One could touch and click with divine sense, or inject spiritual or immortal energy to solidify it into a tangible touch screen. It was... very scientific.
And all the apps worked normally. He didn't know how Xu Yuanhong managed it.
He smiled and put the item away, "I won't be bored in the future."
Soon, the Yu family's three siblings also finished saying goodbye to their friends, and the family entered the sect's council hall again to bid farewell to the many elders.
As the possessor of double pupils, Wang Shouyi was regarded by the sect as a future pillar of support. The elders were very regretful to see him leave, but they also understood. In fact, as long as the person concerned was willing to go to Qingqiu Country, they would be powerless to stop him.
Thus, there was another round of gift-giving and encouragement, all aimed at strengthening Wang Shouyi's sense of belonging. Even the Yu family's three siblings received many benefits.
Finally, half an hour later, the family gathered before Xi Yanmei again.
Xi Yanmei nodded and smiled at them. With a wave of her long sleeve, a magnificent palace, existing between nothingness and reality, enveloped everyone. Then, the palace shrank into a golden, three-sided patterned imprint embedded in their brows.
Her delicate body flickered, and she transformed into white light, disappearing from the spot.
Sensing Wang Shouyi's aura vanish, his old comrades like Lei Wanjun, Xu Yuanhong, and Cheng Yi felt a sense of loss.
Xu Yuanhong sighed, "After this departure, who knows how powerful Shouyi will be when we meet again."
Cheng Yi smiled, "He possesses double pupils by nature, so his future achievements will definitely not be low. We can't fall behind either."
Lei Wanjun: "Yes, Old Cheng. Recently, a Heavenly Demon has appeared in the Broken Sword Mountain Range of the Death Forest. Would you be willing to accompany me to suppress it?"
"Haha, let's go, let's go!" Cheng Yi laughed heartily.
Xu Yuanhong chuckled, "I also..."
However, the two of them ignored him. One turned into black light, and the other turned into lightning, suddenly vanishing from the spot. By the time Xu Yuanhong reacted, their auras had already traveled a thousand miles away.
Xu Yuanhong's face immediately darkened. "Damn it, they actually dislike me so much! When I develop a more powerful data terminal, and the immortal network covers the entire Upper Realm, and I become the Supreme Dao Ancestor, don't come begging me then!"
With that, he angrily flicked his sleeve and dissipated into a mass of data light.
On the other side—
Yu Zhibo had already brought Chen Kuhe to the capital.