Chapter 1290 Gathering Information
Upon receiving the news of Chen Yang's return, Zhou Zeyao rushed back immediately.
However, upon seeing Chen Yang, Zhou Zeyao still gasped in shock, "Nascent Soul fifth level!"
"Your speed of breakthrough is too fast!"
Zhou Zeyao had received the news long ago that Chen Yang was at the Nascent Soul fifth level, but the impact of seeing Chen Yang standing before him was still astounding.
He himself had taken so long to reach the Nascent Soul realm...
Chen Yang had achieved it in just a few months.
But before Chen Yang could speak, Zhou Zeyao sighed, "You must have endured a lot of hardship too!"
Others might not see it, but Zhou Zeyao could discern the hidden depths in Chen Yang's eyes.
That sense of having witnessed countless vicissitudes was undeniably present.
In just a few months... Chen Yang had undergone so many changes.
Chen Yang smiled, "There are gains and losses. At the Nascent Soul fifth level, among the current human race, I should be the first? Of course, Shi Xinchou and the humans from the Nether Realm are not counted!"
"I have both bad news and good news for you. Which do you want to hear first?"
As soon as Chen Yang finished speaking, Zhou Zeyao sat on the sofa beside him and said helplessly, "The good news is that the Foundation Establishment realm will no longer be a bottleneck, and everyone will be able to break through in the future."
"The bad news is that with the bottleneck gone, people from the Nether Realm could attack at any time."
"Am I right?"
Zhou Zeyao was now responsible for the overall situation, and Chen Yang's appearance represented many things.
More importantly, Zhou Zeyao's own strength was starting to show signs of an impending breakthrough.
"I'll hand over all my current affairs to you. I need to find a quiet place to break through these next two days."
"I just don't know if I can reach the Nascent Soul realm."
Chen Yang had no doubt about Zhou Zeyao's ability to break through to the Nascent Soul realm.
Whether it was Shi Xinchou or Wu Min, their breakthroughs at the time seemed as simple as drinking water.
Perhaps because their bodies were already at the Nascent Soul realm, breaking through was merely a matter of completion for them.
After Chen Yang told Zhou Zeyao what he needed to do, Zhou Zeyao nodded slowly, "No problem. If you feel you can't handle it alone, wait until I successfully break through, and we'll tackle it together."
Chen Yang stood up and smiled, "That's not necessary. Time is pressing, so hurry and break through!"
After they parted ways, Chen Yang immediately gathered the former subordinates of the Four War Gods and the core members of his Heavenly Doctor Hall.
Zhou Zeyao had long since brought these people under his control, and not only that, he had also united special forces from many other regions.
However, Chen Yang was now dealing with his own affairs and naturally wanted to use his own strength.
For Chen Yang's prolonged absence, many who were unaware of the circumstances were naturally worried.
But later, the disappearance of the Four War Gods left everyone bewildered.
If Zhou Zeyao hadn't suddenly appeared to gather everyone, there might have been further chaos.
Zhou Zeyao was seen by many as belonging to the Zhou family, and they couldn't understand why he was put in charge. Although they later heard he was close to Chen Yang, that was at most directing the Heavenly Doctor Hall personnel.
It had nothing to do with their War God Department.
But Zhou Zeyao had gathered all the War God Tokens!
The tasks he assigned them afterward were stranger than the last.
Now that Chen Yang had appeared, they naturally wanted to clarify everything.
Chen Yang did not hide anything from the key figures present.
Most of the people present were capable of reaching the Foundation Establishment realm and would be the backbone of the human race in this world in the future.
Even those like Huang Chen, who were no longer young, were currently the main force.
"So... the enemies we will face next are all cultivators?"
"You can think of it that way. We can also break through to the Foundation Establishment realm, or even stronger!"
"Didn't Venerable Celestial just say it? The War Gods are all at the Nascent Soul realm now!"
...
Listening to their discussions, Chen Yang did not stop them but pondered how to accelerate their progress.
Previously, Chen Yang had thought of giving them a batch of spirit stones, but now he realized that although they seemed united, they were essentially five small groups.
Moreover, the Heavenly Doctor Hall members were brothers who had gone through life and death with him. Chen Yang did not want them to feel undervalued.
After much thought, Chen Yang decided to hand this challenge to the four members who had not yet returned.
Their own people, they would handle it themselves.
He was pressed for time now!
"Do your best to gather any information on the Foundation Establishment realm!"
This was the only mission Chen Yang gave them!
Although Chen Yang was unsure if any Foundation Establishment realm experts existed yet, it was worth investigating. Those in remote mountains were one thing, but if a vicious individual appeared, it would be troublesome.
"Also, notify all sects and aristocratic families. Anyone who has a Grandmaster realm expert should come to Qingzhou City."
As soon as Chen Yang said this, someone immediately expressed concern, "Won't that be too many? And... some people might not come."
Chen Yang's response was a cold laugh, "Tell me the location of whoever doesn't come."
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After dismissing everyone, Chen Yang went to the Zhu family alone.
The Zhu family was now not only the number one in the southwest but also had the strength to contend for the top family, with no one daring to oppose them.
Zhu Wenyu and Zhu Wenwu had emerged, one managing commerce, the other reorganizing the martial world. Although Zhuque, as the family head, rarely made public appearances, many rumors had spread about her.
Only those who knew the inside story understood that Zhuque had been busy with the rural renovation project.
In Nanlong City, Zhuque, who had just come out of the mountains, was sleeping soundly in the car.
When the car stopped, Jing Shan, who was beside her, didn't wake her sister Zhuque.
Jing Shan always followed Zhuque to help in the mountain village during holidays, and she could genuinely feel her sister Zhuque's exhaustion.
At this moment, a figure outside the car caught Jing Shan's eye.
"Big Brother Chen Yang!"
Zhuque, who was sleeping, turned over groggily and mumbled, "Your Big Brother Chen Yang isn't here, only Sister Zhuque."
"Let sister sleep a bit longer."
But the next second, Zhuque suddenly opened her eyes.
Because she had been groggy, she thought she had really seen Chen Yang's figure.
Chen Yang opened the car door and looked at Zhuque, saying softly, "I originally intended to have someone contact you, but I heard you've been accustomed to sleeping in the car lately, so I didn't have them tell you."
Before he finished speaking, Zhuque had already pounced on him.