Reversing Falsehood and Preserving Truth: All Gods and Gods Are in My Hands

After the minor "thrill" in the laboratory building, Lu Yu, Chen Mo, and Zhao Lei spent a lot of effort to find a reason to persuade Wei Wei, Li Menglu, and Lin Xiaoyu to leave.

The three girls kept turning back to look at each other as they left. Weiwei didn't forget to remind Zhao Lei, "Remember to call her next time you train." Li Menglu kept glancing at Lu Yu, while Lin Xiaoyu blushed and said to Chen Mo, "I have a math problem I'd like to ask you about tomorrow," before reluctantly leaving.

Only the three of them remained in the corridor. The slightly noisy atmosphere caused by the girls' chatter cooled instantly, and an unspoken solemnity filled the air.

Chen Mo didn't speak, but silently unzipped the side pocket of his backpack, and held the tiny trap set up by Lu Yu, barely visible to the naked eye, firmly in his palm.

In the center of the formation, the abnormally large mutant rat was frantically scratching at the invisible barrier, its scarlet eyes flashing with an unnatural, chilling light in the dim corridor light.

"Let's go to the Shouzhen Bureau."

Lu Yu's words were concise and to the point. Without further delay, the three of them quickly left the teaching building, hailed a taxi in a secluded spot outside the school, and gave the address of "Gongxi Facai Security Company".

The atmosphere in the car was somewhat somber. The driver, a talkative middle-aged man, was broadcasting the evening news on the radio, rambling on about the city's trivialities. The three of them watched the street scenes rush past the window, the afterglow of the setting sun painting the tall buildings orange-red, a stark contrast to the heavy mood in their hearts.

Zhao Lei broke the silence first, lowering his voice with a hint of smugness from carrying out a "secret mission": "Not bad, Chen Mo! That 'accidental' bump on the table just now was perfectly timed! And Lu Yu, your speed in turning the lights on and off was amazing! Our teamwork was flawless!"

He was still young at heart. Although he knew the matter was serious, he couldn't contain his excitement at successfully "taking down" this strange thing right under the noses of ordinary people, and he spoke with great enthusiasm.

Chen Mo adjusted his glasses, his face expressionless, but his tone carried a barely perceptible seriousness. He glanced at the driver in the front row and lowered his voice even further: "It's not all luck. I broke through to the 4-star Divine Realm a couple of days ago, and my ability to perceive the Great Dao allows me to predict the trajectory of events in a short period of time."

He didn't go into too much detail, but that was enough to explain everything.

Lu Yu's heart stirred slightly upon hearing this.

Chen Mo's advancement is of great significance to the entire team, meaning that they will have stronger predictive and planning abilities in future operations, enabling them to avoid risks and identify weaknesses in advance.

Zhao Lei clicked his tongue, a complex emotion flashing across his face—envy mixed with a touch of melancholy. He was about to boast about his recent training results, as was his habit, but he swallowed the words back and just chuckled twice.

He knew that without the power of the Great Dao, relying solely on his strong physical body, the gap between him and his companions seemed to be widening.

The car quickly arrived at the entrance of that familiar alley.

The signboard of "Gongxi Facai Security Company" had an eerie, everyday feel under the setting sun. When the receptionist saw them, especially when she saw the slightly bulging package in Chen Mo's hand, her eyes narrowed instantly.

The heavy metal door slid open slowly, revealing a staircase leading underground, with pale blue lights illuminating the way ahead.

The underground base was still bustling with activity, with staff moving back and forth and data streams constantly scrolling on the screens, but the atmosphere was more somber than usual.

The three headed straight for the research lab area. A researcher named Sun Yan, wearing thick glasses, came out and took the package from Chen Mo. Sensing the faint yet clear fluctuations of illusory energy, his expression immediately turned serious.

He carefully placed the package into a transparent analytical instrument covered with precision sensor probes. The instrument emitted a low hum, and beams of light of different wavelengths swept across the mutated rat trapped in the array. Data scrolled rapidly on the screen next to it, and information such as energy spectrum, molecular structure, and gene sequence appeared one by one.

A moment later, Sun Yan adjusted her glasses, hesitating whether to speak to the students, when Shen Che strode over. He was still dressed in that black outfit, but his eyes betrayed his weariness, clearly indicating that he hadn't had a proper rest in recent days dealing with various matters.

"Director Shen." Sun Yan quickly stepped aside to make way, pointing to the screen to report, "The preliminary test results are in. The target organism has been confirmed as a variant of a common brown rat. The mutation was caused by exposure to a high concentration of residual illusory energy, and... it was mixed with some artificially synthesized, highly inducing bioactive substance."

Shen Che stared at the distorted energy graphs and molecular structures on the screen, his eyes sharp as an eagle's: "These are the problems they left behind again..."

He clearly already knew what was going on, and immediately turned to the staff beside him and ordered, "Notify the Watchers team to conduct a thorough search of all underground pipe networks, abandoned factories, and areas surrounding schools in Zhongzhou City. Make sure to completely clean up these illusory energy remnants and undestroyed experimental materials, and prevent more organisms from being contaminated."

"Yes!" The staff member immediately responded and left.

Shen Che then turned to Lu Yu and the other two, his tone softening slightly, but still carrying an undeniable air of authority: "You did a great job this time, discovering it in time and preventing the mutated rats from entering the city and causing panic. But remember, you are still senior high school students, and preparing for the college entrance examination is your top priority right now. Leave these matters to the professional Guardians and Watchers."

Seeing the deep worry in Shen Che's eyes, Lu Yu couldn't help but step forward and ask in a low voice, "Director Shen, what exactly are those people we encountered at Shennong Mountain trying to do? What benefit do they get from creating these mutated creatures?"

Shen Che remained silent for a few seconds, his gaze sweeping over the three young yet determined faces.

Lu Yu's eyes were full of inquiry, Chen Mo's insightful gaze flickered, and Zhao Lei also put away his playful smile, revealing a serious expression.

He finally spoke slowly: "The more you know, the greater the risk. When you are truly capable of shouldering the responsibility of 'Guardians of Truth' and have sufficient strength and authority, you will naturally come into contact with this core information. For now, just focus on your own growth."

These words did not directly reject the idea, but rather provided a clear goal and steps forward. Becoming a formal, recognized guardian of truth was no longer a vague aspiration, but a concrete, difficult, yet necessary objective.

Only by being strong enough can one uncover the truth and truly protect those one wants to protect.

A stronger motivation to become stronger quietly grew in the hearts of the three.

"Understood, Director Shen."

Lu Yu nodded solemnly, his gaze growing increasingly resolute. Chen Mo adjusted his glasses, his gaze behind the lenses sharp as a blade, as if he had already begun planning a balanced approach to his cultivation and studies. Zhao Lei also nodded vigorously, his chest slightly puffed out.

Night had already fallen when we left Shouzhen Bureau.

The evening breeze, carrying the hustle and bustle of the city and a touch of coolness, stirred the thoughts in the minds of the young people.

Back home, Lu Yu dealt with his parents' concerned inquiries about "getting out of school so late," quickly finished dinner, locked his bedroom door, and sat cross-legged on the bed.

He took a deep breath, his consciousness slowly sinking into his dantian, touching the mysterious mark that connects to the hub of all paths.

After the dizzying, weightless sensation subsided, consciousness detached from the real world and returned to that vast and mysterious Hub of Myriad Paths. Beneath my feet flowed a sea of ​​seven-colored light, and above my head stood a towering, slowly rotating giant Rubik's Cube compass.

Lu Yu walked the starlight staircase with ease, climbing step by step into the compass, and finally stopped in front of a familiar jade door.