Reborn as a lotus, she initially refuses to hand it over to the state.

Wang Jun's face was grim; he could understand the despair of these people.

Based on the data, humans seem to be far behind, while the alien beasts can devour crystal cores and flesh, evolving rapidly.

The lord of the forbidden zone can occupy the spiritual veins and grow with the help of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, but what about humans?

Humanity is vast in number and complex in its systems, yet those who can truly break through to higher levels are extremely rare.

Thinking about this, everyone felt somewhat depressed.

Elder Ye spoke up, "Who says humanity has no hope?"

Everyone couldn't help but look at him. Although Old Ye was old, his eyes were extremely clear at this moment.

"The second spiritual energy tide is an opportunity for alien beasts, an opportunity for forbidden zones, and also an opportunity for humans."

"During the first tide, we knew nothing and could only react passively."

"But things are different now. We already have data on awakened individuals, data from psionic experiments, samples of ancient martial arts breakthroughs, and records of pollution research."

At this point, Elder Ye looked at Zhou Zhenshan and said, "More importantly, Zhenshan once forcibly stepped into the pseudo-fifth rank."

Zhou Zhenshan's expression shifted, and many people in the conference room looked at him.

Elder Ye continued, "Although the pseudo-fifth rank is not a complete fifth rank, it at least proves that humans are not without the possibility of breaking through to the fifth rank."

"The previous attempt to suppress the mountain failed because the concentration of spiritual energy was insufficient, and the body could not withstand it. The spirit and blood could not be truly integrated. Now, the second spiritual energy tide has arrived, and the concentration of spiritual energy in heaven and earth has surged."

"Perhaps the hidden wounds left behind by Zhenshan before can be repaired."

Wang Jun's spirits lifted, and he asked excitedly, "Elder Ye, do you mean that Director Zhou still has a chance to reach the true fifth rank?"

Elder Ye said in a deep voice, "It's not impossible, but this matter cannot be studied solely by the Ninth Bureau."

"The human cultivation system is too scattered, including awakened individuals, ancient martial artists, Taoist cultivators, folk supernatural beings, and even ancient medical lineages."

"These systems are all different, and perhaps they can all fill the gaps in what we are currently missing."

Zhou Zhenshan remained silent for a long time. He looked down at his palm, which seemed steady, but only he knew that deep within his meridians, there were still aftereffects from his forced attempt to break through to the pseudo-fifth rank a while ago.

That kind of injury cannot be repaired by ordinary medicine.

However, tonight was different. After the second spiritual energy tide descended, he did feel that the long-dormant injuries in his body had begun to loosen.

There were even faint signs of recovery.

Zhou Zhenshan looked up and commanded, "Pass on the order."

Wang Jun immediately stood up straight: "Yes."

Zhou Zhenshan said in a deep voice: "From now on, establish a Human Advancement Research Group, led by Elder Ye, to retrieve Qin Zhenyuan's fourth-level breakthrough data, retrieve the combat data of high-level awakened individuals such as Lei Zhenyue, Lu Cang, and Su Wan, and compile the martial arts data of Chen Wuji's breakthrough to the fourth level."

"In addition, we have extended a formal invitation to Chen Wuji of Lingnan, asking him to provide the Martial Alliance with cultivation experience."

"He doesn't have to come to headquarters, but we need his record-breaking performance."

Master Ye nodded. Chen Wuji followed the ancient martial arts path.

His ability to reach the fourth tier before the second tide demonstrates the value of the ancient martial arts bloodline system.

Zhou Zhenshan added, "Also, send someone to invite Zhang Xuanling, the current Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain, to the capital."

The people in the meeting room were taken aback.

Zhang Xuanling, the Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain.

This name was already quite special before the spiritual energy revival.

After the spiritual energy revived, this old master was the first person to proactively submit a spiritual energy observation report to the Ninth Bureau.

He rarely makes public moves, and the Ninth Bureau has always believed that Zhang Xuanling has extremely strong mental cultivation.

They may have already reached the fourth-tier threshold.

Old Master Ye's eyes lit up: "You want Zhang Tianshi to take a look at your injuries?"

Zhou Zhenshan did not deny it: "Taoism emphasizes essence, energy, and spirit. The reason I failed when I forcibly stepped into the pseudo-fifth level a while ago was not just because of insufficient spiritual energy."

"Furthermore, the three elements of Qi and Blood, Spirit, and Spiritual Energy cannot be truly unified."

"The Ninth Bureau excels in combat and experimentation; perhaps the Daoist sect understands this kind of cultivation bottleneck better than we do."

Wang Jun said in a deep voice, "I will arrange a private jet immediately."

Zhou Zhenshan shook his head: "No need."

Wang Jun was taken aback, while Zhou Zhenshan looked out the window.

At this moment, the purple moonlight enveloped the night sky above Beijing.

The spiritual energy tide has begun.

With the dramatic changes in the world, many transportation routes may not be safe.

"Send the elite squad of the Ninth Bureau to Longhu Mountain to invite Zhang Tianshi under the guise of escorting him."

"Also tell him that this time, it's not the Ninth Institution that invited him; it's humanity that needs him."

Wang Jun's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately lowered his head: "Understood."

Old Ye let out a breath.

The fact that Qinglian has reached the sixth level is indeed awe-inspiring, but after the awe, humanity cannot be left with only despair.

Beasts have their own path, forbidden zones have their own path, and humans must also find their own path.

Zhou Zhenshan looked at the big screen.

On the screen, the psionic lights of Black Dragon Mountain were still dazzling.

The area towards Changbai Mountain was a dangerous crimson.

He commanded in a deep voice, "Notify all major war zones that during the second spiritual energy tide, no personnel below the fourth rank are allowed to enter high-risk spiritual areas without authorization."

"All base cities have activated Level 2 alert, and Awakened registration points will remain open overnight."

"Spiritual energy is being adapted to the expansion of the hospital; awakened individuals from the general public are not allowed to form teams to enter the outer perimeter of the restricted area without authorization."

"Those who disobey orders will be dealt with as endangering public safety."

"yes!"

Upon receiving the order, everyone in the meeting room immediately went down to carry it out.

Meanwhile, at Longhu Mountain, the purple moonlight bathed the mountains.

Incense smoke flickers in an ancient Taoist temple.

An old Taoist priest with white hair and beard sat cross-legged on a futon.

He was thin and wore an old Taoist robe. As the moonlight fell, he opened his eyes, which shone brightly with a radiant light.

Outside the Taoist temple, a young Taoist priest hurried over and said respectfully, "Master, the Ninth Bureau called, saying they would like to invite you to the capital."

The old Taoist priest was not surprised. He sighed and said, "It has finally come."

The young Taoist priest was taken aback: "Master, you knew all along?"

Zhang Xuanling looked up at the purple moon in the sky.

"The moonlight is like a tide, the world changes again, and all the paths of cultivation in the human world must be walked again."

At this point, he stood up abruptly and said, "Prepare the talisman."

The young Taoist priest's expression changed drastically: "Master, are you really going down the mountain?"

Zhang Xuanling remained silent, gazing up at the purple moon in the sky, lost in thought.

He was unaware that the Lord of the Azure Lotus at Black Dragon Mountain had already reached the sixth rank, nor was he aware that Zhou Zhenshan had forcibly entered the pseudo-fifth rank recently, even suffering hidden injuries as a result.

These are all top secrets within the Ninth Bureau. He could only sense that the energy of heaven and earth had become increasingly chaotic in the past few days.

Especially tonight, the moonlight is like a tide, and the spiritual energy is surging.

The entire Longhu Mountain range seemed to be awakened by some kind of force.

The mountain spring, which had been dormant for many years, has revived and is now full of vitality. Several old pine trees on the back mountain even emit a faint blue light in the night.

This is no ordinary phenomenon; the world has truly changed.

The fact that the Ninth Bureau invited him to Beijing at this time is enough to show that the situation outside must be more serious than what was seen on Longhu Mountain.

Zhang Xuanling said, "The Ninth Bureau wouldn't be looking for me at this time without a reason. I suppose it's something they themselves can't handle."

The young Taoist priest said with some worry: "Master, things are very chaotic down the mountain right now. My uncle just said that the macaques on the back mountain have started to mutate."

"In case you encounter danger on your way down the mountain..."

Zhang Xuanling smiled and said, "If you've cultivated the Dao your whole life, and you don't even dare to leave your mountain gate, what's the point of cultivating?"

In prosperous times, Buddhism flourishes, while Taoism remains hidden deep in the mountains. In chaotic times, bodhisattvas remain indifferent, while Laozi, carrying his sword, saves the world from turmoil.

Since ancient times, Taoist cultivation has emphasized following the natural way, non-action and non-contention, and accepting one's lot as it comes.