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

Zhang Xuanling was thrilled. As a Taoist Celestial Master, witnessing the birth of a fifth-tier expert proved that the records in their Dragon Tiger Taoist ancient books were not false.

How can I keep him from getting agitated?

After Zhou Zhenshan broke through, his body emitted a strange fragrance with a refreshing feel.

Wang Jun and the other two, including Ye Lao, stood to the side, feeling full of energy and vitality.

Elder Ye exclaimed excitedly, "This is the fifth rank?"

Zhou Zhenshan said, "Although I have already entered the fifth level, the exact limit of the fifth level still needs further verification."

"I can now project my mental energy outwards, covering a range of about fifty kilometers."

Fifty kilometers?

Hearing this, everyone was somewhat surprised.

Before anyone could react, Zhou Zhenshan raised his hand and made a clenching motion in the air, causing a popping sound. He then inhaled deeply.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth that was originally wandering in the void suddenly surged over in massive quantities, forming a vortex of spiritual energy around him, and then was forcibly compressed into a long dragon of spiritual energy, which was then swallowed into his belly.

The surrounding vegetation sprouted and took root the moment Zhou Zhenshan approached; it was an amazing sight.

Seeing this miraculous scene, Zhang Xuanling finally said, "The ancient sages spoke of the Dao and their words were said to produce golden lotuses; it is no exaggeration for Director Zhou to do so as well."

"Although I have already reached the fifth rank, I am still not enough to contend with the sixth-rank Azure Lotus Lord. During this period, I need to cultivate with all my might and strive to break through to the sixth rank as soon as possible."

Zhou Zhenshan spoke, and upon hearing his words, everyone present immediately became serious. Zhou Zhenshan continued, "However, before that, we still need to deal with the beast tide in Nanjiang City and the Changbai Mountain Tiger King in Northeast Changbai Mountain. Wang Jun, prepare a special plane."

Wang Jun was startled and asked, "Director Zhou, are you going to Lingnan now?"

Zhou Zhenshan nodded and said, "The problem of Chixia Ridge cannot be delayed. The longer it goes on, the more dangerous the entire Nanjiang City will be. There is also Heilong Mountain."

He paused here, then continued, "The fact that the Azure Lotus Forbidden Zone has sealed off Crimson Cloud Ridge indicates that the Azure Lotus Lord has also discovered something."

"This time, the real danger in Lingnan may not be Heilong Mountain, but Chixia Ridge."

Zhang Xuanling said, "Director Zhou, I'd like to go too."

Wang Jun frowned and said, "Master Zhang, you've just arrived in the capital and have been traveling a long way. Could it be...?"

Zhang Xuanling shook his head: "The matter of the Blood Nest is probably related to pollution, souls, and evil spirits. Although my cultivation is not high, I may be able to see some things."

Zhou Zhenshan glanced at him and nodded, saying, "Okay."

"Master Ye stayed at headquarters, Wang Jun coordinated the war preparations in various places, and Master Zhang and I went to Lingnan."

Wang Jun immediately stood up straight.

"yes!"

Zhou Zhenshan took one last look at the night sky over Beijing. He knew that the news of his breakthrough to the fifth rank would soon spread throughout the country.

This will bring hope to countless people in despair, but he also knows that the fifth rank is not the end, but only the first time that humanity has truly gained the right to stand on the chessboard.

Thinking of this, Zhou Zhenshan strode straight outside. At the entrance of the courtyard, staff members were already waiting.

"Director Zhou, the special plane is ready. In addition, the video of the light pillars in Beijing has been circulating online, and relevant departments are guiding public opinion."

Zhou Zhenshan paused in his steps.

Wang Jun's expression changed slightly: "Director Zhou, should we suppress this?"

Zhou Zhenshan shook his head and said, "There's no need to suppress this news. Let them tell the people that our Dragon Kingdom now has a powerful individual who has reached a new realm. As for the realm, there's no need to reveal it."

Wang Jun immediately understood that the people desperately needed hope.

The continuous stream of news, including the beast tide in Nanjiang City, the restricted area of ​​Heilong Mountain, the polluted tiger king in Changbai Mountain, and the strange changes in Chixia Ridge, has plunged many ordinary people into panic.

If news of the birth of a fifth-order human being were to spread at this time, it would at least stabilize public sentiment.

Wang Jun said in a deep voice, "I understand."

Soon after, the official account of the Ninth Inning released a brief announcement.

[my country's system for high-level awakened individuals has achieved a major breakthrough; the public is urged to maintain their confidence.]

The announcement did not mention the fifth rank, nor did it mention Zhou Zhenshan.

But everyone understood that the golden-red pillar of light that had just appeared in the sky above Beijing was no ordinary phenomenon.

The internet was in an uproar.

It's true! It's officially confirmed!

Humanity now has top-tier powerhouses!

[I was just in Beijing, and I really cried. That aura wasn't scary at all; in fact, it felt very reassuring.]

[Nanjiang City, you must hold on! We have hope!]

Nanjiang City Frontline.

A soldier, his face covered in gunpowder smoke, was hiding behind the ruins. He had just finished changing his magazine when his comrade suddenly handed him his cell phone.

"Look, the official news has been released. It says that a human in Beijing has reached a higher level of cultivation."

The soldier glanced down, his previously weary and numb eyes suddenly brightening: "High-level breakthrough?"

Someone nearby whispered, "Is it fifth rank?"

No one answered, but the same guess popped into everyone's mind.

A few seconds later, someone in the position shouted: "Humanity has a strong one!"

The sound quickly spread, and the exhausted soldiers looked up.

Some people grinned, while others, with red eyes, cursed, "Damn it, I knew we wouldn't keep getting beaten up forever."

Inside the shelter.

A little girl nestled in her mother's arms, listening to the distant sounds of cannons outside, and whispered, "Mommy, will the monster come back in?"

The woman looked down at the announcement on her phone, then looked up at the gray sky outside the shelter.

She laughed and said, "No, the government will send people to stop them."

Not far away, an old man clasped his hands together, tears welling in his eyes, and said, "It's good that there's hope, it's good that there's hope."

……

Temporary medical point.

Lin Qingxue also saw the message.

The video of the light pillars in Beijing is still trending.

Although much of the footage has been edited, a golden-red beam of light can still be seen shooting into the sky.

Chen Xueli stood beside her and whispered, "It must be Director Zhou who broke through, right?"

Lin Qingxue did not answer. She was indeed relieved, as everyone had been focused on the Azure Lotus power emanating from her.

Some saw her as hope, while others saw her as a monster, but now, humanity has its own high-level powerhouse.

The gazes that had been pressing down on her were finally diverted.

Su Wan walked into the medical station, glanced at her, and said with a smile, "Director Zhou's breakthrough is also a good thing for you."

Lin Qingxue looked up: "Why?"

Su Wan said, "Because humanity has its own path, it won't place all its hopes and fears on you alone."

Lin Qingxue remained silent for a moment, then looked down at her palm.

The illusory blue lotus had fallen silent again. She knew very well that this thing would not disappear, and she would have to face its true impact sooner or later.

……

At the same time.

Heilong Mountain, outside Lingquan Valley.

Chen Mo, holding the tablet, was completely stunned.

The screen displayed the light pillar video of Beijing and the official announcement from the Ninth Bureau.

He looked at it several times before quickly getting up and running towards Black Dragon Lake.

"Master, something terrible has happened to the humans!"

In the center of Heilong Lake, blue lotuses sway.

Chu Zhou awoke from his cultivation and asked, "What is it?"

Chen Mo quickly knelt down and held the tablet above his head: "According to the latest intelligence, a huge golden-red pillar of light has appeared in Beijing. The Ninth Bureau subsequently issued an announcement stating that the high-level awakened one system has achieved a major breakthrough."

"There is speculation that humanity may have produced its first true fifth-tier powerhouse."

Chu Zhou watched the video.

A golden-red beam of light shot into the sky.

The moonlight above Beijing was shattered, and although separated by a video, Chu Zhou could not sense its true essence.

Judging from the images, this is definitely not an ordinary breakthrough. On the human side, it is highly likely that a fifth-order being has indeed been born.

Chu Zhou wasn't surprised for long. He said, "It's not unexpected that humans have reached the fifth level."

In the past, humanity was able to survive in a world full of forbidden zones not because of any single invincible powerhouse.

Instead, it is through generations of people constantly summarizing new paths that new traditions are passed down, enabling a continuous stream of powerful human warriors to emerge.

Chen Mo cautiously asked, "Master, should we be even more vigilant about the Ninth Inning?"

Chu Zhou said calmly, "Being vigilant is naturally necessary."

"But the emergence of a fifth-order human might not necessarily be a bad thing for Black Dragon Mountain."

Chen Mo was taken aback: "Not a bad thing?"

Chu Zhou said, "The Blood Nest in Crimson Cloud Ridge is about to mature. If there are any fifth-tier members in the Ninth Division, they will definitely intervene and share the pressure with me."

"What I want is not war with humans, but the Blood Nest."