"Here I am."

"Uncle-Master, Yu Huai is looking for you." Lu Jin handed over the phone.

"Ok?"

Jiang Mo had just entered the dark web and was about to browse information when his junior apprentice came looking for him.

"Uncle-Master, you're finally back." Yu Huai's voice sounded as if he had breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang Mo didn't take it to heart and asked with a smile, "What's bothering you so much?"

"The G1 issue has caused quite a stir around the world lately, and it's very chaotic. I can't get in touch with you right now, so I'm not sure what to do."

"Your senior brother Lu and I went on a pilgrimage some time ago."

Jiang Mo gently swirled the teacup in his left hand to let the steam dissipate, and said:

"I've only been back for less than an hour. I haven't had a chance to find out what's going on in the world these days. Now that you're here, tell me about it."

"Yes."

Next, Yu Huai recounted in detail everything that had happened at home and abroad from March 14th to April 8th.

On the day the G1 reagent went on sale, all 3000 million vials were snapped up.

At the same time, Behemoth left a warning: anyone can only be injected with one evolution reagent at most without being detected by them. Injecting a second one would be extremely risky, and if the dosage is not controlled properly, the mortality rate would be extremely high due to the collapse of the gene chain in the cells.

On that very day, 260 million extraordinary individuals of varying abilities were born in New York. Other buyers who possessed the reagents either adopted a wait-and-see attitude or simply hoarded them and resold them to other regions at high prices.

In just a few days, the number of extraordinary individuals around the world skyrocketed from less than 200,000 to 9 million, and even approached the 10 million mark.

Humans who awaken superpowers through G1 injections have an upper and lower limit that are almost absurdly large.

Strong is ambitious and calls on many awakened individuals to follow him in establishing a new order, running for president, and strongly supporting Behemoth's corporate plans. He intends to create a world-class council that will cover the globe from the United States, promote human scientific development, and move towards deep space and interstellar exploration.

The weaker ones are several levels stronger than ordinary people, but they also have the ability to fight against guns. In particular, many people who suddenly gained superpowers are unwilling to accept their mediocre status and have begun to stir up chaos in some areas and cities, trying to fight for more benefits and social status for their class.

From March 3.14th to March 3.16th, G1 reagents were snapped up by countries around the world.

Considering the potential unknown risks of the reagents, the Ten Departments simultaneously arranged for researchers to test G1 and dispatched personnel to assist employees of Na Du Tong Company in strictly preventing customs from allowing G1 to enter the country. They also temporarily seized smuggled goods and arrested many awakened individuals returning from overseas, placing them under immediate supervision to prevent them from exhibiting berserk symptoms and endangering the public.

During this period, Behemoth introduced a rating system for the strength of Awakened Ones, ranging from Level 1 to Level 5, defined as follows:

Level 1: Initial awakening, possessing superpowers stronger than ordinary people, but cannot use them at will. Each use will cause significant mental and physical fatigue, and there is a strict limit to the number of times it can be used. Once the body's limits are exceeded, the genetic chain will break and death will occur, and the threat of firearms will be inescapable.

Level 2: Awakening becomes the norm, and the frequency of using superpowers increases. Based on each person's physical condition, an average value of about 20 times per day is taken. The effect of the ability is further enhanced, roughly 6 times that of Level 1. It can dodge, defend against, and counter most firearms attacks.

Level 3: Deep Awakening. The strength of the body and mind evolves dramatically. Supersonic flight, steel body, and immense strength are standard features. The number of times they can use their abilities daily is over 200. Overall, they are 10 times stronger than Level 2. Except for large heavy weapons and missiles, common firearms cannot harm them.

Level 4: Awakening Advancement. The use of superpowers is no longer restricted. Their numbers are extremely rare. Their combat destructive power is more terrifying than that of a modern legion, and their flexibility is far superior.

Level 5: Fully Awakened, a celestial disaster, possessing the power to destroy cities. For every civilized nation, it is a dangerous double-edged sword, which can be a powerful weapon to defend its territory, or it can be the root of destruction of all order.

The Ten Books once compared some of the awakened individuals' level data that Behemoth had made public with the superhumans who cultivated in China. Masters and below corresponded to levels 1-2, while Grandmasters and Supreme Grandmasters corresponded to levels 3 and 4, respectively.

As for the superhumans corresponding to level 5, they are generally immortals on land. Some have gone into seclusion, while others travel around. The Ten Departments cannot count the exact number. Currently, there is only one person who has been recognized by them: Jiang Mo.

On March 3.17th, the storm of evolution swept the globe once again, with Behemoth launching a stockpile of hundreds of millions of units to supply the world.

Some long-established cultivation forces and elite nobles, whose previous interests were severely affected, sent some powerful assassins to Behemoth to carry out a decapitation operation.

However, this very act brought to light the 'Primordial Apostles' cultivated by the Behemoth AI life form, a total of 12 individuals, all of whom were at the fourth level of awakening. Their terrifying strength was nothing short of extravagant, and the assassins were destined for nothing but a miserable defeat.

Although there are many Awakened Ones in the United States, the most impressive group only barely reached the threshold of Level 3 in just a few days, and they are no match for the 12 Primordial Apostles.

With the advent of the Evolutionary Era, hundreds of millions of G1 reagents were in short supply. Fifty million were sold to their home countries, while the other half were divided up by enthusiasts in various countries.

In a short time, the rate at which extraordinary individuals were born accelerated and their numbers increased rapidly, like a locust swarm passing through. With the support of a massive injection base, many geniuses and countless special abilities were indeed created.

On March 22, the number of superhumans in the United States approached 30 million, in Japan 3 million, in Germany 5 million, in France 2 million, and so on. Awakened beings and ordinary humans have already become subtly separated into two races.

On March 24, ten G1 samples were analyzed, and the results confirmed that, apart from a small probability of lifespan reduction, there were no other hidden dangers for humans who were injected with the reagent. Due to the global trend, they opened G1 entry and required orderly purchase and strict registration.

On March 30, the number of superhumans in the country surged from over 3 to 1000 million, an extremely terrifying number, and it continues to grow. Powerful individuals are emerging like mushrooms after rain, posing a certain threat to the order of various jurisdictions.

Despite facing one Level 3 Awakened being after another, and even one Level 4 freak, the Tenth Division still had the ability to control the overall situation. The Class A mechs they developed were equivalent to Level 5 Awakened beings, or even stronger.

It is worth mentioning that those extraordinary sects in the martial arts world have all been revitalized within a week.

As superhumans, their physical abilities are already superior to those of ordinary people. Even if they cultivate the techniques of their respective sects, it will not affect the efficacy of the G1 reagent injection. As a result, the superpowers they awaken are even more powerful, which can be considered as having an extra means out of thin air.

On April 1, instances of evil cultivators running rampant or awakened individuals going berserk occurred in various jurisdictions, causing casualties on a small scale. The Ten Departments immediately suppressed these incidents with a strong stance and announced the deployment of hundreds of Class B and Class C mechs from their inventory to all provinces.

When the people learned about the next-generation weapon, the whole country was shocked and discussed it heatedly. A new era was really coming.

Evolver.

Mecha.

Unknown things gradually came onto the stage of history.

On April 2, seeing that the number of superhumans was gradually getting out of control, in order to promote order and stability within the territory, the Ten Departments planned to create the 'Kyushu Security Council', inviting leaders and elites from various factions to join the council and be responsible for all matters related to the management of superhumans within the territory.

Chapter 337 Kyushu Security Council

The Security Council consists of three presidents, seven vice presidents, and twenty-eight members. It is required to select the most elite individuals in the country and the top officials from the ten ministries to jointly serve and take over the seven major jurisdictions of South China, North China, Southwest China, Central China, Northeast China, Southwest China, and Northwest China.

On average, each jurisdiction is staffed with one vice president and four councilors, while the president takes turns visiting the seven jurisdictions to serve in their respective roles.

The president has more say than any vice president or councilor, but the overall decision-making power is between 3 presidents, 7 vice presidents, and 28 councilors.

3 presidents + 7 vice presidents = 28 members.

Power is dispersed and cannot be centralized, with checks and balances existing between different groups.

In addition, according to the decision of the Ten Ministries, Natotong Company faces dissolution, disrupting the original power factions and being reorganized from top to bottom into a new subsidiary of the Kyushu Security Council.

Several directors are about to step down, and some regional heads, such as Hao Yi, Ren Fei, and Hua Feng, have been elected as new members of the Security Council because they have not committed any major dereliction of duty during their work.

The positions of president and vice president can only be held by people with top-notch abilities. The nine departments that are on par with the company are doing their best to send people to help, piecing together one president, three vice presidents, and six other vacancies.

On April 3, after screening the files of domestic superhumans by ten departments, Jiang Mo, Lu Jin, Cheng Zhen, and Zhuge Yu from the San Yi Sect became the shortlist of candidates for the position of chairman. Yu Huai, the head of the Supernatural Events Management Bureau, and Xian Shu, the head of the Extraterrestrial Civilization Life Research Institute, were assigned to communicate with them. However, due to the fact that two of them were in seclusion and the other two were traveling, they were unable to confirm their positions immediately.

On that day, the old Celestial Master of the Celestial Master's Mansion also became one of the candidates for the chairman. Before retiring, a director of Na Du Tong Company personally went to Longhu Mountain to have a private talk with the old Celestial Master.

Both sides made compromises and ultimately reached a cooperation agreement on the condition that the new Celestial Master Zhang Chu be given the honorary title of candidate vice president in the Security Council, that the old Celestial Master serve as president for at least 10 years, and that he assist in managing the unrest caused by supernatural beings within the country.

Even if it's just a title, it's enough for Zhang Chulan to have a greater degree of freedom for a long time.

At the same time, the old master proposed an additional condition: during his work at the Security Council, he would need to be cared for due to his advanced age, so he would be accompanied by two younger colleagues, Zhang Lingyu and Zhang Chulan.

The former, the old Celestial Master wanted to take him down the mountain to experience the mortal world, to learn more skills, to become more quick-witted, and even more cunning, so that he could take charge of the entire Celestial Master's Mansion in the future.

The latter was groomed to be a vice president, partly to keep him close for support, and partly to broaden his experience.

Years later, if Zhang Chulan proves himself even slightly and passes the Security Council's assessment to become the vice president, he will be able to live the rest of his life openly and honestly. Whether it's the remnants of the Jia Shen rebellion or the elites of some sects, taking his life will be as difficult as climbing to heaven.

The company granted the Old Master's request, and the Ten Departments had no objections. The Old Master naturally became the second chairman of the Security Council.

Na Ruhu of Xigu Pavilion, Gao Mei, the current leader of Shangqing Sect, and Lü Ci of Lü Family were invited to become vice presidents.

Mu You, who was originally from a small inn in the Jianghu, was also qualified to run for office, but due to the vast difference in martial arts skills, he declined the invitation and instead became a councilor.

The leaders of prestigious sects in the martial arts world, such as Huode Sect, Qiuzhen Society, Tengshan, Shaolin, Quanzhen, Wudang, Wuhou Village, etc., are all excellent candidates to become councilors.

By April 5th, all 28 councilors and 7 vice presidents had been assembled, with half coming from the private sector and half from the ten ministries. Only the president's seat remained vacant.

The Ten Departments' greatest wish was to be able to invite either Jiang Mo or Cheng Zhen, the two leaders of the Three Ones Sect, or Lu Jin, the previous patriarch of the Lu family, to take up a position; that would be a huge win.

This is why Lu Jin received a lot of messages after returning.

Several junior fellow students asked him if he had any ideas, and Zhang Zhiwei kept urging him to join the association. He said it was to contribute to the protection of the country and the nation, and that he was weak and alone and would probably be isolated and helpless in the Security Council, so he needed the help of his old friends.

As the top decision-making body of the Security Council, consisting of 3 presidents, 7 vice presidents, and 28 members, they are qualified to access past files on extraordinary individuals and firsthand intelligence from awakened individuals across the country. They also have the highest authority to dispose of extraordinary individuals and awakened individuals within their jurisdiction and the power to deploy affiliated organizations and staff within the Security Council.

In addition, these 38 people are required to undergo a few minutes each week of testing on their brains using a scientific instrument provided by the department that developed the mechs, and to be questioned about matters related to the Security Council, in order to ensure that they do not leak secrets to the sect or outsiders.

On April 6, the Kyushu Security Council took initial shape, with all its top officials in office.

Nadutong Company was dissolved and became a thing of the past. Even its headquarters were relocated, and its original express delivery business was taken over by ordinary people.

On April 7, the number of people with supernatural abilities in China approached the 4 million mark. The G1 reagent was still in high demand and short supply. After the tariffs were added, the market price of each reagent was between 2.5 and 3 yuan. It was a luxury item that most ordinary people could afford if they gritted their teeth or even sold their possessions.

A single G1 reagent unlocks special abilities hidden within genes.

For families and ordinary people at the bottom of society, it was so readily available that they would do anything to get such a chance to change their fate.

Meanwhile, the Security Council has also established branches in various provinces to screen registered Awakened individuals and to recruit and cultivate those with unique and irreplaceable supernatural abilities.

As for the hundreds of mechs dispatched to various locations, they also became a strong support for the Security Council. In the early days of their creation, when they did not have enough military force to solve all potential problems, the mechs were the best weapon.

In each jurisdiction, whenever there are cases of evil cultivators emerging or awakened individuals robbing ordinary people, the high-ranking members of the Security Council only need to submit the relevant criminal information and specific coordinates to the mech and its department, and the matter will be resolved within 1 to 2 days.

Most of the awakened individuals at this stage are at stage 1 or 2, and even those at stage 3 are extremely rare, one in ten thousand. Facing Class B and Class C mechs, they are like lambs to the slaughter. The arrival of the chairman and the old master Zhang Zhiwei is a powerful tool to deal with the rebellion of level 4 awakened individuals, and the situation in the country has been brought under control for a short time.

Countries around the world are also using their own methods to stabilize the order as much as possible, while Behemoth continues to produce G1 reagents, dedicated to further increasing the number of superhumans worldwide.

In New York, the birthplace of Behemoth, apart from the relatively safe area where he lived, large-scale deaths occurred in other neighborhoods. Awakened superhumans were hunted by demons lurking in the shadows. Of course, there were also evil cultivators from the Eastern countries who used the flesh and souls of the awakened to continuously evolve and cultivate until they reached the pinnacle of their techniques.

On April 8, the number of people with supernatural abilities in China reached 23 million, with young and middle-aged people accounting for two-thirds of them.

The Security Council foresaw that, over time, more people would transform into superhumans, hence the idea of ​​establishing superhuman academies to properly guide them and help them unlock their genetic potential.

The 37 senior officials passed the resolution, which was then submitted to the remaining nine ministries for approval, and preparations began.

........

Returning to the present, after summarizing the events of the past 26 days, Yu Huai extended an invitation to his martial uncle.

"Uncle-Master, are you interested in the position of president? If you feel it would interfere with your cultivation, you can hold the position on a temporary basis, and leave the other affairs to other presidents or councilors."

"I prefer peace and quiet, so I'm planning to go into seclusion for the next couple of days."

Jiang Mo's lack of a reply was itself a clear answer.

Yu Huai, who was on the other end of the phone, understood what the old man meant, so he moved on from the matter and said to him again:

"Disciple congratulates Martial Uncle on your further advancement in profound skills."

"I wonder how long you will be in seclusion this time? The first academy for extraordinary individuals in the country will be completed in three months. I would like to invite you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony to witness this."

Yu Huai briefly explained to Jiang Mo the Kyushu Council's plan to establish a school for extraordinary individuals.

"Oh? Building a school?"

"It seems that the path ahead for those traditional sects in the martial arts world will be difficult."

Jiang Mo couldn't help but sigh.

In the last century, before the Qing Dynasty was abolished, there were so-called private schools and academies in both rural and urban areas. As schools sprang up everywhere, they absorbed more and more students, and those old historical things eventually came to an end.

This is an era where gods and faith are no longer needed.

In the past, after the masses broke free from the shackles of their genes and gained superpowers, they would no longer hold the traditions and sects passed down from ancient times in such high esteem as they once did.

Is it a good thing?

Or is it a bad thing?

Who can say for sure?

"The first academy for people with supernatural abilities was established in Shanghai. It was named Chixia, meaning 'a pure heart as always and a splendid China'."

Yu Huai said sincerely:

"Uncle-Master, as the undisputed number one in the world of supernatural beings, if you could attend the opening ceremony, it would surely greatly inspire the students' ambition; perhaps you would also like the vibrant atmosphere there."

"We'll see. I don't know how long I'll be in seclusion," Jiang Mo said, neither confirming nor denying.

The call lasted for more than an hour. After learning about recent events at home and abroad, Jiang Mo returned the phone to Lu Jin and let them continue their conversation. He, on the other hand, drank tea, browsed messages on the dark web, and occasionally checked the overseas developments.

After being persuaded by his junior brother and old friend, and after careful consideration, Lu Jin agreed to join the Kyushu Security Council, but on the condition that he would not attend any ordinary affairs except for important meetings. He would essentially be on temporary assignment and would be willing to assist the Security Council in managing the rebellious awakened individuals within its territory.

This night.

The final piece of the puzzle for the Kyushu Security Council leadership has been completed.

Chapter 338 The Second True Form

"On March 26, a large number of out-of-control activists appeared on the streets of New York. The oppression and injustice they had suffered for a long time due to their low social status became the catalyst for them to vent their anger after gaining power. Some sought to redistribute social status, some went on a rampage to take revenge on their enemies, and others took the opportunity to rob and steal property, getting away with it. As a result, hundreds of thousands of people were injured and economic losses amounted to hundreds of billions of dollars."

"On March 27, in Florida, the number of awakened individuals reached 4 million, and major cities were on the verge of collapse. The superpowered forces originally under the state government were unable to cope with the crisis and began to escort officials to an orderly retreat."

"On March 28, in the foggy city of Europe, nearly a thousand Level 1 and 2 Awakened Ones launched a rebellion at night, which was suppressed by the armed forces of the army after 26 hours."

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