CHAPTER 124: CHAPTER 123 DEPARTING FOR THE EASTERN FEDERATION

"According to this statement, the strongest individuals at the peak in the Xianxia version and Apocalypse version might only exist in a particular fixed version, similar to the Intelligent God."

"If this is true, the idea of crossing versions to kill strong enemies might be destined to fail."

"Even when acting in some lower-energy-level versions, caution is essential to avoid laying the groundwork for future versions by involving entities unique to this world."

"However, from another perspective, it’s also fortunate; at least there won’t be the worry of facing Intelligent God’s schemes in the next version."

Lu Yan frowned slightly, weighing the pros and cons.

While Lu Yan was flipping through "Heavenly Dao Discussion," several foreigners had already cast surprised glances at Lu Yan.

Their focus of interest was naturally not the book "Heavenly Dao Discussion," but rather the personal terminal in Lu Yan’s hand.

Its highly sci-fi appearance and the virtual projection technology it exhibited had drawn quite a few exclamations, and some people had even taken out their phones to prepare for filming.

Noticing this, Lu Yan closed the virtual screen projection and put away "Heavenly Dao Discussion," swiftly leaving the street.

As he walked, Lu Yan was pondering another matter.

Having experienced this cyber version, Lu Yan had gained a Phoenix City council member identity, granting him certain status in the Western version system.

This identity was earned by Lu Yan through real efforts; even in other versions it would be applicable. The most straightforward choice now was to stay in the United States, continue to deepen the identity of this version, and further develop the Nine Dragons Fitness Club.

Who knows, maybe one day contact with a high-energy-level Western version could help him soar.

But the problem is that the Western version is only transitional for Lu Yan; his main cultivation system is still based on the Xianxia version.

"Red Lotus Karma Fire Scripture," "Profound Yellow Merit Fire," "Soul Banner," are all crucial dependencies for Lu Yan.

This has predestined that whether seeking identity or enhancing status, the best choice for Lu Yan is to return to the Eastern Federation.

After a moment’s contemplation, Lu Yan had decided.

He opened his personal terminal, traced Shaq’s phone number through the network, and then dialed it.

More than ten minutes later, a red supercar stopped by the roadside, and a burly bodybuilder stepped out, attracting the gaze of many passersby due to his exaggerated physique.

Just as he got off the car, Shaq immediately flashed an ingratiatingly flattering smile:

"Boss, you called for me?"

Lu Yan’s spiritual eye swept over Shaq’s body, instantly seeing through Shaq’s physical condition.

In the cyber version, Shaq, who became a city council member, had undergone his second spiritual transformation, and the most advanced modification technology of City No.14 had successfully helped him ascend to a refined spiritual ability user.

He only needed to adapt to the spiritual energy afterwards, and Shaq could undergo the upper-rank spiritual transformation surgery, leaping to become a formidable figure equivalent to the Foundation Establishment Stage.

But just in the time of one version update, Shaq’s physical condition had reverted to a mortal level, only slightly stronger than an ordinary person, showing no trace of any spiritual energy or modification.

It was as if a version update directly swapped Shaq with a new body.

The first time observing version update changes so intuitively, Lu Yan clicked his tongue in wonder.

As for Shaq himself, his body trembled slightly, feeling that Lu Yan’s sharp gaze seemed to penetrate his flesh, his secret of daily three sets of Nine Dragon Power potion exposed to Lu Yan’s gaze with nowhere to hide.

Lu Yan had no time for Shaq’s careful thoughts and straightforwardly said:

"Help me prepare a set of identity documents and a ticket for the fastest flight to the Eastern Federation."

Upon hearing this, Shaq immediately picked up the phone and dialed a number.

After giving a series of commands, Shaq respectfully said:

"Boss, the fastest flight to the Eastern Federation will depart in two hours, and the identity documents you need will be delivered to the airport beforehand.

Next, do you want to rest for a while, or should I directly take you to the airport?"

"Straight to the airport, please."

Lu Yan didn’t want to waste any time.

Having just completed the version update, it was still unclear how long this urban version would last, and he had many things to do once he returned to the Eastern Federation.

Sitting in the supercar’s passenger seat, Lu Yan suddenly noticed a box beside him.

Opening the box, colorful syringes caught Lu Yan’s sight.

Before the cyber version was about to end, Lu Yan had closed the underground pharmaceutical factory, leaving Shaq with thirty thousand doses of Nine Dragon Power potion, which had been carried over with the version update.

Casually extracting one of them, Lu Yan checked the composition of the Nine Dragon Power potion, confirming his suspicion that it contained no Spiritual Qi.

It seemed the Spiritual Qi effect had been replaced by some special drug components. Lu Yan had no research in this area, so naturally he couldn’t understand.

The car’s atmosphere was a bit silent. Shaq, driving, cautiously glanced at Lu Yan beside him.

In Shaq’s eyes, Lu Yan had always been very mysterious.

Whether it was the Nine Dragon Power potion or later intervening in city council conflicts, he displayed extremely mysterious methods, and Shaq’s fear of Lu Yan far exceeded his respect.

Unnoticeably swallowing, Shaq proactively started a conversation:

"Boss, do you know what Quentin is doing now?"

Lu Yan showed a touch of curiosity because after deciding to close the cyber version underground factory, Quentin also chose to leave Seventy-first Cave.

"Tell me more about it."

Seeing his topic piqued Lu Yan’s interest, Shaq smiled and said:

"I mentioned a few times to him before that with his physical condition, using Eastern Federation terms, he has an innate physique. Joining Nine Dragons Fitness Club could earn abundant resources.

But Quentin was steadfast in pursuing advanced studies in bio-surgery and prosthetic modification at a network company. Recently, he started working at a company named Tree of Life."

"Tree of Life?" Lu Yan’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, feeling that this name seemed a bit inconsistent with the urban version’s style.

But about to leave the United States, Lu Yan didn’t dwell on it.

Quentin, who originally self-studied compiler skills and spiritual tattoos, demonstrated some talent, and now that he had the opportunity for continued development was certainly good.

The sports car drove towards the airport, passing a commercial square where the electronic big screen suddenly caught Lu Yan’s attention.

On the big screen, a green twin-tail girl was piloting a helicopter, with a missile launched in the distance outside the frame, the helicopter and girl instantly swallowed by flames.

Subsequent scenes showed the girl merging with the helicopter, transforming into a giant robot capable of becoming a helicopter, engaging in fierce battles with various types of enemies.

The footage was brief, seemingly a movie trailer, but judging from the surrounding crowd’s responses, the promotional preview received pretty good reactions.

Lu Yan froze for a moment, recognizing the green twin-tail girl as Lu Luo, who had served as his guide in the cyber version.

After settling in the Seventy-first Cave, Lu Yan’s interactions with Lu Luo were limited, but her gender as an armed helicopter left quite an impression.

Later, when turmoil erupted in Lower City District and everyone was fleeing for safety, it seemed Lu Luo also withdrew along with the masses to deeper caves, and after that, there was no news of her.

Unexpectedly, in this urban version, Lu Luo had become a movie star and had in this way fulfilled her dream of becoming a true armed helicopter.

A slight smile couldn’t help but appear on his lips as Lu Yan recalled that phrase.

"This is the best of times!"