As the thunder gradually subsided and the dark clouds dispersed, the investigating personnel finally gathered their courage and approached the central area. Upon seeing Ding Yun unharmed, they were astonished and unsure of what to do next.
They could only quickly contact their superiors and report the incident up the chain, deciding to await further orders.
However, Ding Yun did not wish to remain under constant observation. If the mountain would not come to her, then she would have to go to the mountain.
Thus, in the next second, she opened her eyes and summoned those near her:
"You are from the current secular authorities, are you not?
I have just transcended tribulation and glimpsed the heavenly secrets. I have discovered that this realm is not only facing a spiritual energy resurgence but also the peril of invasion from another world. Can you contact your emperor or a capable prime minister?
If we do not respond promptly, disaster will befall the populace!"
If an old fortune-teller on the street had said such things, Zhu Huai and the others would have dismissed every word and perhaps even arrested her as a fraud.
But hearing it from an old woman who had just undergone tribulation before their eyes, they could not help but believe her.
Therefore, they promptly began to inquire in detail while continuing to report.
Ding Yun's calm and amiable explanations were rapidly transmitted through dedicated satellite lines to various department headquarters, where they were further reported by staff members.
Some of the information even corroborated their previously gathered data, while other details, which could be quickly verified, were being rushed for confirmation.
Then came the waiting. Ding Yun waited for them to report and verify, and for them to invite her over. The Public Security Department headquarters also waited for verification results, reporting outcomes, and further instructions.
It was clear that this matter was beyond their immediate purview, and they could only await orders from above.
...
Imperial Capital Public Security Department Headquarters, Information Analysis Division.
"What were the results of the lightning analysis just now?"
"Destructive-class. It was a terrifying lightning phenomenon never before observed since the establishment of the lightning observation team. Theoretically, the lightning-covered area should be a sheet of glass.
No living creature could have survived!"
"Biological fluctuations, magnetic field intensity?"
"Magnetic field intensity is comparable to a nuclear power plant. Biological fluctuation intensity far exceeds that of elephants and tigers. It's unmeasurable. The deduction of a cultivator's result is confirmed."
"Reports of unregistered individuals from other regions?"
"Over half the regions have reported. A total of 130 cases, a significant increase from 78 cases in the same period last year.
Fifty-six percent exhibit emaciated appearances.
Thirteen cases show bone and muscle strength and density slightly higher than ordinary people, and three cases show significantly higher levels.
The inference of interdimensional spatial portals is confirmed.
The inference of martial artists existing in other dimensions is confirmed!"
As more verifications were established, everyone involved knew that the accuracy of this matter was virtually irrefutable. Faced with such detailed data, the superiors had no recourse but to dispatch a professional to communicate directly with the cultivator.
Thus, Ding Yun officially made contact with the highest echelons of power.
She wasted no time and, without seeking any personal gain, stated directly that she was busy and could not solely focus on this matter. Furthermore, she emphasized that this was not the responsibility of cultivators but rather something the secular world needed to address itself.
Following this, Ding Yun immediately revealed all the spatial connection points she had discovered, whether temporary or permanently established. She also provided details on how to destroy and expand these connection points, as well as comprehensive information about the world on the other side.
Additionally, Ding Yun specifically requested some materials and, on the spot, refined several massive two-way teleportation gates. This was to facilitate their expansion and utilization of the existing connection points, enabling a pre-emptive, large-scale invasion of the opposing world and shifting the battlefield there, thereby preventing widespread devastation in their own world.
Throughout the process, Ding Yun did not forget to describe the pitiable state of ordinary people in the other world, how many starved daily, thus creating a sense of urgency for them to rescue these suffering populations, alleviating any psychological burden they might have about invading another world.
Finally, as a precautionary measure, Ding Yun left behind some martial arts and cultivation techniques, as well as simpler legacies for alchemy and artifact forging, before gracefully departing.
She had done all she could.
The rest was up to the country.
Although she herself could handle these matters, she could directly enter the martial arts world on the other side and eliminate all ambitious individuals there.
But what then?
How would such a vast world and so many ordinary citizens be managed? How would they ensure they didn't starve? Rebuilding a complete national management system from scratch would undoubtedly be an arduous task. Ding Yun already had other means of gaining influence and did not wish to exhaust herself.
However, she could not stand by and do nothing when she knew danger was approaching, simply to save herself some trouble.
Therefore, the current outcome was the best.
By pushing the troublesome matters onto the state, she saved herself effort and avoided any sense of guilt.
However, while Ding Yun herself could rest, the Public Security Department and other relevant agencies became extremely busy. They initiated a nationwide search for individuals from other worlds while convening emergency meetings to discuss how to respond, and whether to take the initiative as the cultivator had suggested.
Furthermore, they began to delve into the research of the giant two-way teleportation gates and cultivation information left behind by the cultivator.
Naturally, all of this was conducted in utmost secrecy.
Ordinary people remained unaware of what had transpired.
It had to be admitted that sometimes, there was no need to inform everyone about certain matters from the outset. After all, widespread knowledge of an event did not necessarily have a significant positive impact. In fact, due to the multitude of voices and conflicting agendas, it could lead to unnecessary complications.
...
Ding Yun, after her departure, flew to a small island overseas. There, she shed her disguise and concealed all her magical power and life force fluctuations before using water and earth遁 techniques to quickly return.
She resumed her normal routine, bought groceries, cooked meals, and began planning a vacation.
Even with the battlefield shifted to another world, this realm would not remain peaceful for long, facing both spiritual energy resurgence and invasion from a martial arts world. If she didn't seize this opportunity to take her parents on a trip, she might not have another chance.
Besides, she herself also wished to relax.
She had even set the date for next month. Her mother would be resigning, and her father's work should also be concluding. It would be the perfect time for a family trip. As for her younger brother, he would continue with his studies; she could simply leave him more living expenses.
(End of Chapter)