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Chapter 213 - 152: The Delegation

Chapter 213: Chapter 152: The Delegation

"Three officials from White Eagle Country are disembarking from the airplane..."

"Following close behind, I believe everyone will recognize him; he’s from Da Guangming Temple, Hui Ling..."

"The one standing behind Hui Ling should be Mu Tianjiao, a member of this delegation from Xingxiao Sect..."

As the delegation arrived in Xia Country, a flood of reports began to continuously trend on various platforms.

The delegation visited the commercial center, where the tallest buildings surprised Hui Ling.

Secrets of the delegation’s dinner menu revealed!

The delegation watched traditional opera performances...

Hui Ling praised Xia Country’s cuisine as beyond imagination! Envied those who lived here all the time.

The delegation rode on the high-speed railway, and the speed shocked the powerhouses of Mirror World!

Watching Hui Ling occasionally trend, Bai Yiyi couldn’t help but say, "After the last video exploded, how come Hui Ling still has so many fans? And so much media coverage?"

Zhao Wanxi commented from the side, "There are people who criticize and others who love to watch; it’s very normal. After all, there are so many people in Xia Country. Even though many supported us after the last video, there are still those who hope to cooperate with Mirror World."

Zhao Wanxi knew that the internet in Xia Country was becoming increasingly polarized, either hostile towards Mirror World or embracing it...

Netizens with entirely different views engaged in daily spats online, and though the former were more numerous, the latter’s numbers were also significant due to overseas public opinion.

Zhao Wanxi analyzed, "And so much media coverage suggests that there might also be two factions within the Xia Country’s official circles..."

Just then, Bai Yiyi angrily said, "Damn it, my video saving people from a fire only trended for a short while, but this Hui Ling gets into the top ten trending for eating hotpot?"

Zhao Wanxi, beside her, said, "Scarcity makes things valuable, ancestor. You save people every week; people get aesthetically fatigued after seeing it too much."

Bai Yiyi puzzled, "Aesthetic fatigue?"

Zhao Wanxi nodded and showed her a video, "Look, this is a video of a Divine Dragon Sect Disciple saving a cat from overseas, it’s gone viral."

Bai Yiyi was aware of the Divine Dragon Gang, one of the nine major sects that had recently begun collaborating with several island nations and spawned a number of internet celebrity powerhouses.

But Bai Yiyi still felt unconvinced, "Why should saving a cat be more viral than me saving people?"

Zhao Wanxi replied, "Cats are cute, look how adorable this cat is."

Zhao Wanxi analyzed further, "Plus, based on my two months’ experience across various platforms, there are too many strong figures using supernatural powers to save people now. The market for rescue videos is saturated, and the audience is tired of them."

"We need to stand out from the crowd by strengthening niche markets and digging into vertical content..."

Bai Yiyi frowned, "What are you talking about?"

Zhao Wanxi explained, "That’s what I heard Miss Jing say on the phone; basically, we need to shoot something fresh."

"Something fresh?" Bai Yiyi murmured, "Should I go save a dog?"

"That’s not the kind of fresh we’re talking about," Zhao Wanxi sighed. "Look, now all sorts from Da Guangming Temple, Divine Dragon Gang... most Mirror World powerhouses are filming their lives in the modern world."

"Whether they’re eating hotpot, going to the supermarket, saving someone, or teaching a skill, it’s all too homogenized with Mirror World powerhouses in the city."

Zhao Wanxi, stroking her chin, mused, "I think we should do the opposite, shoot more stuff about Mirror World."

"Remember how popular the video at Zhou Tian Sect was?"

"We could shoot ’Bai Yiyi roaming Mirror World,’ featuring your daily travels, battles, and meals in Mirror World. Show the scenery, people, and food. It could go viral."

Bai Yiyi disbelieving, "*Mutter* ’Battles are fine, but what’s so interesting about traveling and eating?"

That’s when Jing Shiyu and Lin Xing walked in.

Seemingly having overheard Zhao Wanxi, Jing Shiyu nodded, "I also think it’s quite a good idea."

Zhao Wanxi quickly looked at Jing Shiyu, knowing that during her time in Building C, Jing Shiyu’s words were proving to be far more useful than Bai Yiyi’s.

Jing Shiyu said to Lin Xing, "Remember when you asked me to look into South Heavenly Gate, She Shen Cliff? I found the place; it should be in Jiangyang Province, right where Da Guangming Temple is located. If you explore there, you could actually shoot more videos exploring Mirror World and post them online. It would be a way to let the people of the modern world understand Mirror World better."

Lin Xing’s gaze sharpened, "Jiangyang Province, I remember that the fixed gate opening in West Sea City leads to Jiangyang Province in Mirror World, right?"

South Heavenly Gate, She Shen Cliff was a location that Lin Xing had become aware of after obtaining the second legacy and from the memories that had resurfaced.

He felt there must be information about a secret technique hidden there, and if he could complete the picture and master this technique, he would be able to move on to the third legacy.

Jing Shiyu nodded, "But you probably won’t have time to go there anytime soon. The visit of this delegation from White Eagle Country has a huge impact, and both you and Master Bai will definitely need to make an appearance."

As she spoke, Jing Shiyu had already brought a White Eagle Country media report to Lin Xing’s attention.

Lin Xing glanced at it, according to the White Eagle Country’s statement, the delegation’s visit to Xia Country would open the gates of diplomacy between Xia Country and Mirror World, aiming to improve the relations between the two worlds, further strengthen cooperation, deeply exchange research on supernatural powers, and contribute to world peace...

Jing Shiyu added, "Along with White Eagle Country officials and disciples from Da Guangming Temple, the delegation includes members from Xingxiao Sect, Taiqing Sect, Divine Dragon Gang, and Sky Sun Sect."

"You are already familiar with the first few, and as for Sky Sun Sect, it’s not a Central Plains sect, but one beyond the north border defense in the Steppe."

"Though it’s not very famous in the Central Plains and far from the reputation of the nine major sects, I heard that Sky Sun Sect has great influence in the Steppe region, revered by countless tribes as the highest faith."

Lin Xing understood this point: the so-called nine major sects were only the nine major sects of the Central Plains, or rather, of Great Zhou. Beyond the lands of the Central Plains, there naturally existed other nations and ethnicities.

However, since the secret techniques of the immortal paths mainly spread within the Central Plains and had not yet disseminated overseas in the Mirror World, there were hardly any powers from beyond the Central Plains entering the present world.

Lin Xing said, "Although so many videos have been leaked this time, it now seems that Da Guangming Temple has not lost much of its influence in White Eagle Country."

Jing Shiyu shook her head and spoke, "In my view... it’s likely that Da Guangming Temple has already connected with many high-level officials within the government of White Eagle Country. These monks and nuns are very good at deluding people’s minds and manipulating public opinion.

Our videos have spread on the social media platforms of White Eagle Country as well, but they’ve been quickly diluted by a flood of other information, both true and false, making it hard to have any significant impact."

Jing Shiyu exclaimed, "Now, Da Guangming Temple has firmly established itself in White Eagle Country; they’re not so easily brought down by some videos and evidence."

In her heart, Jing Shiyu thought that the nine major sects truly deserved their reputation; once they fully committed to the development in the present world, their influence rose rapidly, far beyond her ability to compare.

She couldn’t help but wonder what preparations the other major sects were making in secret besides Da Guangming Temple.

"The final stop for the delegation is East Sea City, and then they will take a private jet back to White Eagle Country."

Jing Shiyu said, "Su Ju’s side wanted to organize an exchange match of superpowers, arranging for you to fight a few of the delegation’s strong members, but it has already been vetoed by the higher-ups. When the time comes, it will probably just be a meeting..."

Over the next few days, more news about the delegation’s visits continued to come in.

...

In a northern city.

Standing atop the highest building in the city, Hui Ling looked at the cityscape before her and marveled, "What an astonishing achievement. The people here must be extremely hardworking and full of wisdom."

The accompanying official nodded, but there seemed to be a glint of gloom in his eyes.

Hui Ling also sighed, "It’s a pity, this place will soon become a ghost town."

"A city built with countless manpower and resources is about to be so easily abandoned."

"Millions of people will leave their homes and lose their jobs."

"Is all of this really worth it?"

Hui Ling turned to the accompanying official and said, "I am very grateful for your invitation to visit Xia Country, but the more I tour, the more I feel sorry."

"I heard your family has lived in this city for nearly a century? You must be very reluctant to leave here."

From a distance, the Swordsman walked over impatiently after Hui Ling and the official had finished talking, "Is it over yet? Where are we off to next?"

The recent days of sightseeing, meetings, and dining... they were exceedingly dull for the Swordsman. She would rather return to the Mirror World to seek out masters to fight than continue wasting time here.

Hui Ling, on the other hand, relished the days’ itineraries and said with a slight smile, "Tonight we have dinner with some influential local figures, and they are quite interested in the Great Bright Temple’s longevity and health-preserving methods."

Looking at the Swordsman’s bored expression, Hui Ling said, "Don’t you understand, Swordsman? The things we have been doing these past days are far more important than simple combat and killing. The internal divisions within Xia Country are far more serious than we had anticipated..."

The Swordsman waved her hand and spoke, "You’re a Scripture Master, of course, you like to chat with people. I’m a Swordsman, and for me, fighting and killing are what I should be doing."

As she turned to leave, Mu Tianjiao blocked her way, "Where are you going?"

The Swordsman grinned, a hint of killing intent flickering in her eyes, "Little one, it’s not your place to mind my business."

Mu Tianjiao said indifferently, "You say you’re a Swordsman, so you want to fight and kill. Well, I’ve inherited the Ranger’s legacy. What do you think I should be doing?"

Just as the tension between the two was mounting, a slick-haired man nearby laughed and said, "Why get angry, you beautiful ladies? If you want to fight, you can fight with me, I don’t mind if it’s all night long."

Both the Swordsman and Mu Tianjiao turned to look.

Information about the other party flashed through Mu Tianjiao’s mind: Xia Jianlong from the Divine Dragon Gang, the son of the Divine Dragon Gang Leader, and a master of the martial arts legacy.

The Swordsman looked at Xia Jianlong and scoffed coldly while the Sword Intent around her slowly began to rise.

Just then, a Buddhist chant came from Hui Ling, "Everyone, let’s not forget our important mission on this trip."

...

Bai Yiyi opened her social media platform only to find that someone had insulted her again.

Before blocking the person, she checked out their profile, and at a glance saw it was filled with posts related to Hui Ling.

She thought to herself, no surprise: "Ever since the delegation arrived, these fans of Hui Ling have become more and more arrogant."

Bai Yiyi shook her head and sighed, "These monks and nuns corrupt the youth every day, setting a bad example for their followers, can’t they just ban Hui Ling?"

Jing Shiyu, standing beside her, shook her head and said, "That’s impossible, even if we disregard public opinion and international influence. Speaking of the officials in Xia Country, not everyone supports the current policies."

"A lot of people are eager to collaborate with the sects of the Mirror World."

"After all, superpowers can bring not only great strength but also impact health and longevity, which is hugely tempting for many people in the present world."

Jing Shiyu spoke offhandedly, then once again turned her attention back to her phone.

She was setting up a website for Lin Xing’s fans; of course, she wasn’t doing it merely for money, fame, or influence in the present world.

Jing Shiyu’s first legacy was that of a Daoist Child, and her second legacy was that of a Nun.

Sensing the fog in her own mind, Jing Shiyu knew that to fully unleash the potential within her second legacy, the Nun, and to complete the transformation of her skills, there were two possible paths to follow.