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Chapter 2057 - 2025: Linchuan

Linchuan, an international metropolis, could even be described as the world’s center in today’s circumstances.

Of course, this "center" is relative to martial artists.

Here, powerful martial artists from all over the world have gathered, and some even include beings not of this world.

Martial artists from various minor worlds also often choose Linchuan as their base.

The reason being, this was once the hometown of the acknowledged greatest martial artist, the King of the Netherworld.

And that legendary Lord Nether King walked out from such a city. There are even legends that the forebears of the Nether King also hailed from this city, and after achieving their cultivation, ascended to an unknown world. Of course, no one really knows if this legend is true or false.

But undeniably, this city is truly thriving.

After receiving sponsorship from the Nether King Group, the local authorities have vigorously developed the city, marking it with human influence from the skies to the ground, and even underground. In this city, every inch of land is worth its weight in gold. Even ordinary martial artists find it nearly impossible to buy a house here.

A young man in black walked down the streets of Linchuan, gazing at the city that was completely different from his memories, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

"What’s wrong?" Beside him, Old Chen looked at the silent Li Chen and couldn’t help but ask.

"Nothing, just feeling that the changes over the years have been quite big," Li Chen shook his head and said with a smile.

"Indeed, things have changed quite a bit over the years." Old Chen nodded with a deep sense of emotion, as someone who had lived through those times, he felt it most acutely.

A few decades ago, who could have imagined technology would develop to this extent? And who would have thought that once mysterious and elusive martial artists would now be everywhere?

Times are changing!

This was the mutual sigh both Old Chen and Li Chen shared in their hearts.

Of course, their sighs were slightly different.

"Where are you planning to go?" At that moment, Old Chen couldn’t help but ask Li Chen, "I have to return to the base, and that place... I might not be able to take outsiders there, so..."

"I understand." Li Chen nodded, "I’ll just wander around by myself."

"It’s not easy to find a place to stay in Linchuan now. If you’re looking for a place to stay, I can help you," Old Chen offered. Having traveled together through Zizhao Market City, he had long realized that Li Chen was not someone simple, although he still hadn’t guessed Li Chen’s specific identity. But it’s always good to foster favorable connections with such a person.

"No need." Li Chen thanked Old Chen, "Go do your thing, I have a place to stay."

"Alright then." Hearing Li Chen’s words, Old Chen hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded.

Watching Old Chen’s departing figure, Li Chen smiled and continued to stroll along the streets of Linchuan.

Compared to before, today’s Linchuan feels more like a city full of magical charm.

Some areas are filled with a sci-fi atmosphere, while in other areas, there are buildings like ancient temples that appear extremely rustic.

Of course, those with a sci-fi feel are modern facilities, such as shops selling flying cars, large supermarkets, and so on.

While those rustic buildings are the realms of martial artists.

Things like martial arts halls, sect outposts, and so on.

Overall, it exudes a strange but harmonious feeling.

Many of the buildings Li Chen remembers are no longer there, replaced by these polarized styles of architecture.

Of course, the only thing that hasn’t changed might be the endless stream of people on the streets.

Every now and then, among the endless crowd, one could spot one or two martial artists, either alone or in small groups.

"Although much has changed, it still feels like home." A comfortable smile appeared on Li Chen’s face.

This feeling of relaxation in body and mind had been absent for a long, long time.

Walking through the streets of Linchuan, Li Chen felt a sense of blending into the world.

"Crack!"

At this moment, a subtle sound came from within Li Chen’s body. The lock that had tightly suppressed his divine sense suddenly made a soft sound, and that incredibly solid lock suddenly developed a crack.

Although the locks on cultivation and Dao Foundation remained unchanged, at this moment, the lock on his divine sense had cracked wide open.

Li Chen discovered that the divine sense, which had been tightly suppressed and completely unusable, could suddenly spread a tiny bit.

Though not much, it was still a breakthrough!

If he slowly polished this breakthrough, one day, his divine sense would be completely liberated.

"Is this breakthrough brought about by the realization of the Dao Heart?" Li Chen gained a faint understanding.

Perhaps, to unlock the multiple heavy locks on his body, it wasn’t necessary to fully comprehend the Locking Heaven and Earth’s body. Maybe, by other means, he could unlock them by himself one day.

Watching the distant sunset, with a lazy smile on his face, Li Chen slowly made his way into the distance.

In the bustling outskirts of Linchuan, there is a tranquil area.

It is a villa district.

In that place, there was a villa that once belonged to Li Chen.

At that time, it was his home.

It was also the place that had brought him much joy and laughter.

"It’s time to go home." Humming a little tune, Li Chen leisurely strolled toward the villa district.

...

"The target is entering the atmosphere."

"The target has broken through the atmosphere, confirming its trajectory."

"Trajectory confirmed, target landing point, Oblivion Cliffs B34 point, transmitting map now."

Catherine gently put down the computer in her hand and then activated a screen beside her.

On the screen, two faces quickly appeared.

"Li Weisi, Anna, the target landing point has been confirmed. Have your people prepare. I will send someone to seal off the surrounding area to ensure ordinary citizens aren’t involved in this matter," Catherine said calmly.

"Understood!" Li Weisi and Anna quickly replied.

"Additionally, based on the latest news from the satellite, we can confirm there are traces of life within the meteorite. This means this time, it might be a true alien visitor! So, ensure your personnel remain vigilant!" Catherine said gravely. "As for any martial artists who might show up, don’t be polite, chase them away immediately. If reasoning doesn’t work, I authorize the use of martial force."

"Understood, big sis!" Li Weisi nodded.

At this moment, Heishou walked in from outside the door: "Big sis, Brother Fan’s side has also been arranged. They’ve already summoned non-threatening soul shadows to scare away the tourists around Oblivion Cliffs. When those tourists are gone, our people can act."

"Good." Catherine extended a slender white hand to support her forehead, a glint of essence flashing in her eyes: "I really want to see what kind of being is visiting our Earth this time."