Heavenly Mechanism Divination had always been incredibly vague.

Even Qing Yu, as of today, couldn't simply calculate and know what Feng Jiwu was doing thousands of miles away.

Many times, Divination Skill could only provide a general idea. The real details required further investigation by people.

Relying solely on Divination Skill, one could only know about the general strength of someone. To truly obtain someone's information, manpower and resources were required.

Clearly, the Fate Altar had sufficient manpower and resources, along with a vast intelligence network at its service.

In the worldly society, there was not the kind of independent intelligence network that existed in the novels Qing Yu read in his previous life. Any major power would not allow such an independent network to exist.

Unless one had peerless strength, openly establishing an organization to explore all the secrets of the world was akin to seeking death.

Of course, privately, these intelligence organizations were indispensable.

Forces like Six Gates, Shadow Pavilion, and Yin Demon Sect all had their own intelligence networks.

In the past, Qing Yu had always thought that the reach of Shadow Pavilion's forces spanned the entire world and that its intelligence network was the top tier, even slightly surpassing the undercover agents of Six Gates.

However, today he suddenly realized that perhaps the intelligence network of the Fate Altar was no less than Shadow Pavilion's, perhaps even more so.

No one understood the convenience of divination through the way of Heavenly Mechanism better than Qing Yu. Although it could only determine a general idea, as long as there was a target, it was almost sufficient.

What remained was to spend manpower and resources to dig deeper.

And speaking of Heavenly Mechanism, who in today's world did not know that Elder Shiming of Fate Altar was The World's Number One? His disciples were all masters in their own right.

'Speaking of which, it has been a long time since I've heard any news about Qiao Baixuan...' Qing Yu pondered slightly.

Qiao Baixuan's talent in the way of Heavenly Mechanism was top-notch in the current era, befitting his double pupils anomaly. If Qing Yu hadn't cheated, he couldn't have compared to him.

But such a person, ever since the last time he used divination on Gong Ziyu outside the Divine Capital, had completely disappeared from the worldly society.

Logically speaking, Qiao Baixuan was also a young man. From the few times they met, it was clear he had a strong competitive spirit. Such a young man couldn't possibly not cause some incidents in the worldly society.

Even if he was too proud, he should still show some traces.

Moreover, progress in Martial Arts isn't achieved by mere isolation. Qiao Baixuan, already a Divine Origin, needed more experiences to nourish his soul.

However, the reality was that not a trace of Qiao Baixuan had been seen.

Qing Yu had tried several times to divine Qiao Baixuan's situation, but had ended up with nothing.

'Qiao Baixuan is a closed-door disciple of Elder Shiming. If I could capture him, I would understand a lot more about Elder Shiming, but...'

How to capture him was a problem.

Qing Yu kept thinking, but still found no way to locate Qiao Baixuan.

Elder Shiming, along with the Fate Altar, was really too suspicious.

Elder Shiming's accomplishment in Yi Skill was unparalleled in the world, and Qing Yu highly suspected that he was the one who had hidden Heavenly Mechanism and had drawn upon the Killing, Breaking, and Wolf Three Stars' Star Power twenty years ago.

The Fate Altar had an intelligence network that didn't match its visible strength. Operating such a vast network required financial and material resources that were not readily available.

Additionally, without a significant power backing it, the Fate Altar's intelligence network could not have remained so reclusive.

The discussion below continued vigorously.

Four individuals on the Earth Ranking had shifted positions, and the new names each carried a reputation or infamy. Such a significant event could not fail to stir up a hot discussion among the onlookers.

However, Qing Yu did not plan to linger here.

"Hmm?"

Qing Yu suddenly sensed something and turned to look toward the rear right.

The high building he was in was a tavern. It was the busy lunch hour, the peak time for the tavern.

However, due to the announcement of the Earth Ranking, most of the patrons had run off to check the news.

Currently, in Ji Province, those daring to wander about were mostly bold individuals from the worldly society. Very few among them could restrain their emotions from checking the new updates about the Earth Ranking.

Hence, the tavern was now quite quiet, so quiet that Qing Yu instantly found the source of that gaze.

No, perhaps it shouldn't be called a gaze.

Though that person's eyes were open, his pupils were lifeless and utterly immobile. He was a blind man.

And because he was a blind man, Qing Yu had only just noticed his scrutiny.

'Heart Eye.'

Qing Yu guessed silently and took the initiative to approach the table where the two people sat, "May I join your table?"

Qing Yu's voice was calm, and given the current quietness of the tavern, where seats were plentiful everywhere, the woman among the two furrowed her brows and coldly said, "No."

"While traveling, it's good to make new friends," the previously observing blind man lightly laughed, "If the Daoist doesn't mind, I am quite welcoming."

"Alright." Qing Yu sat down directly and picked up the teapot to pour a cup of water.

"Doesn't the Daoist drink tea?" The blind man asked in surprise, "Although Taifeng Building is a tavern, the famous tea 'Jade Dragon Snow Ridge' here is renowned far and wide. Why not try some?"

"The desires of the palate, I do not indulge,"

Qing Yu drank a sip of water, "A cup of plain water is sufficient."

"Ha, you think you're a monk?" The woman beside him scoffed disdainfully.

"Xihai, don't be rude to the Daoist," the blind man gently chided, then greeted Qing Yu with a fist wrapped in a palm, "I am Wu Que, I have seen the Daoist."

"Xuan Du." Qing Yu responded indifferently.

"Xuan Du, the legendary dwelling of immortals. There are also rumors that a disciple under Dao Ancestor was named Xuan Du; you have chosen a fine Daoist name," Blind Wu Que praised.

"Your name, too, is not without merit."

Qing Yu met Wu Que's lifeless eyes, "Ning Wuming of Six Gates, once known as 'Divine Captor Wu Que,' was a genius by nature. His intellect, Heavenly Talent, and comprehension were all top-notch. Barely out of his teens, he had reached heights that ordinary people couldn't match.

Strategizing, plotting, literary and martial achievements, before the age of thirty, Ning Wuque had reached the peak in all these aspects. Judging from his achievements, he deserved the name 'Wu Que.'

But the events that followed shattered that name…"

Qing Yu's words trailed off, but someone didn't want him to continue.

The woman named Xihai was about to interrupt, but Wu Que spoke first, "The name 'Wu Que,' when placed upon him, was indeed somewhat excessive."

Wu Que then gave a bitter smile, "The same is true when it is on me."

After all, he was a blind man, and calling a blind man 'Wu Que' was nothing short of a severe irony.

"Is that really the case?"

Qing Yu remained detached, speaking coolly, "Though blind in eyes, clear at heart. Although your eyes are blind, you surpass ninety-nine percent of those with sight. The name 'Wu Que,' on you, is quite fitting."

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