499: Chapter 499 The World is Developing Rapidly

"The world is at peace now, so what do I need Enhancement Points for?"

Chen Yi lay on a lounge chair in the courtyard, basking in the sun, and said lazily.

Su Taotao was lying beside him, nibbling on snacks with her cheeks puffed out: "Brother Chen Yi, you've been getting lazier and lazier lately! You were complaining about being tired after just three hours last night!"

"This is called enjoying life!"

Chen Yi reached out and ruffled her hair, "I spent every day fighting and killing before; now that I can finally lie here in peace and quiet, why wouldn't I enjoy it?"

Lin Mengxue walked over carrying a plate of fruit, shaking her head with a smile: "You, you're just making excuses for yourself!"

Chen Yi took the fruit and casually pulled her into the lounge chair as well.

"What's wrong? Did you miss me?"

Lin Mengxue's face flushed red, and she gently punched him: "There are so many people watching!"

Chen Yi laughed even more happily: "Let them watch, it's not like they haven't seen it before!"

Luo Shiyin was reading a book nearby; hearing this, she looked up with a faint smile on her lips: "Someone is becoming more and more shameless now."

"Why care about reputation? Is it edible?"

Chen Yi retorted righteously.

The girls all laughed out loud at the same time.

In the courtyard, the sun was just right, and the breeze was gentle.

Days like this were exactly what Chen Yi had dreamed of.

Nights filled with music and revelry; how delightful!

Meanwhile.

Under the leadership of Hua Liuli, the Demon Abyss Cult also announced the full truth regarding the reincarnation of the Demon Emperors.

Once the news was released, the whole world was in an uproar.

People originally thought that the Demon Emperors were enemies of humanity, the ultimate form of Demonic Beasts, and monsters that could not be tolerated by the world.

But now they knew that they were once humans too!

They retained the memories of their past lives, retained human reason, and retained the ability to communicate with people!

They were not monsters!

They were just pitiful people with tragic fates!

They were just Spirit Beasts who had once fought and died for this world!

"I support the Demon Emperors integrating into society!"

"They are victims too, why discriminate against them?"

"That reincarnated Demon Emperor young lady is so beautiful, I want to marry her!"

"Wake up, the person above, she's an Eighth Rank powerhouse, what are you, a mere ordinary person, thinking about?"

"Can't I just think about it?"

Contrary to everyone's expectations, society's acceptance of the Demon Emperors was surprisingly high.

There were even quite a few people who specifically ran to the entrance of the Demon Abyss Cult, holding signs asking for contracts and relationships, leaving Hua Liuli speechless and amused!

"These people... do they have something wrong with their brains?"

"Isn't this quite good? It shows that everyone's acceptance is high!"

"You're happy, but one hundred thousand Demon Emperors all want to contract with you, why don't you choose!"

"No, no, no, having you all is enough for me~~~"

"Hmph, you're sensible enough!"

Besides the integration of the Demon Emperors into society, another major change occurred this year!

Demonic Beasts!

Ever since the Space-Time Rift closed, the manic Qi of those Demonic Beasts wandering in the wild had diminished significantly.

They no longer attacked humans crazily, no longer tried to break through city defense lines, and no longer killed on sight.

They began to follow the Laws of nature, began to form their own groups, and began to live like wild animals.

Of course, their power remained strong.

A Tenth Rank Demonic Beast could still easily destroy a modern army.

But humans discovered that as long as they didn't actively provoke them or intrude into their territories, these Demonic Beasts would not attack on their own!

At the same time, because the Space-Time Rift had closed, no more Demonic Beasts were being born.

Thus, a new industry emerged—Demonic Beast sanctuaries!

Those defense lines originally used to resist Demonic Beasts were converted into huge nature reserves!

Humans and Demonic Beasts began to attempt coexistence, on the premise of maintaining distance!

And those high-tier Beast Kings and Demon Emperors who had already developed intelligence made another choice—to integrate into human society!

They lived in human form, engaged in various professions, and coexisted peacefully with ordinary people.

Some became teachers, some became doctors, some became merchants, and some even became celebrities...

Of course, the price was that they had to abide by human Laws, could not use their power at will, and could not harm ordinary people!

But compared to living in the wild, sleeping in the open, and constantly facing the slaughter of their own kind, this peace of living in a corner was even more precious!

Moreover, Chen Yi's strength was still so formidable!

If you dared to act out, Chen Yi could wipe you out in minutes!

As long as they possessed intelligence, they could all understand the pros and cons!

The crisis caused by the Demonic Beasts was completely over!

This year was not only a year of peace but also a year of rapid development.

First was the complete reform of the Beast Tamer system.

In the past, the relationship between Beast Tamers and Spirit Beasts was often more inclined towards a master-servant relationship!

Male Beast Tamers held absolute dominance, while female Spirit Beasts were in a subordinate position.

But now, with the Demon Emperors integrating into society, and with the equal relationship between Chen Yi and The girls being known to the whole world.

The Beast Tamer system began to shift towards a partnership.

Contracts were no longer one-sided control, but a two-way choice.

Spirit Beasts were no longer combat tools, but partners fighting side by side.

The assessment standards for Beast Tamers also changed; it was no longer just about strength, but also about character and the attitude towards Contracted Spirit Beasts!

Those Beast Tamers who had once abused Spirit Beasts and treated them as tools became social pariahs overnight, despised by everyone!

Secondly, there was a massive technological explosion.

In the past, due to the threat of Demonic Beasts, the development of human technology had been restricted.

A large amount of resources was used for military defense, used to resist the attacks of Demonic Beasts.

But now, the threat was gone.

Those resources originally used for military purposes were diverted to technological research and development.

In just one short year, the level of human technology jumped up more than one level.

Space transportation technology began to be commercialized; although it could currently only transport small items, it had already caused earth-shaking changes in the logistics industry.

Energy technology achieved a Breakthrough; new energy based on the conversion of spiritual power was clean, efficient, and almost infinite, making fossil fuels completely a thing of the past!

Medical technology advanced by leaps and bounds; the combination of spiritual power and modern medicine made it possible to cure many terminal illnesses, extending the average human lifespan by twenty years!

And behind all of this was the shadow of Chen Yi!

Although he himself was lying lazily at home enjoying life!

But these scientific research achievements were almost all distilled from the centuries of research of the Demon Abyss Cult!

The two girls from the Demon Abyss Cult were both Chen Yi's people, so how could one say it had nothing to do with Chen Yi?

Thirdly, there was a shift in social concepts!

In the past, due to the particularity of the Beast Tamer system, women were to some extent at a disadvantage.

Only those who awakened powerful talents or Bloodlines could be valued;

Ordinary men and women were often ignored, or even discriminated against!

But now, because there was no longer much need for too much power to deal with external threats!

These people could almost all engage in various industries!

The whole world ushered in an unprecedented golden age of technology!