Once, I wanted to be a good person

Hearing what Jia said, Fang Ze was stunned for a moment.

He certainly knew that the Jia Family would know about his situation on the road, and he even knew that the battle must have caught the attention of intelligent people throughout the Provincial Government.

He just didn't expect Jia to take the initiative to bring up this matter.

After all, this incident showcased the strength of the Si Family. Bringing it up was helping the Si Family increase their bargaining chips.

He hadn't planned to mention it initially, because it felt too deliberate. Some things are better left unspoken yet understood by all.

So, Jia's sudden mention of this matter did come as a bit of a surprise to Fang Ze.

Thinking this, Fang Ze, unsure of Jia's intention, cautiously followed up, "I didn't expect your news to be so well-informed. Indeed, I encountered a small episode on the road."

Saying this, Fang Ze paused and looked at Jia, waiting for him to reveal his purpose.

Sure enough, hearing Fang Ze's words, Jia smiled slightly, "I heard it was a vassal of the Sima Family at the Mortality-Shedding stage who took action."

"But, nephew, don't underestimate someone just because they are a vassal. You should know that a Mortality-Shedding stage expert is already considered a master in any family."

"Such level of masters are likely to attract the attention of demigods."

Saying this, he gave Fang Ze a meaningful glance and continued, "Also, nephew, do you understand the strength situation of the noble families in our state?"

"Do you need me to introduce it?"

Upon hearing Jia's words, Fang Ze immediately guessed his intention.

Clearly, he was trying to mitigate the impact of the recent events after learning about the Si Family's current strength, highlighting their value: as an old noble family in Xida State, although they had fewer experts below the demigod level, their demigods were the foundation of their indomitable position and the reason for attracting Fang Ze. Plus, they knew a lot of secret information, information sometimes more valuable than money.

Although aware that the other party was trying to regain the negotiating initiative, Fang Ze was indeed interested in the realms above the Yang Transformation stage and the strength of the various families in the Eastern Administrative Region.

So he didn't refuse for the sake of face, but smiled and said to Jia, "I would like to hear the details."

Seeing that Fang Ze indeed recognized their value beyond the demigods, Jia led Fang Ze to sit down and smiled as he began to speak, "Nephew, you have the Si Family's inheritance and work at the State Security Bureau, so you should know the division of realms above the Yang Transformation stage, right?"

Fang Ze actually didn't know. He wasn't a true Si Family descendant and hadn't been at the State Security Bureau long enough to access many classified documents. But since the other party said so, he couldn't show his ignorance, so he nodded with a smile.

Jia didn't doubt it, or perhaps he deemed it common knowledge for every noble child. He slowly said, "The Extraordinary Path of we human Awakener is divided into seven realms."

"Awakening, Fusion, Spirit Ascension, Yang Transformation, Mortality-Shedding, Ascension, and Absolute Pinnacle."

"The Awakening and Fusion stages are foundational realms of the Extraordinary Path. In these two realms, all Awakeners gradually adapt to and enhance their Extraordinary Power, choosing the path suited to themselves - the seven abilities."

"The Spirit Ascension stage is a transitional stage, marking the beginning of the Awakeners' exposure to the truth of the world."

"Crossing the Spirit Ascension stage to the Yang Transformation stage, the Spiritual Body converts from virtual to real, from yin to yang, representing the ordinary being's transformation toward Extraordinary Life."

"After Yang Transformation, shedding the mortal body can be considered a true Extraordinary Life. Next, this Extraordinary Life must ascend to the Law Starry Sky, reaching the Pinnacle of Awakening. Step by step, approach the World Origin, mastering their Law, starting the transformation towards godhood."

'Mortality-Shedding, Ascension, Absolute Pinnacle...', quietly repeating the names of these realms in his mind, Fang Ze silently memorized them.

Then he couldn't help but ask, "What about demigods?"

"Is the realm after Absolute Pinnacle demigod?"

Hearing Fang Ze's question, Jia shook his head with a smile and said, "Demigods aren't strictly on the Extraordinary Path of human Awakeners."

"In fact, over the past fifty years, many experts from the Federation believe that demigods might be an extraordinary trap."

"Perhaps the realm beyond Absolute Pinnacle should be True God. But because those alien beings can't reach the True God level, in order to enhance their power, they forcefully elevate their realm, creating a powerful yet divergent path."

Pausing here, Jia continued, "One piece of evidence is that not only Absolute Pinnacle can become demigod."

Hearing this, Fang Ze was puzzled, "Not only Absolute Pinnacle can become demigod?!"

Seeing Fang Ze's reaction, Jia laughed heartily and said, "It seems the information your elders could leave you is quite limited. This is actually a semi-public secret among the Federation's upper echelons."

He glanced at Fang Ze and then said, "Do you think it's so easy to reach Absolute Pinnacle? This is the summit of the Extraordinary Path. Only those with great talent, great perseverance, and great fortune can reach it."

"Not to mention the past, even now, after fifty years of accumulation, with all the noble families combined, the Federation may not have 100 individuals at Absolute Pinnacle."

"When the Federation was experimenting with becoming demigods, they chose people from three realms, from the peak of Mortality-Shedding to Absolute Pinnacle, to advance to demigod."