Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

As the sky darkened, the city's clamor gradually died down. Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan stood before Professor Xu's study, clutching the ancient tome in their hands, their hearts awash with mixed emotions. The professor's warning still echoed in their ears, hammering at their hearts like a heavy hammer.

"We must act quickly," Lu Lingyuan said in a low but firm voice. "The rebirth of the 'Dominator' indicates that their plan is about to begin. We must find the 'Man in Black'. This may be our only chance."

Zhao Shufang nodded and took a deep breath. At that moment, she was filled with unease, but even more so, an unstoppable determination. She flipped open a page in the book, her eyes fixed on a passage.

"This prophecy seems to point to a place." She whispered, pointing to a line of text in the book.

Lu Lingyuan approached and read the text. "The rebirth of the 'Dominator' will begin in the 'Land of Dawn' in the north. 'Land of Dawn', do you know where it is?"

Zhao Shufang frowned. "I've never heard of this name. However, the word 'dawn' mentioned here seems to have some symbolic meaning." She pondered, "Perhaps it doesn't refer to a specific location, but rather a special time or event."

Lu Lingyuan nodded slightly. "Then we can only start from this passage to explore the secrets of this 'Dawn Land'. Whether it is a name, a place, or a certain time point, it will be helpful to us."

"We can only rely on these clues now." Zhao Shufang took a deep breath, flipped through a few pages, and stopped at another paragraph. "It seems to be about the former successor of the 'Dominator'—the 'Messenger of God'. His mission is to find a new 'Dominator' and train him to become a true controller."

Lu Lingyuan was stunned. "'Messenger of God'? This sounds more like some kind of religious legend."

"Perhaps." Zhao Shufang frowned slightly. "But no matter what it is, what we need to do now is to uncover the secret of the 'Dominator', find the 'Man in Black', and stop their plan."

"Do you think there is a connection between the 'Messenger of God' and the 'Man in Black Robe'?" Lu Lingyuan asked.

Zhao Shufang pondered for a moment. "If the mission of the 'Messenger of God' is truly to train new 'Dominators,' then the 'Man in Black Robe' is likely one of those 'Dominators.' However, his goals may have diverged from the original plan, or perhaps he's been influenced in some way to become so extreme."

Lu Lingyuan nodded. "That's possible. We can only speculate on their plans at the moment. We need more clues to know the details."

Zhao Shufang closed the book and looked up at the night sky outside the window, a flicker of determination in her eyes. "No matter what, we can't wait any longer. We must investigate 'Dawnland'."

"Okay, we'll act early tomorrow morning," Lu Lingyuan replied. "But we have to be careful. The 'black-robed man' is not an easy opponent. His strength is still difficult for us to estimate."

Zhao Shufang nodded, "I know, we must be careful."

……

The next day, Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan met in a secluded café to begin their investigation. They sat in a corner, silence punctuated by occasional whispers. Zhao Shufang flipped open her phone, checking the information she'd received from Professor Xu the previous night.

"I haven't found many clues about the name 'Land of Dawn,'" Zhao Shufang frowned. "However, yesterday I found some information about some ancient ruins in the north. Perhaps these ruins are related to the 'Land of Dawn' we're looking for."

Lu Lingyuan pondered for a moment, "Do these ruins have some historical background?"

"Yes, legends about these ruins have been circulating among the people for hundreds of years. Some say they are relics of an ancient religion, while others claim they are a training ground for the 'Dominator,'" Zhao Shufang said solemnly. "If these rumors are true, then the place we found is very likely the 'Land of Dawn.'"

"Then what should we do?" Lu Lingyuan asked.

Zhao Shufang put down her phone, her eyes determined. "We need to go to these ruins and find out what's going on."

"However, the power of the 'black-robed man' is not simple, we must be cautious." Lu Lingyuan reminded.

"Don't worry, I know." Zhao Shufang nodded gently, "But we don't have time to hesitate now. The sooner we find clues, the sooner we can prepare in advance."

"Okay, if that's the case, then let's set off immediately." Lu Lingyuan stood up and patted Zhao Shufang on the shoulder. "No matter what, we can't let their plan succeed."

Zhao Shufang smiled slightly, her eyes filled with determination. "We will definitely stop them and uncover the truth."

The two stood up, left the café, and headed for the unknown "Dawn Land." This place might hold their answers, or perhaps even be a crucial stop on their journey to a turning point in their destiny. Whatever the outcome, Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan were ready to take on the challenge.

They didn't know that an even more violent storm was waiting for them ahead.